Resource Guide

As of: July, 2011

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Food Pantries

Columbia Drive United Methodist Church

2067 Columbia Drive
Decatur, GA 30032
Eligibility Restrictions, Hours of Operations and Application Instructions

Call the church for more details or an appointment.

DEAM–Decatur-Area Emergency Assistance Ministry

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Location:

515 E Ponce de Leon Ave
Decatur, GA 30020

Additional services include assistance with rent and utilities.

Eligibility Restrictions

Serves the area within the borders of Glenwood Road, I-285, LaVista Road, and Briarcliff/Moreland. This includes the entire zip codes of 30030, 30002, and 30079 plus parts of others. Please check your address on the DEAM Service Area Map before requesting services.

Hours of Operation

DEAM Food Pantry at Holy Trinity open Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 9–11:30 am.

Application Instructions

Apply in person at the DEAM office located at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church between 9–11:30 am Monday–Friday.

Episcopal Church of the Holy Cross

2005 South Columbia Place
Decatur, GA 30032
Eligibility Restrictions

Must be DeKalb County resident and have a photo I.D., proof of residence, and proof of income.

Hours of Operation and Application Instructions

Apply in person the last Saturday of every month between 8–10 am.

The Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church–Love Center

1879-1921 Glenwood Avenue, SE
Atlanta, Georgia 30316
Eligibility Restrictions

Call the Love Center (404-377-0562) with your interest; walk-ins welcome.

New applicants must bring Picture I.D. and proof of household.

Hours of Operation and Application Instructions

Visit the pantry Tuesday/Thursday, 2–4 pm; Wednesday is for seniors only.

Greenforest Community Baptist Church Social Ministry Department

3260 Rainbow Drive
Decatur, Georgia 30034

Additional services include assistance with rent and utilities.

Eligibility Restrictions

Call as directed below for more information.

Hours of Operation and Application Instructions

Call Social Ministry Department social worker at 404-486-6769 10 am–2 pm, Monday/Thursday/Friday.

Services are offered from 10 am–2 pm on Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday, and 1:30 pm–5:30 pm on Wednesday.

Hillside Presbyterian Church

1879 Columbia Drive
Decatur, GA 30032
Eligibility Restrictions

Must live in the 30032 zip-code and have proof of residence.

Hours of Operation and Application Instructions

Visit the pantry, Tuesdays 1–3 pm.

Intown Collaborative Ministries (Intown)

Office Location:

Druid Hills Presbyterian Church
1026 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA 30306

Food Pantry Location:

Druid Hills United Methodist Church
1200 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA 30306

Additional services include counseling and limited assistance with rent and utilities, relocation, clothing and transportation.

Eligibility Restrictions

Must live in 30306 and 30307 zip code.

Hours of Operation and Application Instructions

Visit the pantry on Saturday from 11 am–1 pm.

Preference given to guests referred by clergy from a congregation that supports Intown.

Walk-in guests will be served after our guests with appointments if additional food is available.

Elderly and disabled guests who are not able to come to the pantry can have food delivered.

Lilburn Cooperative Ministry

5329 Five Forks Trickum
Lilburn, GA 30047

Additional services include assistance with school supplies, rent and utilities, car repairs, and counseling referrals, as well as emergency temporary housing. The Cooperative also operates a thrift store called Lily’s Cloak (770-931-6583).

Eligibility Restrictions

Must live in 30047, 30087, or 30084 zip code.

Hours of Operation

Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 10 am–2 pm.

Ray of Hope Christian Church Outreach Ministry

2778 Snapfinger Road
Decatur, Georgia 30034

Additional services include assistance with rent and utilities, employment search, clothing, and toiletries. Bi-monthly Bible studies and one-on-one mentoring are also offered.

Eligibility Restrictions

Appointments for assistance may be requested through the Receptionist, Monday– Thursday, 9 am–6 pm.

Hours of Operation and Application Instructions

Visit the pantry on Wednesdays from 9:30–11 am and on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month from 9–11:30 am.

Toco Hills Community Alliance (THCA)

St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church
1790 LaVista Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30329

Other services include assistance with rent, utilities, and transportation.

Eligibility Restrictions

Must live in 30033, 30324, 30329, 30341, or 30345 zip code.

The Toco Hills Community Alliance does not provide cash, money orders, or other forms of payments directly to individuals.

THCA has a limit of financial assistance of once per month up to a calendar year maximum. Assistance of food products can be provided on an as-needed basis as often as once a week.

Hours of Operation and Application Instructions

Visit the office and complete a request form in writing Monday–Thursday from 1–4 pm.

Bring a copy of a current lease showing a minimum of three months at your current address, a current statement from your landlord showing amount due and past due date, and picture identification.

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Identification, Birth Certificates, Transportation

Central Presbyterian Outreach Center (COAC)

201 Washington Street, S.W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303

The COAC is maintained as an independent, non-profit agency separate from the church.

Services provided are listed below. Additional services include assistance with emergency groceries, limited medical needs, and HIV/AIDS education and testing. Pastoral counseling, a mobile health clinic, a mobile eye clinic, legal assistance through the Georgia Law Center for the Homeless, and a weekly chapel service are also available onsite. During the winter months, a men’s shelter is also available

Eligibility Restrictions/Access to Services:

Services are offered by appointment only.

Hours of Operation and Application Instructions

Appointments are made in person at 9 am each morning for that day only. Appointments may be made for the following day on a first-come basis by calling 404-659-7119 Monday–Friday after 9:15 am.

Outreach services available Monday–Friday 9 am–12:30 pm and Wednesdays 2–4 pm.

Crossroads Community Ministries

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
420 Courtland Street, N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30308

Crossroads Community Ministries serves those with physical and/or mental disabilities and the chronically homeless. Additional services include meals, case management, and assistance with social security disability forms, temporary mailing addresses, and substance abuse treatment, as needed.

Eligibility Restrictions

Must be homeless.

Must attend a free orientation held at 8:30 am, Monday–Friday.

Hours of Operation and Application Instructions

Orientation and intake services are offered 8:30–10 am, Monday–Friday.

Registered clients who have attended the orientation (see above) may make appointments for services at the front desk between 9–10:45 am, Monday–Friday.

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Rent and Utilities

Decatur-Area Emergency Assistance Ministry–DEAM

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Location:

515 E Ponce de Leon Ave
Decatur, GA 30020

First Baptist Church of Avondale Location:

47 Covington Road
Avondale Estates, GA 30002

Additional services include a food pantry.

Eligibility Restrictions

Serves the area within the borders of Glenwood Road, I-285, LaVista Road, and Briarcliff/Moreland. This includes the entire zip codes of 30030, 30002, and 30079 plus parts of others. Please check your address on the DEAM Service Area Map before requesting services.

Hours of Operation

DEAM Food Pantry at Holy Trinity is open Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 9–11:30 am.

DEAM Food Pantry at Avondale First Baptist Church is open Tuesday/Thursday 1–2:30 pm.

Application Instructions

Apply in person at the DEAM office located at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church between 9–11:30 am Monday–Friday.

Greenforest Community Baptist Church Social Ministry Department

3260 Rainbow Drive
Decatur, Georgia 30034

Additional services include a food pantry.

Eligibility Restrictions

Call as directed below for more information.

Hours of Operation and Application Instructions

Call Social Ministry Department social worker at 404-486-6769 10 am–2 pm, Monday/Thursday/Friday.

Services are offered from 10 am–2 pm on Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday, and 1:30 pm–5:30 pm on Wednesday.

HOPE Atlanta: Programs of Travelers Aid of Metro Atlanta

75 Marietta Street, Suite 400
Atlanta, GA 30303

Additional services include shelter and temporary lodging, transitional housing, family reunification, rapid re-housing assistance, street outreach, and an HIV/AIDS program.

Eligibility Restrictions, Hours of Operation, and Application Instructions

Eligibility requirements, hours and application process vary by program.

Call for more information.

Intown Collaborative Ministries (Intown)

Office Location:

Druid Hills Presbyterian Church
1026 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA 30306

Food Pantry Location:

Druid Hills United Methodist Church
1200 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA 30306

Additional services include counseling and assistance with food, relocation, clothing and transportation.

Eligibility Restrictions

Must live in 30306 and 30307 zip code.

Hours of Operation and Application Instructions

Call 404-590-6956 or 678-590-1347 for a screening or more information.

Lilburn Cooperative Ministry

5329 Five Forks Trickum
Lilburn GA 30047

Additional services include a food pantry and assistance with school supplies, car repairs, and counseling referrals, as well as emergency temporary housing.

Eligibility Restrictions

Must live in 30047, 30087, or 30084 zip code.

Hours of Operation

Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 10 am–2 pm.

Ray of Hope Christian Church Outreach Ministry

2778 Snapfinger Road
Decatur, Georgia 30034

Additional services include assistance with food, employment search, clothing, and toiletries. Bi-monthly Bible studies and one-on-one mentoring are also offered.

Eligibility Restrictions, Hours of Operation, and Application Instructions

Appointments for assistance may be requested through the Receptionist, Monday–Thursday, 9 am–6 pm.

Applicants are seen by appointment only on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month.

Must provide documentation of need at the time of the appointment.

The Salvation Army–DeKalb County

3500 Sherrydale Lane
Decatur, Georgia 30032

Additional services include food, clothing, furniture, and school supplies.

Application Instructions

Call 404-486-2714 for an appointment or more information.

Toco Hills Community Alliance (THCA)

St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church
1790 LaVista Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30329

Other services include assistance with food and transportation.

Eligibility Restrictions

Must live in 30033, 30324, 30329, 30341, or 30345 zip code.

The Toco Hills Community Alliance does not provide cash, money orders, or other forms of payments directly to individuals.

THCA has a limit of financial assistance of once per month up to a calendar year maximum. Assistance of food products can be provided on an as-needed basis as often as once a week.

Hours of Operation and Application Instructions

Visit the office and complete a request form in writing Monday–Thursday from 1–4 pm.

Bring a copy of a current lease showing a minimum of three months at your current address, a current statement from your landlord showing amount due and past due date, and picture identification.

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Mortgage Assistance

Home Safe Georgia

Georgia Department of Community Affairs
60 Executive Park South, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329

The purpose of the program is to help Georgia homeowners who have experienced job loss or a substantial decrease in their income with a mortgage payment bridge while they find new or better employment.

Eligibility Restrictions, Hours of Operation and Application Instructions

Call for more information.

Partnership for Community Action (PCA)

  • Central Administration and DeKalb Family Support Phone: 404-929-2500
  • Gwinnett Family Support Phone: 678-291-0860 or 678-291-0866
  • Rockdale Family Support Phone: 770-922-3431

Central Administration Office

815 Park North Boulevard.
Clarkston, Georgia 30021

The purpose of PCA is to strengthen individuals and families and help them transition from poverty to self-sufficiency through community based partnerships, low-income housing and advocacy. There are various programs available through this resource including Head Start, leadership training groups, family support services, a Micro Enterprise initiative, and energy conservation programs.

Eligibility Restrictions and Application Instructions

Call for more information.

Hours of Operation

8 am–5 pm

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Shelter, Emergency

24/7 Gateway Center

275 Pryor Street
Atlanta, GA 30303

Types of shelter include a Women and Children’s Center, overflow shelter for women/women with children when other shelters are full, and recuperative care for men who have been ill or injured. There is also a transitional housing program for men onsite. For questions about programs, call Shedra Jones at 404-215-6627. For questions about services, call Tonya Boose at 404-215-6653.

Eligibility Restrictions

Must be committed to clean and sober living. Zero tolerance for alcohol or drug use.

No smoking in the 24/7 Gateway Center facility.

Hours of Operation

Visit the Client Engagement Center at the 24/7 Gateway Center to complete a short assessment; they will direct you to the appropriate partner for next steps.

Program admission typically is available Monday–Friday, 7 am–4:30 pm. Other intake times are available by appointment.

Atlanta Day Shelter for Women and Children

655 Ethel Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30318

Shelter is available during the day, when many emergency night shelters are closed. Comprehensive services are available onsite. These include up to $100 in assistance toward rent or utilities; breakfast and lunch; showers, restrooms and toiletries; laundry facilities; mail, telephone, computer and fax machines; counseling; and assistance with referrals, legal help, essential medications and health care, and transportation. Housing starter kits with basic move-in necessities are also provided.

Eligibility Restrictions and Hours of Operation

Different services are available at different times throughout the week or month. Visit the website at atlantadayshelter.org for information on hours of operation for various programs.

Meet with a Social Service Counselor onsite to find emergency night housing, addiction counseling, or other services, if needed.

Atlanta Union Mission

2352 Bolton Road
Atlanta, GA 30318

Atlanta Union Mission offers a variety of shelter options. Please call the program that best matches your needs for more specific information on Eligibility Restrictions and Hours of Operations. Applications for some programs are available on the website at atlantamission.org.

Eligibility Restrictions for All Programs

Must over the age of 18 unless accompanied by a mother or legal guardian. Male children must be 11 years of age or younger.

Must be fully detoxified with at least 72 hours since last use of alcohol or drugs of any kind.

Must be mentally and physically able to exercise proper personal hygiene and self-care, perform task assignments, and participate in all program functions within a non-medical, non-psychiatric facility.

My Sister’s House

Shelter for Women or Women with Children

Phone: 404-367-2476

921 Howell Mill Road
Atlanta, GA 30318

My Sister’s House offers both typical shelter as well as separate shelter program for those recovering from addictive diseases.

The Shepherd’s Inn

Shelter for Men (without children living with them)

Phone: 404-588-4015

156 Mills Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30313

The Shepherd’s Inn offers both typical shelter as well as separate shelter program for those recovering from addictive diseases.

The Potter’s House

Long-Term Residential Recovery Services for Men

Phone: 706-543-8338, x5103

655 Potter's House Road
Jefferson, GA 30549

The Potter’s House offers long-term residential, discipleship, therapeutic and vocational programming, providing services that include GED training, computer literacy, and job training to chemically addicted men.

Fuqua Hall

Transitional Housing for Graduates of Other AUM Programs

Phone: 404-367-2508

144 Mills Street,
Atlanta, Ga

Fuqua Hall offers transitional housing for graduates of Atlanta Union Mission’s recovery, job attainment or other programs. Residents must volunteer, work full-time, and/or attend school.

First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta Edna Raine Wardlaw Women’s Shelter

Shelter/Transitional Housing for Women without Children

1328 Peachtree Street, N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
Eligibility Restrictions

Must be a woman without children living with her.

Hours of Operation

Call for hours or email Gail Raney at garaney@mindspring.com.

Genesis Shelter

Shelter for Women with Infants

173 Boulevard, NE
Atlanta, GA 30312
Eligibility Restrictions

Must have an infant under one year of age. Can also have other children.

Must be mentally healthy and able to care for self and children.

Hours of Operation

Call for more information.

HOPE Atlanta: Programs of Travelers Aid of Metro Atlanta

75 Marietta Street, Suite 400
Atlanta, GA 30303

Additional services include transitional housing, family reunification, rent and utility assistance, rapid re-housing assistance, street outreach, and an HIV/AIDS program.

Eligibility Restrictions, Hours of Operation, and Application Instructions

Eligibility requirements, hours and application process vary by program.

Call for more information.

Zaban Couples Shelter

Shelter for Homeless Couples without Children

1589 Peachtree Street, NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
Eligibility Restrictions

Must be a couple without children living with them.

Residents in recovery are required to attend AA and NA meetings held onsite.

Hours of Operation

6:30 pm–7 am.

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Rapid Re-housing for Homeless Persons

The purpose of rapid re-housing is to assist homeless persons in overcoming move-in barriers and with move-in costs (security and utility deposits, application fees, etc.) so that they may re-enter housing.

HOPE Atlanta: Programs of Travelers Aid of Metro Atlanta

75 Marietta Street, Suite 400
Atlanta, GA 30303

Additional services include transitional housing, family reunification, rent and utility assistance, rapid re-housing assistance, street outreach, and an HIV/AIDS program.

Eligibility Restrictions, Hours of Operation, and Application Instructions

Eligibility requirements, hours and application process vary by program.

Call for more information.

Project Community Connections, Inc. (PCCI)

  • DeKalb County Location (will be changing in September 2011)
    Phone: 404-284-4411
  • Atlanta Location at the 24/7 Gateway Center
    Phone: 404.215-.991
  • pccihome.org
275 Pryor Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
Eligibility Restrictions

Must have verifiable income that will meet monthly rent, utility and living expenses.

Must be homeless.

Hours of Operation and Application Instructions

Call for an appointment between 9 am–5 pm Monday–Friday.

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Housing Counseling

Green Forest Community Development Corporation (GFCDC)

3250 Rainbow Drive
Decatur, Georgia 30034

GFCDC offers a variety of community development activities, including housing counseling to help prevent foreclosure.

Eligibility Restrictions

Call as directed below for more information.

Hours of Operation and Application Instructions

Services are offered from 10 am–2 pm on Monday/Thursday/Friday, and 1:30 pm–5:30 pm on Wednesday.

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AIDS/HIV Housing Counseling

The Living Room

341 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Suite 438
Atlanta, GA 30308

The Living Room provides housing information, placement and financial assistance for low-income people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless due to HIV/AIDS.

Eligibility Restrictions

Must be within income guidelines established by The Living Room.

Must be living with HIV or AIDS.

Hours of Operation and Application Instructions

Must call for appointment during client intake hours Monday–Friday.

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Domestic Violence Services

Women’s Resource Center to End Domestic Violence (WRC)

  • Hotline: 404-688-9436
  • Main Phone: 404-370-7670
  • wrcdv.org
P.O. Box 171
Decatur, GA 30031

WRC provides temporary housing for women and children at a secure and confidential location. WRC also has a 24-hour hotline, legal advocacy, consultations with volunteer lawyers, support groups, and a location for supervised visitation.

Partnership Against Domestic Violence (PADV)

  • Fulton Crisis Line: 404-873-1766
  • Gwinnett Crisis Line: 770-963-9799
  • Main Phone: 404-870-9600
  • padv.org
P.O. Box 170225
Atlanta, GA 30317

PADV offers two emergency shelters for women, a 24-hour crisis line, supportive housing, a youth education program, legal advocacy, a public benefits program, supplemental nutrition assistance, and medical assistance to violence survivors.

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Employment Assistance

DeKalb Workforce Development

320 Church Street
Decatur, GA 30030

DeKalb Workforce Development is a division of the DeKalb County Government. Its purpose is to provide unified education, training and employment programs for job seekers, as well as workforce development services to businesses.

First Step Staffing

236 Auburn Avenue, Suite 203
Atlanta, GA 30303

First Step Staffing employs highly motivated, formerly homeless men and women who have demonstrated they are ready to re-enter the work force. It offers continuous job coaching and full transportation to and from the job for employees. All candidates complete a two-week rigorous orientation training and are drug screened. Nationwide criminal background checks may be conducted by request of certain employers.

Goodwill Industries

  • Main: 404-420-9900
  • Decatur Career Center: 404-728-8600
  • goodwillng.org
1295 Columbia Drive
Decatur, GA 30032

Goodwill Industries career center services include assistance with building a resume’, networking, interview skills/practice, dressing for success, and determining employer expectations.

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Mental Health and Substance Abuse

DeKalb Community Service Board (DCSB)

  • Crisis Line, Appointments, and Referrals: 404-892-4646
  • dekcsb.org

DCSB is a nonprofit public safety net provider of community-based behavioral healthcare, offering a full range of mental health services, substance abuse treatment and developmental disabilities programs. It has a number of locations, including:

Winn Way Center

Outpatient mental health treatment services for adults and children.

445 Winn Way
Decatur, GA 30030
DeKalb Regional Crisis Center

Crisis assessments and intervention.

450 Winn Way
Decatur, GA 30030
DeKalb Addiction Center

Comprehensive outpatient substance abuse treatment services.

455 Winn Way
Decatur, GA 30030

U.S. National Suicide Hotlines

  • 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) or
  • 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)

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NEW TO ATLANTA

HOPE Atlanta: Programs of Travelers Aid of Metro Atlanta

75 Marietta Street, Suite 400
Atlanta, GA 30303

Additional services include shelter and temporary lodging, transitional housing, family reunification, rent and utility assistance, rapid re-housing assistance, street outreach, and an HIV/AIDS program.

Eligibility Restrictions, Hours of Operation, and Application Instructions

Eligibility requirements, hours and application process vary by program.

Call for more information.

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Rape

DeKalb Rape Crisis Center (DRCC)

204 Church Street
Decatur, GA 30030

DRCC provides direct services, prevention education, and advocacy for youth and adult survivors of sexual assault, their families and the community as a whole. Services include helping medical personnel in the delivery of health care for survivors, counseling, helping survivors negotiate the criminal justice system, and offering a 24-hour crisis intervention hotline, hospital accompaniment, legal advocacy, and prevention education.

PREGNANCY CARE AND COUNSELING

A Beacon of Hope Pregnancy Center

222 Ponce de Leon Avenue
Decatur, GA 30030

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