MSW Agency Resource Guide Fall 2017 by University of Georgia School of Social Work

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Agency Resource File University of Georgia School of Social Work Adoption Aging/Elderly Disabilities Domestic Violence Grief/Bereavement Medical Services HIV/AIDS Homelessness Immigrants/Undocumented Individuals/Refugees LGBTQIA Low-Income/Unemployment Mental Health Substance Abuse

Adoption

ADOPTION

Adoption

Agency Name: Georgia Adoption Reunion Registry, Families First/Office of Adoptions Address: 2 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 8-407, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3142 Phone Number: (404) 657-3587 or (404) 657-3560 Website: www.georgia-adoptionreunion.com Mission: To facilitate healthy re-connections of families separated by adoption and to create inclusive relationships for the overall well-being of all persons impacted by adoption Population Served: The Georgia Adoption Reunion Registry provides services to adopted persons, birth parents, siblings, adoptive parents and birth family members. Eligibility: Adopted persons have to be 21 years of age to request a search for their birth parents and/or siblings. Adopted persons must be 18 years of age to request non-identifying information from a sealed adoption record. Services: • • •

Consultations regarding the process Locate and contact person being searched for Support group to anyone 18 or older that has been impacted by adoption reunion

Payment/Insurance Information: It is free to give consent for or prevent the release of identity. At 18 years of age, it costs $35 to request non-identifying information from their sealed adoption. It costs $300 to request a search for birth parents or birth siblings or for birth parents to request a search for a birth child. Financial assistance is available upon request for those that cannot afford the fees. Referral Information: No referrals required Contact Person and Title: Dana Brown, LCSW - Reunion Registry Program Manager or Stacy Meadows, MSW - Adoption Reunion Registry Specialist Date Updated: 11/17/2017

Aging & Elderly

AGING & ELDERLY

Aging & Elderly

Agency Name: LiveSAFE Resources Address: 48 Henderson Street SW, Marietta, Georgia 30064 Phone: Office: (770) 427-2902 / Crisis Line: (770) 427-3390 Website: www.livesaferesources.org Mission: To provide safety and healing to those impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault and elder abuse by offering services, creating awareness and fostering support within our community Population Served: Anyone who has suffered some form of abuse (financial, legal, physical, emotional or sexual) Services: • 24/7 crisis hotline • Trauma-focused crisis intervention • Undisclosed emergency shelter and transitional housing • Assistance with permanent housing/assisted living placement • Case management • Medical/Legal appointment accompaniment • Help in obtaining financial assistance • Counseling (individual and family as appropriate) • Home visits/check-in (once in a safe environment) • Individual and community psycho-education • Trauma-focused crisis intervention Payment/Insurance Information: Services are Free Referral Information: Not Required Contact Person and Title: Elisa Covarrubias - Director of Sexual Assault and Advocacy Programs Date Updated: 11/02/2017

Address: 240 Lemon Street, Marietta, Georgia 30060 Phone: (404) 713-2135 Website: www.ceatf.org Mission: To address financial, physical/emotional, and institutional abuse of seniors. Also provides education and awareness training for service providers, law enforcement, and community organizations. Population Served: Ages 62+ Services: • Elder Abuse Anonymous Tip Line • Community advocacy and education • Emergency housing • Intra-agency Care Management, collaboration and referrals • In-home meal services – Meals on Wheels • Long-term housing • Transportation • Legal resources, including legal aid • Financial Abuse/Identity Fraud Assistance Payment/Insurance Information: Services are Free Referral Information: Not Required Contact Person and Title: Christine Rozman - Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) Date Updated: 11/02/2017

Aging & Elderly

Agency Name: Elder Abuse Task Force (Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services)

Address: Atlanta Regional Commission, 40 Courtland Street NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Phone: (404) 463-3333 Website: http://www.agewiseconnection.com Mission: As the Area Agency on Aging (AAA), the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) plans and provides comprehensive services to address the needs of the region's older population. The Atlanta region's Area Plan on Aging is carried out through contracts with 10 county-based aging programs and 13 specialized agencies to provide a continuum of home and community-based services. Older citizens and their families have many options, including information and referral services, case management, transportation, home-delivered meals, senior centers, legal services and more through this network of care. Population Served: Ages 60+ Services: • Psycho-education • Referral to Legal Assistance and Information • Elder Abuse Prevention • Elder Rights and Advocacy • Mental Health Counseling Payment/Insurance Information: Some counties have a minimal cost share if client's income exceeds the SSI limit of $735. Otherwise, open to all - no fee. Referral Information: Not required Contact Person and Title: Cela Williams - Aging Resource Counselor Date Updated: 11/02/2017

Aging & Elderly

Agency Name: Agewise Connection - Atlanta Area Agency on Aging

Address: 2 Peachtree Street NW, 33rd Floor, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3142 Phone: (866) 552-4464 Website: www.georgiaombudsman.org/where-we-are-located/locations-capitol Mission: The Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman (Georgia) seeks to improve the quality of life for residents of long-term care facilities (nursing homes, intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded, personal care homes, and community living arrangements). Population Served: Residents of nursing homes, hospice facilities, personal care homes, and community-based assisted living facilities. Services: • Investigates and resolve complaints for residents in long-term care facilities • Monitors conditions in long-term care facilities • Provides education and advocacy for residents • Provides education for facility staff • Provides reporting and follow to Adult Protective Services when official complaints are made • Promotes family and community involvement in care. • Coordinates efforts with other agencies involved in long-term care Payment/Insurance Information: N/A Referral Information: Not required. Incident referrals are made on an emergency basis. Contact Person and Title: Varies by county Date Updated: 11/02/2017

Aging & Elderly

Agency Name: Georgia's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

Address: 1821 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30329 Phone Number: (404) 728-4776 Website: www.emoryhealthcare.org Mission: "Helping people age with grace" Population Served: Older adults over age of 60 Eligibility: Must be 60 years or older and have prior depressive diagnoses or current symptoms Services: Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Counseling • • • •

Group therapy focusing on symptom reduction and management Positive self-talk sessions Crisis management Counseling support focusing on continuation of care

Payment/Insurance Information: Medicare and most Medicare Advantage plans are accepted. Private insurance is also accepted. Referral Information: Call (404) 728-4776 or (202) 728-6978 to make referrals for both programs Contact Person and Title: Jocelyn Chen Wise - Program Director Date Updated: 11/10/2017

Aging & Elderly

Agency Name: Emory Wesley Woods Transitions Senior Program

Address: 12 Executive Park NE, 5th Floor, Atlanta, Georgia 30329 Phone Number: (404) 712-6941 Website: http://fuquacenter.org/index.php Mission: To improve older adults' access to treatment of depression and promote public awareness and understanding of depression in older adults in order to de-stigmatize and eliminate discrimination associated with mental illness Population Served: Older adults over age of 60 Eligibility: Must be 60 years or older and have prior depressive diagnoses or current symptoms Services : Caregiver support and outpatient clinic services â&#x20AC;˘

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The Fuqua Center Outpatient Clinic is a comprehensive treatment service for older adults suffering from depression and anxiety. The outpatient clinical evaluations include both physical and cognitive assessments by a clinician specializing in geriatric psychiatry. The Fuqua Center offer "Families in Transition" group therapy for the family and friends of older adults who are faced with mental or physical illness, memory loss, role changes, grief and loss and other transitional challenges. This therapy is designed to explore issues associated with clinical depression including loss and bereavement, life transitions, stress, anger and healing.

Payment/Insurance Information: No income restriction but more expensive if you pay out of pocket or with premium insurance. Medicare accepted. Referral Information: No referrals required Contact Person and Title: Danielle - Administrator Date Updated: 11/10/2017

Aging & Elderly

Agency Name: Fuqua Center for Late-Life Depression

Aging & Elderly

Name: Kindred Hospice Address: 6458 Spring Street, Suite 100, Douglasville, Georgia 30134 Phone: (770) 489-4225 Website: https://www.kindredhealthcare.com/locations/hospice/douglasville-Georgia-6594 Mission: At Kindred, we provide care in settings from hospitals to even your own home. All so you get the right care, at the right place, at the right time. Services: • • • • • • • •

Hospice Nursing Social Services Spiritual Services Bereavement Camps Veterans Program Volunteer Services Memory Care

Population: Terminally Ill Patients (including veterans) ages 18 and up. No pediatric patients. Payment/Insurance: Services are 100% covered if: patient is eligible OR has Medicare Part A; if a doctor certifies the patient is terminally ill with 6 months or less to live; if the patient signs a statement choosing hospice care instead of other Medicare covered terminal illness and if the patient receives care from a Medicare approved hospice program. If a person does not have the appropriate insurance to cover services, a financial assessment is completed to determine if they meet the required poverty level to qualify for a financial waiver. This financial assessment is completed on a case by case situation. No one is ever turned away due to financial ability only. Referral: Accepted from anyone, including family, physicians, friends, community agencies, etc. Contact Person/Position: Nicole Smith - Director Date Updated: 11/10/2017

Address: 1000 Applewood Drive, Roswell, Georgia 30076 Phone: (844) 540-6676 Website: https://www.brookdale.com/en/where-to-begin.html Population: Adults only. No pediatric patients. No live-in family members. Services: • • •

Memory Care Personal Care Home Independent Living Service

Payment/Insurance Coverage: Some facilities within their organization accept Medicaid. However, the person needs to either have Medicaid, Long Term Care Policy or a VA Pension to qualify for services. If none of the above are met, then the patient is not able to receive services from them. Costs out of pocket for monthly services can range from $2600 per month to $4000 per month depending on community and service needs for Independent Living services. Referral Needed: Referrals are accepted from anyone including family, physicians, friends, community agencies, etc. However, a medical physician must sign off on the order for services. Contact Person/Position: Megan - Senior Living Advisor Date Updated: 11/10/2017

Aging & Elderly

Agency: Brookdale Senior Living Solutions (Brookdale Chambrel Roswell)

Disabilities

INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

Disabilities

Agency Name: Deaf Counseling Center Address: The main address is 11110 Whisperwood Lane, North Bethesda, Maryland 20852. However, the center most commonly provides videophone or video recording counseling sessions. Phone Number: N/A (reach via the "Contact Us" form at: deafcounseling.com/contact-us/) Website: www.deafcounselingcenter.com Mission: To provide counseling to the deaf or hard of hearing in a setting that is comfortable, convenient, and easy to communicate in. One unique aspect of the Deaf Counseling Center is that it connects deaf or hard of hearing individuals specifically with Deaf counselors. Population Served: Male and female adults or children nation-wide. Due to the fact that most services are offered online, there are no restrictions based on geographical location, age range, etc. Eligibility: Any deaf or hard of hearing individual is eligible for services. In order to enroll in the Center, prospective clients can fill out the information request form on the Center's website. Services: • • • • •

Individual, couples, and family therapy Life coaching skills such as those needed for employment Guided play techniques for children Coordinated treatment with primary care physician if needed Emphasis on individuals' uniqueness in all areas, including: timing of deafness/hearing impairment, severity of loss, and feelings towards the disability

Payment/Insurance Information: Most insurance plans cover the cost; psychotherapy reimbursement is possible; Medicare and Medicaid not currently accepted; sliding scale available. Referral Information: No referrals required, application for treatment must be filled out via the website. Contact Person and Title: Sharon Duchesneau - Clinical Services Director Date Updated: 10/18/2017

Disabilities

Agency Name: GREAT Day, Inc. Address: 5301 Snapfinger Park Drive, Decatur, Georgia 30035 Phone Number: (404) 377-9224 Website: www.greatdayinc.net Mission: To provide services and therapy for the deaf and hard of hearing Population Served: Male and female adults or children Eligibility: Any deaf or hard of hearing individual is eligible for services. In order to enroll for services at GREAT Day Inc., prospective clients can submit an information request form online. Services: • • • • • • •

Behavioral health counseling and substance abuse screenings Vocational rehabilitation services Mental health evaluations for treatment, the court system, and schools Risk assessments Family violence or domestic violence interventions Individual or group counseling as well as parenting skills training Connects individual with community resources as needed

Payment/Insurance Information: Counseling covered by most insurance plans, Medicaid, or Employee Assistance Programs. Referral Information: No referrals required, request for services may be filled out via the website or email at info@greatdayinc.net. Contact Person and Title: Kinga Rose Sherrill - Clinical Services Director Date Updated: 10/18/2017

Disabilities

Agency Name: Georgia Center of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Address: 4151 Memorial Drive, Suite 103-B, Decatur, Georgia 30032 Phone Number: (404) 292-5312 or (800) 541-0710 Website: http://www.gcdhh.org Mission: To empower people, break barriers and help communities thrive Population Served: 15 years and older Services: • • • • •

Employment opportunity services Case management Interpreter services Workshops: health prevention, mental health education... Equipment for the deaf and blind

Payment/Insurance Information: Private insurance, Medicaid as well as without insurance. Referral Information: No referrals required Contact Person and Title: Laquanda Jackson - Administrator Date Updated: 10/18/2017

Disabilities

Agency Name: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Address: 2 Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Phone Number: (404) 657-2252 or (404) 232-1624 Website: https://dphdd.georgia.gov Mission: To provide care and support in mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities and in health care Population Served: Adolescence to adulthood Services: • • • • • •

Residential services Mental health services Peer support services Case management Substance abuse services Sign language interpreter services

Payment/Insurance Information: Private insurance, Medicaid as well as without insurance. Referral Information: No referrals required Contact Person and Title: Debra Walker - Interpreter Coordinator Date Updated: 10/18/2017

Disabilities

Agency Name: Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Address: 4484 Covington Highway, Suite 105, Decatur, Georgia 30035 Phone: (404) 821-9633 Website: https://gvs.georgia.gov/ Mission: To help veterans with disabilities to become fully productive members of society by achieving independence and meaningful employment Population Served: Male and female veterans Eligibility: Must be a veteran with a permanent disability that affects ability to work in at least two ways Services: • • • • • • • • •

Vocational assessment Vocational counseling and guidance Physical and mental restoration services Vocational training School-to-work transition Rehabilitation technology Supported employment Job search and job placement Referral to other agencies for needed services

Referral Information: Potential clients must complete an application and meet with a VR counselor to receive services Contact Person: Javonda Wilson Date Updated: 10/18/2017

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Address: P.O. Box 171, Decatur, Georgia 30031 Phone Number: Crisis Line: (404) 688-9436 / Community Office: (404) 370-7670 Website: https://www.wrcdv.org/ Mission: Our mission is to create a society in which domestic violence no longer exists. We strive to meet the immediate and long-term needs of the diverse community of battered women and their children with programs that promote safety, compassion, connection, advocacy, and prevention. Population Served: Survivors of domestic violence, including children Eligibility: No eligibility requirements Services: • • • • • • • •

Emergency housing for victims of domestic violence (shelter) Legal advocacy Domestic violence support groups Child and family advocacy Community education Violence prevention program Nia's Place (provides supervised visitation and supervised exchange of children for families affected by domestic violence) Savings program wherein they WRCEDV offers 50 cents for every dollar participants save up to a maximum of 1,000.

Payment/Insurance Information: No cost associated with services Referral Information: No referrals needed; calling the crisis line will access services Contact Person and Title: Barbara - Safe House Director Date Updated: 11/06/2017

Agency Name: Women's Resource Center to End Domestic Violence

Agency Name: International Women's House Address: P.O. Box 1327, Decatur, Georgia 30031 Phone Number: (770) 413-5557 Website: https://internationalwomenshouse.org/ Mission: International Women’s House is a domestic violence shelter with a mission to provide a safe haven and supportive services to women and children who are the victims of family violence, sexual abuse, and human trafficking, with a focus on immigrant and refugee women and children, cultural sensitivity and self-sufficiency. They have served Metro-Atlanta survivors since 1997. Population Served: Victims of interpersonal violence, sexual abuse, and human trafficking Eligibility: No eligibility requirements; to utilize IWH’s services, a woman needs to be seeking safety from sex trafficking, interpersonal violence, or sexual abuse. Additionally, you do not need to be staying in the IWH shelter in order to qualify for any other services Services: • • • • • • • • •

State-certified shelter for victims of domestic violence 24/7 crisis line with multi-lingual staff Legal advocacy Counseling Parenting and financial skills training Job training Assistance with SNAP & Medicaid applications Assistance with immigration paperwork Housing assistance

Payment/Insurance Information: No cost associated with services Referral Information: No referrals needed; calling the crisis line will access services Contact Person and Title: Drea Williams - Victim's Advocate Date Updated: 11/06/2017

Agency Name: Partnership Against Domestic Violence

Phone Number: (404) 870-9600 Website: http://padv.org/ Mission: The mission of Partnership Against Domestic Violence (PADV) is to end the crime of intimate partner violence and empower its survivors; our vision is a community free of domestic violence. To that end we work to educate the public on the dynamics of intimate partner violence; promote healthy dating relationships among adolescents and teens to prevent future violence; offer safety and shelter for battered women and their children; restore power, self-sufficiency, and control to survivors; and create an effective and coordinated community response to intimate partner violence. Population Served: Victims of domestic violence Eligibility: No eligibility requirements Services : • • • • • • •

2 emergency shelters (Fulton & Gwinnett counties) While in housing, clients receive assistance with clothing, food, transportation, child care, referrals for housing and job opportunities. 24/7 crisis line Legal advocacy Outreach and prevention programs Supportive independent housing assistance Women’s support groups

Payment/Insurance Information: No cost associated with services Referral Information: No referrals needed; calling the crisis line will access services Contact Person and Title: Jenell - Gwinnett Supportive Housing Advocate Date Updated: 11/06/2017

Address: P.O. Box 170225, Atlanta, Georgia 30317

Agency Name: Gateway Domestic Violence Center Address: P.O. Box 2962, Gainesville, Georgia 30503 Phone Number: Crisis hotline: (770) 536-5860 / Administration: (770) 539-9080 Website: http://www.Georgiatewaydvcenter.org Mission: Through crisis intervention, comprehensive support services and community collaboration, Gateway Domestic Violence Center helps create an environment for safe, healthy, self-sufficient growth and violence prevention. Population Served: Gateway Domestic Violence Center offers services to abused women and their children. No age limits. Eligibility: No eligibility requirements Services: • • • •

Support groups, parenting and financial classes Occupational therapy Programs for children Legal Advocacy/ Protective Orders

Payment/Insurance Information: No insurance or payment required Referral Information: No referrals required Contact Person and Title: Hermania - Family Advocate Date Updated: 10/18/2017

Agency Name: Safe Haven Transitional Address: P.O. Box 501, Conley, Georgia 30288 Phone Number: (404) 241-8740 Website: http://www.safehaventransitional.org/ Mission: To provide a safe place for battered women with or without children, who are making the transition from a violent environment and provide them with resources and tools to strengthen, and restore them back into society as self-sufficient individuals. Population Served: Safe Haven Transitional offers services to abused women and their children. No age limits. Eligibility: No eligibility requirements Services : • • •

Support groups and counseling Financial classes and life skill courses Helping women establish permanent housing and employment

Payment/Insurance Information: No insurance or payment required Referral Information: No referrals required Contact Person and Title: Paula - Victim's Advocate Date Updated: 10/18/2017

Grief

GRIEF/ BEREAVEMENT

Grief

Agency Name: Kate's Club Address: 1190 West Druid Hills Drive NE, Suite T80, Atlanta, Georgia 30329 Phone Number: (404) 347-7619 Website: www.katesclub.org Mission: Kate's Club empowers children facing life after death of a parent or sibling; creates healing through recreational and therapeutic group programs, education, and advocacy. Population Served: Children and teens from ages 5-18 Eligibility: Children and teens from ages 5-18 living in and surrounding the Metro-Atlanta area who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or caregiver at some point in their lifetime. Services: • • • • • • • • •

Scavenger Hunts: "Walking Through Home" Centering/Stillness: "Real Time" Art Therapy Music Therapy Happy Tails Pet Therapy Cartoon Therapy Holiday H.U.G.S. Park Bench Support groups with local schools and community-based organizations

Payment/Insurance Information: Services are free. Insurance is not required. Referral Information: No referrals required Contact Person and Title: Lizz - Program Outreach Coordinator Date Updated: 10/18/2017

Grief

Agency Name: The Link Counseling Center: Children and Adolescents in Crisis and Grief Program / The House Next Door Address: 348 Mount Vernon Highway NE, Sandy Springs, Georgia 30328 Phone Number: (404) 256-9797 Website: www.thelink.org/house_next_door.htm Mission: To provide early intervention, grief support, and assist children with other traumas, loss, or difficulties which, left unattended, may inhibit their development into healthy adulthood. Population Served: Open to all, ages 4-19 Eligibility: No outside parties determine eligibility for services, number of visits, or fees paid. Services: • • • • •

Individual Counseling & Psychotherapy Family Counseling & Psychotherapy Therapy Groups for Adolescents Bereavement Support Groups Divorce Care for Children

Payment/Insurance Information: Low cost, sliding fee scale. Open to all insurance. Referral Information: No referrals required Contact Person and Title: Call general number and follow automated prompts to speak with the front desk. Date Updated: 10/18/2017

Grief

Agency Name: Samaritan Counseling Center of Atlanta / Rainbows: Guiding Kids through Life's Storms Address: 1328 Peachtree Street NE, Suite B317, Atlanta, Georgia 30309 Phone Number: (404) 228-7777 Website: www.samaritanatlanta.org/rainbows-2/ Mission: To help children move from grief to healing and to instill in them the realization that painful changes can become occasions for new beginnings and personal growth. Population Served: Children and youth ages four through high school as well as support for their parents Eligibility: Children and youth ages four through high school Services: â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘

Rainbow group sessions for children and youth meet once a week for eight sessions Parent's Groups provides parents the opportunity to support each other through the challenges of maintaining a sense of family in a time of transition

Payment/Insurance Information: Sliding scale with options for reduced fee counseling Referral Information: No referrals required Contact Person and Title: Front desk Date Updated: 10/18/2017

Medical Services

MEDICAL SERVICES

Medical Services

Agency Name: Planned Parenthood Address: 798 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road, Suite 300, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30043 Phone Number: (404) 688-9300 Website: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/ Mission: • • • •

To provide comprehensive reproductive and complementary health care services in settings which preserve and protect the essential privacy and rights of each individual To advocate public policies which guarantee these rights and ensure access to such services To provide educational programs which enhance understanding of individual and societal implications of human sexuality To promote research and the advancement of technology in reproductive health care and encourage understanding of their inherent bioethical, behavioral, and social implications

Population Served: People of any gender, age 13 and up. Eligibility: Age 13 and up. Any income or demographic. Services: •

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Testing, diagnosis, treatment for the following Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): bacterial vaginosis (BV), chlamydia, genital warts, gonorrhea, herpes, HIV (testing and diagnosis only), syphilis, trichomoniasis Abortion Screenings for Breast, Ovarian, Cervical, Testicular, HPV-Related Cancers Birth Control Emergency Contraceptive Education/counseling about Sex, Relationships, Sexual Orientation, and Pregnancy General Health and Wellness check-ups

Payment/Insurance Information: Accepts most private and public medical insurance. No sliding scale available. Full panel STI screening is $144, or pay per test. Referral Information: No referrals required, schedule online or by phone Contact Person and Title: Melissa - Call Center Representative Date Updated: 10/18/2017

Medical Services

Agency Name: MISTER Center Address: 523 Church Street, Decatur, Georgia 30030 Phone Number: (404) 589-9040 Website: https://www.positiveimpacthealthcenters.org/ Mission: Learning your HIV status and STI results is an important step in keeping you and your loved ones healthy. Clients who test negative will learn more about how to protect themselves from infections. Clients who learn they are positive will immediately be linked to additional care services that can keep them healthy for many years as well as learn how to prevent spreading the virus to others. Population Served: People of any gender, age 13 and up. Eligibility: Age 13 and up. Any income or demographic. Services: â&#x20AC;˘

Testing, diagnosis, treatment for the following Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): tests, diagnoses, and treats gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, trichomoniasis, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C (testing/diagnosis only), HIV.

Payment/Insurance Information: Accepts most private and public medical insurance. No sliding scale available. Full panel STI screening is $150, which includes some treatments. Referral Information: No referrals required, walk in or schedule by phone. Contact Person and Title: Kevin Loop - STI Program Manager Date Updated: 10/18/2017

Medical Services

Agency Name: Intown Primary Care Address: 2215 Cheshire Bridge Road NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30324 or 730 Ponce De Leon Place NE, Suite B, Atlanta, Georgia 30306 Phone Number: (404) 541-0944 Website: www.intownprimarycare.com Mission: Our health care practice is focused on the total well-being of the individual and providing quality, personal, and proactive health care to develop solutions based on our patientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; needs. Population Served: 18 +, All Genders, LGBT Healthcare Eligibility: N/A Services: Primary Care; Physical Exams; Hormone & Testosterone Replacement Therapy; HIV and STD testing and care; Cosmetic services; and Psychiatric Care Payment/Insurance Information: Insurance accepted, In-house Healthcare Membership Plan for uninsured (Atlanta Residents) Referral Information: No Referral Needed Contact Person and Title: Shanitra - Office Manager Date Updated: 11/02/17

Address: 1924 Cliff Valley Way NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30329 Phone Number: (404) 728-7900 Website: www.feministcenter.org Mission: Since 1977, the Feminist Women's Health Center (FWHC) has strived to empower women through service, education, and advocacy. Population Served: 18 +, Female, Trans Men, Trans Women Eligibility: Appointment only; Accepts out of town clients for Lab testing; Therapist letter not required to start HRT Services: Abortions; Comprehensive GYN; Trans Health specializing in Trans Men [Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), lower and chest exams, T-panel labs, surgical clearance lab work letters, gender marker letters (for passports)]; limited services for trans women [STD testing and treatment, labs, chest exams, surgical clearance lab work letters, gender marker letter (for passports)] Payment/Insurance Information: Sliding scale to those that qualify, insurance accepted Referral Information: No referral needed Contact Person and Title: Call the listed number and follow the prompts to speak with the office. Date Updated: 11/02/17

Medical Services

Agency Name: Feminist Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health Center

Address: 1670 Clairmont Road, Decatur, Georgia 30033 Phone: (404) 321-6111 Website: https://www.atlanta.va.gov/ Mission: To honor America’s Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being Population Served: Male and female veterans Eligibility: Must have an honorable discharge from military service Services: • • • • • • • •

Healthcare services including comprehensive medical, surgical, and geriatric services and diagnostic testing Counseling and behavioral health services for returning soldiers Vocational rehabilitation Education benefits (GI Bill) Compensation Pension Loan guaranty (for purchasing a home) Aid for homeless veterans

Referral Information: No referral needed; Walk-ins are accepted, scheduled appointments ideal. Contact Person and Title: Thomas - VAMC front desk Date Updated: 10/18/2017

Medical Services

Agency Name: Veterans Affairs Medical Center

HIV/AIDS

Agency Name: Childkind Address: 1900 Lakeside Parkway, Suite 350, Tucker, Georgia 30084 Phone: (404) 248-1980 Website: www.childkind.org Mission: To empower families caring for children with special healthcare (including HIV/AIDS) and developmental needs, promoting safe, stable and nurturing homes Population Served: male and female children with complex medical problems (including HIV/AIDS) and developmental disabilities from birth to age 21 in the metro Atlanta area Services: •

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Home Based Services – in-home support for families caring for a child with special healthcare needs (including HIV/AIDS) o Advocacy & Teaching (least intensive) – no home visit, training and support via phone o Family Support Services (intensive) – services provided by a master’s level social worker in home o Supportive Care Coordination (most intensive) – services provided by a master’s level social worker and Registered Nurse in home when medical compliance is a significant challenge Placement Services – services for children with special healthcare needs (including HIV/AIDS) who can no longer live in their biological homes o Foster Care o Respite Services – short term reprieve for families caring for children with complex healthcare needs (including HIV/AIDS) o Host Homes – long term option for children with complex healthcare needs (including HIV/AIDS) who are aging out of foster care Nursing Services – in-home holistic nursing care

Payment/Insurance Information: Services offered free of charge, referrals from Childkind to other agencies may require insurance (ie. Marcus Autism Center) Referral Information: • •

Home Based Services – referral form on website (usually a waitlist) Placement Services (Foster Care) – call (404) 248-1980, ext. 222 or 247

Contact Person and Title: Stephanie Owens - Vice President & COO (ext. 227) Date Updated: 10/18/2017

HIV/AIDS

Agency Name: HERO for Children Address: 6075 Roswell Road NE #450, Atlanta, Georgia 30328 Phone Number: (404) 236-7411 Website: www.heroforchildren.org Mission: To provide quality of life care for children who are infected (diagnosed with HIV/AIDS) or affected (have a close relative who is infected with HIV/AIDS) Population Served: male and female children between the ages of 6 and 18 living in metro Atlanta, Augusta, Albany, Macon, Athens, Savannah and Rome areas Eligibility: infected or affected children between the ages of 6 and 18 living in the above areas Services: • • •

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SuperHEROs Mentoring: one on one mentoring with a volunteer for infected or affected children age 6-16, meet twice a month for two years Camp High Five – week long summer camp for infected or affected children age 6-16 Transition to Adulthood – weekend retreat and seminars to help high-school aged infected or affected children succeed in college or the job market to become productive members of society Bright HEROs Scholarship – financial support for continuing education for children who are infected or affected Holiday of HEROs – partnership with other AIDS programs in Atlanta area to provide infected and affected children with one gift that they need and one gift that they want during the holiday season

Payment/Insurance Information: All services are free of charge Referral Information: No referrals required, application for admission to program on agency website Contact Person and Title: Donna Drakes - Executive Director Date Updated: 10/18/2017

HIV/AIDS

Agency Name: Positive Impact Health Centers Addresses: 523 Church Street, Decatur, Georgia 30030 OR 3075 Breckinridge Boulevard, Suite 415, Duluth, Georgia 30096 Phone Number: DECATUR: (404) 589-9040 OR DULUTH: (770) 962-8396 Website: https://www.positiveimpacthealthcenters.org/ Mission: Client centered care for the HIV community to have a life worth loving. Comprehensive services are available at the Duluth and Decatur centers for those affected by HIV. Grant funding enables most services to be provided on a sliding fee basis. Population Served: Varies by service Eligibility: Varies by service. Must be HIV+ for clinic care. STI testing available for ages 13 and up. Services: • • • • • • • • • • • • •

HIV specialty medical care HIV testing STI testing (syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia) Risk reduction individual counseling (CLEAR) Risk reduction group counseling (WILLOW & TWILLOW) Mental health counseling (individual, group, & couples) Psychiatry Substance Abuse Treatment, Intensive Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment (IMPACT) Continuing Care Substance Abuse Treatment Case Management and Supportive Services Housing Assistance Nutritional Counseling Peer Counseling

Payment/Insurance Information: Accepts most private and public medical insurance and income-based payment for uninsured clients. Full panel STI screening is $150, which includes some treatments. Referral Information: No referrals required, schedule by phone Contact Person and Title: Kevin Loop - STI Program Manager Date Updated: 10/18/2017

HIV/AIDS

Agency Name: TK Consulting, Inc. Address: 3781 Presidential Parkway, Suite 111D, Atlanta, Georgia 30340 Phone: (678) 668-3407 Website: N/A Mission: To help addicts beat the cycle of addiction once and for all Population Served: Adolescents, persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, persons with HIV/AIDS, gays and lesbians, seniors/older adults, pregnant/postpartum women, women, men, DUI/DWI offenders and criminal justice clients with alcohol or drug addiction Services: • • • • •

Outpatient counseling for substance abuse Drug and alcohol rehabilitation Special programs for pregnant and postpartum women and individuals with a HIV/AIDS positive diagnosis Personalized treatment plans for each client's recovery Case management outreach to connect individuals with resources outside of the agency

Payment/Insurance Information: They accept self-payment, private insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, military insurance and offer sliding fee scale and payment assistance to those who need it Referral Information: No referrals necessary, make appointment by phone Contact Person and Title: Ms. Houston - Clinical Director Date Updated: 11/02/17

HIV/AIDS

Primary care and physical exams Hormone & testosterone replacement therapy HIV and STD testing and care Cosmetic services Psychiatric care

Payment/Insurance Information: Insurance accepted, In-house Healthcare Membership Plan for uninsured (Atlanta Residents) Referral Information: No referral needed Contact Person and Title: Shanitra - Office Manager Date Updated: Unknown

HIV/AIDS

Agency Name: Someone Cares, Inc. of Atlanta (HIV/AIDS OUTREACH ORGANIZATION) Address: Headquarters: 1950 Spectrum Circle SE, Ste. 145, Marietta, Georgia 30067; 236 Forsyth Street SW, Suite 201, Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Phone Number: (678) 921-2706 Website: www.someonecaresatl.org Mission: Someone Cares engages, educates and empowers individuals living with HIV/AIDS and other health disparities to achieve better health outcomes by eliminating barriers to culturally sensitive services, building a network for underserved groups, and increasing client resiliency Population Served: 13 +, LGBTQ [Transgender, bisexual males, gay, men that sleep with men (MSM)]; underserved, marginalized homeless minorities Eligibility: Appointments preferred but not required Services: • • • •

HIV testing HIV prevention/education PrEp and condoms Mental health services

Payment/Insurance Information: No sliding scale, services to homeless typically free, Medicare/Medicaid accepted for mental health services Referral Information: No referral needed Contact Person and Title: Briana Foster - Case Manager/Linkage Care Coordinator Date Updated: 11/02/17

HIV/AIDS

Agency Name: AID Atlanta Address: 1605 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30309 Phone Number: (404) 870-7700 Website: www.aidatlanta.org Mission: Aid Atlanta ensures the quality of life of its members are not reduced by their HIV status and provides a range of services to meet housing, medical and educational needs. Population Served: HIV/AIDS diagnosis Eligibility: • • •

Proof of HIV status Resident in the 20 county EMA (Eligible Metropolitan Area) A gross annual income less than 300% of the federal poverty level

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Housing Services • Short-term financial assistance • Security deposit assistance • Tenant based rental assistance • Section-8 assistance Medical case management Medication assistance Educational programs

Payment/Insurance Information: There are no fees Referral Information: No referral needed Contact Person and Title: Case Manager Date Updated: 11/05/2017

HIV/AIDS

Agency Name: Jerusalem House Address: 17 Executive Park S, Atlanta, Georgia 30329 Phone Number: (404) 350-1633 Website: http://www.jerusalemhouse.org Mission: Provides permanent housing for Atlanta's low-income homeless individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS. Population Served: Homeless HIV positive individuals and families. Eligibility: • • • •

HIV/AIDS diagnosis Homeless according to government guidelines Must be age 18 or older Ability to care for yourself at time of admission

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Permanent housing Counseling, case management, and resident “individual service plan” development Personal care assistance Support groups Tutoring for children and mothers Budgeting assistance Recreational and social activities Mandatory monthly community meetings

Payment/Insurance Information: There are no fees Referral Information: Referrals from social service agencies AID Atlanta and the Living room Contact Person and Title: Yasmin Stevens - Case Manager Date Updated: 11/05/2017

Homelessness

HOMELESSNESS

Address: 1559 Johnson Road NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30318 Phone: (404) 589-0163 Website: www.covenanthouseGeorgia.org Mission: To show unconditional love and give comprehensive support so that our youth can and will realize their fullest potential Population Served: male and female between the ages of 18-21 Services: • • • • • • • • •

Street outreach to provide homeless youth with food, information and supplies Community service center Crisis shelter—emergency shelter ranging from 30-90 days for medical & mental health Rites of Passage—independent living program to help gain self-sufficiency Educational Program Job Readiness Program Health and wellness exams Mental health counseling Life readiness skills

Payment/Insurance Information: Services offered free of charge Referral Information: N/A Contact Person and Title: Intake line: (404) 937-6957—support available 24/7 Date Updated: 10/18/2017

Homelessness

Agency Name: Covenant House

Homelessness

Agency Name: Lost and Found Youth Address: 2585 Chantilly Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30324 Phone: (678) 856-7824 Website: https://lnfy.org Mission: To end homelessness for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+) and all sexual minority youth Population Served: LGBTQ, youth 13-25 @ youth center and 18-25 @ transitional housing Services: • • • • • • • • • •

Street outreach Thrift & consignment Food, clothing, and hygiene supplies Referrals to education resources Mental Health evaluations and counseling Referrals to HIV/STD testing Washer & dryer Housing Showers Assistance with lost or stolen birth certificates, drivers' license, or state ID cards

Payment/Insurance Information: Services offered free of charge Referral Information: Intake line: (678) 856-7825 - support available 24/7 Date Updated: 10/18/2017

Address: 1670 Clairmont Road, Decatur, Georgia 30033 Phone: (404) 321-6111 Website: https://www.atlanta.va.gov/ Mission: Honor America’s Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. Population Served: Male and female veterans Eligibility: Must have an honorable discharge from military service Services: • • • • • • • •

Healthcare services including comprehensive medical, surgical, and geriatric services and diagnostic testing Counseling and behavioral health services for returning soldiers Vocational rehabilitation Education benefits (GI Bill) Compensation Pension Loan Guaranty (for purchasing a home) Aid for homeless veterans

Referral Information: No referral needed; walk-ins are accepted; scheduled appointments ideal. Contact Person and Title: Thomas - VAMC front desk Date Updated: 11/02/2017

Homelessness

Agency Name: Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Homelessness

Agency Name: Nicholas House Address: 830 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, Georgia 30312 Phone Number: (404) 622-0793 Website: www.nicholashouse.org Mission: Nicholas House is the only shelter in Atlanta that shelters homeless families regardless of composition. Nicholas House seeks to keep families together in the midst of the traumatic experience of homelessness. Population Served: Families with any composition (family can be composed of a single father or mother, with children); however, minors are required to be under age 18. Eligibility: Homeless families with proof of prior residence in Metro Atlanta. Services: • • • •

90 Day transitional housing Referrals to housing assistance Adult education Job assistance training

Payment/Insurance Information: There are no fees. Referral Information: No referral needed. Contact Person and Title: Yvette Mason - Case Manager Date Updated: 11/05/2017

Homelessness

HIV/AIDS diagnosis Homeless according to government guidelines Must be age 18 or older Ability to care for yourself at time of admission

Services: • • • • • • • •

Payment/Insurance Information: There are no fees. Referral Information: referrals from social service agencies AID Atlanta and the Living room Contact Person and Title: Yasmin Stevens - Case Manager Date Updated: 11/05/2017

Homelessness

Proof of HIV status Resident in the 20 county EMA (Eligible Metropolitan Area) A gross annual income less than 300% of the federal poverty level

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Housing Services o Short-term financial assistance o Security deposit assistance o Tenant based rental assistance o Section-8 assistance Medical case management Medication assistance Educational programs

Payment/Insurance Information: There are no fees Referral Information: No referral needed Contact Person and Title: Case Manager Date Updated: 11/05/2017

Homelessness

Agency Name: 24/7 Gateway Center Address: 275 Pryor Street SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Phone: (404) 215-6600 Website: http://www.Gatewayctr.org/ Mission: Gateway Center works to end homelessness, and particularly chronic homelessness, by providing the support and framework people need to achieve self-sufficiency. Through therapeutic programs and services, Gateway helps homeless individuals in metro Atlanta move into transitional and permanent housing. Population Served: Homeless Eligibility: Homeless Adult Men and Women Men: 7am-12pm and 7pm-8:30pm Women: 1pm-3pm Services: Showers; barbershop/ free haircuts Payment/Insurance Information: N/A Referral Information: N/A Contact Person and Title: Lebron Brown - Client Engagement/Center Supervisor Date Updated: 11/03/2017

Address: 1328 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30309 (2nd floor of the Smith Building) Phone: (404) 228-7746 Website: https://firstpresatl.org/serve/communityministries/ Mission: N/A Population Served: Homeless Eligibility: Homeless Males; Must be in line by 2:45 pm; Showers from 3:00 pm-5:00 pm Walk-in service (limited to 15 men per day) Services: Showers; Wash clothes or receive new clothes Payment/Insurance Information: N/A Referral Information: N/A Contact Person and Title: Marie - Administrative Assistant Date Updated: 11/03/20

Homelessness

Agency Name: First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta: Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clothing Closet

Immigrants

IMMIGRANTS/ UNDOCUMENTED INDIVIDUALS/ REFUGEES

Immigrants

Agency Name: Catholic Charities Atlanta Address: 3669 North Peachtree Road, Chamblee, Georgia 30341 Phone Number: (678) 222-3920 Website: https://catholiccharitiesatlanta.org/#Services Mission: To serve the poor and vulnerable Population Served: Detained immigrants Eligibility: Represents almost all immigrant groups, including children, but excluding those with serious criminal records, especially violent crimes and child abuse Only sees those 200% or below poverty as household income, and at this time is representing only victims of domestic violence and of violent crime, juveniles, refugees, and parolees through the Central American Minors Program, and is not representing asylum cases Services: Legal aid Payment/Insurance Information: $50 deposit (cash or money order) due during initial consultation, which goes toward total cost of $100 Referral Information: No referrals required Contact Person and Title: Amy Fairchild Haer - Senior Director of Immigrant Legal Services Date Updated: 11/03/2017

Immigrants

Agency Name: Latin American Association Address: 2750 Buford Highway, Atlanta, Georgia 30324 Phone Number: (404) 471-1889 Website: http://thelaa.org/focus-areas/immigration/ Mission: To offer immigration legal services Population Served: Immigrants Eligibility: Low-income Latin American Immigrants Services: • • • • • • • • • • • •

Family petitions Applications for and renewals of lawful permanent resident cards (“green cards”) Naturalization and citizenship applications Removal defense services for non-detained immigrants Immigration services for victims of crime Immigration services for minors Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Applications and renewals of work permits Consular processing Asylum Waivers Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

Payment/Insurance Information: $50 consultations (cash/credit), plus proof of income Referral Information: No referrals required Contact Person and Title: Jessica Daman - Managing Director Date Updated: 09/06/2017

Immigrants

Agency Name: Lutheran Services of Georgia Address: 230 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 1100, Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Phone Number: (404) 875-0201 Website: https://www.lsGeorgia.org/ Mission: Helping refugees find homes Population Served: Refugees Eligibility: Refugees in America Services: •

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Resettlement services o Apartments o Food o Health screenings o Orientation o Legal documents o School registration for children Social Adjustment o Home management o Accessing medical care o Emergency situations Cultural Orientation Employment Assist unaccompanied refugee minors

Payment/Insurance Information: No cost Referral Information: No referrals required Contact Person and Title: Alix Janke - Case Manager Date Updated: 10/17/2017

Address: 655 Village Square Drive, Stone Mountain, Georgia Phone Number: (404) 294-4352 Website: https://www.worldreliefatlanta.org/ Mission: Empowering the local Church to serve the most vulnerable Population Served: Refugees Eligibility: Refugees in America Services: •

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Resettlement services: o Apartments o Food o Medical assistance o ESL classes o Legal documents o School registration for children Social Adjustment: o Home management o Accessing medical care o Emergency situations Cultural Orientation Employment counseling

Payment/Insurance Information: No cost Referral Information: No referrals required Contact Person and Title: Joshua Sieweke - Director Date Updated: 10/17/2017

Immigrants

Agency Name: World Relief Atlanta

LGBTQIA

Agency Name: TK Consulting, Inc. Address: 3781 Presidential Parkway, Suite 111D, Atlanta, Georgia 30340 Phone: (678) 668-3407 Website: N/A Mission: To help addicts beat the cycle of addiction once and for all Population Served: Adolescents, persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, persons with HIV/Aids, gays and lesbians, seniors/older adults, pregnant/postpartum women, women, men, DUI/DWI offenders, and criminal justice clients with alcohol or drug addiction Services: • • • • •

LGBTQIA

Agency Name: Metropolitan Counseling Services Address: 2801 Buford Hwy NE #470, Atlanta, Georgia 30329 Phone Number: (404) 321-1794 Website: www.mcsatlanta.org Mission: To provide affordable mental health services. Serves as a model for other programs to provide services for underserved populations. Population Served: Individuals, groups, and couples seeking quality care on a low cost and sliding scale fee system. Eligibility: Any person over the age of 18. The center does not work with clients who have been mandated by the court systems. They are unable to provide assessment or evaluations that are a part of any outside ongoing legal matter. Services: • • • • • •

Individual, group, and couple's psychotherapy Initial screenings for treatment are available by phone and online Outside referrals for medication management Sliding fee scales based on income and number of dependents Scholarship opportunities for persons unable to meet minimum fee requirements Culturally competent providers for sexual identity/orientation issues

Payment/Insurance Information: Fees are based on a sliding scale, ranging from $30 to $115 per session. The sliding scale is based on the client's income, and the number of dependents. The initial intake appointment is a flat fee of $40: during the initial appointment the therapist will discuss the appropriate fee level for future sessions. Scholarships are available for persons unable to pay the initial intake fee. Referral Information: No referral necessary Contact Person and Title: Leave a message at (404) 321-1794 to be contacted by an intake coordinator. Date Updated: 11/01/2017

LGBTQIA

Agency Name: Intown Primary Care Address: 2215 Cheshire Bridge Road NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30324; 730 Ponce De Leon Place NE, Suite B, Atlanta, Georgia 30306 Phone Number: (404) 541-0944 Website: www.intownprimarycare.com Mission: Our health care practice is focused on the total well-being of the individual and providing quality, personal, and proactive health care to develop solutions based on our patientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; needs. Population Served: 18 +, All Genders, LGBT Healthcare Eligibility: N/A Services: Primary care; physical exams; hormone & testosterone replacement therapy; HIV and STD testing and care; cosmetic services; and psychiatric care Payment/Insurance Information: Insurance accepted, In-house Healthcare Membership Plan for uninsured (Atlanta Residents) Referral Information: No referral needed Contact Person and Title: Shanitra - Office Manager Date Updated: 11/02/17

LGBTQIA

Agency Name: Feminist Women’s Health Center Address: 1924 Cliff Valley Way NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30329 Phone Number: (404) 728-7900 Website: www.feministcenter.org Mission: Since 1977, the Feminist Women's Health Center (FWHC) has strived to empower women through service, education, and advocacy. Population Served: 18 +, Female, Trans Men, Trans Women Eligibility: Appointment only; accepts out of town clients for lab testing; therapist letter not required to start HRT. Services: • • • • • • • •

Abortions Comprehensive GYN Trans Health specializing in trans men (Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Lower and chest exams T-Panel labs Surgical clearance lab work letters Gender marker letters (for passports) Limited services for Trans Women

Payment/Insurance Information: Sliding scale to those that qualify, Insurance accepted Referral Information: No referral needed Contact Person and Title: Administrative Assistant Date Updated: 11/02/17

LGBTQIA

Agency Name: Someone Cares, Inc. of Atlanta (HIV/AIDS OUTREACH ORGANIZATION) Address: Headquarters: 1950 Spectrum Circle SE, Suite 145, Marietta, Georgia 30067; 236 Forsyth Street SW, Suite 201, Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Phone Number: (678) 921-2706 Website: www.someonecaresatl.org Mission: Someone Cares engages, educates and empowers individuals living with HIV/AIDS and other health disparities to achieve better health outcomes by eliminating barriers to culturally sensitive services, building a network for underserved groups, and increasing client resiliency Population Served: 13 +, LGBTQ [Transgender, Bisexual males, Gay, Men that sleep with men (MSM)]; Underserved, marginalized homeless minorities Eligibility: Appointments preferred but not required Services: • • • •

HIV testing HIV Prevention/Education PrEp and condoms Mental health services

Payment/Insurance Information: No sliding scale, Services to homeless typically free, Medicare/Medicaid accepted for mental health services Referral Information: No referral needed Contact Person and Title: Briana Foster - Case Manager/Linkage Care Coordinator Date Updated: 11/02/17

LGBTQIA

Agency Name: Covenant House Address: 1559 Johnson Road NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30318 Phone: (404) 589-0163 Website: www.covenanthouseGeorgia.org Mission: To show unconditional love and give comprehensive support so that our youth can and will realize their fullest potential Population Served: Male and female between the ages of 18-21 Services: • • • • • • • • •

Payment/Insurance Information: Services offered free of charge Referral Information: N/A Contact Person and Title: Contact intake line at (404) 937-6957—support available 24/7 Date Updated: 10/18/2017

LGBTQIA

Agency Name: Lost and Found Youth Address: 2585 Chantilly Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30324 Phone: (678) 856-7824 Website: https://lnfy.org Mission: To end homelessness for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ+) and all sexual minority youth Population Served: LGBTQ, youth 13-25 @ youth center and 18-25 @ transitional housing Services: • • • • • • • • • •

Payment/Insurance Information: Services offered free of charge Referral Information: Intake line: (678) 856-7825 - support available 24/7 Date Updated: 10/18/2017

LGBTQIA

Agency Name: The Philip Rush Center - Atlanta Address: 1530 DeKalb Avenue, Suite A, Atlanta, Georgia 30307 Phone Number: (678) 362-4084 Website: www.rushcenteratl.org Mission: The mission of the Phillip Rush Center is to promote community through a multitenant, mixed-use facility that models community in its design and practice. By providing longterm and short-term, affordable rental space, the Center brings together LGBT and allied nonprofit organizations under one roof, leveraging their unique strengths. In an effort to create a shared space that goes beyond the identity of any one particular group, the Health Initiative and Georgia Equality decided to name this new facility the Phillip Rush Center. In the year since its founding, the Rush Center has become the home for Health Initiative, Georgia Equality, Atlanta Pride, Pro Georgia, and SOJOURN. Population Served: LGBTQIA+ Services: • • •

Regular parenting and coming out workshops Sensitivity training for social service providers who work with transgender individuals Public health fairs that have included cancer screenings and HIV testing and a series of strategy sessions for healthcare, youth and social justice advocates

Payment/Insurance Information: No insurance necessary Referral Information: No referrals required Contact Person and Title: Sebastian Nix - Communications/PR, Jeff Graham - Co-Executive Director Date Updated: 11/02/17

LGBTQIA

Agency Name: The Health Initiative Address: 1530 DeKalb Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia 30307 Phone Number: (404) 688-2524 Email: info@thehealthinitiative.org Website: www.thehealthinitiative.org Mission: The Health Initiative is dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of Georgia’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer community through education, support, access to care and advocacy. Population Served: LGBTQIA+ Services: •

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Access to their low cost medical clinic partners (Grady Health System, Family Health Centers of Georgia (Formally West End Medical), Center for Black Women’s Wellness, Metropolitan Counseling Services, Feminist Women’s Health Center, AbsoluteCARE Atlanta, Good Samaritan Gwinnett, Planned Parenthood of Georgia Access to SAGE Atlanta (Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders), The Health Fund (health screenings, physicals, and more for under/uninsured LGBTQ Georgians), and Affordable Care Act navigation services LGBTQ Cultural Competency Trainings, Case-by-case consultations on treating LGBTQ patients, Patient referrals offered for service providers

Payment/Insurance Information: No insurance necessary. Referral Information: Referrals can be made from The Health Initiative to the service providers listed above Contact Person and Title: Linda Ellis - Executive Director and Amir Jones - Program Associate/ACA Certified Application Counselor Date Updated: 11/02/17

Low-Income

LOW-INCOME/ UNEMPLOYMENT

Address: 4484 Covington Highway, Suite 105, Decatur, Georgia 30035 Phone: (404) 821-9633 Website: https://gvs.georgia.gov/ Mission: To help veterans with disabilities to become fully productive members of society by achieving independence and meaningful employment. Population Served: Male and female veterans Eligibility: Must be a veteran with a permanent disability that affects ability to work in at least two ways Services: • • • • • • • • •

Referral Information: Potential clients must complete an application and meet with a VR counselor to receive services. Contact Person: Javonda Wilson Date Updated: 11/02/2017

Low-Income

Agency Name: Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency

Healthcare services including comprehensive medical, surgical, and geriatric services and diagnostic testing Counseling and behavioral health services for returning soldiers Vocational rehabilitation Education benefits (GI Bill) Compensation Pension Loan Guaranty (for purchasing a home) Aid for homeless veterans

Referral Information: No referral needed; walk-ins accepted, scheduled appointments ideal. Contact Person and Title: Thomas - VAMC front desk Date Updated: 11/02/17

Low-Income

Agency Name: Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Low-Income

Agency Name: Avita Community Partners Address: Gainesville, Cumming, Flowery Branch, Dahlonega, Demorest, Cornelia Phone Number: (706) 864-6822 Website: http://www.avitapartners.org/ Mission: Avita Community Partners is state program that offers outpatient and inpatient counseling and psychiatric services on a sliding scale fee basis. They are a resource for individuals and families in northeast Georgia experiencing the disabling effects of mental illness, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases. Our goal is to assist in the development of safe, stable, meaningful lives for all. Population Served: Any individual; Ages 5+ Eligibility: No eligibility requirements Services: • •

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Psychiatry and Counseling services (individual, family, and group) Psychoeducational Classes (living skills, medication management, anger and stress management, anxiety and phobia symptoms management, self-esteem boosters, parenting skills, and depression recovery techniques) Rehabilitation and Community Support Employment Support Medical Services and Support

Payment/Insurance Information: Most private Insurances and Medicaid taken; Offer sliding scale fee option, including for those unemployed. Must provide paperwork to document income or lack of income to receive sliding scale fee option. Referral Information: No referrals needed; schedule appointment by phone Contact Person and Title: Betsy - Office Manager of Dahlonega facility Date Updated: 11/03/2017

Mental Health Counseling services

Payment/Insurance Information: Most private Insurances taken; offers sliding scale fee option, including for those unemployed. Referral Information: No referrals needed; Schedule appointment by phone Contact Person and Title: Angela - Intake Counselor Date Updated: 11/03/2017

Low-Income

Agency Name: Care and Counseling Center of Georgia

Low-Income

Agency Name: Georgia Pre-K and Head Start Address: 2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SE, 754 East Tower, Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Phone Number: (404) 656-5957 Website: http://decal.Georgia.gov/BftS/ContactList.aspx Mission: The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning enhances children’s early education experience to promote their academic, social-emotional, and physical development in partnership with families, communities, the early care and education industry, and stakeholders. Population Served: Children from birth to age 5. Eligibility: Georgia residency required to participate in the programs. Funding amounts are based off of household income. Services: • •

Provide low-cost and educational childcare to children ranging from birth to standard school age Provide scholarships and grants for childcare so that parents are able to work and provide for the needs of their children.

Payment/Insurance Information: Scholarships and grants are available based off of financial need and other eligibility requirements. The caregiver is responsible for covering additional costs outside of the grant amount. All programs do accept Child Care and Parent Services (CAPS) funding. Referral Information: No referrals required Contact Person and Title: Vicki Hawkins - East Georgia Geographic Representative Date Updated: 11/02/17

Address: PO Box 957266, Duluth, Georgia 30095 Phone Number: (678) 473-9690 Website: http://www.gfcca.com Mission: To bring together home childcare providers as well as other individuals committed to the betterment of the childcare industry and our youth in general, to remove the barriers of isolation and heighten the provider's sense of self-worth, to promote the providers as independent professionals, and to support state and federal legislation which promotes quality family childcare Population Served: Children of all ages depending on provider. Eligibility: All are eligible to use this service. Services: â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘

Licensed in-home child care from various providers throughout the county. Membership to the GCCA ensures that all providers maintain Bright From the Start licensure requirements and provide adequate and educational child care

Payment/Insurance Information: Payment is the responsibility of the caregiver and each provider has their own payment rates and plans. Providers do accept CAPS and DECAL funding. Referral Information: No referrals required Contact Person and Title: Debra Taylor - Secretary Date Updated: 11/02/17

Low-Income

Agency Name: Gwinnett Family Child Care Association

Mental Health

MENTAL HEALTH

Mental Health

Agency Name: Deaf Counseling Center Address: The main address is located at 11110 Whisperwood Lane, North Bethesda, Maryland 20852. However, the Center most commonly provides videophone or video recording counseling sessions. Phone Number: N/A (reach via the "Contact Us" form at: deafcounseling.com/contact-us/) Website: www.deafcounselingcenter.com Mission: To provide counseling to the deaf or hard of hearing in a setting that is comfortable, convenient, and easy to communicate in. One unique aspect of the Deaf Counseling Center is that it connects deaf or hard of hearing individuals specifically with Deaf counselors. Population Served: Male and female adults or children nation-wide. Due to the fact that most services are offered online, there are no restrictions based on geographical location, age range, etc. Eligibility: Any deaf or hard of hearing individual is eligible for services. In order to enroll in the Center, prospective clients can fill out the information request form on the Center's website. Services: • • • • •

Mental Health

Agency Name: GREAT Day, Inc. Address: 5301 Snapfinger Park Drive, Decatur, Georgia 30035 Phone Number: (404) 377-9224 Website: www.greatdayinc.net Mission: To provide services and therapy for the deaf and hard of hearing. Population Served: Male and female adults or children. Eligibility: Any deaf or hard of hearing individual is eligible for services. In order to enroll for services at GREAT Day Inc., prospective clients can submit an information request form online. Services: • • • • • • •

Healthcare services including comprehensive medical, surgical, and geriatric services and diagnostic testing Counseling and behavioral health services for returning soldiers Vocational rehabilitation Education benefits (GI Bill) Compensation Pension Loan Guaranty (for purchasing a home) Aid for homeless veterans

Referral Information: No referral needed; Walk-ins are accepted, scheduled appointments ideal. Contact Person and Title: Thomas - VAMC front desk Date Updated: 11/02/17

Mental Health

Agency Name: Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Mental Health

Agency Name: Intown Primary Care Address: 2215 Cheshire Bridge Road NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30324; 730 Ponce De Leon Place NE, Suite B, Atlanta, Georgia 30306 Phone Number: (404) 541-0944 Website: www.intownprimarycare.com Mission: Our health care practice is focused on the total well-being of the individual and providing quality, personal, and proactive health care to develop solutions based on our patientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; needs. Population Served: 18 +, all genders Eligibility: N/A Services: primary care; physical exams; hormone & testosterone replacement therapy; HIV and STD testing and care; cosmetic services; and psychiatric care Payment/Insurance Information: Insurance accepted, In-house healthcare membership plan for uninsured. Referral Information: No referral needed Contact Person and Title: Shanitra - Office Manager Date Updated: 11/02/17

Address: Headquarters: 1950 Spectrum Circle SE, Suite 145, Marietta, Georgia 30067; 236 Forsyth Street SW, Suite 201, Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Phone Number: (678) 921-2706 Website: www.someonecaresatl.org Mission: Someone Cares engages, educates and empowers individuals living with HIV/AIDS and other health disparities to achieve better health outcomes by eliminating barriers to culturally sensitive services, building a network for underserved groups, and increasing client resiliency Population Served: 13 +, LGBTQ [Transgender, Bisexual males, Gay, Men that sleep with men (MSM)]; Underserved, marginalized homeless minorities Eligibility: Appointments preferred but not required Services: HIV testing, HIV Prevention/Education, PrEp available, Condoms Available, Mental Health services Payment/Insurance Information: No sliding scale, Services to homeless typically free, Medicare/Medicaid accepted for mental health services Referral Information: No referral needed Contact Person and Title: Briana Foster - Case Manager/Linkage Care Coordinator Date Updated: 11/02/17

Mental Health

Agency Name: Someone Cares, Inc. of Atlanta (HIV/AIDS OUTREACH ORGANIZATION)

Mental Health

Agency Name: Avita Community Partners Address: Gainesville, Cumming, Flowery Branch, Dahlonega, Demorest, Cornelia Phone Number: (706) 864-6822 (Dahlonega) Website: http://www.avitapartners.org/ Mission: Avita Community Partners is state program that offers outpatient and inpatient counseling and psychiatric services on a sliding scale fee basis. They are a resource for individuals and families in northeast Georgia experiencing the disabling effects of mental illness, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases. Our goal is to assist in the development of safe, stable, meaningful lives for all. Population Served: Any individual; ages 5+ Eligibility: No eligibility requirements Services: • •

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Address: 1814 Clairmont Road, Decatur, Georgia 30033 Phone Number: (404) 636-1457 Website: http://www.cccgeorgia.org/ Mission: The Care and Counseling Center of Georgia provides a low-cost clinic which provides mental health counseling on a sliding scale fee basis. The main office is located in Decatur, Georgia, but they have other locations throughout the metro Atlanta area. They offer private counseling services for individuals seeking mental health therapy, especially for those who feel they cannot afford therapy at full costs. Population Served: Any individual; Ages 5+ Eligibility: No eligibility requirements Services: Mental Health Counseling services Payment/Insurance Information: Most private insurances taken; offers sliding scale fee option, including for those unemployed Referral Information: No referrals needed; schedule appointment by phone Contact Person and Title: Angela - Intake Counselor Date Updated: 11/03/2017

Mental Health

Agency Name: Care and Counseling Center of Georgia

Substance Abuse

SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Address: 331 North Marietta Parkway, Marietta, Georgia 30060 Phone: (770) 499-2422 Website: www.cobbcsb.com Mission: Mothers Making a Change (MMAC) offers comprehensive gender specific substance use treatment designed to promote healthy, stable and drug free families. Population Served: Substance using pregnant women and mothers with children under the age of 18 Services: • • • • • • • • • •

Long-term residential treatment Family preservation services Prenatal care referrals, nursing assessments, and access to registered nurses Therapeutic childcare Individual/group therapy Parenting classes Living skills Family education Case management outreach GED program

Payment/Insurance Information: Funded by the State/Insurance not required Referral Information: Call (770) 499-2422 and ask for an application Contact Person and Title: Ivonne - Employment Director Date Updated: 10/18/17

Substance Abuse

Agency Name: Cobb & Douglas County Community Services Board-Mothers Making a Change

Substance Abuse

Agency Name: TK Consulting, Inc. Address: 3781 Presidential Parkway, Suite 111D, Atlanta, Georgia 30340 Phone: (678) 668-3407 Website: N/A Mission: To help addicts beat the cycle of addiction once and for all Population Served: Adolescents, persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, persons with HIV/Aids, gays and lesbians, seniors/older adults, pregnant/postpartum women, women, men, DUI/DWI offenders, and criminal justice clients with alcohol or drug addiction Services: • • • • •

Substance Abuse

Agency Name: The Insight Program Address: 5110 Old Ellis Point, Roswell, Georgia 30076 Phone Number: (770) 740-8696 Website: http://theinsightprogram.com/ Mission: The Insight Program offers a substance abuse program for both male and females between the ages of 13 and 17. The program focuses on “Enthusiastic Sobriety.” Population Served: Adolescents with substance use disorders Eligibility: Ages 13-17 Services: • • • • • •

Outpatient Program: Consists of 12-step group counseling for nine weeks, one day per week, and 12-step individual counseling at a minimum of one time per week Intensive Outpatient Program: Consists of group counseling, individual counseling and family counseling for 8-12 weeks Two peer-based support group meetings a week Individual Counseling Social Events Support groups for clients up to 18 months after discharge

Payment/Insurance Information: Does not accept insurance Referral Information: No referrals needed; can contact admissions department Contact Person and Title: Kevin Kayden - CADC, Senior Counselor Date Updated: 11/07/2017

Substance Abuse

Agency Name: Ridgeview Institute Address: 3995 South Cobb Drive, Smyrna, Georgia 30080 Phone Number: (770) 434-4567 Website: https://ridgeviewinstitute.com/ Mission: Ridgeview Institute offers a youth addiction/dual diagnosis track for both males and females, ages 13-17. Population Served: Adolescents with substance use disorders Eligibility: Ages 13-17 Services: • • •

Inpatient treatment: Offered for detoxification and following that, clients step down to the Partial Hospitalization Program Partial Hospitalization Program: Clients receive full day treatment, including psychoeducational and therapy groups and they live at the Youth Services Recovery Residence Intensive Outpatient: Clients attend for three hours a day as they transition out of treatment. Ridgeview offers after care groups as well as family therapy following discharge

Payment/Insurance Information: Accepts most insurance plans that cover all or part of the cost of the treatment programs Referral Information: No referrals needed Contact Person and Title: Chad Hepler - CAC II Community Liaison Date Updated: 11/07/2017

Thank you to the Gwinnett Graduate SW Students in the Fall 2017 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Foundation for Social Work Practiceâ&#x20AC;? class with Instructor, Constance Wooden-Smith that contributed to this effort.