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HOMELESS ASSISTANCE INITIATIVE Isolation is believed to be the foundation of Homelessness. When we encounter most homeless individuals, they will be in dire need because of the hesitance to seek immediate assistance due to discouragement and/or embarrassment with their situation, in addition, the lack of knowledge of the resources available to assist. Our 1st priority is to provide a meal if needed, encouragement with Agape Love, and inform the person the steps available for getting back on their feet which include the following:

STEP #1- RECONNECT Although a shelter can be a secure option to street living, it should not be the 1st option in assisting the homeless. We must aim to re-connect the individual with local family or friends who can provide a loving environment for recovery. If support is not in the local area, then inquire about out of area affiliations and assist the individual in making the connection and means of transport.

STEP #2 – EMERGENCY SHELTER Access the Situation for Available Resources

HEAR THEIR STORY…..It is imperative that we understand the situation fully to provide the correct guidance for assistance and follow through.

Who: Individual (Male/Female) or Couple/Single parent families

What: Domestic Violence, Pregnancy, Sub Abuse/Addictions, Disability, Runaway..etc.

Where: Location based upon individual’s need/request

****SEE STEP 3 FOR LIST OF SHELTERS AVAILABLE; ADDITIONAL RESOURCE ASSISTANCE LIST IS ALSO ATTACHED AT END OF DOCUMENT

LATE NIGHT EMERGENCY If faced with a late hour request for assistance with no family/friend support, understand that most emergency shelters will be maxed out due to 1st come 1st served priority. The following two immediate options should be available:

Implement Emergency Host Home Option. This will allow an individual a one night stay in the home of a pre-arranged safe house. Only recommended if homeowner is equipped for safety.

Having an emergency fund established for one night motel stay would be idea to prevent anxiety in assisting. Ideally, this should be coordinated with the churches benevolence coordinator for funding reimbursement.

Follow through the next day with assessing the situation for referral to available resources and assist in making the connection.

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STEP #3- AVAILABLE SHELTERS Select appropriate resource based on assessment

Assist individual with contacting the selected resources. It is imperative that the individual speak with the provider. Some questions are private/confidential in nature and only the individual should provide the information, additionally, we must encourage the individual to take ownership of their recovery.

Name Serves Contact Information

Family Promise-Hall Families w/ Children 770-535-0786

Salvation Army (4:00p/daily) - Hall Men, Women & Children 770-534-7589

- Gwinnett Men, Women & Children 770-724-1661

Action Ministries- Gainesville Families w/ Children(Homes not located in Gainesville) 770-531-0144

Gwinnett Helpline Various/Gwinnett County 770-995-3339

SaltLight Center – Gwinnett Women & Women w/Children 770-995-3339(Call Gwinnett Helpline for intake)

My Sister’s Place-Gainesville Women & Women w/Children 770-532-5111

My Sister’s House- Atlanta Women & Women w/Children 404-367-2465 City of Refuge-Atlanta Women & Women w/Children 404-564-7741 Noa’s Ark - Dahlonega DV Women & w/Children 706-864-1986 Gateway Domestic Violence Ctr DV Women & w/children 770-536-5860

I’m in a Family Receiving Home - Cumming

Women w/ children, pregnant Women 770-889-7950

Whispering Hope- Cumming Pregnant Women 770-889-9070 North House Women Sub-Abuse 770-536-3507 Good News @ Noon-Gainesville Men 770-503-1366

Gainesville City Baptist Rescue Men 770-287-9700

Set Free Men- Gainesville/Atl Men & Men with Sub-Abuse 678-450-8270/678-794-4859

Lamp Ministry – Gainesville Youth/teens 770-783-1272 Our Neighbor, Inc - Gainesville (Host Homes) Men/Women with Disabilities 770-535-1000

Crossroads Community Ministries - Atlanta Aid/HIV Support 404-873-7650

Living Room – Atlanta Aid/HIV Support 404.616.6332

STEP #4 – TRANSITION PHASE If resource is available and confirmed, assist individual/family with transportation to facility.

If resource is not available, escort individual/family to the closest Salvation Army Shelter for an overnight stay.

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HOMELESS? WHERE TO GET HELP If you cannot find the help you need from the list below, you can call United Way for information on

just about any service you need. It’s a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week first call for help. Just dial 2-1-1 or 404/614-1000

AIDS INFORMATION & HELP GEORGIA AIDS INFO LINE - 404/876-9944 (or 1-800-551-2728), Mon-Thurs 12pm-7:00pm ANIZ, INC. - 44/521-2410, 233 Mitchell Street Suite 200 Atlanta, Ga. 30310; Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm LIVING ROOM - 404/616-6332, 341 Ponce de Leon Atlanta, Ga. 30308 (at Grady's IDC); Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm SISTERLOVE, INC. - 404/382-8991, 713 Cascade Road, Atlanta, Ga. 30310; Mon-Thurs 10:00am-5:00pm STREET HOME PROGRAM (CENTRAL HEALTH CENTER) - 404/880-3600, 424 Decatur Street, Atlanta, Ga. 30312; Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm BIRTH CERTIFICATES For Georgia birth certificate, call or visit Vital Records 404/679-4702, 2600 Skyland Dr. N.E. Atlanta, Ga. 30319; Mon-Fri 8:00am- 5:00pm--costs $25—they’ll helps get your birth certificate whether you were born in Ga. or any other state. Vital Records(Hall County), 770-531-5600, 1290 Athens Street, Gainesville, GA 30507, $25. Vital Records (Gwinnett County), 770-822-8000, 75 Langly Dr. Lawrenceville, GA 30245.

CLOTHING UNITED WAY- Call 211 (or 404-614-1000) for places near where you live where you can get clothes free ST. VINCENT de PAUL Store, 678-892-6160, 2050 Chamblee-Tucker Rd. Suite C, Atlanta 30341, Tues-Friday 10 to 3 Saturday 10-1—need referral- –see Help Offices listed below. SALVATION ARMY (Fulton County) 404/486-2710, 400 Luckie Street Atlanta, Ga. 30313 & 404-638-7195,967 Dewey Street Atlanta, GA 30310; Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm SALVATION ARMY (Dekalb Co.) 3500 Sherrydale Ln. Decatur 30032 404-486-2714— these Salvation Army offices offer free vouchers for clothes and you can walk in on Tues, Wed, Thurs from 9 to 11 for free voucher to take to any Salvation Army Thrift Shore—call first to be sure they have vouchers available since they limit the number. Joe’s Place (Gainesville) 770-287-1619, 1715 Cleveland Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30501. Salvation Army (Gainesville), 770-534-2305, 681 Dorsey Street, Gainesville, GA 30501. Quinn House(Gwinnett), 770-962-0470, 120 South Perry Street, Lawrenceville, GA 3006. North Gwinnett Cooperative, 770-271-9793, 70 Wiley Drive, Buford GA 30518. EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE ATLANTA CENTER FOR SELF SUFFICIENCY - 404/874-8001 X1400; 404-873-3509, 81 Peachtree Place Atlanta, Ga. 30309; Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:00pm ATLANTA URBAN LEAGUE - 404/659-1150, 100 Edgewood Avenue Atlanta, Ga. 30303; Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm ATLANTA WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT - 404/658-WORK (9675), 818 Pollard Boulevard Atlanta, Ga. 30316; Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm GOODWILL (WORK CONNECTIONS) - 404/420-9900, 235 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Ga. 30303; Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:00pm JOB CORPS - 404/892-7888, 701 Peachtree St., Suite 210-B Atlanta, Ga. 30308; Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm COMMUNITY CONCERNS INC(ODYSSEY III) - 404/659-3390, 276 Decatur Street Atlanta, Ga. 30312; Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm, closed 12-1:00pm for lunch. Career Resource Center, 770-806-2020, 3885 Crestwood PWY, St 200, Duluth GA 30096. Gwinnett Career Center, GA Dept Of Labor, 770.840.2200, 2211 Beaver Ruin Road, ST 160, Norcross, GA 30071.Goodwill Career Center, 770-538-4209, 3715 Mundy Mill Rd, Oakwood GA 30566.

FOOD PANTRIES-GROCERIES: BUCKHEAD CHRISTIAN MINISTRY - 404/239-0038, 2847 Piedmont Road NE Atlanta, Ga. 1 Washington Street Atlanta, Ga. 30303; Mon-Fri 9:00am-12:30 & Wed 2p-4p DECATUR AREA EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE MINISTRIES. 404-373-2300 515 E. Ponce de Leon Ave. Decatur 30030 M_F 9 to 12 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - 404/228-7766,1328 Peachtree Street Atlanta, Ga. 30309; Mon Wed & Fri 1:00pm-3:00pm MIDTOWN ASSISTANCE CENTER - 404/681-5777, Mon & Fri 9:30am-12:30pm, Wed 5:00pm-7:00pm, Tues & Thurs 1:00pm-4:00pm; 30 Porter Place, Atlanta, GA 30308 SALVATION ARMY (FULTON COUNTY SERVICE UNIT) - 404/352-3597, 1583 Howell Mill Road Atlanta, Ga. 30318; Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm WHEAT STREET BAPTIST - 404/659-4328, 18 William Holmes Borders Drive Atlanta, Ga. 30312; Mon-Wed Noon-4:00pm. Joe’s Place (Gainesville) 770-287-1619, 1715 Cleveland Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30501. His Harvest House Free Chapel, 678-677-8300/ 770-519-0018, 1290 McEver RD SW, Gainesville GA 30504. North Gwinnett Cooperative, 770-271-9793, 70 Wiley Drive, Buford GA 30518. Norcross Cooperative Ministry, 770-263-8268, 2275 Mitchell Rd, Norcross GA 30071. FOOD STAMPS - Eligibility information: DEKALB CO..404-370-5000, DFCS 178 Sams Street, Decatur, GA 30030 FULTON CO. 404/657-8000, DFCS 84 Walton Street Atlanta, Ga. 30303; Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, to apply for food stamps. FOOD STAMP HOTLINE 1-888-421-3281 then press 1 to check on status, report lost/stolen card, etc. (24-hour recording). DFCS-Gainesville, 770-532-5213, 970 McEver Road, Gainesville, GA 30504. DFCS- Lawrenceville, 678-518-5500, 446 West Crogan St, ST 300, Lawrenceville,, GA 30046. GENERAL ASSISTANCE To get general assistance, you must prove you have applied for SSI or SSDI benefits and provide a doctor’s statement that you are disabled. Dekalb Co. Call 404-370-5000 Fulton Co. Downtown office at 84 Walton St. Atlanta, Ga. 30303 404-657-8000 M-F 8 AM to 5 PM

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HELP OFFICES These offices may assist with services such as ID assistance, case management, in-state/out-of-state birth certificates, MARTA cards/tokens, job counseling, housing information/referral, showers, mental health assistance, shelters, medical care, dental care, church services, drug/alcohol recovery programs, child care, mail addresses, voicemail, hot meals, clothing, etc. CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - 404/659-7119, 201 Washington Street SW Atlanta, Ga. 30303; Mon-Fri 9:00am-12:30. By appt. only CROSSROADS COMMUNITY MINISTRIES - (St. Luke's) 404/873-7652, 420 Courtland Street, NE Atlanta, Ga. 30308; Mon-Fri 8:30am-10:00am MIDTOWN ASSISTANCE CENTER - 404/681-5777, Mon & Fri 9:00am-12:30pm; Tue-Thurs 1:00pm-4:00pm; Wed 5:00pm-7:00pm. By appt. only ODYSSEY lll (The ROCK) 404/659-3390, 276 Decatur Street Atlanta, Ga. 30312; Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm, closed 12-1:00pm for lunch; Medical Services: Wed & Fri 9:30am noon CAFE 458 404/874-8001, 85 Peachtree Place NW, Atlanta,GA 30309, helps homeless to set life changing goals:: one on one counseling plus meal, phone referral needed SAFEHOUSE—88 Ellis St. in Downtown Atlanta. 404-523-5758 or 404.523.2221 helps with drug/alcohol referrals. Joe’s Place (Gainesville) 770-287-1619, 1715 Cleveland Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30501. HOUSING UNITED WAY 211 (or 404-614-1000) * SHELTER LISTINGS Go to the web site at www.shelterlistings.org for national comprehensive shelters and housing list. Gwinnett Helpline, 770-995-3339, 750 South Perry Street St 312, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 ID & DRIVER’S LICENSES Lost or stolen ID? To replace, all you need (if you have applied for Ga. driver’s license or Ga. ID card since Sep. 1996) is proof of residency. Shelter letter will do. If you have been fingerprinted this will prove who you are so you don’t have to have your SS card, birth certificate, etc.. Need help? See Help Offices listed below. For general information and location of all places in metro Atlanta where you can go to renew your ID or driver’s license, call 678-413-8400. Gwinnett County, Hurricane Shoals Road 770-995-6855/ Beaver Ruin Road 770-840-2282/678-413-8400. Gainesville 678-413-8400, 1010 Aviation Blvd, Gainesville, GA 30501.

JAILS—Dekalb Co. 404-298-8500 * City of Atlanta 404-865-8010, Fulton Co. Jail 404-612-5100, Cobb Co. 770-499-4256 Clayton Co. 770-477-4413 (you can call these numbers to find out how to get proof of incarceration, medical records, and any other information you may need. Gwinnett Co. 770-619-6500, Hall Co. 770-531-6904. LEGAL HELP GEORGIA LAW CENTER FOR THE HOMELESS - 404/681-0680, 100 Edgewood Ave SE Ste 1625t Atlanta, Ga. 30303; Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm, closed Wed ATLANTA LEGAL AID In –Gwinnett/Clayton/Decatur: 404-377-0701, 246 Sycamore St, In Atlanta: 404/524-5811, 151 Spring Street Atlanta, Ga. 30303; Mon-Fri 9:00am-11:45am, Sr. Citizens Law Ctr GEORGIA JUSTICE PROJECT – 404/827-0027, on Edgewood Avenue (at Boulevard) Atlanta, Ga. 30312; Mon-Fri 9:00am- 5:00pm, criminal cases ONLY. IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE - Catholic Social Services, 404/881-6571, 680 W. Peachtree Street Atlanta, Ga. 30308; Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:00pm GA Legal Services Gainesville, 770-535-5717, 705 Washington St. NW, Gainesville GA 30501 MAIL ROOMS Crossroads Community Ministries 404-873-7652 420 Courtland Street Atlanta, GA 30308, Odyssey III 404-659-3390 276 Decatur Street Atlanta, GA 30312, Atlanta Union Mission for Men 404-588-4005 165 Alexander, NW Street Atlanta, GA 30313 MEALS—HOT ATLANTA UNION MISSION (MEN’S DIVISION) - 404/588-4005, 165 Alexander, NW Street Atlanta, Ga. 30313; daily Noon-1:00pm CROSSROADS COMMUNITY MINISTRIES - 404/873-7652, 420 Courtland Street Atlanta, Ga. 30308; Mon- Fri 10:00am-10: 45am present and new clients who signed up by 9:15am LUTHERAN COMMUNITY FOOD MINISTRY – 404/874-8664, 731 Peachtree Street Atlanta, Ga. 30308; Mon-Fri 10:30am-Noon OPEN DOOR COMMUNITY - 404/874-9652, 910 Ponce de Leon Avenue Atlanta, Ga. 30308; Sat 10:30am; Breakfast Mon-Tue 6:45am-7:45 am; Lunch Wed-Thu 11:00am- Noon ST. FRANCIS' TABLE - 404/521-1866, 48 Martin L. King Jr. Drive Atlanta, Ga. 30303; Sat 10:30am-12:30 pm TRINITY COMMUNITY MINISTRIES - 404/577-6651, 265 Washington Street Atlanta, Ga. 30303; Sun ticket meal given out 9:30am meal served beginning at 12:45 pm FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - 404/228-7766, 1328 Peachtree Street Atlanta, Ga. 30309; Sun 7:00am-7am to 8:15am Meals on wheels for seniors 404-228-7729. Joe’s Place (Gainesville) 770-287-1619, 1715 Cleveland Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30501, Tuesday lunch. Good News at Noon,770-503-1366, 979 Davis Street, Gainesville, GA 30501, lunch. MEDICAL SERVICES GRADY HOSPITAL - 80 Butler Street Atlanta, Ga. 30335; Advice Nurse: 404/616-0600; Social Services: 404/616-4195 BEN MASSELL DENTAL CLINIC 404881-1858, 18 7th Street Atlanta, Ga. 30308; Mon-Fri 9:00am-Noon & 1:00pm-4:30pm. Non-emergencies. Up to a year’s wait. Small charge LIONS LIGHTHOUSE – www.lionslighthouse.org eye glasses/hearing services. For more information call 1-800-718-7483, Fax: 404/636-5549 Get prescription then take to a Help Office (see above) to have filled. GOOD SAMARITAN HEALTH CENTER - 404/523-6571, 1015 Donald Lee Hollow Pwky Atlanta, Ga. 30313; Mon-Thurs 8:30am-5:00pm, Fri 8:30am-Noon FRIENDS OF DISABLED ADULTS - 770/491-9014, 4900 Lewis Road Stone Mountain, Ga. 30083; Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm for medical equipment-wheelchairs, etc. THE ROCK (Odyssey III) - 404/659-3390, 302 Decatur Street Atlanta, Ga. 30312; Wed & Fri 9:30am-Noon COMMUNITY ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSES, INC.- 404/624-3564, 173 Blvd NE Atlanta, Ga. 30315; Mon-Thu 2:00pm-6:30pm; Tues, Wed, & Fri 7:30 am-1:30pm. Good News Clinic,770-297-5040/770-503-1369, 810 Pine St, Gainesville, GA 30501. Good Samaritan Health Center, 678-280-6630, 3700 Club Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30044.

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MENTAL HEALTH: HELPLINES (For emergencies and non-emergencies & available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)): DEKALB CO. 404-892 –4646 (provides mental health and drug/alcohol information and referral and can speak of licensed counselors), FULTON CO.: Call SINGLE POINT OF ENTRY at 1-800-715-4225 for mental health and drug/alcohol information and referrals-can speak to licensed counselors GRADY HOSPITAL PSYCHIATRIC (Emergency/Triage) CLINIC--13th floor, 80 Jesse Hill Jr. Dr. Atlanta 30303 404/616-4762 provides mental health and drug/alcohol addiction evaluations, counseling, and referrals. OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH CLINICS: In Dekalb Co: Kirkwood Mental Health, 30 Warren St. SE, Atlanta 404-370-7360 & Winn Way, 445 Winn Way, Decatur 404-508-7700 (evenings: 404-294-3700) In Fulton County : Central Fulton (Florida Hall) 10 Park Place 404-616-4444, South Fulton, 1636 Connelly Dr. East Point 404-762-4042, West Fulton, 475 Fairburn R. SW, Atlanta 404-691-9627, Northside Behavior Health Unit, 1140 Hammond Dr. Bldg J Ste 1075, ATL, 30328, 404-851-8950 HELP OFFICES: (Helps people with a mental illness get services they need) Na’L Mental Health Assoc of Ga,404-527-7175* Community Friendship 404-875-0381, Project Connect 404-873-1345, Crossroads Communtiy Ministries, 404-873-7652, The ROCK, 404-572-9200, CAFÉ 458, 404-525-3276. Laurelwood 770-531-3800, 200 Wisteria Dr., Gainesville, GA 30501. Anka Behavioral Health, 678-865-4010, 930 Interstate Ridge, Ste F, Gainesville, GA 30501. PAROLE OFFICES—Parole Office is managed by the State of Georgia—770-528-7393 PROBATION OFFICES—DEKALB CO. Tucker**Central Dekalb 404-370-5114 547 Church St., Decatur** * Fulton County (misdemeanors) 404-591-3180 Fulton Co. (felonies) 404-656-4600. Hall Co. 770-535-5710, 1002 Aviation Blvd. Gainesville, GA 30501. Gwinnett Co. 770-339-2222 PUBLIC DEFENDERS’ OFFICES: Dekalb County: 404-371-2222 Fulton Co. 404-612-5200 Cobb Co.. 770-528-1950 Clayton Co. (no public defender’s office-cases are assigned to private attorneys—call court house at 770-479-5036. RENT AND UTILITIES United Way is best source for information about rent and utilities: call 211 (or 404-614-1000) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Give your ZIP code and United Way will give you the names of places that serve your area. 9th District Opportunity, 770-534-8826, Gainesville. SHELTER—NIGHT—EMERGENCY-FREE Hotline for Shelter Information: TASKFORCE FOR THE HOMELESS- 24/7 hotline 404-447-3678, or Front desk 404-230-5000, 404/589-9495, 477 Peachtree Street Atlanta, Ga. 30308. Gwinnett Helpline, 770-995-3339. Saltlight Center, call Gwinnett Helpline,770-995-3339. Mother & Children Shelters- ATLANTA UNION MISSION (MY SISTER’S HOUSE) - 404/367-2465, 921 Howell Mill Road Atlanta, Ga. 30318; 24 hours daily takes single women also ELLIS ST. must call Task Force ((404-447-3678 or 404-230-5000) to be admitted takes single women also SALVATION ARMY (RED SHIELD SERVICES) - 404/688-2884, 400 Luckie Street Atlanta, Ga. 30313; Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm (has few free beds but has low cost beds for families. My Sister’s Place, 770-532-5111, 610 Davis St. Gainesville, GA 30501. Single Women: ATLANTA UNION MISSION (MY SISTER’S HOUSE) - 404/367-2465, 921 Howell Mill Road Atlanta, Ga. 30318; 24 hours daily also takes mothers with children CASCADE FAMILY HOUSE SHELTER—must call Task Force for Homeless to be admitted – can call shelter for information 404/752-6199; Mon-Fri 8:00am-6:00pm- takes families also SALVATION ARMY (RED SHIELD SERVICES) - 404/486-2700, 400 Luckie Street Atlanta, Ga. 30313; Mon-Fri 9:00am- 5:00pm Infants (and Parents) GENESIS SHELTER - 404/522.6056, 173 Blvd, NE Atlanta, Ga. 30309; intake: Mon-Fri 9am-3pm, shelter for infants up to 6 months of age and their family.

Couples Shelter TEMPLE ZABAN NIGHT SHELTER FOR HOMELESS COUPLES – 404/8722915, 1605 Peachtree Road Atlanta, Ga. 30309; Mon-Sun 6:30pm-6:30am Winter only Single Men ATLANTA CITY BAPTIST RESCUE MISSION - 404/577-3409, 316 Peters Street Atlanta, Ga. 30313; opens at 4:30pm daily ATLANTA UNION MISSION (MEN’S DIVISION) 404/588-4005 or 404-350-1300, 156 Mills Street Atlanta, Ga. 30313; 24 hours daily CENTRAL NIGHT SHELTER - 404/659-0274, 201 Washington Street Atlanta, Ga.30303; Mon-Sun 6:15pm-6:00am (Nov. 1st-March 31st JEFFERSON PLACE - 404/613-0412, 1135-B Jefferson Street Atlanta, Ga. 30318; Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:30pm. Men only. Good News at Noon, 770-503-1366, 979 Davis Street, Gainesville, GA 30501. Set Free Men, 678-450-8270/678-794-4859, Gainesville. Gainesville City Baptist Rescue, 770-287-9700, 669 Main Street SW, Gainesville, GA 30501.

SHELTERS—DAY ATLANTA DAY SHELTER FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN - 404/876-2894, 655 Ethel Street Atlanta, Ga. 30318; Mon-Sat 8:00am-4:00pm; 10:00am-4:00pm Sun ATLANTA CHILDREN’S SHELTER (Day Care) - 404/892-3713, 607 Peachtree Street Atlanta, Ga. 30308; Mon-Fri 7:00am-6:00pm ATLANTA ACTION MINISTRY - 404/881-6744, 458 Ponce de Leon Avenue Atlanta, Ga.30308; Mon-Fri 11:00am-12:00pm THE ROCK (ODYSSEY III) - 404/659-3390, 302 Decatur Street Atlanta, Ga. 30312; Mon-Fri 4:00pm-5:00pm

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SHOWERS OPEN DOOR - 404/874-9652, 910 Ponce de Leon Avenue Atlanta, Ga. 30308; Wed-Fri 2:00pm-4:00pm (sign-up 8:30am) ATLANTA UNION MISSION - 404/588-4005, 156 Mills Street, Atlanta, Ga. 30313; Mon & Thurs 1:30pm-3:00pm ATLANTA CITY BAPTIST RESCUE MISSION - 404/577-3409, 316 Peters Street Atlanta, Ga. 30313; Mon-Fri 7:30am-8:30am FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - 404/228-7766, 1328 Peachtree Street Atlanta, Ga. 30309; Mon, Wed & Fri 3:00pm-6:00pm. Joe’s Place (Gainesville) 770-287-1619, 1715 Cleveland Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30501, Tuesdays 9A-12P. SOCIAL SECURITY Social Security’s general information number is 1-800-772-1213 which you can call Mon-Fri from 7 am to 7 pm to find out how to get your social security card replaced, to find out how to apply for monthly benefits, to change your address if you get checks, to find out where the nearest office is, and just about any information you may need SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT HELP TELEPHONE HELP:: 24/7 Helpline—1-800-715-4225 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - 404/ 525-3178, call for meeting schedule and a sponsor, COCAINE ANONYMOUS - 404/255-7787 COCAINE HOTLINE - 1-800-262-2463, 24-hours daily Alcohol and Drug Abuse HOTLINE - 1-800-338-6745, 24 hours a day/7 days a week--live counselors SAFEHOUSE OUTREACH, INC. - 404/523-5758 or 404-523-2221, 89 Ellis Street Atlanta, Ga. 30303; Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm CROSSROADS COMMUNITY MINISTRIES - 404/873-7650, 420 Courtland Street Atlanta, Ga. 30308; Tues-Fri 1:00pm-2:00pm FULTON COUNTY ALCOHOL AND DRUG TREATMENT CENTER - 404/612-1617, 265 Boulevard Atlanta, Ga. 30312 Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm ATLANTA UNION MISSION (MEN’S DIVISION) - 404/588-4005, 156 Mills Street Atlanta, Ga. 30313; every Tues 7:30am ATLANTA UNION MISSION (MY SISTER’S HOUSE) - 404/367-2465, 921 Howell Mill Road Atlanta, Ga. 30318; 24 hours daily SALVATION ARMY REHAB CENTER - 404/522-9785, 740 Marietta Street Atlanta, Ga. 30318; Mon-Fri 6:00am-4:00pm TRANSPORTATION BUS - Greyhound: Fare & schedule info1-800-231-2222; Customer Service 404/584-1731, 232 Forsyth Street, SW Atlanta, Ga. 30303 MARTA - Route Information404/848-4711 Half fare MARTA Card: 404/848-5112; service for people 65 and older or disabled. TRAVELERS AID(HOPE Atlanta - 404/817-7070, 60 Walton Street Suite 200 Atlanta, Ga. 30308; Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm Cobb Co. Transit information: 770-427-4444. Hall Area Transit (Red Rabbit)t 770-503-3333. Gwinnett County Transit, 770-822-5010. VETERANS INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE VETERANS’ ADMINISTRATION REGIONAL OFFICE - 1-800-827-1000, 1700 Clairmont Road Atlanta, Ga. 30033; Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:00pm VETERANS’ ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL CENTER - 404/321-6111, 1670 Clairmont Road Atlanta, Ga. 30033; 24 hours daily VETERANS’ HOMELESS PROGRAM - 404/321-6111 ext. 7476, VA Medical Center;1670 Clairmont Road Atlanta, Ga. 30033; 24 hours daily. The Universal Benevolence Center, INC, 678-965-9647, 3495 Peachtree Parkway, St 114-102, Suwanee, GA 30024. Veterans & Community Outreach Foundation, 678-997-9008, 996 Athens Hwy , Ste E, Gainesville, GA 30501.