Community Resource Guide - Middle Georgia Community Action
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Community Resource Guide - Middle Georgia Community Action
2016 Community Resource Guide Basic Needs Assistance Bleckley County Department of Family and Children Services Services: Protective services for children and adults; TANF; Food Stamps; Child Care; Medicaid certification; Information and assistance Address: 140 E. Peacock Street, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.3172 Website: https://dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov/bleckley-county-dfcs-office Bleckley County Community Service Center Services: Utility assistance, Emergency Food and Shelter, Housing Assistance Address: 242 East Dykes Street, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.3835 Website: www.mgcaa.org Clothes Closet – Ruth Baptist Church Services: Clothing bank Address: 216 Ruth Church Road, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.3607 Website: http://www.ruthbaptistchurchcochran.com Willing Hands Center – Pulaski-Bleckley Baptist Association Services: Clothing, food and household items; spiritual counseling available. Address: 122 North Second Street, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.1044 Website: http://pulaskibleckleybaptistassociation.com Child Assistance Programs/Family Support Bleckley County Board of Education Services: Educational Address: Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.2821 Website: http://www.bleckley.k12.ga.us Bleckley County Head Start Services: Educational support; income based for 3 & 4 year olds Address: 168 E. Lewis Street, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.0244 Website: www.mgcaa.org Page 1 Orchid Rise Child Enrichment Center Services: Child care from 6 weeks to 12 years; Full and part time day programs Address: 287 West Dykes Street, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.2383 Website: Facebook – Orchid Rise Community Coalitions & Task Forces United Givers of Cochran-Bleckley Services: Dedicated to improving the health & welfare of Bleckley County citizens Address: 102 N. Second St., Suite A, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.1766 Website: http://unitedgivers.angelfire.com/ Bleckley/Cochran Family Connection Services: Collaborative serving as a referral source for programs/services aimed at at-risk children and families. Address: 242 E. Dykes Street, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.4300 Website: http://bleckley.gafcp.org/ Heart of Georgia Council on Aging Services: Provides information on services for older adults (60+) and their caregivers Address: 331 West Parker Street, Baxley, GA 31513 Telephone: 1.888.367.9913 Website: http://aginganddisabilityserviceswithheart.org/ Educational Resources Adult Learning Center – Oconee Fall Line Technical College Services: Adult literacy instruction and GED preparation classes Address: 142 Thompson Street, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.0223 Website: http://www.oftc.edu/adult_ed.aspx?id=1386#Bleckley_County Bleckley County Board of Education Services: Pre-K through 12th grade education Address: 242 East Dykes Street, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.2821 Website: http://www.bleckley.k12.ga.us Page 2 Tessie W. Norris Public Library Services: General reference and access library Address: 315 3rd Street SE, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.2904 Website: http://orls.org/wordpress/branches/bleckley-county-library/ Heart of Georgia Regional Commission Job Training Unlimited Services: Job training services; Resume preparation; Job search Address: 109 Beech Street, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.2840 Website: http://www.region9wib.org Middle Georgia State University Services: Education Address: 1100 Second Street, SE, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.6221 Website: http://www.mga.edu/about/campuses/cochran.aspx Financial Services Green Path Debt Solutions (formerly Consumer Credit Counseling) Services: Debt management; debt/credit counseling; pre-bankruptcy counseling Address: 901 Washington Avenue, Macon, GA 31202 Telephone: 478.745.6197 Website: www.greenpath.com Division of Child Support Services, Georgia Dept. of Human Services Services: Application for child support services; paternity establishment Address: 5505 6th Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023-5806 Telephone: 1.844.694.2347 Website: http://dcss.dhs.georgia.gov/bleckley-county Health Services Bleckley County Public Health Department Services: Immunization clinic, child health & pre-natal clinic; family planning; WIC Address: 152 North Eighth Street, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.6590 Website: http://southcentralhealth.info/bleckley.html Page 3 Bleckley Memorial Hospital Services: Health services; adolescent alcohol/drug rehab center; community mental health services; diagnostic services Address: 145 East Peacock Street, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.6211 Website: www.bleckleymemorial.com Babies Can’t Wait Services: Provides developmental assessments for children, birth to three years Address: 1623 Rice Avenue, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.275.6841 Website: http://southcentralhealth.info/programs/babies-cant-wait/ Children’s Medical Services Services: Public Health program providing medical care to children with disabling conditions or chronic diseases. Address: 2505 Bellevue Road, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.275.6841 Website: http://dph.georgia.gov/CMS Heart of Georgia Healthy Start Services: Parental support advocate; breastfeeding counseling; childbirth education; breast pump loan program; follow-up care for infants through two years Address: 912 Bellevue Avenue, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.893.4894 Website: http://www.heartofgeorgiahealthystart.org/ Middle Georgia Alcohol & Drug Rehabilitation Center Services: Group meetings on Monday @ 6:00 p.m.; assessments on Thursday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Address: 105 East Beech Street, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.6282 Three Rivers Home Health Services, Inc. Services: Direct, in-home care provided by licensed or certified professionals Address: 147 E. Dykes Street, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.4324 Website: http://123rivers.com/ Page 4 Royal Care Retirement Center Services: Senior residential living Address: 568 Georgia Hwy. 26E, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.9266 White Oaks Personal Care Home Services: Senior residential living Address: 867 Longstreet Rd., Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.6767 Richard Anderson, DMD Services: General Dentistry Address: 128 N. Third Street, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.7700 Website: http://www.toothdoc1.com/ M & C Dental Center, DDS, DMD Services: General Dentistry Address: 129 E. Cherry Street, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.7557 Website: http://www.mandcdental.com/ Rebecca Whigham, DDS Services: Pediatric Dentistry Address: 109 Fairview Park Drive, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.275.7551 Website: https://www.gabrightsmiles.com/ Dr. Bill’s Kids; Dr. William Shillings, MD Services: Pediatric health services Address: 426 Ga. Hwy. 26, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478-934-2874 Website: http://www.drbillskids.com Stephen Simons, MD – Middle Georgia Pediatrics Services: Pediatric health services Address: Cochran Medical Building, 305 SW. Dykes St., Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478-934-0329 Page 5 Edward Roberts, MD Services: Adult and Internal Medicine Address: 146 E. Peacock Street, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478-934-9451 Prescription Assistance Program – Middle Georgia Community Action Agency Services: Assists individuals in applying for free or low-cost maintenance medication Address: 1112 South Davis Drive, Warner Robins, Georgia 31088 Telephone: 478-328-0333 (call to schedule an appointment in your area) Website: www.mgcaa.org Eyesight Associates of Middle Georgia Services: Optometrist services for adults and children Address: 808 East Dykes Street, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.4571 Website: http://eyesightassociates.com/ Medical Supplies of Central Georgia Services: Home medical equipment and supplies Address: 123 N. Second Street, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.8888 Website: https://www.facebook.com/msocg Housing/Shelter Services Middle Georgia Community Action Agency, Inc. – Homelessness Prevention Services: Aid to prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless and also helps people experiencing homelessness to quickly find housing Address: 83 Green Street, Warner Robins, Georgia 31093 Telephone: 478-923-6424 Website: www.mgcaa.org Housing Authority – The City of Cochran Services: Public Housing for families and seniors/disabled Address: 172 Limestone Rd., Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478-934-6374 Website: http://affordablehousingonline.com/housing-authority/Georgia/HousingAuthority-of-The-City-of-Cochran/GA077/ Page 6 WINGS – Women in Need of God’s Shelter Services: Emergency shelter and services to victims of domestic violence, rape and sexual assault Address: Dublin, Georgia 31040 Telephone: 478.272.5880/478.272.8000 24 hour crisis line 800.WINGS03 Website: http://www.wings03.org/ Georgia Housing and Finance Authority Services: Title 8/HUD agency. Assists low income with rent or purchase of singlefamily dwelling Address: 21 Industrial Blvd., Eastman, Georgia 31023 Telephone: 478.374.6961 or toll free 888.858.6085 Website: http://www.dca.state.ga.us McVey Heights Apartments Services: Subsidized apartment housing for low income families Address: 178 E. Peter Street, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.6643 Pecan Point Apartments Services: Subsidized apartment housing for low income families Address: 133 Limestone Road, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.4301 Briarwood Apartments Services: Subsidized apartment housing for low income families Address: 102 Peacock Street, #14, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.2898 Legal Aid Services Georgia Legal Services Program – Macon Office Services: Helping low-income individuals solve legal problems Address: 241 Third Street Macon, GA 31201 Telephone: (478) 751-6261/1-800-560-2855 Website: http://www.glsp.org/ Page 7 Life Skills/Job Training Heart of Georgia Regional Commission Job Training Unlimited Services: Job training services; Resume preparation; Job search Address: 109 Beech Street, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478-934-2840 Website: http://www.region9wib.org Bleckley County Community Service Center Services: Budget Counseling Address: 242 East Dykes Street, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478-934-4012 Website: www.mgcaa.org KARS Learning Center Services: Adult and Continuing Education Address: 222 Beech Street, Cochran, Georgia 31014 Telephone: 478.934.8277 Adult Learning Center – Oconee Fall Line Technical College Services: Adult literacy instruction, GED preparation classes, Life Skills classes Address: 142 Thompson Street, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478-934-0223 Website: http://www.oftc.edu/adult_ed.aspx?id=1386#Bleckley_County Support Groups Elderly Alzheimer’s Association – Carl Vinson VA Medical Center Services: Family Support Group meetings Address: 1826 Veterans Blvd.; 12-A Family Room, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.272.1210 ext.3583 Website: http://www.alz.org/georgia/in_my_community_support.asp Hospice Care Options Services: Provides compassionate palliative care to the terminally ill patient utilizing a coordinated interdisciplinary team approach Address: 715 Legion Drive, Eastman, Georgia, 31023 Telephone: 478.374.4888 Website: http://hcoga.com/ Page 8 Adult Day Care – Brittany’s Place Services: Safe group environment with coordinated health and social services Address: 141 Denis Drive, Jeffersonville, Georgia 31044 Telephone: 478.945.6595 http://www.adultdaycare.org/directory/ga/jeffersonville/brittany-s-place/1493/ Website: Bleckley County Senior Center Services: Provides congregate meals; outreach for homebound; recreation; transportation for medical and dental appts. Home delivery of meals for elderly. Address: 108 South Sixth Street, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.3223 Family Bleckley Family Connection Services: Coordinates with all agencies to serve as a referral source and clearinghouse for services aimed at “at-risk” children and families Address: 242 East Dykes Street, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.4300 Website: http://bleckley.gafcp.org/ Bleckley County Head Start Services: Parent and Family Engagement – activities that promote family involvement Address: 168 E. Lewis Street, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.0244 Website: www.mgcaa.org Substance Abuse/Addiction Support & Treatment Programs Promise of Hope – Damascus Road Services: Addiction recovery program for men Address: 106 NeSmith Rd; Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.0774 Website: http://www.promiseofhopega.org Page 9 Promise of Hope – Faith House Services: Addiction recovery program for women Address: 1257 Wayne Rd Dudley, GA 31022 Telephone: 478.676.4673 Website: http://www.promiseofhopega.org Alcoholics Anonymous Services: Alcohol addiction support group Address: 105 Beech Street, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.6282 12 Step Program for Teens Services: Substance addiction support group for adolescents aged 13-17 Address: 145 E. Peacock Street, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.6211 Celebrate Recovery – Cornerstone Church of Cochran Services: Substance abuse recovery support group Address: 106 W. Dykes St., Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: (478) 230-5847 Website: http://cornerstonechurchofcochran.weebly.com/ Transportation Services Bleckley County Transit System – operated by Heart of Georgia Community Action Services: Public transportation available to anyone in county. Small fare charged. Address: 242 East Dykes Street, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.3835 Website: www.mgcaa.org Heartland EMS Services: 24 Hour Emergency Medical Transportation Address: 256 Lucas Street, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.1133 or Toll Free 866.511.1867 Website: http://hemsga.com/ Med-Travel, Inc. Services: Medical Transportation Address: 228 Crest Drive, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.3720 Page 10 Quality Trans Inc. Services: Public Transportation Address: 142 N. 2nd Street, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934-1811 Website: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Quality-Trans-Inc/161508227212739 National Coalitions & Resources American Red Cross – West Central Georgia Chapter Services: Disaster relief; blood bank; First Aid, CPR training; Swimming lessons Address: US Hwy 441 S, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.275.1754 Website: http://www.redcross.org/local/georgia/locations/west-georgia/contact Daughters of American Revolution – Local Chapter Services: Provides food baskets for needy families Address: 14 Brookside Drive, Hawkinsville, GA 31036 Telephone: 478.783.2161 Pilot Club of Cochran Services: World-wide service organization with special interest on people with brainrelated disorders and disabilities. Address: 111 Berkley Road, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.1594 Website: https://www.facebook.com/PilotClubOfCochran/ Rotary Club of Cochran Services: Provide humanitarian services Address: 1100 2nd St., SE, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.3093 Website: https://www.rotary.org/ General Government Offices Georgia Department of Labor – Career Center Services: Job Search; Unemployment benefits Address: 5016 Park Way, Eastman, Georgia 31023 Telephone: 478.374.6994 Website: http://www.dol.state.ga.us Page 11 Social Security Administration Services: Provides general info and services regarding retirement benefits, survivor’s benefits, disability and Medicare insurance. Address: 220 Carl Vinson Parkway, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.922.8548 Website: www.ssa.gov Bleckley County Department of Family and Children Services Services: Protective services for children and adults; TANF; Food Stamps; Child Care; Medicaid certification; Information and assistance Address: 140 E. Peacock Street, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.3172 Website: https://dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov/bleckley-county-dfcs-office Bleckley County Sheriff’s Department Services: Law Enforcement Address: 345 Hwy. 87 Bypass, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.4545 Website: www.bleckley.org City of Cochran Police Department Services: Law Enforcement Address: 112 West Dykes Street, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.6346 Website: http://www.cityofcochran.com Page 12 Basic Needs Assistance Butts County Department of Family and Children Services Services: Protective services for children and adults; TANF; Food Stamps; Child Care; Medicaid certification; Information and assistance Address: 178 Ernest Biles Road, Jackson, GA 30233 Telephone: 770.830.2166 Website: http://dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov/butts-county-dfcs-office Butts County Neighborhood Service Center Services: Utility assistance, Emergency Food and Shelter, Housing Assistance Address: 178 Ernest Biles Road, Jackson, GA 30233 Telephone: 866.774.2435 Call for an appointment Website: www.mgcaa.org Chief Cornerstone Ministries Services: Food and clothing Address: 239 GA-87, Flovilla, GA 30216 Telephone: 770.504.8551 Website: Facebook – Chief Cornerstone Ministries Joshua’s Place Food Bank Services: Second and fourth Monday of every month at 6:30PM Address: 146 Stark Road, Jackson, Ga. 30233 Telephone: 770.504.8551 Website: Joshuasplace.com Christian Emergency Relief Foundation (CERF) Services: Rental assistance, utility assistance and access to a food pantry and clothing boutique Address: 307 E. Third St., Jackson, Ga. 30233 Telephone: 770.504.9013 Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church Services: Food & clothing Address: 132 W. Cherry Street, Griffin GA 30223 Telephone: 770.775.1225 or 770.775.7311 Website: Facebook – Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church Page 13 Sinai Seventh Day Adventist Church Services: Food Address: 387 Stark Road, Jackson, GA 30233 Telephone: 678.251.6442 Website: http://sinaihaitiansdamg22.adventistchurchconnect.org/ Salvation Army Services: Food; thrift/re-sale store Address: 178 N. Benton St., Jackson, GA 30233 Telephone: 770.775.2940 Website: http://www.salvationarmy.org/ Pleasant Grove Church Services: Food Bank Address: 1967 Highway 16 E, Jackson, Georgia 30233 Telephone: 678.544.2428 Website: http://www.thepleasantgrovechurch.com/ Child Assistance Programs/Family Support Butts County Board of Education Services: Educational Address: 181 N Mulberry St., Jackson, GA Telephone: 770.504.2300 Website: www.butts.k12.ga.us/ Butts County Head Start and Pre-K Services: Educational support; income based for 3 & 4 year olds Address: 565 Recreation Drive, Jackson, GA 30233 Telephone: 770.775.3830 Website: http://www.mtecdc.org/ Child Care Resource and Referral Services: Works hand in hand with parents and child care providers to ensure that children are in safe, high quality early learning environments. Address: 277 Martin Luther King Blvd. #104., Macon, GA 31201 Telephone: 478.751.3000 or toll free 877.228.3566 Website: Facebook - Child Care Resource and Referral Agency of Central Georgia Page 14 Parent to Parent of Georgia Services: Support to new parents of children with disabilities or special health care needs Address: 3805 Presidential Parkway, Suite 207, Atlanta, GA 30340 Telephone: 1.800.229.2038 Website: http://p2pga.org/ Babies Can’t Wait Services: Provides developmental assessment for children, birth to three years Address: 2 Peachtree Street, NW, 11th Floor, Atlanta, GA 30303 Telephone: 1.888.651.8224 Website: http://dph.georgia.gov/Babies-Cant-Wait Butts County Pregnancy Resource Center Services: Pregnancy tests, Peer counseling, Accurate information about abortion risks and procedures, community referrals, post abortion emotional &spiritual healing and counseling, Earn while you learn program: material assistance for mother and baby, Mentoring, Parenting classes Address: 153 Dempsey Avenue, Jackson, GA 30233 Telephone: 770.775.5116 Website: http://pregnancyhelpbuttscty.com/ Georgia Fatherhood Program – Office of Child Support Services Services: Works with non-custodial parents who owe child support through DCSS but are unable to pay; paternity establishment; application for child support services Address: 464 West Third Street Suite 105, Jackson, GA 30233-0018 Telephone: 404.679.1697 Website: http://dcss.dhs.georgia.gov/butts-county-0 Community Coalitions & Task Forces United Givers of Greater Atlanta – Butts County Satellite office Services: Assists families and individuals in securing access to affordable, highquality health care including benefits enrollment, health education, medical home linkage, mobile clinics and mental health supports. Address: 576 Ernest Biles Dr., Jackson, GA 30233 Telephone: 678.623.2876 Website: https://www.unitedwayatlanta.org/county/butts-county/ Page 15 Butts Family Connection Services: Serves as the local decision-making body, bringing community partners together to develop, implement, and evaluate plans that address the serious challenges facing Georgia’s children and families. Address: 151 N. Mimosa Lane, Jackson, GA 30233-1914 Telephone: 770.775.5829 Website: http://butts.gafcp.org/ Three Rivers Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging Services: Provides information on services for older adults (60+) and their caregivers Address: 13273 Georgia Highway 34, Franklin, GA 30217 Telephone: 678.552.2838 or 1.866.854.5652 Website: http://www.threeriversrc.org/aging.php Educational Resources Gordon State College Services: Provides affordable, supportive access to high quality post-secondary education. Address: 419 College Drive, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 678.359.5555 or 800.282.6504 Website: http://www.gordonstate.edu/ Butts County School System Services: Public Education Address: 181 North Mulberry Street, Jackson, GA 30233 Telephone: 770.504.2300 Website: http://www.butts.k12.ga.us/ Jackson – Butts Public Library Services: General reference and access library Address: 436 East College Street, Jackson, GA 30233 Telephone: 770.775.7524 Website: www.georgialibraries.org Three Rivers Regional Commission - Workforce Investment Services Services: Job search assistance; career counseling; training costs; assessments Address: 1210 Greenbelt Drive, Griffin, GA 30224 Telephone: 770.229.9799 Website: http://www.threeriversrc.org/workforce.php Page 16 Southern Crescent Technical College Services: Offers programs in: Allied Health: Nurse Aide (TCC); Patient Care Assistant (TCC) and Technical and Industrial Programs: Commercial Truck Driving (TCC); Commercial Straight Truck & Passenger Driving (Class B) (TCC); Diesel Equipment Technology (Diploma) Address: 1578 Highway 16 West, Jackson, GA 30233 Telephone: 770-504-7590 / 877-897-0006 Website: https://www.sctech.edu Financial Services Butts County Cooperative Extension Service Services: Provides research-based information in the areas of family, consumer science (budget/time management, nutrition, food preservation and parenting information) Address: 206 S. Mulberry St., Jackson, GA 30233 Telephone: 770.775.8209 Main Client Number Website: http://www.caes.uga.edu/extension/butts/ West Central Work Force Development Corporation – Griffin Career Center Services: Provides an array of services including career counseling, job search assistance, resume preparation, budgeting and financial planning, vocational assessment, on the job training and more. Address: 1514 Hwy., 16 W. / Griffin, GA 30223 Telephone: 770.228.7226 Website: http://www.threeriversrc.org/workforce.php Division of Child Support Services, Georgia Dept. of Human Services Services: Application for child support services; paternity establishment Address: 464 West Third Street Suite 105, Jackson, GA 30233-0018 Telephone: 1.844.694.2347 Website: http://dcss.dhs.georgia.gov/butts-county-0 Health Services Butts County Public Health Department Services: Immunization clinic, child health & pre-natal clinic; family planning; WIC Address: 463 Ernest Biles Dr., Ste. A, Jackson, GA 30233 Telephone: 770.504.2230 Website: http://www.district4health.org/clinic-sites/butts-county/ Page 17 Sylvan Grove Hospital – Critical Access Hospital Services: Provides initial inpatient care and treatment for illnesses and injuries. Other services include a 24-hour emergency room, center for rehabilitation services, outpatient diagnostic tests, physical, occupational and speech therapy, occupational medicine and worker’s compensation services and respiratory therapy. Address: 1050 McDonough Rd., Jackson, GA 30233 Telephone: 770.775.7861 Website: http://www.sylvangrovehospital.com Children’s Medical Services – Butts County Public Health Department Services: Provides care coordination and other needed medical/health services for eligible children and their families Address: 463 Ernest Biles Dr., Ste. A, Jackson, GA 30233 Telephone: 770.504.2230 Website: http://www.district4health.org/clinic-sites/butts-county/ Rock Springs Medical Clinic Services: Free medical clinic – 2:30 – 7:30 p.m. Thursdays Address: 219 Rock Springs Rd, Milner, GA 30257 Telephone: 770.229.8663 or 678.688.1950 Website: http://www.rsclinic.org/ Clayton Healthy Start Services: Parental support advocate; breastfeeding counseling; childbirth education; breast pump loan program; follow-up care for infants through two years Address: 1117 Battlecreek Road, Jonesboro, GA 30236 Telephone: 678.610.7199 Clayton State University Dental Hygiene Clinic Services: Low cost dental hygiene provided by students treating patients under the supervision of dental hygiene faculty members. Address: 2000 Clayton State Boulevard, Morrow, GA 30260 Telephone: 678.466.4920 Haven of Hope Clinic Services: HIV/AIDS medical clinic Address: 770 Greison Trail, Suite H, Newnan, GA 30263 Telephone: 770.252.5418 Website: http://www.district4health.org/ Page 18 Prescription Assistance Program – Middle Georgia Community Action Agency Services: Assists individuals in applying for free or low-cost maintenance medication Address: 1112 South Davis Drive, Warner Robins, Georgia 31088 Telephone: 478-328-0333 (call to schedule an appointment in your area) Website: www.mgcaa.org Butts County Pregnancy Resource Center Services: Love, support, and practical help to women and families in our community. Address: 153 Dempsey Avenue, Jackson, GA 30233 Telephone: 770.775.5116 Website: http://buttscountypregnancyresourcecenter.wordpress.com/ Caring House Services: Address: Telephone: Website: Pregnancy testing, counseling, and follow up (includes spiritual counseling). Individual post abortion counseling for women Individual abstinence counseling. Parenting classes. Earn While You Learn mentoring education program. Emergency clothes closet for baby items (0-24 mths. clothes, blankets, towels, shoes, bedding, etc.) Referrals to churches, community resources, and medical care. Adoption referrals. 127 N 13th Street, Griffin, GA 30223-2746 770.229.4410 www.caring-house.com Housing/Shelter Services Middle Georgia Community Action Agency, Inc. – Homelessness Prevention Services: Aid to prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless and also helps people experiencing homelessness to quickly find housing Address: 83 Green Street, Warner Robins, Georgia 31093 Telephone: 478-923-6424 call for appointment in your county Website: www.mgcaa.org Housing Authority – The City of Jackson Services: Public Housing for families and seniors/disabled Address: 160 Carter Avenue, Jackson, Georgia Telephone: 770.775.5559 Website: http://affordablehousingonline.com/housing-authority/Georgia/HousingAuthority-of-The-City-of-Jackson/GA185/ Page 19 Christian Women’s Center Services: 12 month discipleship program that offers refuge to women in crisis Address: P.O. Box 773, Sunnyside, Georgia 30284 Telephone: 770.227.3700 Website: http://www.cwcga.org Salvation Army Services: Emergency Housing for men, women and children Address: 329 N. 13th Street, Griffin, Georgia Telephone: 770.227.2336 Brook Point Apartments Services: Income based housing Address: 157 Pulliam Drive, Jackson, Georgia Telephone: 770.775.0770 Garden Townhouse Apartments Services: Subsidized apartment housing for low income families Address: 1469 N. Hwy. 42, Jackson, Georgia Telephone: 770.775.0888 Heritage Apartments Services: Subsidized apartment housing for low income families Address: 812 Brownlee Road, Jackson, Georgia Telephone: 770.775.6035 Indian Springs Apartments Services: Subsidized apartment housing for low income families Address: 480 Brownlee Road, Jackson, Georgia Telephone: 678.350.1955 Magnolia Grove Apartments Services: Subsidized apartment housing for low income families Address: 336 April Lane, Jackson, Georgia Telephone: 770.504.9286 Mill Lake Apartments Services: Subsidized apartment housing for low income families Address: 872 Brownlee Road, Jackson, Georgia Telephone: 770.775.2157 Page 20 Old South Court Apartments Services: Subsidized apartment housing for low income families Address: 38 N Mulberry St, Jackson, GA 30233 Telephone: 770.775.2819 or 678.774.8600 Pepperton Villa Apartments Services: Subsidized apartment housing for low income families Address: 127 Harper Street, Jackson, Georgia Telephone: 770.504.1911 Legal Aid Services Atlanta Legal Aid Society Services: Helping low-income individuals solve legal problems Address: 54 Ellis Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30303 Telephone: 404.524.5811; South Fulton/Clayton 404.669.0233 Website: www.atlantalegalaid.org Georgia Legal Services Program – Macon Office Services: Helping low-income individuals solve legal problems Address: 241 Third Street Macon, GA 31201 Telephone: (478) 751-6261/1-800-560-2855 Website: http://www.glsp.org/ Life Skills/Job Training West Central Georgia Workforce Investment Board – Career Center Services: Job search assistance; career development; budgeting & financial planning Address: 1514 Highway 16 West, Griffin, GA 30224 Telephone: 770.228.7226 Website: www.careerconnections.org West Central Georgia Workforce Investment Board – Mobile Unit Services: On Thursdays - Job search assistance; career development; budgeting & financial planning Address: 565 Recreation Drive, Jackson, Georgia Telephone: 770.775.3830 Website: www.careerconnections.org Page 21 Butts County Neighborhood Service Center Services: Budget Counseling Address: 178 Ernest Biles Road, Jackson, GA 30233 Telephone: 866.774.2435 Call for an appointment Website: www.mgcaa.org Southern Crescent Technical College – Griffin Campus Services: GED Testing – Pearson Vue Testing Lab Address: 100 Building, 501 Varsity Rd., Griffin, GA 30223 Telephone: 1.877.392.6433 Website: https://www.sctech.edu/adulteducation/ged/ged-testing-locations/ Support Groups Elderly Butts County Senior Center Services: Open to Butts County residents 50 years or older; provides congregate and home delivered meals to seniors citizens of Butts County. Other services: transportation, educational, fitness and recreational activities. Address: 580 Ernest Biles Dr., Jackson, GA Telephone: 770.775.8238 Website: http://www.bcdls.org/ Sacred Journey Hospice Services: Provides compassionate physical, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families while enabling them to live with dignity and comfort as they cope with issues related to a life-limiting illness. Address: 138 Peach Drive, McDonough, GA 30253 Telephone: 678.583.0717 Website: www.sacredjourneyhospice.com Adult Protective Services Intake Unit Services: Report abuse of disabled adults or elder person; Mon-Friday 8:00-5:00 Telephone: 888.774.0152 Website: www.aging.dhs.georgia.gov/adult-protective-services Eldercare Locator Services: Helps locate services for the elderly Telephone: 800.877.1118 Website: www.eldercare.gov Page 22 Family Butts Family Connection Services: Serves as the local decision-making body, bringing community partners together to develop, implement, and evaluate plans that address the serious challenges facing Georgia’s children and families. Address: 151 N. Mimosa Lane, Jackson, GA 30233-1914 Telephone: 770.775.5829 Website: http://butts.gafcp.org/ Butts County Head Start and Pre-K Services: Parent and Family Engagement – activities that promote family involvement Address: 565 Recreation Drive, Jackson, GA 30233 Telephone: 770.775.3830 Website: http://www.mtecdc.org/ Family Enrichment Center Services: “Parents as Teachers” Home Visiting Program Address: 218 Woodland Way, Jackson, GA 30223 Telephone: 770.504.2300 Website: www.parentsasteachers.org Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence Services: 24 hour statewide hotline Telephone: 1.800.33.HAVEN Substance Abuse/Addiction Support & Treatment Programs Alcoholics Anonymous Services: Alcohol addiction support group Telephone: 478.745.2588 Website: www.aageorgia.org Narcotics Anonymous Services: Substance addiction support group Telephone: 404.447.8445 or 404.447.4957 Website: www.grscna.com Page 23 Butts County Counseling Center of McIntosh Trail CSB Services: Substance Abuse Treatment Address: 463 Ernest Biles Dr # B, Jackson, GA 30233 Telephone: 770.358.5252 Website: http://www.mctrail.org/butts.html Transportation Services Butts County Transit System Services: Regional system provides public transportation for residents of Butts Counties. 24 hour advance notice required. Fee is $2.00 per one-way trip Address: 580 Ernest Biles Dr., Jackson, GA 30233 Telephone: 1.855.407.RIDE(7433) Website: http://www.bcdls.org Logisticare Services: Non-emergency medical transportation Telephone: 1-800-486-7642 Website: www.logisticare.com National Coalitions & Resources American Red Cross – Georgia Headquarters Services: Disaster relief; blood bank; First Aid, CPR training; Swimming lessons Address: 1955 Monroe Drive, Atlanta, GA, 30324 Telephone: 404.876.3302 Website: http://www.redcross.org/local/georgia General Government Offices Georgia Department of Labor – Career Center Services: Job Search; Unemployment benefits Address: 1514 Highway 16, West, Griffin, GA 30223-2046 Telephone: 770.228.7226 Website: http://www.dol.state.ga.us Social Security Administration Services: Provides general info and services regarding social security benefits Address: 1548 Flynt Street, Griffin, GA 30223 Telephone: 1.866.964.1005 Website: www.ssa.gov Page 24 Butts County Department of Family and Children Services Services: Protective services for children and adults; TANF; Food Stamps; Child Care; Medicaid certification; Information and assistance Address: 178 Ernest Biles Drive, Jackson, Georgia 30233-4187 Telephone: 770.830.2166 Website: http://dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov/butts-county-dfcs-office Butts County Sheriff’s Department Services: Law Enforcement Address: 835 Ernest Biles Drive, Jackson, GA 30233 Telephone: 770.775.8216 Website: http://www.buttscountysheriff.com/ City of Jackson Police Department Services: Law Enforcement Address: 135 S. Mulberry St., Jackson, GA 30233 Telephone: 770.775.7878 Website: http://www.cityofjacksonga.com Page 25 Basic Needs Assistance Crawford County Department of Family and Children Services Services: Protective services for children and adults; TANF; Food Stamps; Child Care; Medicaid certification; Information and assistance Address: 360 North Dugger Avenue, Roberta, GA 31078 Telephone: 478.836.6030 or (478) 988-7593 Website: http://dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov/crawford-county-dfcs-office Crawford County Neighborhood Services Services: Utility assistance, Emergency Food and Shelter, Housing Assistance Address: 700 Spruce Street, Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 866.505.2987 Website: www.mgcaa.org Crawford County Hope Chest – United Methodist Church Services: Food Bank; Clothes Closet Address: 160 West Agency Street, Roberta, GA 31078 Telephone: 478.250.2778 Website: https://www.facebook.com/crawfordhopechest Child Assistance Programs/Family Support Crawford County Board of Education Services: Educational Address: 190 E. Crusselle Street, Roberta, GA 31078 Telephone: 478.836.3131 Website: http://crawfordcounty.schoolinsites.com/ Crawford County Head Start Services: Educational support; income based for 3 & 4 year olds Address: 1011 U.S. Hwy. 341 North, Roberta, GA 31078 Telephone: 478.836.3997 Website: www.mgcaa.org Page 26 Community Coalitions & Task Forces United Way of Central Georgia Services: Partner agencies provide services to Crawford County residents Address: 277 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Macon, Georgia 31201 Telephone: 478.745.4732 Website: www.unitedwaycg.org/ Crawford Family Connection Services: Collaborative serving as a referral source for programs/services aimed at at-risk children and families. Address: 350 N. Dugger Ave., Roberta, GA 31078-4849 Telephone: 478.836.6051 Website: http://crawford.gafcp.org/ Middle Georgia Regional Commission – Area Agency on Aging Services: Provides information on services for older adults (60+) and their caregivers Address: 175 Emery Hwy., Macon, GA 31217 Telephone: 478.751.6160 Website: www.middlegeorgiarc.org/ Educational Resources Central Georgia Technical College – Crawford County Center Services: Provides accredited courses Address: 640 Ga. Hwy. 128, Roberta, GA 31078 Telephone: 478.836.6001 http://www.centralgatech.edu/general/locations/crawford/crawfordcenter.html Website: Crawford County Board of Education Services: Educational Address: 190 E. Crusselle Street, Roberta, GA 31078 Telephone: 478.836.3131 Website: http://crawfordcounty.schoolinsites.com/ Crawford County Public Library Services: General reference and access library Address: 340 McCrary Avenue, Roberta, GA 31078 Telephone: 478.836.4478 Website: http://www.bibblib.org/locations/crawford-county-public-library/ Page 27 Middle Georgia State University Services: Education Address: 100 College Station Drive, Macon, GA 31206 Telephone: 478.471.2700 Website: www.mga.edu/ Financial Services Green Path Debt Solutions (formerly Consumer Credit Counseling) Services: Debt management; debt/credit counseling; pre-bankruptcy counseling Address: 901 Washington Avenue, Macon, GA 31202 Telephone: 478-745-6197 Website: www.greenpath.com Division of Child Support Services, Georgia Dept. of Human Services Services: Application for child support services; paternity establishment Address: 4619 Sheraton Dr. Suite 100, Macon GA 31209 Telephone: 1-844-MYGADHS (1-844-694-2347) Website: http://dcss.dhs.georgia.gov/crawford-county-0 Health Services Crawford County Public Health Department Services: Immunization clinic, child health & pre-natal clinic; family planning; WIC Address: 141 McCrary Avenue, Roberta, GA 31078 Telephone: 478.836.3167 http://northcentralhealthdistrict.org/department/crawford-county-health-department/ Website: Navicent Health Urgent Care Services: Available for minor medical emergencies, illnesses and accidents Address: 5925 Zebulon Road, Macon, GA 31210 Telephone: 478.757.7865 http://www.navicenthealth.org/ Website: Babies Can’t Wait Services: Provides developmental assessments for children, birth to three years Address: 201 Second St., Suite 1100, Macon, GA 31201 Telephone: (478) 745-9200 or 1-888-449-0108 Toll Free http://northcentralhealthdistrict.org/programs-servces/for-children-2/babies-cant-wait/ Website: Page 28 Children’s Medical Services Services: Public Health program providing medical care to children with disabling conditions or chronic diseases. Telephone: (404) 657-2726 Website: http://dph.georgia.gov/CMS New Horizons Services: Dual Diagnosis Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center Address: 159 Park Road Talbotton, GA. 31827 Telephone: (706) 665-8183 or 1.800.241.3659 Website: https://www.facebook.com/NewHorizonsbh Three Rivers Home Health Care Services: Direct, in-home care provided by licensed or certified professionals Address: 281 Carl Vinson Parkway, Suite J, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 1.800.232.2027 or 478.929.1410 Website: http://123rivers.com/ Roberta Health and Rehab Services: Long-term placement or recovery from hospital stay Address: 420 Myrtle Drive, Roberta, GA 31078 Telephone: 478.836.3101 Website: http://www.robertahealthandrehab.com/ Tall Pines Estates Assisted Living Services: Senior residential living Address: 3863 Whitaker Road, Roberta, GA 31078 Telephone: 478.836.4691 Website: www.assistedlivingfacilities.org Heartland Dental Care Services: General Dentistry Address: 104 Main Street, Byron, GA 31008 Telephone: 478.956.4278 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Heartland-Dental-Care/111211472274400 Website: Page 29 Curtis Waites, DDS Services: General Dentistry Address: 607 Bluebird Boulevard, Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.825.2314 Website: http://www.curtiswaitesdds.com/ Macon Pediatrics Services: Pediatric health services Address: 3203 Vineville Ave.# A, Macon, GA 31204 Telephone: 478.471.0273 Website: http://www.maconpediatrics.com/ Thomaston Pediatrics Services: Pediatric health services Address: 403 West Gordon Street, Thomaston, GA 30286 Telephone: 706.647.1680 Website: http://www.thomastonpediatrics.com/ Fred Gaton, MD Services: Family Practice Address: 106 McCrary Avenue, Roberta, GA 31078 Telephone: 478.836.2819 Orlando Balcos, MD Services: Geriatric health services Address: 107 Wright Street, Roberta, GA 31078 Telephone: 478.836.3103 Prescription Assistance Program – Middle Georgia Community Action Agency Services: Assists individuals in applying for free or low-cost maintenance medication Address: 1112 South Davis Drive, Warner Robins, Georgia 31088 Telephone: 478-328-0333 (call to schedule an appointment in your area) Website: www.mgcaa.org Eyesight Associates of Middle Georgia Services: Optometrist services for adults and children Address: 440 Taylors Mill Road, Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.825.8223 Website: http://eyesightassociates.com/ Page 30 Housing/Shelter Services Middle Georgia Community Action Agency, Inc. – Homelessness Prevention Services: Aid to prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless and also helps people experiencing homelessness to quickly find housing Address: 83 Green Street, Warner Robins, Georgia 31093 Telephone: 478-923-6424 Website: www.mgcaa.org Housing Authority – The City of Roberta Services: Public Housing for families and seniors/disabled Address: 20 C.F. Willis Drive, Roberta, GA 31078 Telephone: 478.836.3530 http://affordablehousingonline.com/housing-authority/Georgia/Housing-Authority-of-TheWebsite: City-of-Roberta/GA223/ Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia Services: Emergency shelter and services to victims of domestic violence, rape and sexual assault Address: Macon, Georgia 31201 Telephone: 24 hour crisis line 478.745.9292 Website: http://cl-sh.org Georgia Housing Search Services: Provides Georgians with access to rental housing opportunities Address: Georgia Department of Community Affairs Telephone: Call Center: 1-888-858-6085 Website: http://www.georgiahousingsearch.org/ Ventnor Park Apartments Services: Section 8 apartment housing for low income families Address: 747 Hwy. 128, Roberta, GA 31078 Telephone: 478.836.5951 Website: Hunter Village Apartments Services: Subsidized apartment housing for low income families Address: 375 High Point Road, Roberta, GA 31078 Telephone: 478.836.4175 Website: Page 31 Legal Aid Services Georgia Legal Services Program – Macon Office Services: Helping low-income individuals solve legal problems Address: 241 Third Street Macon, GA 31201 Telephone: 478.751.6261/1.800.560.2855 Website: http://www.glsp.org/ Life Skills/Job Training Middle Georgia Consortium Services: Job training services; On-The-Job training; Adult Education & Literacy Address: 124 Osigian Blvd., Suite A, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: Toll Free: 1.800.537.1933 Website: http://www.mgwib.com Crawford County Neighborhood Services Services: Budget Counseling Address: 700 Spruce Street, Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 866.505.2987 Website: www.mgcaa.org Crawford County Adult Learning Center – Central Georgia Technical College Services: Adult literacy instruction, GED preparation classes, Life Skills classes Address: 640 GA Hwy. 128, Roberta, GA 31078 Telephone: 478.836.6024 Website: http://www.centralgatech.edu/general/adultlearn/general/program_info Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Division – Macon Unit Services: Provides a variety of individual services to persons with disabilities in preparation for employment Address: 3586 Riverside Drive Suite B, Macon 31210 Telephone: 478.757.4080 Website: https://gvra.georgia.gov Page 32 Support Groups Elderly Alzheimer’s Association – Macon Services: Family Support Group meetings Address: 886 Mulberry Street, Macon, GA 31201 Telephone: 478.746.7050 or 24/7 Helpline: 1.800.272.3900 Website: http://www.alz.org/georgia SarahCare of Warner Robins – Adult Day Care Services: Safe group environment with coordinated health and social services Address: 1533 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 478.922.5811 http://www.adultdaycare.org/directory/ga/warner-robins/sarahcare-of-warner-robins/1555/ Website: Caring Solutions Adult Day Services Center Services: Safe group environment with coordinated health and social services Address: 3638 Vineville Avenue, Macon, GA 31024 Telephone: 478.757.9909 http://www.adultdaycare.org/directory/ga/macon/caring-solutions-adult-day-servicesWebsite: center/1473/ Crawford County Senior Center Services: Provides congregate meals; outreach for homebound; recreation; Home delivery of meals for elderly. Address: 107 McCrary Avenue, Roberta, GA 31078 Telephone: 478.836.2643 Website: www.mgcaa.org Compassionate Care Hospice Services: Provides compassionate palliative care to the terminally ill patient utilizing a coordinated interdisciplinary team approach Address: 4931 Mercer University Drive, Suite A, Macon, GA 31210 Telephone: 478.405.7576 or toll-free: 877.915.7576 Website: http://cchnet.net/southeast/georgia/macon/ Page 33 Family Crawford Family Connection Services: Coordinates with all agencies to serve as a referral source and clearinghouse for services aimed at “at-risk” children and families Address: 350 N. Dugger Avenue, Roberta, GA 31078 Telephone: 478.836.6051 Website: http://crawford.gafcp.org/ Crawford County Head Start Services: Parent and Family Engagement – activities that promote family involvement Address: 1011 U.S. Hwy. 341 North, Roberta, GA 31078 Telephone: 478.836.3997 Website: www.mgcaa.org Counseling Center of Crawford County Services: Provides Family counseling, grief and loss issues, crisis intervention, grief support group for children and teens Address: 80 Wright Street, Roberta, GA 31078 Telephone: 478.836.2713 Substance Abuse/Addiction Support & Treatment Programs New Horizons Services: Dual Diagnosis Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center Address: 159 Park Road, Talbotton, GA 31827 Telephone: (706) 665-8183 or 1.800.241.3659 Website: https://www.facebook.com/NewHorizonsbh River Edge BHC Services: Dual Diagnosis Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center Address: 175 Emery Highway Macon, GA. 31217 Telephone: 478.751.4519 Website: www.river-edge.org Alcoholics Anonymous – Roberta Methodist Church Services: Alcohol addiction support group – Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:00 p.m. Address: 116 W. Agency St., Roberta, GA 31078 Telephone: 478.836.4228 for directions only Website: http://www.aageorgia.org/7a Page 34 Celebrate Recovery – Life Center Services: Substance abuse recovery support group Address: 3944 Sardis Church Road, Macon, GA 31216 Telephone: 478.788.3338 Website: www.maconlife.org Transportation Services Crawford County Transit System – operated by Middle Georgia Community Action Services: Public transportation available to anyone in county. Small fare charged. Address: 700 Spruce Street, Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.825-5995 Website: www.mgcaa.org Crawford County EMS Services: 24 Hour Emergency Medical Transportation Address: 840 E. Agency Street, Roberta, GA 31078 Telephone: 478.836.3766 or 3116 National Coalitions & Resources American Red Cross – West Central Georgia Chapter Services: Disaster relief; blood bank; First Aid, CPR training; Swimming lessons Address: 3940 Rosemont Drive, Columbus, GA 31904 Telephone: 706.323.5614 Website: http://www.redcross.org/local/georgia/locations/west-georgia/contact Big Brothers Big Sisters Heart of Georgia Services: Community-based and school based mentoring programs for children Address: 985 Lake Joy Rd., Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 478.745.3984 Website: http://www.bbbsheartga.org Rotary Club of Byron Services: Provide humanitarian services; scholarships Address: Byron, Georgia 31008 Website: https://www.rotary.org/ Page 35 General Government Offices Georgia Department of Labor – Career Center Services: Job Search; Unemployment benefits Address: 96 Cohen Walker Drive, Warner Robins, GA 31088-2729 Telephone: 478.988.7130 Website: http://www.dol.state.ga.us Social Security Administration Services: Provides general info and services regarding retirement benefits, survivor’s benefits, disability and Medicare insurance. Address: 220 Carl Vinson Parkway, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.922.8548 Website: www.ssa.gov Crawford County Sheriff’s Department Services: Local law enforcement Address: 21 Hortman Mill Road, Knoxville, GA 31050 Telephone: 478.836.3116 Website: http://www.crawfordsheriff.net/ City of Roberta Police Department Services: Local law enforcement Address: 123 E. Agency St., Roberta, GA 31078 Telephone: 478.836.3119 Website: https://www.facebook.com/pages/City-of-Roberta/155092994525924 Crawford County Fire Department Services: Fire safety and protection to community Address: 1011 US Hwy. 341, Roberta, GA 31078 Telephone: 478.836.3766 Website: http://www.crawfordcountyga.org Crawford County Development Authority Services: Provides small business opportunities Address: 1011 US Hwy. 341, Roberta, GA 31078 Telephone: 478.836.3497 Website: http://www.crawfordcountyga.org Page 36 Basic Needs Assistance Dodge County Department of Family and Children Services Services: Protective services for children and adults; TANF; Food Stamps; Child Care; Medicaid certification; Information and assistance Address: 1111 Plaza Drive, Eastman, Georgia 31023 Telephone: 478.274.3004 Website: http://dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov/dodge-county-dfcs-office Dodge County Community Service Center Services: Utility assistance, Emergency Food and Shelter, budget counseling Address: 324 Pine Street, Eastman, Georgia 31023 Telephone: 478.374.5936 Website: www.mgcaa.org The Christian Life Center Services: Clothing and food bank Address: 307 King Street, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.7676 Website: Facebook – Christian Life Center Habitat For Humanity Services: Clothing, food and household items Address: 711 Soperton Road, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.4841 Website: http://www.habitat.org/ Homelessness Prevention – Emergency Solutions Program Services: Aid to prevent homelessness; assistance to those experiencing homelessness to quickly find housing and achieve stability. Address: 83 Green Street, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: Call 478.923.6424 for an appointment or contact 478.374.5936 for more information Website: www.mgcaa.org Emergency Food Bank Services: Food Address: 711 Soperton Hwy., Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.231.9656 Page 37 Child Assistance Programs/Family Support Dodge County Board of Education Services: Educational Address: 720 College Street, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.3783 Website: http://www.dodge.k12.ga.us/ Eastman Head Start Services: Educational support; income based for 3 & 4 year olds Address: 326 Pine Street, Eastman, Georgia 31093 Telephone: 478.374.4788 Website: www.mgcaa.org Kreative Kidz Klubhouse Services: Child care from 6 weeks to 12 years; Full and part time day programs Address: 5833 Main Street, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.6029 Website: Facebook – Kreative Kids Klubhouse Lolly’s Pre-Kindergarten Childcare Center Services: Child care Address: 5121 Page Street, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.2805 Website: Facebook – Lolly’s Pre-Kindergarten Childcare Center Trinity Day Care Services: Child care for infants to school age Address: 718 2nd Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.7671 Buzzy Bbb’Z Childcare & Learning Center Services: Child care for infants to school age Address: 670 Cochran Hwy., Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.559.1778 Pride & Joy Child Development Services: Child care for infants to school age Address: 639 Pearl Bates Avenue, Eastman, GA 31026 Telephone: 478. 231.3622 Page 38 Community Coalitions & Task Forces Easter Seal Services: Provides vocational rehabilitation and other services to people with disabilities and other barriers to enable them to live lives of independence and dignity through meaningful work. Address: 77A Freeman Graham, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.0715 Website: http://www.easterseals.com/middlega/ Dodge Connection-Communities In Schools of Dodge County, Inc. Services: Collaborative that serves as the local decision-making body, bringing community partners together to develop, implement, and evaluate plans that address the serious challenges facing Georgia’s children and families. Address: 1400 Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Eastman, GA 31023-5625 Telephone: 478.374.1997 Website: http://dodge.gafcp.org/ Heart of Georgia Council on Aging Services: Provides information on services for older adults (60+) and their caregivers Address: 331 West Parker Street, Baxley, GA 31513 Telephone: 1.888.367.9913 Website: http://aginganddisabilityserviceswithheart.org/ Educational Resources Middle Georgia State University – Eastman Campus Services: School of Aviation Address: 71 Airport Road, Eastman, Georgia 31023 Telephone: 478.374.6980 Website: http://www.mga.edu/aviation/ Dodge County Board of Education Services: Educational Address: 720 College Street, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.3783 Website: http://www.dodge.k12.ga.us/ Page 39 Ocmulgee Regional Library System Services: General reference and access library; adult literacy program Address: 531 Second Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.4711 Website: http://orls.org Middle Georgia State University Services: Education Address: 1100 Second Street, SE, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.6221 Website: http://www.mga.edu/about/campuses/cochran.aspx Dodge County Gifted & Speech Education Program Services: Administered by the Dodge BOE as part of Special Education program Address: 720 College Street, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.3783 Website: http://www.dodge.k12.ga.us/ Mercer University – Eastman Center Services: Education Address: 505 Second Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.5810 Website: www.mercer.edu Heart of Georgia Psycho-Educational System Services: Non-residential community based program for severely emotionally disturbed, severely behaviorally disordered and autistic children and youth. Address: 350 Pearl Bates Avenue, Eastman, Georgia 31023 Telephone: 478.374.0053 Financial Services Green Path Debt Solutions (formerly Consumer Credit Counseling) Services: Debt management; debt/credit counseling; pre-bankruptcy counseling Address: 901 Washington Avenue, Macon, GA 31202 Telephone: 478-745-6197 Website: www.greenpath.com Page 40 Division of Child Support Services, Georgia Dept. of Human Services Services: Application for child support services; paternity establishment Address: 5505 6th Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023-5806 Telephone: 1-844-694-2347 Website: http://dcss.dhs.georgia.gov/bleckley-county Health Services Dodge County Public Health Department Services: Immunization clinic, child health & pre-natal clinic; family planning; WIC Address: 1121 Plaza Avenue, Eastman, Georgia 31023 Telephone: 478.374.5576 Website: http://southcentralhealth.info/dodge.html Dodge County Hospital Services: Health services; diagnostic services Address: 901 Griffin Avenue, Eastman, Georgia 31023 Telephone: 478.448.4000 Website: http://dodge.cboss-staged.com Babies Can’t Wait Services: Provides developmental assessments for children, birth to three years Address: 1623 Rice Avenue, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478-275-6841 Website: http://southcentralhealth.info/programs/babies-cant-wait/ Children’s Medical Services Services: Public Health program providing medical care to children with disabling conditions or chronic diseases. Address: 2505 Bellevue Road, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.275.6841 Website: http://dph.georgia.gov/CMS Heart of Georgia Healthy Start Services: Parental support advocate; breastfeeding counseling; childbirth education; breast pump loan program; follow-up care for infants through two years Address: 912 Bellevue Avenue, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478-893-4894 Website: http://www.heartofgeorgiahealthystart.org/ Page 41 Southeast Georgia Treatment Center Services: Provides drug and alcohol treatment; rehabilitation services Address: 621 Plaza Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.0390 http://national-rehab-centers.stopimpaireddriving.com/southeast-georgiaWebsite: treatment-center-llc-25755 Community Mental Health – Community Service Board of Middle Georgia Services: Residential and Day treatment facility which specializes in mental health and substance abuse services; Supportive Living Program Address: 621 Plaza Avenue, Eastman, Georgia 31023 Telephone: 478.448.1040 Website: http://www.csbmg.us Three Rivers Home Health Services, Inc. Services: Direct, in-home care provided by licensed or certified professionals Address: 205 Foster Street, Eastman, Georgia 31023 Telephone: 478.374.2027 Website: http://123rivers.com/ ResCare Home Care Services: Full range of in-home senior care Address: 5450 Oak Street, Eastman, Georgia 31023 Telephone: 478.374.4322 Website: http://www.rescare.com/homecare-services/ PineCare Services Services: Home health care Address: 620 Oak Street, Eastman, Georgia 31023 Telephone: 478.374.0805 Website: www.pinecare.com Heart of Georgia Nursing Home Services: Skilled and intermediate nursing care Address: 815 Legion Care, Eastman, Georgia 31023 Telephone: 478.374.5571 Website: Facebook – Heart of Georgia Nursing Home Page 42 Lucretia Barker, MD – Chandler Women’s Health Care Services: OB/GYN Address: 1112 Plaza Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.1807 John Glenn, MD – Community Health Care Services: Family Practice Address: 840 Professional Center Drive, Eastman, Georgia 31023 Telephone: 478.374.1308 Website: Facebook – Community Health Care - Dr. John Glenn Blake Milner, MD Services: Family Practice Address: 1111 Griffin Avenue, Suite 1-B, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.8998 Patricia Patterson, MD – Ocmulgee Family Medicine Services: Family Practice Address: 715 Legion Drive, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.3574 Habigaile Cribe, MD Services: Internal medicine Address: 911 Plaza Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.5582 Eastman Pediatrics Services: Specializes in children’s health needs Address: 1223 Plaza Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.1478 or 478.374.3874 Website: Facebook – Eastman Pediatrics Donald A. Selph, Jr. MD Services: Internal medicine Address: 911 Plaza Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.5544 Page 43 Prescription Assistance Program – Middle Georgia Community Action Agency Services: Assists individuals in applying for free or low-cost maintenance medication Address: 1112 South Davis Drive, Warner Robins, Georgia 31088 Telephone: 478-328-0333 (call to schedule an appointment in your area) Website: www.mgcaa.org Eyesight Associates of Middle Georgia Services: Optometrist services for adults and children Address: 808 East Dykes Street, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.4571 Website: http://eyesightassociates.com/ American Home Patient Services: Home medical equipment and supplies Address: 1221 Plaza Avenue, Suite A, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.6664 IV Care Options Services: Home IV and nutritional service Address: 718 Medical Center Drive, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.6662 Vital Care of Middle Georgia Services: Provides alternate health care services for IV patients. 24 hour, 7 day services Address: 305 Third Avenue SW, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.2205 Housing/Shelter Services Middle Georgia Community Action Agency, Inc. – Homelessness Prevention Services: Aid to prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless and also helps people experiencing homelessness to quickly find housing Address: 83 Green Street, Warner Robins, Georgia 31093 Telephone: 478-923-6424 Website: www.mgcaa.org Page 44 Housing Authority – The City of Eastman Services: Public Housing for families and seniors/disabled Address: Griffin Street, Eastman, Georgia 31023 Telephone: 478.374.5414 Website: http://affordablehousingonline.com/housing-search/Georgia/Eastman/ WINGS – Women in Need of God’s Shelter Services: Emergency shelter and services to victims of domestic violence, rape and sexual assault Address: Dublin, Georgia 31040 Telephone: 478.272.5880/478.272.8000 24 hour crisis line 800.WINGS03 Website: http://www.wings03.org/ Georgia Housing and Finance Authority Services: Title 8/HUD agency. Assists low income with rent or purchase of singlefamily dwelling Address: 21 Industrial Blvd., Eastman, Georgia 31023 Telephone: 478.374.6961 or toll free 888.858.6085 Website: http://www.dca.state.ga.us Dogwood Gardens Senior Living Services: Personal Care Home Address: 1222 Plaza Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.3303 Website: http://dogwood.server275.com/ Golden Personal Care Home Services: Retirement and Assisted Living facility Address: 275 Golden Road, Eastman, Georgia 31023 Telephone: 478.374.7381 Website: Facebook – Golden Personal Care Home Dodge Court Apartments Services: Subsidized apartment housing for low income families Address: 926 Ward Street, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.7903 Eastman Garden Apartments Services: Subsidized apartment housing for low income families Address: 525 Plaza Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.4656 Page 45 Legal Aid Services Georgia Legal Services Program – Macon Office Services: Helping low-income individuals solve legal problems Address: 241 Third Street Macon, GA 31201 Telephone: (478) 751-6261/1-800-560-2855 Website: http://www.glsp.org/ Life Skills/Job Training Heart of Georgia Regional Commission Job Training Unlimited Services: Job training services; Resume preparation; Job search Address: 109 Beech Street, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478-934-2840 Website: http://www.region9wib.org Dodge County Community Service Center Services: Budget Counseling Address: 324 Pine Street, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.5936 Website: www.mgcaa.org Job Training Program – Heart of Georgia RESA Services: Pre-Employment and Basic Skills Competencies programs for youth and adults; On the Job training Address: 350 Pearl Bates Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.7711 Website: http://www.ciclt.net/sn/clt/hgresa Adult Learning Center – Oconee Fall Line Technical College Services: Adult literacy instruction, GED preparation classes, Life Skills classes Address: 142 Thompson Street, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478-934-0223 Website: http://www.oftc.edu/adult_ed.aspx?id=1386#Bleckley_County Heart of Georgia Regional Commission Job Training Unlimited Services: Job training services; Resume preparation; Job search Address: 5405 Oak Street, Eastman, Georgia 31023 Telephone: 478.374.4771 Website: http://www.region9wib.org Page 46 Support Groups Elderly Alzheimer’s Association – Carl Vinson VA Medical Center Services: Family Support Group meetings Address: 1826 Veterans Blvd.; 12-A Family Room, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.272.1210 ext.3583 Website: http://www.alz.org/georgia/in_my_community_support.asp Hospice Care Options Services: Provides compassionate palliative care to the terminally ill patient utilizing a coordinated interdisciplinary team approach Address: 715 Legion Drive, Eastman, Georgia, 31023 Telephone: 478.374.4888 Website: http://hcoga.com/ Eastman Dodge County Senior Center Services: Provides congregate meals; Day center activities for the elderly Address: 5425 Oak Street, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.4966 Heart of Georgia Nutrition Program/Reddock Senior Center Services: Provides congregate meals, fellowship, activities to seniors Address: 824 Griffin Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.7255 Website: Facebook – Reddock Senior Center Family Dodge Connection-Communities In Schools of Dodge County, Inc Services: Collaborative that serves as the local decision-making body, bringing community partners together to develop, implement, and evaluate plans that address the serious challenges facing Georgia’s children and families. Address: 1400 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Eastman, GA 31023-5625 Telephone: 478.374.1997 Website: http://dodge.gafcp.org/ Page 47 Heart of Georgia Healthy Start Services: Parental support advocate; breastfeeding counseling; childbirth education; breast pump loan program; follow-up care for infants through two years Address: 912 Bellevue Avenue, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478-893-4894 Website: http://www.heartofgeorgiahealthystart.org/ Eastman Head Start Services: Parent and Family Engagement – activities that promote family involvement Address: 326 Pine Street, Eastman, Georgia 31023 Telephone: 478.374.4788 Website: www.mgcaa.org Substance Abuse/Addiction Support & Treatment Programs Southeast Georgia Treatment Center Services: Provides drug and alcohol treatment; rehabilitation services Address: 621 Plaza Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.0390 http://national-rehab-centers.stopimpaireddriving.com/southeast-georgiaWebsite: treatment-center-llc-25755 Promise of Hope – Damascus Road Services: Addiction recovery program for men Address: 106 NeSmith Rd; Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.0774 Website: http://www.promiseofhopega.org Promise of Hope – Faith House Services: Addiction recovery program for women Address: 1257 Wayne Rd., Dudley, GA 31022 Telephone: 478.676.4673 Website: http://www.promiseofhopega.org Alcoholics Anonymous Services: Alcohol addiction support group – M-F@ Noon; Sun @ 4; M & Wed @ 7:30 Address: 405 Norman Avenue, Eastman, Georgia 31023 Telephone: Website: http://www.aageorgia.org Page 48 The Refuge Church Recovery Ministries Services: Support group for those recovering from substance or alcohol abuse. Address: 424 College Street, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.559.1115 Website: Facebook - The Refuge Church Recovery Ministries Celebrate Recovery – Cornerstone Church of Cochran Services: Substance abuse recovery support group Address: 106 W. Dykes St., Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: (478) 230-5847 Website: http://cornerstonechurchofcochran.weebly.com/ Transportation Services Dodge County Transit System – operated by Heart of Georgia Community Action Services: Public transportation available to anyone in county. Small fare charged. Address: 324 Pine Street, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.2261 Website: www.mgcaa.org Dodge County Emergency Medical Service Services: 24 Hour Emergency Medical Transportation Address: 901 Griffin Avenue, Eastman, GA 31012 Telephone: 478.448.4000 National Coalitions & Resources American Red Cross – West Central Georgia Chapter Services: Disaster relief; blood bank; First Aid, CPR training; Swimming lessons Address: US Hwy 441 S, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.275.1754 Website: http://www.redcross.org/local/georgia/locations/west-georgia/contact Daughters of American Revolution – Local Chapter Services: Provides food baskets for needy families Address: 14 Brookside Drive, Hawkinsville, GA 31036 Telephone: 478.783.2161 Page 49 Pilot Club of Eastman Services: World-wide service organization with special interest on people with brainrelated disorders and disabilities. Address: 801 Middle Ground Church Road, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 231-8162 Website: Facebook – Pilot Club of Eastman Rotary Club of Eastman Services: Provide scholarships Address: 311 Griffin Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.5442 Website: http://www.eastmanrotaryclub.com/ Dodge County Shrine Club Services: Children’s charities Address: P.O. Box 70, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.785.5900 Eastman Lion’s Club Services: Funds eye care for those who are not financially able, provides leader dogs for the blind, as well as surgical procedures and the “Empty Stocking Fund” Address: P.O. Box 166, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.4723 General Government Offices Georgia Department of Labor – Career Center Services: Job Search; Unemployment benefits Address: 5016 Park Way, Eastman, Georgia 31023 Telephone: 478.374.6994 Website: http://www.dol.state.ga.us Social Security Administration Services: Provides general info and services regarding retirement benefits, survivors benefits, disability and Medicare insurance. Address: 919 Hillcrest, Dublin, GA Telephone: 888.655.6438 Website: www.ssa.gov Page 50 Georgia Department of Veterans Services Services: Assists veterans, dependents and survivors in filing claims for benefits Address: 636 Oak Street, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.6977 Website: Veterans.georgia.gov Georgia Department of Vocational Rehabilitation Services: Vocational assessment and evaluation, counseling and guidance Address: 904 Claxton Dairy Road, Dublin, Georgia 31021 Telephone: 478.275.6519 Website: http://gvra.georgia.gov/ Division of Child Support Services, Georgia Dept. of Human Services Services: Application for child support services; paternity establishment Address: 5505 6th Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023-5806 Telephone: 1-844-694-2347 Website: http://dcss.dhs.georgia.gov/bleckley-county Page 51 Basic Needs Assistance Houston County Department of Family and Children Services Services: Protective services for children and adults; TANF; Food Stamps; Child Care; Medicaid certification; Information and assistance Address: 92 Cohen Walker Drive, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 478.988-7593 Website: http://dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov/houston-county-dfcs-office Warner Robins Neighborhood Service Center Services: Utility assistance, Emergency Food and Shelter, budget counseling Address: 1112 South Davis Drive, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.328.0333 Website: www.mgcaa.org Perry Neighborhood Service Center Services: Utility assistance, Emergency Food and Shelter, budget counseling Address: 1060 Keith Drive, Perry, GA 31069 Telephone: 478.988.2665 or if no answer 478.328.0333 Website: www.mgcaa.org Christian Social Ministries Services: Food bank; Utility assistance Address: 101 S. 2nd St., Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 478.329.0760 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Christian-Social-Ministry/145244602187909 Website: Sacred Heart Christian Services Services: Utility Assistance; rental assistance; food assistance; clothing bank Address: 136 Northview Avenue, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 478.929.3897 Website: www.sacredheartwr.org/ Central Baptist Church Services: Utility Assistance; rental assistance; food assistance Address: 1120 Lake Joy Road, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 478.953.9319 Website: www.centralalive.org/ Page 52 All Saint’s Episcopal Church Services: Food assistance on Tues & Wed from 9:30 – 12:00 Address: 1708 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.923.1791 Website: https://allsaints.episcopalatlanta.org Church of Christ Services: Food assistance on Mon & Fri from 1:00 – 3:00 Address: 1947 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 478.922.3056 First Baptist Church Garmon Street Services: Food assistance on Wednesdays from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Address: 205 Garmon St.., Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 478.923.2279 First United Methodist Church Services: Soup Kitchen – M&F 12:30 – 1:30; Food Pantry – Tu & Th 2:00-4:00 Address: 205 North Davis Drive, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.923.3737 Website: www.fumcwrga.org/ Trinity United Methodist Church Services: Food pantry – Wednesday; Soup Kitchen – Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Address: 129 South Houston Road, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 478.923.3797 Website: http://www.trinitywr.org/ Centerville United Methodist Church Services: Food bank & clothes closet – Tuesday 9-12 Address: 101 Wilson Drive, Centerville, GA 31028 Telephone: 478.953.3090 Website: http://www.centervilleunitedmethodist.com/ Bonaire United Methodist Church Services: Food and clothing assistance; 2nd and 4th Friday of each month 1-3 p.m. Address: 144 Elm Street, Bonaire, GA 31005 Telephone: 478.923.7317 Website: http://www.bonairechurch.com Page 53 Perry Volunteer Outreach Services: Utilities, rent assistance; prescription assistance; medical appt. transportation Address: 801 Commerce Street, Perry, GA 31069 Telephone: 478.218.2274 Website: www.perryvolunteeroutreach.org/ Salvation Army of Macon (serves Houston County) Services: Utilities, rent assistance; food and clothing assistance Address: 1955 Broadway, Macon, GA 31206 Telephone: 478.746.8572 www.salvationarmyusa.org/ Website: Harvest Church Services: Utility and rental assistance Address: 3322 Hwy. 41 N., Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 478.923.8822 Website: http://www.harvestchurch4u.org Homelessness Prevention – Emergency Solutions Program – MGCAA, Inc. Services: Aid to prevent homelessness; assistance to those experiencing homelessness to quickly find housing and achieve stability. Address: 83 Green Street, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: Call 478.923.6424 for an appointment or contact 478.374.5936 for more information Website: www.mgcaa.org New Hope International Church Services: Food bank Tuesday 10 – noon Address: 204 Sullivan Road, Fort Valley, GA 31030 (off of Russell Parkway Ext.) Telephone: 478.953.7898 Website: http://wr.mynhi.org/ Greater Springfield Missionary Baptist Church Services: Food assistance once per month after 7:00 p.m. service Address: 1195 Hefland Avenue (Elberta Road area), Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.923.5721 Website: Facebook – Greater Springfield Missionary Baptist Church Page 54 Christ Lutheran Church Services: Lunch on Fridays at 12:00 p.m. Address: 208 Langston Road, Perry, GA 31069 Telephone: 478.987.6016 Website: http://www.christlutheranmidga.org/ Faith Lutheran Church Services: Clothing bank – Monthly - 1rst Thursday 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.; 3rd Saturday 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Address: 301 N. Pleasant Hill Road, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.923.2239 Website: http://faithlutheranwr.com Hands of Hope Services: Free clothing Address: 1000 Martha St., Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.273.1451 St. Christopher’s at the Crossroads Services: Free hot meal on Friday’s at noon at The Lord’s Table Address: 1207 Macon Road, Perry, GA 31069 Telephone: 478.987.2190 Website; http://stchristophersepiscopal.org/ Child Assistance Programs/Family Support Houston County Board of Education Services: Education- Pre-K through 12th grade – call for after school program info. Address: 1100 Main Street, Perry, Georgia 31069 Telephone: 478.988.6390 Website: http://www.hcbe.net/ Centerville Head Start Services: Educational support; income based for 3 & 4 year olds Address: 1009 Carl Vinson Parkway, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.923.2244 Website: www.mgcaa.org Page 55 Elberta Head Start and Pre-K Services: Educational support; income based for 3 & 4 year olds Address: 708 Elberta Road, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.929.4677 Website: www.mgcaa.org Perry Head Start Services: Educational support; income based for 3 & 4 year olds Address: 905 Evergreen Street, Perry, GA 31069 Telephone: 478.224.5437 Website: www.mgcaa.org Tucker Head Start and Pre-K Services: Educational support; income based for 3 & 4 year olds Address: 313 Scott Blvd., Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 478.328.3308 Website: www.mgcaa.org Cherished Children Services: Child care for infants to 4 year old Pre-K; Before and after school programs Address: 511 Myrtle Street, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.923.1339 Website: www.wrcherishedchildren.com/ Childcare Network #252 Services: Childcare for children age 6 weeks to 12 years. Address: 1201 N. Houston Road, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.246.0220 Website: http://www.childcarenetwork.com/find-a-school Childcare Network #15 Services: Childcare for children age 6 weeks to 12 years. Address: 1701 Elberta Road, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.845.7787 Website: http://www.childcarenetwork.com/find-a-school Page 56 Childcare Network #223 Services: Childcare for children age 6 weeks to 12 years. Address: 209 Corder Road, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 478.216.4985 Website: http://www.childcarenetwork.com/find-a-school Childcare Network #213 Services: Childcare for children age 6 weeks to 12 years. Address: 105 South Kimberly, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 478.845.7776 Website: http://www.childcarenetwork.com/find-a-school Childcare Network #222 Services: Childcare for children age 6 weeks to 12 years. Address: 2526 Moody Road, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 478.247.0440 Website: http://www.childcarenetwork.com/find-a-school Genesis Academy Services: Childcare for children age 6 weeks to 12 years Address: 1519 Russell Parkway, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 478.293.1953 Website: http://gaforkids.com/ Jacobs Ladder #1 Services: Childcare – Six weeks to 12 years Address: 108 Gunn Road, Centerville, GA 31028 Telephone: 478.953.7896 Website: Facebook – Jacobs Ladder Educational Child Care Center 1 & 2 Jacobs Ladder #2 Services: Childcare – Six weeks to 12 years Address: 470 Ga. Hwy. 247 South, Bonaire, GA 31005 Telephone: 478.922.4195 Website: Facebook – Jacobs Ladder Educational Child Care Center 1 & 2 Little Reasons Learning Center Services: Preschool and Kindergarten programs; before and after school programs Address: 199 Old Perry Road, Bonaire, GA 31005 Telephone: 478.929.8080 Website: http://www.littlereasonslc.com/ Page 57 Loving Care Learning Center Services: Preschool and Kindergarten programs; before and after school programs Address: 6040 Watson Blvd., Byron, GA 31008 Telephone: 478.953.8334 Website: http://www.theassemblyga.org/more/loving-care-learning-center/ Meadowdale Learning Centers Services: Childcare for infant to school age; Pre-K program; transports to/from school Address: 1314 Leverett Road, Warner Robins, Georgia 31088 Telephone: 478.923.3574 Website: Facebook – Meadowdale Learning Center Meadowdale Learning Centers Services: Childcare for infant to school age; Pre-K program; transports to/from school Address: 1905 Elberta Road, Warner Robins, Georgia 31093 Telephone: 478.923.3574 Website: Facebook – Meadowdale Learning Center Meadowdale Learning Centers Services: Childcare for infant to school age; Pre-K program; transports to/from school Address: 1797 Houston Lake Blvd., Perry, Georgia 31069 Telephone: 478.987.9070 Website: Facebook – Meadowdale Learning Center Meadowdale Learning Centers Services: Childcare for infant to school age; Pre-K program; transports to/from school Address: 2100 Moody Road, Warner Robins, Georgia 31088 Telephone: 478.929.2630 Website: Facebook – Meadowdale Learning Center New Beginning Childcare Services: Childcare for infant to school-age; offers transportation to/from school Address: 620 Wellborn Road, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 478.329.8741 Website: Facebook - New Beginning Outreach Ministries Childcare Center Page 58 Small World Day Care Center Services: Childcare for 6 weeks to 12 years. Address: 701 North Davis Drive, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.922.7402 Special Blessings Learning Center Services: Childcare for infant to school-age; offers transportation to/from school Address: 1821 Macon Road, Perry, GA 31069 Telephone: 478.987.0886 Website: http://www.sblckidz.com/ Tender Years Learning Center #1 Services: Childcare for infant to school-age; offers transportation to/from school Address: 101 Wisconsin Avenue, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.923.4304 Website: http://tylcorp.com/ Tender Years Learning Center #2 Services: Childcare for infant to school-age; offers transportation to/from school Address: 1123 Leverette Road, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 478.922.6627 Website: http://tylcorp.com/ Page 59 Community Coalitions & Task Forces United Way of Central Georgia Services: Partner agencies provide services to Houston County residents Address: 277 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Macon, Georgia 31201 Telephone: 478.745.4732 Website: www.unitedwaycg.org/ Houston County Commission on Children and Youth Kids’ Journey Services: Collaborative serves as local decision-making body, bringing community partners together to develop, implement, and evaluate plans that address the serious challenges facing Georgia’s children and families. Address: 995 Lake Joy Road, Warner Robins, GA 31088-3003 Telephone: 478.542.2268 Website: http://houston.gafcp.org/ Area Agency on Aging – Gateway (Middle Georgia Regional Commission) Services: Provides information on services for adults (60+) and their caregivers Address: 175 Emery Highway, Suite C, Macon, Georgia 31217 Telephone: 478.751.6466 Website: http://www.middlegeorgiarc.org/ Middle Georgia Consortium Services: Job training services; On-The-Job training; Adult Education & Literacy Address: 124 Osigian Blvd., Suite A, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: Toll Free: 1.800.537.1933 Website: http://www.mgwib.com Rainbow House Children’s Resource Center Services: Coordinates community efforts in child abuse education, advocacy, treatment, family support, prevention, and training. The house itself is a child-friendly facility where children feel more comfortable talking about their situation. Address: P.O. Box 1239, Warner Robins, GA 31099 Telephone: 478. 923.5923 Website: http://www.rainbowhousecrc.org Salvation Army Safe House Services: Shelter for victims of domestic abuse Address: Warner Robins, Georgia Telephone: Hotline: 478-923-6294 (24/7) Page 60 Educational Resources Middle Georgia State University – Warner Robins campus Services: Offers associate and baccalaureate degrees Address: 100 University Boulevard, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.929.6700 Website: www.mga.edu/ Houston County Board of Education Services: Education- Pre-K through 12th grade – call for after school program info. Address: 1100 Main Street, Perry, Georgia 31069 Telephone: 478.988.6390 Website: http://www.hcbe.net/ Houston County Early Intervention Services: Provides specialized instruction in smaller classes to students who are performing below grade level Address: 1600 Macon Road, Suite H, Perry, GA 31069 Telephone: 478.987.4035 Houston County Public Library System - Nola Brantley Memorial Library Services: General reference and access library; Address: 721 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.923.0128 Website: www.houpl.org Houston County Public Library System – Centerville Branch Services: General reference and access library; Address: 206 Gunn Road, Centerville, Georgia 31023 Telephone: 478.953.4500 Website: www.houpl.org Houston County Public Library System – Perry Branch Services: General reference and access library; Address: 1201 Washington Street, Perry, GA 31069 Telephone: 478.987.3050 Website: www.houpl.org Georgia Military College – Warner Robins campus Services: Offers classes to complete toward associate degrees Address: 108 Prince Street, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.225.0005 Website: http://www.gmc.edu/about-gmc/warner-robins-campus.cms Page 61 Central Georgia Technical College Services: Offers over 190 degrees, diplomas or technical certificate programs in general studies, health services, business & computer technologies, aerospace, trade & industry, public safety & professional services Address: 80 Cohen Walker Drive, Warner Robins, Georgia 31088 Telephone: 478.988.6800 Website: https://www.centralgatech.edu Financial Services Green Path Debt Solutions (formerly Consumer Credit Counseling) Services: Debt management; debt/credit counseling; pre-bankruptcy counseling Address: 901 Washington Avenue, Macon, GA 31202 Telephone: 478-745-6197 Website: www.greenpath.com Division of Child Support Services, Georgia Dept. of Human Services Services: Application for child support services; paternity establishment Address: 92 Cohen Walker Drive, Suite 2, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 1-844-694-2347 Website: http://dcss.dhs.georgia.gov/houston-county Health Services Houston County Public Health Department Services: Immunization clinic, child health & pre-natal clinic; family planning; WIC Address: 98 Cohen Walker Drive, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 478.218.2000 http://northcentralhealthdistrict.org/department/houston-county-health-department/ Website: Houston Healthcare – Houston Medical, Perry Hospital, MedStops Services: Inpatient and outpatient surgery, Maternity and neonatal intensive care, Advanced cardiovascular care, Urgent care, Electronic intensive care units, Advanced imaging services, Psychiatric care, Physical and cardiac/pulmonary rehabilitation, Orthopedics and joint replacement, Oncology treatment, 24-hour emergency care Address: 1601 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins, Georgia 31088 Telephone: 478.922.4281 Website: http://www.hhc.org Page 62 Babies Can’t Wait – Houston County Health Dept. Services: Provides developmental assessments for children, birth to three years Address: 98 Cohen Walker Drive, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 478.218.2000 http://northcentralhealthdistrict.org/department/houston-county-health-department/ Website: Volunteer Medical Clinic Services: Medical services for employed individuals without insurance coverage Address: 125 Russell Parkway, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 478.923.9730 Website: www.mgcaa.org Apple Care Services: Address: Telephone: Website: Immediate care services; walk-in’s welcome 151 South Houston Lake Road, Suite 190, Warner Robins, GA 31088 478.953.4171 https://applecaredoctors.com/locations/applecare-warner-robins-ga Summer Hill Services: Personal care home; short-term & skilled nursing care; memory care; independent living Address: 500 Stanley Street, Perry, GA 31069 Telephone: 478.988.3100 Website: http://www.summerhillseniorcommunity.com/ Autumn Terrace Services: Retirement and assisted living facility Address: 1026 Keith Drive, Perry, GA 31069 Telephone: 478.987.3120 Website: Facebook – Autumn Terrace Elberta Health Care Services: Nursing home facility Address: 419 Elberta Road, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.923.3146 Peachbelt Health and Rehabilitation Center Services: Nursing home; short term care for rehabilitation Address: 801 Elberta Road, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.923.3156 Page 63 Abilities Discovered Services: Independent care waiver services; personal services; supported employment Address: 211 Corder Road, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 478.923.727 Website: http://abilitiesdiscoveredinc.org Three Rivers Home Health Services, Inc. Services: Direct, in-home care provided by licensed or certified professionals Address: 281 Carl Vinson Parkway #J, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 478.929.1410 Website: http://123rivers.com/ ResCare Home Care Services: Full range of in-home senior care Address: 906 Commerce Street, Perry, GA 31069 Telephone: 478.224.1714 Website: http://www.rescare.com/homecare-services/ First American Home Care Services: Home health care Address: 2054 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.923.9766 Website: http://www.firstamericanhomecare.com/ Susan Daughtry, MCD,CCC-SLP – Speech Therapist Services: Speech Therapy Address: 105 Tamie Court, Kathleen, GA 31047 Telephone: 478.218.2715 Phoenix Center Behavioral Health Services: Mental health and substance abuse treatment Address: 940 Ga. Hwy. 96, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 478.988.1222 Website: phoenixcenterbhs.com Robins Air Force Base Hospital Services: Medical care for military personnel and families Address: 655 Seventh St., Building 700, Robins Air Force Base, GA 31098 Telephone: 478.327.8150 Page 64 Visiting Nurses Association Services: Home health services Address: 303 Margie Drive, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 478.971.1368 Rehoboth Life Care Ministry Dental Clinic Services: Providing low-cost dental care to uninsured residents of Middle Georgia Address: 3208 Hwy. 41 North, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 478.953.7770 Website: http://www.careforlifeclinic.com/ Ronald Adams, DMD Services: General Dentistry Address: 708 Dunbar Road, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.929.8622 Website: Facebook – Ronald M. Adams DMD General Dentistry Alvin Chapman, DMD Services: General Dentistry Address: 233 Wes-Park Drive, Perry, GA 31069 Telephone: 478.987.7863 Shirley Fisher, DMD Services: General Dentistry Address: 1259 Elberta Road, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.929.0296 Website: http://drshirleyfisher.com/ Dental Associates of Warner Robins Services: General Dentistry Address: 229 Carl Vinson Parkway, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 478.922.4922 Website: http://dentalassociatesofwarnerrobins.com/ Nitsa Gilbert, DDS Services: Pediatric Dentistry Address: 104 Tommy Stalnaker Driver, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 478.953.4800 Website: Page 65 Kenneth Miller, DDS Services: General Dentistry Address: 245 Smithville Church Road, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 478.971.4314 Website: Facebook – Dr. Ken Miller Dentist Smile Georgia! Dental Services: General Dentistry Address: 1113 Morningside Drive, Perry, GA 31069 Telephone: 478.224.5656 Website: http://smilegeorgiadental.com/ Perry Dental Associates Services: General Dentistry Address: 1102 Morningside Drive, Perry, GA 31069 Telephone: 478.987.2402 Website: http://perrydentalassociates.net/ Pediatric Associates – Drs. Blevens, Moore, Wright, West, and Al-Rafati Services: Pediatric medical services Address: 116 S. Houston Road, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 478.923.0131 Website: http://www.pediatricassociateswr.com Pediatric First, PC – Drs. Das, Sulochana, Singh and Sripathi Services: Pediatric medical services Address: 1049 N. Houston Road, Warner Robins, GA 31093 209 Wes Park Drive, Suite B, Perry, GA 31069 Telephone: 478.922.9001 (Warner Robins) 478.987.0204 (Perry) Website: http://pediatricfirst.com Pediatric Alpha – Dr. Alphonsa Services: Pediatric medical services Address: 1524 Watson Blvd., Suite B, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.922.9205 Youthcare - Dr. Steven Wade Services: Child and Adolescent Medicine Address: 233 North Houston Road, Suite 140H, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.273.8679 Website: http://www.youthcarepediatrics.net Page 66 W. Steven Wilson, MD, Family Practice Services: General medicine Address: 129B Carl Vinson Parkway, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 478.322.3800 Website: http://www.stevenwilsonmd.com/ W. Alan Woolery, DO Services: General medicine Address: 233 North Houston Road, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.923.2937 Perry Family Practice Services: General medicine, pediatrics, gynecological, weight management Address: 1025 Keith Drive, Perry, GA 31069 Telephone: 478.988.1515 Website: http://www.perryfamilypractice.com Pavilion Family Medicine Center Services: General medicine, weight management Address: 233 N. Houston Road, Suite 140E, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.975.6880 Luther Vance, MD Services: General medicine Address: 1057 Morningside Drive, Perry, GA 31069 Telephone: 478.987.1778 First Choice Primary Care Services: Non-profit community health care center Address: 207 Green Street, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.225.9449 Website: http://www.firstchoiceprimarycare.org/ Kenneth Walker, MD Services: Ear, nose and throat Address: 300 S. Houston Lake Road, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 478.971.2500 Website: http://www.warnerrobinsent.com/ Page 67 Eyesight Associates of Middle Georgia Services: Optometrist services for adults and children Address: 216 Corder Road, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 478.923.5872 Website: http://eyesightassociates.com/ Richard Ulrich, MD Services: Ophthalmology Address: 1035 N. Houston Road, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.923.6441 Advanced Eyecare Services: Optometrist Address: 1105 Morningside Drive, Perry, GA 31069 Telephone: 478.987.5500 Website: http://www.advancedeye2020.com/ Prescription Assistance Program – Middle Georgia Community Action Agency Services: Assists individuals in applying for free or low-cost maintenance medication Address: 1112 South Davis Drive, Warner Robins, Georgia 31088 Telephone: 478-328-0333 (call to schedule an appointment in your area) Website: www.mgcaa.org Housing/Shelter Services Middle Georgia Community Action Agency, Inc. – Homelessness Prevention Services: Aid to prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless and also helps people experiencing homelessness to quickly find housing Address: 83 Green Street, Warner Robins, Georgia 31093 Telephone: 478-923-6424 Website: www.mgcaa.org Warner Robins and Houston County Housing Authorities Services: Provides 426 units of public housing in the City of Warner Robins; 40 units under the Houston County Housing Authority. Address: 112 Memorial Terrace, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.929.0229 Website: http://www.warnerrobinsha.com Page 68 Housing Authority of the City of Perry Services: Provides 50 units of public housing in the City of Perry. Address: 822 Perimeter Road, Perry, GA 31069 Telephone: 478.987.5097 Website: http://www.perryhousingauthority.org/ The Dream House of Transition Services: Homeless shelter for women and children (families when space allows) Address: 1602 A Elberta Road, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.235.7002 Grace Village Shelter Services: Homeless Shelter for women and children Address: 2097 Hwy. 41 South, Perry, GA 31069 Telephone: 478.224.1688 Website: http://www.perryvolunteeroutreach.org/grace-village/ Family Promise Services: Homeless Shelter for families with children Address: 213 McArthur Blvd., Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.328.8181 Website: http://www.familypromisehoustonco.org/ Community Outreach Service Center Services: Homeless Shelter for men, women and children; clothing bank Address: 404 Duke Avenue, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.922.3195 Hands of Hope Services: Homeless Shelter; Job coaching Address: 208 Tabor Drive, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.284.1566 Low-Income Warner Robins Housing (may accept Section 8 Vouchers) Cedar Point Apartments 478.923.0244 Fox Wood Apartments 478.929.1984 Pacific Park 478.923.4886 Robins Landing 478.328.0203 Randall Heights 478.922.8891 Heritage Apartments 478.922.9998 Tanglewood 478.923.7225 Page 69 Lake Vista Northlake Shadowood Stonehenge Wood Valley Woodcrest 478.328.3569 478.923.8669 478.328.9115 478.975.0200 478.923.1019 478.923.0877 Low-Income Perry Housing (may accept Section 8 Vouchers) Ashton Landing 478.988.0917 Winslow Place 478.218.2875 Southern Heritage Services: Retirement and assisted living facility Address: 814 Carl Vinson Parkway, Centerville, GA 31028 Telephone: 478.922.6380 Website: Facebook – Southern Heritage Church Home Rehabilitation and Healthcare Services: Skilled nursing home and rehabilitation facility Address: 247 US. Hwy. 41, Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.987.1239 Website: http://churchhomerehab.com/ Houston County Association for Exceptional Citizens Services: Developmentally disabled individuals are provided group home and supported living arrangements based on individual needs. Address: 202 North Davis Drive, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.929.6600 Website: http://hcaec.com/ Houston County Habitat for Humanity Services: Builds decent and affordable housing in partnership with people who are living in inadequate housing Address: 515 Myrtle Street, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.328.3388 Website: http://www.hocohabitat.org/ Page 70 Legal Aid Services Georgia Legal Services Program – Macon Office Services: Helping low-income individuals solve legal problems Address: 241 Third Street Macon, GA 31201 Telephone: (478) 751-6261/1-800-560-2855 Website: http://www.glsp.org/ Life Skills/Job Training Connections on the Parkway, Inc. Services: Provide educational life skills, health and human services to economically disadvantaged families Address: 957 Carl Vinson Parkway, Warner Robins, GA 31028 Telephone: 478.225.2684 Warner Robins Neighborhood Service Center Services: Budget Counseling; Information and referral Address: 1112 South Davis Drive, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 478.328.0333 Website: www.mgcaa.org Houston County Association for Exceptional Citizens Services: Developmentally disabled individuals are trained in daily living skills, communication skills, social skills, and work adjustment skills. Address: 202 North Davis Drive, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.929.6600 Website: http://hcaec.com/ Central Georgia Technical College Adult Literacy Services: Adult literacy instruction, GED preparation classes; English literacy Corder Road Campus Greater Springfield Rozar Park 1311 Corder Road Warner Robins, GA 31088 - 478.929.6789 1195 Heflund Avenue, Warner Robins, GA 31093 - 478.929.3644 1060 Keith Drive, Perry, GA 31069 - 478.397.5589 Middle Georgia Consortium Services: Job training services; On-The-Job training; Adult Education & Literacy Address: 124 Osigian Blvd., Suite A, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: Toll Free: 1.800.537.1933 Website: http://www.mgwib.com Page 71 Georgia Division of Rehabilitation Services Services: Assist persons with disabilities prepare for, start, and maintain competitive employment Address: 1021 Commerce Street, Perry, GA 31069 Telephone: 478.988.6760 Website: http://www.vocrehabga.org/ Support Groups Elderly Alzheimer’s Association – Carl Vinson VA Medical Center Services: Family Support Group meetings Address: 1826 Veterans Blvd.; 12-A Family Room, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.272.1210 ext.3583 Website: http://www.alz.org/georgia/in_my_community_support.asp Heart of Georgia Hospice Services: Provides compassionate palliative care to the terminally ill patient utilizing a coordinated interdisciplinary team approach Address: 103 Westridge Drive, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 478.953.5161 Website: http://www.heartofgahospice.org/ Warner Robins Senior Center Services: Provides congregate meals; Day center activities for the elderly Address: 155 Maple Street, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.923.0229 Website: www.mgcaa.org Perry Senior Center Services: Provides congregate meals, fellowship, activities to seniors Address: 1060 Keith Drive, Perry, GA 31069 Telephone: 478.988.0060 Website: www.mgcaa.org Page 72 Long Term Care Ombudsman Services: Assist facility residents and their families by investigating complaints, finding solutions and educating facility staff re: resident rights, etc. Address: 121 Prince Street, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.922.4464 Website: www.mgcaa.org Georgia Division of Aging Services – Area Agency on Aging Services: Address: Telephone: Website: Services to nursing home-eligible consumers to help them remain in their homes (home delivered meals; personal care; homemaker aide) 175 Emery Highway, Macon, GA 31217 478.751.6466 http://www.middlegeorgiarc.org/aging-services Family Houston County Commission on Children and Youth Kids’ Journey Services: Collaborative serves as local decision-making body, bringing community partners together to develop, implement, and evaluate plans that address the serious challenges facing Georgia’s children and families. Address: 995 Lake Joy Road, Warner Robins, GA 31088-3003 Telephone: 478.542.2268 Website: http://houston.gafcp.org/ Middle Georgia Breastfeeding Alliance Services: Breastfeeding support and education for mothers Telephone: 478.508.0371 Website: http://mgbreastfeedingalliance.org Head Start – Houston County locations Services: Parent and Family Engagement – activities that promote family involvement Centerville: 1009 Carl Vinson Parkway, Warner Robins, GA 31093 478.923.2244 Elberta: 708 Elberta Road, Warner Robins, GA 31093 478.929.4677 Perry: 905 Evergreen Street, Perry, GA 31069 478.224.5437 Tucker: 313 Scott Blvd., Warner Robins, GA 31088 478.328.3308 Website: www.mgcaa.org Page 73 Substance Abuse/Addiction Support & Treatment Programs Houston Healthcare Services: In-patient behavioral science and psychiatry to address substance abuse addictive disorders Address: 1601 Watson Boulevard, Warner Robins, Georgia 31093 Telephone: 478.542.7788 Website: http://www.hhc.org/Services/Behavioral-Health-Psychiatry Coliseum Health System Services: Intensive outpatient program is an ongoing chemical dependency treatment program with a strong 12-step philosophy; medical detoxification from physically addictive drugs and/or alcohol Address: 350 Hospital Drive, Macon, GA 31217 Telephone: 478.765.7000 Website: http://coliseumhealthsystem.com HODAC Service: Address: Telephone: Website: Helpline Georgia: Substance Abuse; Crime Victim Assistance 2762 Watson Boulevard, Warner Robins, GA 31093 1.800.338.6745 or 478.953.5675 http://www.hodac.org Promise of Hope – Damascus Road Services: Addiction recovery program for men Address: 106 NeSmith Rd; Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.0774 Website: http://www.promiseofhopega.org Promise of Hope – Faith House Services: Addiction recovery program for women Address: 1257 Wayne Rd., Dudley, GA 31022 Telephone: 478.676.4673 Website: http://www.promiseofhopega.org Alcoholics Anonymous – Alkanon Club Services: 12 Step program; meetings for women, men and young people Address: 1001 N. Carl Vinson Parkway, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.745.2588 (state office number for info) Website: http://www.aageorgia.org/7b-meetings.html Page 74 Celebrate Recovery – Southside Baptist Church Services: 12 Step Recovery program; meets Thursdays 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Address: 1040 South Houston Lake Road, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 478.953.9388 Website: http://www.celebraterecovery.com/ Celebrate Recovery – Shady Grove Church Services: 12 Step Recovery program; meets Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Address: 3642 Hwy. 41 North, Byron, GA 31008 Telephone: 478.953.9518 Website: http://www.shadygrovenow.com/ministries/celebrate-recovery Transportation Services Transport America Services: Non-Emergency and Emergency Medical Transportation Address: 534 Hwy 247, Bonaire, GA 31005 Telephone: 478.225.6111 Website: http://www.taambulance.com Emergency Medical Service Services: 24 Hour Emergency Medical Transportation Address: Five ambulance stations around Houston County Telephone: 911 Website: http://www.hhc.org/Services/Emergency-Medical-Services True Light Transportation Services: Special Needs Transportation Address: 511 North Houston Road, Suite B3 Telephone: 478.923.6009 Medixx Services: Address: Telephone: Website: Non-emergency medical transport 604 Elberta Road, Warner Robins, GA 31093 TOLL FREE: 888.279.3313 http://www.medixxambulance.com Coast to Coast Medical Transport Services: Non-emergency medical transportation Address: Perry, Georgia Telephone: TOLL FREE: 888.228.0632 Page 75 White Top Cab Company Services: Fare based public transportation Address: 406 Green Street, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.923.6414 National Coalitions & Resources American Red Cross – Central Mid-West Georgia Chapter Services: Disaster relief; blood bank; First Aid, CPR training; Swimming lessons Address: 900 Dallas Street, Suite C, LaGrange, GA 30240 Telephone: 706.884.5818 Website: http://www.redcross.org/local/georgia/locations/central-midwest Epilepsy Association of Georgia Inc. Services: Support group Address: 121 Book Street, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.923.8141 National Alliance on Mental Illness Services: Family support meetings Address: 209 Elberta Road, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.923.9766 Website: www.namiga.org Pilot Club of Warne Robins-Perry Services: World-wide service organization with special interest on people with brainrelated disorders and disabilities. Address: 201 Farm Estates Road, Perry, GA 31069 Telephone: 478.922.7489 Website: Pilotgeorgia.org Rotary Club of Warner Robins Services: Humanitarian service organization; scholarship program available Address: P.O. Box 1082, Warner Robins, GA 31099 Website: http://warnerrobinsrotary.org Rotary Club of Perry Services: Humanitarian service organization; scholarship program available Address: P.O. Box 1770, Perry GA 31069 Website: http://www.perryrotary.org/ Page 76 Warner Robins Lion’s Club Services: Funds eye care for those who are not financially able, provides leader dogs for the blind, as well as surgical procedures and the “Empty Stocking Fund” Address: 150 Little John Lane, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 478 923.5124 Warner Robins Noon Lion’s Club Services: Funds eye care for those who are not financially able, provides leader dogs for the blind, as well as surgical procedures and the “Empty Stocking Fund” Address: 145 Wrights Mill Circle, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 478.335.0007 United Way of Central Georgia Services: Partner agencies provide services to Crawford County residents Address: 277 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Macon, Georgia 31201 Telephone: 478.745.4732 Website: www.unitedwaycg.org/ General Government Offices Georgia Department of Labor – Career Center Services: Job Search; Unemployment benefits Address: 96 Cohen Walker Drive, Warner Robins, GA 31088-2729 Telephone: 478.988.7130 Website: http://www.dol.state.ga.us Social Security Administration Services: Provides general info and services regarding retirement benefits, survivor’s benefits, disability and Medicare insurance. Address: 220 Carl Vinson Parkway, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 1-866-931-7084 Website: www.ssa.gov Georgia Department of Veterans Services – Houston/Peach Field Office Services: Assists veterans, dependents and survivors in filing claims for benefits Address: 700 Watson Blvd., #206, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478. 293.1005 Website: Veterans.georgia.gov Page 77 Georgia Department of Vocational Rehabilitation Services: Vocational assessment and evaluation, counseling and guidance Address: 1021 Commerce Street, Perry, GA 31069 Telephone: 478.988.6760 Website: http://gvra.georgia.gov/ Division of Child Support Services, Georgia Dept. of Human Services Services: Application for child support services; paternity establishment Address: 92 Cohen Walker Drive, Suite 2, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 1-844-694-2347 Website: http://dcss.dhs.georgia.gov/houston-county Page 78 Basic Needs Assistance Jones County Department of Family and Children Services Services: Protective services for children and adults; TANF; Food Stamps; Child Care; Medicaid certification; Information and assistance Address: 141 James Street, Gray, Georgia 31032 Telephone: 478.207.1350 Website: https://dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov/jones-county-dfcs-office Jones County Neighborhood Service Center Services: Utility Assistance, Housing Assistance, Emergency Food and Shelter Address: 235 Hwy. 18 Connector, Gray, GA 31032 Telephone: 478.986.5663 Website: www.mgcaa.org Mobile Food Pantry Jones County Services: Food pantry; must have children in the home Address: P.O. Box 476, Gray, GA 31032 Telephone: 478.314.4460 Website: http://mobilefoodpantryforjonescounty.yolasite.com/ St. Paul AME Church Clothing Bank Services: Clothing items to anyone in need at no charge. All clothing items have been professionally cleaned; some new items available. Address: 127 Saint Paul Church Circle, Gray, Georgia 31032 Telephone: 478.986.9412 Website: http://stpaulameclinton.org Goodwill Industries Services: Inexpensive clothing, shoes and household goods Address: 5171 Eisenhower Parkway, Macon, GA 31206 Telephone: 478.475.9995 Website: www.goodwillworks.org Child Assistance Programs/Family Support Jones County Board of Education Services: Educational Address: 125 Stewart Avenue, Gray, GA 31032-5201 Telephone: 478.986.3032 Website: www.jones.schooldesk.net Page 79 Jones County Head Start Services: Educational support; income based for 3 & 4 year olds Address: 235 Bill Conn Parkway, Gray, GA 31032 Telephone: 478.986.3876 Website: www.mgcaa.org Tender Year’s Learning Center Services: Children from 6 weeks to 12 years old enjoy full-time, part-time and dropin child care. Pre-K slots available Address: 133 Bill Conn Parkway, Gray, GA 31032 Telephone: 478.986.0345 Website: www.tylcorp.com Children’s Delight Day Care and Learning Center Services: Children from 6 weeks to 12 years old enjoy full-time, part-time and dropin child care. Address: 231 Lana Drive, Gray, GA 31032 Telephone: 478.986.8099 Website: Facebook - Children's Delight Daycare & Learning Center Community Coalitions & Task Forces United Way of Central Georgia Services: Partner agencies provide services to Jones County residents Address: 277 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Macon, Georgia 31201 Telephone: 478.745.4732 Website: www.unitedwaycg.org Jones County Community Partnership – Family Connection Services: Collaborative serves as the local decision-making body, bringing community partners together to develop, implement, and evaluate plans that address the serious challenges facing Georgia’s children and families. Address: 161 West Clinton Street, Gray, GA 31032-0733 Telephone: 478.319.8209 Website: http://jones.gafcp.org/ Area Agency on Aging – Gateway (Middle Georgia Regional Commission Provides information on services for older adults (60+) and their caregivers Services: Address: 175 Emery Highway, Suite C, Macon, Georgia 31217 Telephone: 478.751.6466 Website: http://www.middlegeorgiarc.org Page 80 Educational Resources Central Georgia Technical College - Jones County Center Services: Offers both credit and Continuing Education courses Address: 161 West Clinton Street, Gray, Georgia 31032 Telephone: 478.986.4370 Website: https://www.centralgatech.edu/general/locations/jones/jones.html Central Georgia Technical College Adult Literacy Services: Adult literacy instruction and GED preparation classes; free to participants Address: 3300 Macon Tech Drive, Macon, GA 31210 Telephone: 478.757.6670 or 6671 Website: http://www.centralgatech.edu/general/adultlearn/general/courses.cfm Jones County Board of Education Services: Pre-K through 12th grade education Address: 125 Stewart Avenue, Gray, GA 31032-5201 Telephone: 478.986.3032 Website: www.jones.schooldesk.net Jones County Adult Education Services: Adult literacy Address: 129 Gordon Street, Gray, GA 31032 Telephone: 478.986.3034 Jones County Public Library Services: General reference and access library Address: 146 Railroad Street, Gray, GA 31032 Telephone: 478.986.6626 Website: http://www.bibblib.org/locations/jones-county-public-library/ Middle Georgia Consortium Services: Job training services; On-The-Job Training; Adult Ed & Literacy Address: 124 Osigian Blvd., Suite A, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: Toll Free: 1.800.537.1933 Website: http://www.mgwib.com Page 81 Financial Services Green Path Debt Solutions (formerly Consumer Credit Counseling) Services: Debt management; debt/credit counseling; pre-bankruptcy counseling Address: 901 Washington Avenue, Macon, GA 31202 Telephone: 478.745.6197 Website: www.greenpath.com Division of Child Support Services, Georgia Dept. of Human Services Services: Application for child support services; paternity establishment Address: 111 Fieldstone Dr. Suite 200, Milledgeville, GA 31061 Telephone: 1.844.694.2347 Website: http://dcss.dhs.georgia.gov/jones-county Health Services Jones County Public Health Department Services: Immunization clinic, child health & pre-natal clinic; family planning; WIC Address: 114 Forest Street, Gray, GA 31032 Telephone: 478.986.3164 http://northcentralhealthdistrict.org/department/jones-county-health-department/ Website: Coliseum Health System Services: Health services; adolescent alcohol/drug rehab center; community mental health services; diagnostic services Address: 350 Hospital Drive, Macon, GA 31217 Telephone: 478.765.7000 Website: http://coliseumhealthsystem.com/ Babies Can’t Wait Services: Provides developmental assessments for children, birth to three years Address: 201 Second Street, Suite 1100, Macon, GA 31201 Telephone: 1.888.449.0108 Toll Free http://northcentralhealthdistrict.org/programs-servces/for-children-2/babies-cant-wait/ Website: Children’s Medical Services Services: Public Health program providing medical care to children with disabling conditions or chronic diseases. Address: 114 Forest Street, Gray, GA 31032 Telephone: 478.986.3164 http://northcentralhealthdistrict.org/department/jones-county-health-department/ Website: Page 82 Gray Health and Rehab Center Services: Traditional Long Term Care, Short Term Rehabilitation Services Address: 156 Dolly Street, Gray, GA 31032 Telephone: 478.986.3151 Website: http://www.grayhealth.org/ Lynn Haven Health and Rehab Services: Traditional Long Term Care, Short Term Rehabilitation Services Address: 747 Monticello Hwy., Gray, GA 31032 Telephone: 478.986.3196 Website: http://www.lynnhavenhealth.org/ Ethica Health & Retirement Community Services: Senior residential living Address: 1005 Boulder Dr, Gray, GA 31032 Telephone: 478.405.9000 Website: http://www.ethicahealth.org Amedisys Home Health of Gray Services: Home-based skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and chronic disease management. Address: 4274 Gray Highway, Suite C, Gray, GA 31032 Telephone: 478.986.5550 Website: www.amedysis.com Gray Dental Associates Services: General Dentistry Address: 242 West Clinton Street, Gray, GA 31032 Telephone: 478.986.6821 Website: www.graydentalassociates.com Kenneth Kay, DMD Services: General Dentistry Address: 250 West Clinton St., #5, Gray, GA 31032 Telephone: 478.986.1830 Website: http://www.drkaydentist.com/ Page 83 Sanchez & Craig Orthodontics Services: Orthodontic treatment Address: 197 W. Clinton St., Gray, GA 31032 Telephone: 478.986.1556 Website: www.sanchezcraigsmiles.com Linda Arnold, M.D. Services: Family Medicine Address: 260 West Clinton Street, Gray, GA 31032 Telephone: 478.986.4743 Clyde Green, M.D. Services: Family Medicine Address: 221 West Clinton Street, Suite 3, Gray, GA 31032 Telephone: 478.986.9550 Vincent Wait, M.D. Services: Family Medicine Address: 110 Stone Brook Drive, Gray, GA 31032 Telephone: 478.986.4743 Prescription Assistance Program – Middle Georgia Community Action Agency Services: Assists individuals in applying for free or low-cost maintenance medication Address: 1112 South Davis Drive, Warner Robins, Georgia 31088 Telephone: 478-328-0333 (call to schedule an appointment in your area) Website: www.mgcaa.org Housing/Shelter Services Middle Georgia Community Action Agency, Inc. – Homelessness Prevention Services: Aid to prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless and also helps people experiencing homelessness to quickly find housing Address: 83 Green Street, Warner Robins, Georgia 31093 Telephone: 478-923-6424 Website: www.mgcaa.org Gray Garden Apartments Services: Section 8 subsidized housing Address: 200 Eatonton Hwy., Gray, GA 31032 Telephone: 478.986.9494 Website: http://affordablehousingonline.com/housing-search/Georgia/Gray/ Page 84 Dulles Park Apartments Services: Affordable housing for seniors age 55+ Address: 220 Old Clinton Rd., Gray, GA 31032 Telephone: 478.986.1020 Northside Villas of Gray Services: Subsidized housing under USDA Section 515 Address: 256 Eatonton Hwy., Gray, GA 31032 Telephone: 478.986.9564 Legal Aid Services Georgia Legal Services Program – Macon Office Services: Helping low-income individuals solve legal problems Address: 241 Third Street Macon, GA 31201 Telephone: (478) 751-6261/1-800-560-2855 Website: http://www.glsp.org/ Life Skills/Job Training Middle Georgia Consortium Services: Job training services; On-The-Job Training; Adult Ed & Literacy Address: 124 Osigian Blvd., Suite A, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: Toll Free: 1.800.537.1933 Website: http://www.mgwib.com Jones County Neighborhood Service Center Services: Budget Counseling Address: 235 Hwy. 18 Connector, Gray, GA 31032 Telephone: 478.986.5663 Website: www.mgcaa.org Jones County Adult Education Services: Adult literacy Address: 129 Gordon Street, Gray, GA 31032 Telephone: 478.986.3034 Page 85 Support Groups Elderly Alzheimer’s Association – Services: Family Support Group meetings Address: 886 Mulberry Street, Macon, GA 31201 Telephone: 478.746.7050 Website: http://www.alz.org/georgia/in_my_community_support.asp Hospice Care Options Services: Provides compassionate palliative care to the terminally ill patient Address: 811 North Cobb Street Suite 3, Milledgeville, GA 31061-7153 Telephone: 478.453.8572 Website: http://hcoga.com/ Angel’s Touch Services: Adult Day Care Address: 135 Garrett Way, Milledgeville, GA 31061-7153 Telephone: 478.451.0192 Caring Solutions Services: Adult Day Care Address: 3638 Vineville Avenue, Macon, GA 31204 Telephone: 478.757.9909 Jones County Senior Center Services: Provides congregate meals; outreach for homebound; recreation; transportation for medical/dental appts. Home delivered meals for elderly. Address: 125 Senior Center Way, Gray, GA 31032 Telephone: 478.986.6815 Website: www.mgcaa.org Family Jones County Community Partnership – Family Connection Services: Collaborative serves that address the serious challenges facing Georgia’s children and families. Address: 161 West Clinton Street, Gray, GA 31032-0733 Telephone: 478.319.8209 Website: http://jones.gafcp.org/ Page 86 Jones County Head Start Services: Parent and Family Engagement – activities that promote family involvement Address: 235 Bill Conn Parkway, Gray, GA 31032 Telephone: 478.986.3876 Website: www.mgcaa.org Substance Abuse/Addiction Support & Treatment Programs River Edge Behavioral Health Outpatient Treatment program provides services that include, but are not limited to, Services: crisis services, assessments, service plan development, individual counseling, group counseling and skills training, family counseling and skills training, physician assessment and care, nursing services and education on recovery and wellness Address: Telephone: Website: 175 Emery Highway, Macon, GA 31217 478.803.7600 https://river-edge.org/substance-abuse.cms Coliseum Health System Services: Adolescent alcohol/drug rehab center; community mental health services Address: 350 Hospital Drive, Macon, GA 31217 Telephone: 478.765.7000 Website: http://coliseumhealthsystem.com/ Alcoholics Anonymous – Old Clinton Group Services: Support meetings – Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday at 8:00 p.m. Address: 304 Old Clinton Road, Gray, GA 31032 Telephone: 478.745.2588 (state office) Celebrate Recovery – Stone Creek Baptist Church Services: Substance abuse recovery support group; Tuesdays @ 7:00 p.m. Address: 854 Riggins Mill Road, Dry Branch, GA 31020 Telephone: 478.697.6569 Website: Facebook page – Stone Creek Baptist Church 1808 Page 87 Transportation Services Jones County Transit System Services: Public transportation available to anyone in county. Small fare charged. Address: 235 Bill Conn Parkway, Gray, GA 31032 Telephone: 478.986.6432 Website: www.mgcaa.org Life Pointe Medical Transport Services: Non - Emergency Medical Transportation Address: 4191 Gray Highway, Gray, GA 31032 Telephone: 478.986.0085 National Coalitions & Resources American Red Cross – Central Mid-West Georgia Chapter Services: Disaster relief; blood bank; First Aid, CPR training; Swimming lessons Address: 900 Dallas Street, Suite C, LaGrange, GA 30240 Telephone: 706.884.5818 Website: http://www.redcross.org/local/georgia/locations/central-midwest General Government Offices Georgia Department of Labor – Career Center Services: Job Search; Unemployment benefits Address: 3090 Mercer University Drive, Macon, GA 31204-5966 Telephone: 478.751.6164 Website: http://www.dol.state.ga.us Social Security Administration Services: Provides general info and services regarding retirement benefits Address: 3530 Riverside Drive, Macon, GA 31210 Telephone: 1.888.759.3917 Website: www.ssa.gov Jones County Department of Family and Children Services Services: Protective services for children and adults; TANF; Food Stamps; Child Care; Medicaid certification; Information and assistance Address: 141 James Street, Gray, Georgia 31032 Telephone: 478.207.1350 Website: https://dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov/jones-county-dfcs-office Page 88 Jones County Sheriff’s Department Services: Law Enforcement Address: 123 Holmes Hawkins Dr., Gray, GA 31032 Telephone: 478.986.3489 Website: http://www.jcsheriff.org/ City of Gray Police Department Services: Law Enforcement Address: 151 James Street, Gray, GA 31032 Telephone: 478.986.5554 Website: http://www.grayga.us/policedept.php Page 89 Basic Needs Assistance Lamar County DFCS Food Pantry Services: Serves individuals who don’t receive food stamps Address: 122 Westgate Plaza, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 770.358.5170 Website: http://dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov/butts-county-dfcs-office Lamar County Neighborhood Service Center Services: Utility assistance, Emergency Food and Shelter, Housing Assistance Address: EP Roberts Center, 188 Mill Street, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 770.358.6419 Website: www.mgcaa.org Hope Tree Ministries Foundation Services: Food bank – distribution on 2nd and 4th Saturdays from 1:00 – 3:00 Address: 118 Academy Drive, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 770.358.3127 One Harvest – Rock Springs Church (Angel Food Host site) Services: Participants receive low cost food box once monthly – cash or food stamps Address: 219 Rock Springs Road, Milner, GA 30257 Telephone: 770.229.8663 Website: www.rockspringsonline.com Lamar County Senior Center Services: Lunch served M-F @ 11:30. Please call for information Address: 106 Veterans Drive, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 770.358.5361 Lamar County WIC and Nutrition Center Services: M, W, F – 8 – 12 noon; 1 - 5 Address: 118 Academy Drive, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 1.866.636.7942 Website: http://www.wicprograms.org/li/lamar_county_health_department_30204 Page 90 Meals on Wheels Services: Meals are home delivered; Application to determine eligibility Address: 106 Veteran’s Drive, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 770.358.5361 Salvation Army Services: Emergency food assistance; thrift store Address: 725 Meriwether Street, Griffin, GA 30224 Telephone: 770.412.6561 Website: http://www.salvationarmy.org/ Goodwill Services: Address: Telephone: Website: Clothing 1424 Expressway, Griffin, GA 30224 770.228.0813 www.goodwill.org Impact Christian Ministries Services: Clothing Ministry facility Address: 112 Merchant Way, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 678.603.0831 or 770.412.9092 Website: www.impactchristianministries.com Lamar County Activity Center Thrift Store Services: Clothing, shoes, household items Address: 408 Hwy. 41 South, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 770.358.6777 or 404.273.3066 Child Assistance Programs/Family Support Lamar County School System Services: Educational Address: 100 Victory Lane, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 770.358.5891 Website: http://www.lamar.k12.ga.us/ Lamar County Head Start and Pre-K Services: Educational support; income based for 3 & 4 year olds Address: 630 Zebulon Street, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 770.358.4223 Website: http://www.mtecdc.org/ Page 91 Parent Mentor Partnership – Lamar County School System Services: Provides assistance in understanding school district resources and obtaining services within school system Address: 100 Victory Lane, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 770.358.8661 or 770.358.5891 Website: http://www.lamar.k12.ga.us/ Parent to Parent of Georgia Services: Support to new parents of children with disabilities or special health care needs Address: 3805 Presidential Parkway, Suite 207, Atlanta, GA 30340 Telephone: 1.800.229.2038 Website: http://p2pga.org/ Babies Can’t Wait Services: Provides developmental assessment for children, birth to three years Address: 2 Peachtree Street, NW, 11th Floor, Atlanta, GA 30303 Telephone: 1.888.651.8224 Website: http://dph.georgia.gov/Babies-Cant-Wait Pregnancy Resource Center Services: Pregnancy tests, Peer counseling, Accurate information about abortion risks and procedures, community referrals, post abortion emotional &spiritual healing and counseling, Earn while you learn program: material assistance for mother and baby, Mentoring, Parenting classes Address: 153 Dempsey Avenue, Jackson, GA 30233 Telephone: 770.775.5116 Website: http://pregnancyhelpbuttscty.com/ Georgia Fatherhood Program – Office of Child Support Services Services: Works with non-custodial parents who owe child support through DCSS but are unable to pay; paternity establishment; application for child support services Address: 464 West Third Street Suite 105, Jackson, GA 30233-0018 Telephone: 404.679.1697 Website: http://dcss.dhs.georgia.gov/butts-county-0 Page 92 A Better Chance Learning Academy Services: Serving ages: 2-4 years; empowering young children Address: 113 Academy Drive, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 478.508.3787 Crossroads Mainstay Academy Services: Specialized program serves children age birth through eighteen. Designed to assist students work on behavioral, emotional, social, communication and academic difficulties. Referrals from local school system required. Address: 200 A.Z. Kelsey Avenue, Griffin, GA 30223 Telephone: 770.467.6600 Faith Friends Academy Services: Education grades Pre-K through sixth grade Address: 200 Zebulon Street, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 770.358.2353 Website: www.fbcbarnesville.com Lamar County Activity center Services: After school program Address: 408 Highway 41, South, Barnesville, GA 310204 Telephone: 770.358.6777 or 404.273.3066 Brinkley’s Day Care Center Services: Child Care infant to 12 years Address: 11 Zebulon Street, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 770.358.4000 Website: Facebook – Brinkley’s Day Care Center Connie’s Kiddie College Services: Child Care 2 to 10 years Address: 601 Gordon Road, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 770.358.2168 Website: Facebook – Connie’s Kiddie College Page 93 Loving Hands Development Corp. – Bethel Baptist Church Services: Assistance with homework, tutoring in reading & math, project-based learning, apprenticeship opportunities, test taking strategies. Address: 702 Johnstonville Road, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 770.358.1720 Website: www.bethelbaptistbarnesville.org New Horizons, New Directions Leadership Academy Services: Accredited non-traditional high school for grades 9-12 Address: 122 W. Broad Street, Griffin, GA 30224 Telephone: 678.914.5781 Website: http://newhorizonsacademy.org/ Stepping Stones Educational Therapy Center Services: Provides services for developmentally delayed/handicapped children age 6 weeks through 13 years. Financial aid and scholarships available. Address: 141 Futral Road, Griffin, GA 30224 Telephone: 770.229.5511 Website: www.steppingstonesschool.org Community Coalitions & Task Forces Lamar Family Connection Collaborative Services: Serves as the local decision-making body, bringing community partners together to develop, implement, and evaluate plans that address the serious challenges facing Georgia’s children and families. Address: 122 Westgate Plaza, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 678.572.8286 Website: http://lamar.gafcp.org/ Three Rivers Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging Services: Provides information on services for older adults (60+) and their caregivers Address: 13273 Georgia Highway 34, Franklin, GA 30217 Telephone: 678.552.2838 or 1.866.854.5652 Website: http://www.threeriversrc.org/aging.php Page 94 Educational Resources Gordon State College Services: Provides affordable, supportive access to high quality post-secondary education. Address: 419 College Drive, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 678.359.5555 or 800.282.6504 Website: http://www.gordonstate.edu/ Lamar County School System Services: Pre-K through 12th grade education Address: 100 Victory Lane, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 770.358.5891 Website: http://www.lamar.k12.ga.us/ Barnesville – Lamar County Public Library Services: General reference and access library Address: 401 Thomaston Street, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 770.358.3270 Website: www.georgialibraries.org Three Rivers Regional Commission - Workforce Investment Services Services: Job search assistance; career counseling; training costs; assessments Address: 1210 Greenbelt Drive, Griffin, GA 30224 Telephone: 770.229.9799 Website: http://www.threeriversrc.org/workforce.php Southern Crescent Technical College – Barnesville Services: GED classes; adult education Address: 285 Indian Trail, Barnesville, GA 30204 (Housing Authority) Telephone: 770.358.4859 Website: https://www.sctech.edu/adulteducation Page 95 Financial Services Lamar County Cooperative Extension Service Services: Provides research-based information in the areas of family, consumer science (budget/time management, nutrition, food preservation and parenting information) Address: 118 Academy Drive, Suite A, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 770.358.5163 Website: www.lamarcountyga.com/extensionoffice West Central Work Force Development Corporation – Griffin Career Center Services: Provides an array of services including career counseling, job search assistance, resume preparation, budgeting and financial planning, vocational assessment, on the job training and more. Address: 1514 Hwy., 16 W. / Griffin, GA 30223 Telephone: 770.228.7226 Website: http://www.threeriversrc.org/workforce.php Division of Child Support Services, Georgia Dept. of Human Services Services: Application for child support services; paternity establishment Address: 464 West Third Street Suite 105, Jackson, GA 30233-0018 Telephone: 1.844.694.2347 Website: http://dcss.dhs.georgia.gov/lamar-county-0 Health Services Lamar County Public Health Department Services: Immunization clinic, child health & pre-natal clinic; family planning; WIC Address: 118 Academy Drive, Ste. B, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 770.358.1483 Website: http://www.district4health.org/clinic-sites/lamar-county/ Sylvan Grove Hospital – Critical Access Hospital Services: Provides initial inpatient care and treatment for illnesses and injuries. Other services include a 24-hour emergency room, center for rehabilitation services, outpatient diagnostic tests, physical, occupational and speech therapy, occupational medicine and worker’s compensation services and respiratory therapy. Address: 1050 McDonough Rd., Jackson, GA 30233 Telephone: 770.775.7861 Website: http://www.sylvangrovehospital.com Page 96 Community Medical Center Services: Pediatric and Adolescent Care, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Mental Health, Dentistry, Pharmacy Services Address: 101 Commerce Place, Suite , Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 770.358.4408 Website: http://freeclinicdirectory.org/detail/community_medical_center_of_barnesvi lle_barnesville_ga.html Rock Springs Medical Clinic Services: Free medical clinic – 2:30 – 7:30 p.m. Thursdays Address: 219 Rock Springs Rd, Milner, GA 30257 Telephone: 770.229.8663 or 678.688.1950 Website: http://www.rsclinic.org/ Clayton Healthy Start Services: Parental support advocate; breastfeeding counseling; childbirth education; breast pump loan program; follow-up care for infants through two years Address: 1117 Battlecreek Road, Jonesboro, GA 30236 Telephone: 678.610.7199 Clayton State University Dental Hygiene Clinic Services: Low cost dental hygiene provided by students treating patients under the supervision of dental hygiene faculty members. Address: 2000 Clayton State Boulevard, Morrow, GA 30260 Telephone: 678.466.4920 Haven of Hope Clinic Services: HIV/AIDS medical clinic Address: 770 Greison Trail, Suite H, Newnan, GA 30263 Telephone: 770.252.5418 Website: http://www.district4health.org/ Prescription Assistance Program – Middle Georgia Community Action Agency Services: Assists individuals in applying for free or low-cost maintenance medication Address: 1112 South Davis Drive, Warner Robins, Georgia 31088 Telephone: 478-328-0333 (call to schedule an appointment in your area) Website: www.mgcaa.org Page 97 Pregnancy Resource Center Services: Love, support, and practical help to women and families in our community. Address: 153 Dempsey Avenue, Jackson, GA 30233 Telephone: 770.775.5116 Website: http://buttscountypregnancyresourcecenter.wordpress.com/ Caring House Services: Address: Telephone: Website: Pregnancy testing, counseling, and follow up (includes spiritual counseling). Individual post abortion counseling for women Individual abstinence counseling. Parenting classes. Earn While You Learn mentoring education program. Emergency clothes closet for baby items (0-24 mths. clothes, blankets, towels, shoes, bedding, etc.) Referrals to churches, community resources, and medical care. Adoption referrals. 127 N 13th Street, Griffin, GA 30223-2746 770.229.4410 www.caring-house.com Housing/Shelter Services Middle Georgia Community Action Agency, Inc. – Homelessness Prevention Services: Aid to prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless and also helps people experiencing homelessness to quickly find housing Address: 83 Green Street, Warner Robins, Georgia 31093 Telephone: 478-923-6424 call for appointment in your county Website: www.mgcaa.org Housing Authority – City of Barnesville Services: Public Housing for families and seniors/disabled Address: 285 Indian Trail Rd, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 770.358.3935 Website: http://affordablehousingonline.com/housing-search/Georgia/Barnesville/ Page 98 Christian Women’s Center Services: 12 month discipleship program that offers refuge to women in crisis Address: P.O. Box 773, Sunnyside, Georgia 30284 Telephone: 770.227.3700 Website: http://www.cwcga.org Salvation Army Home of Hope Services: Emergency Housing for men, women and children Address: 329 N. 13th Street, Griffin, Georgia Telephone: 770.227.2336 Website: www.salvationarmyusa.org Action Ministries Services: Transitional housing project: provides supportive services and temporary housing for homeless families for a period of 6 to 9 months. Only homeless families are eligible. Address: P.O. Box 54613, Atlanta, GA 30308 Telephone: 404.881.1991 Website: www.actionministries.net Haven House – Flint Circuit Council on Family Violence Services: 24 hour crisis line; 24 hour crisis intervention; emergency shelter; support groups for women and children; legal advocacy; temporary protective orders, etc. Telephone: 1.800.869.1150 Website: www.henryhavenhouse.org Promise Place Services: Serving victims of domestic violence and their children. Address: P.O. Box 854, Fayetteville, GA 30214 Telephone: 770.460.1605; Crisis hotline: 770.468.1673 Website: www.promiseplace.org Legal Aid Services Atlanta Legal Aid Society Services: Helping low-income individuals solve legal problems Address: 54 Ellis Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30303 Telephone: 404.524.5811; South Fulton/Clayton 404.669.0233 Website: www.atlantalegalaid.org Page 99 Georgia Legal Services Program – Macon Office Services: Helping low-income individuals solve legal problems Address: 241 Third Street Macon, GA 31201 Telephone: (478) 751-6261/1-800-560-2855 Website: http://www.glsp.org/ Life Skills/Job Training West Central Georgia Workforce Investment Board – Career Center Services: Job search assistance; career development; budgeting & financial planning Address: 1514 Highway 16 West, Griffin, GA 30224 Telephone: 770.228.7226 Website: www.careerconnections.org Thomaston Workforce Development Center Services: Job search assistance; career development; budgeting & financial planning Address: 104 North Center Street, Thomaston, GA 30286 Telephone: 706.648.9178 Website: www.careerconnections.org Lamar County Neighborhood Service Center Services: Budget Counseling Address: EP Roberts Center, 188 Mill Street, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 770.358.6419 Website: www.mgcaa.org Southern Crescent Technical College – Griffin Campus Services: GED Testing – Pearson Vue Testing Lab Address: 100 Building, 501 Varsity Rd., Griffin, GA 30223 Telephone: 1.877.392.6433 Website: https://www.sctech.edu/adulteducation/ged/ged-testing-locations/ Page 100 Support Groups Elderly Lamar County Senior Center Services: Offers various activities such as fitness classes, aquatics, art and bingo. Lunch is served Monday – Friday at 11:30. Transportation is available. Address: 106 Veterans Drive, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 770.358.5361 Georgia Senor Legal Hotline Services: Helpline staffed by attorneys who provide legal advice, brief service and lawyer referrals to older Georgians, their families and service providers. Telephone: 1.888.257.9519 or 404.657.9915 Website: www.atlantalegalaid.org/departments Adult Protective Services Intake Unit Services: Report abuse of disabled adults or elder person; Mon-Friday 8:00-5:00 Telephone: 888.774.0152 Website: www.aging.dhs.georgia.gov/adult-protective-services Eldercare Locator Services: Helps locate services for the elderly Telephone: 800.877.1118 Website: www.eldercare.gov Alzheimer’s Support Group (First United Methodist Church) Services: Group meets last Tuesday of month at 6:00 p.m. Address: 375 Thomaston Street, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 770.358.1494 Website: www.barnesvillefumc.org Georgia Family Support Program Services: Support services to spouses or partners of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia Telephone: 1.866.854.5652 Page 101 John’s Place (First United Methodist Church) Services: Mission is to meet the social and emotional needs of older adults and caregivers Address: 375 Thomaston Street, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 770.358.1494 Website: www.barnesvillefumc.org Family Lamar Family Connection Collaborative Services: Serves as the local decision-making body, bringing community partners together to develop, implement, and evaluate plans that address the serious challenges facing Georgia’s children and families. Address: 122 Westgate Plaza, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 678.572.8286 Website: http://lamar.gafcp.org/ Lamar County Head Start Services: Parent and Family Engagement – activities that promote family involvement Address: 630 Zebulon Street, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 770.358.4223 Website: http://www.mtecdc.org/ Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence Services: 24 hour statewide hotline Telephone: 1.800.33.HAVEN Flint Circuit Council on Family Violence Services: 24 hour crisis line; 24 hour crisis intervention; battered women’s support group; children’s support groups; legal advocacy; temporary protective orders, legal, medical and counseling referrals, community education and emergency shelter. Telephone: 770.954.9229 or 770.954.1008 Page 102 Substance Abuse/Addiction Support & Treatment Programs Alcoholics Anonymous Services: Alcohol addiction support group Telephone: 478.745.2588 Website: www.aageorgia.org Narcotics Anonymous Services: Substance addiction support group Telephone: 404.447.8445 or 404.447.4957 Website: www.grscna.com Counseling Center of McIntosh Trail CSB Services: Substance Abuse Treatment Address: 463 Ernest Biles Dr # B, Jackson, GA 30233 Telephone: 770.358.5252 Website: http://www.mctrail.org/butts.html Christian 12-Step Support Group – Rock Springs Church Services: Support group and family support group Address: 219 Rock Springs Road, Milner, GA 30257 Telephone: 770.229.8663 Website: www.rockspringsonline.com/ministries First Step Ministries (First Baptist Church Barnesville) Services: Support ministry for “hurts, habits and hang-ups”; based on Celebrate Recovery ministry. Meets every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Address: 200 Zebulon Street, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 770.358.2353 Website: www.fbcbarnesville.com Towaliga Accountability Court Services: Judicially supervised substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation program Address: 130 Library Street, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 706.819.2978 Website: Tacourts.com Page 103 Transportation Services Three Rivers Regional Transportation System Services: Provides public transportation for residents of Lamar County. 24 hour advance notice required. Fee is $2.00 per one-way trip Telephone: 1.855.407.7433 Website: http://www.threeriversrc.org/transportation-services.php Logisticare Services: Non-emergency medical transportation; three (3) workdays advance notice required. Telephone: 1.866.913.5795 Website: www.logisticare.com National Coalitions & Resources American Red Cross – Georgia Headquarters Services: Disaster relief; blood bank; First Aid, CPR training; Swimming lessons Address: 1955 Monroe Drive, Atlanta, GA, 30324 Telephone: 404.876.3302 Website: http://www.redcross.org/local/georgia General Government Offices Georgia Department of Labor – Career Center Services: Job Search; Unemployment benefits Address: 1514 Highway 16, West, Griffin, GA 30223-2046 Telephone: 770.228.7226 Website: http://www.dol.state.ga.us Social Security Administration Services: Provides general info and services regarding social security benefits Address: 1548 Flynt Street, Griffin, GA 30223 Telephone: 1.866.964.1005 Website: www.ssa.gov Lamar County Sheriff’s Department Services: Law Enforcement Address: 121 Roberta Drive, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 770.358.5159 Website: http://www.lamarcountysheriff.com/ Page 104 City of Barnesville Police Department Services: Law Enforcement Address: 100 Mill Street, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 770.358.1244 Website: http://www.cityofbarnesville.com/government/police_department.php City of Milner Police Department Services: Law Enforcement Telephone: 770.358.1605 Page 105 Basic Needs Assistance Laurens County Department of Family and Children Services Services: Protective services for children and adults; TANF; Food Stamps; Child Care; Medicaid certification; Information and assistance Address: 904 Claxton Dairy Road, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.275.6533 Website: https://dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov/laurens-county-dfcs-office Laurens County Community Service Center Services: Utility assistance, Emergency Food and Shelter, Housing Assistance Address: 127 High Street, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.275.0478 Website: www.mgcaa.org The Dublin/Cadwell Ministry Centers - Laurens Baptist Association Services: Clothing and Food banks Address: 300 North Calhoun Street, Dublin, GA 31021 or Hwy. 117, Cadwell, GA 31009 Telephone: 478.272.0361 Website: http://www.laurensbaptist-ga.com/ministry-centers.html First United Methodist Church Services: Food Bank Address: 305 West Gaines Street, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478. 272.0242 Website: www.dublinfumc.org Green Grove Baptist Church Services: Food Bank Address: 317 Linder Street, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.272.1472 Website: Facebook – Green Grove Baptist Church Pine Forest United Methodist Church Services: Food Bank Address: 400 Woods Avenue, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.272.2441 Website: www.pfumc.com Page 106 The Salvation Army, Dublin Service Center Services: Clothing and Food Assistance, and Assistance with Electric Bills and Rent/Mortgage Address: 1617 Telfair Street, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.275-7336 Website: Facebook – The Salvation Army, Dublin Service Center World Harvest Church Services: Food and toiletries assistance Mondays 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Address: 2772 Hwy 257, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.272-9403 Website: www.worldharvestchurchdublin.com Child Assistance Programs/Family Support Laurens County School District Services: Title 1 Resources, Mentoring, Special Education Services Address: 467 Firetower Road, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.272.4767 Website: http://www.lcboe.net/ Dublin City Schools Services: Title 1 Resources, Supplemental Education Services Address: 207 Shamrock Drive, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.353.8000 Website: http://www.dublincityschools.us Dublin Head Start Services: Educational support; income based for 3 & 4 year olds; State licensed Address: 1014 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.272.2866 Website: www.mgcaa.org East Dublin Head Start Services: Educational support; income based for 3 & 4 year olds Address: 110 Ruby Jefferson Road, East Dublin, GA 31027 Telephone: 478.275.1545 Website: www.mgcaa.org Page 107 Abby's Learning Center Services: State licensed child care from infant to 12 years Address: 443 Airport Road, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.272.7603 Website: Facebook – Abby’s Learning Center Helen Allen Family Day Care Home Services: State licensed child care from infant to 12 years Address: 303 Saxon Street, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.272.6622 Big Apple Learning Center Services: State licensed child care from infant to 12 years Address: 514 N. Franklin Street, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.272.5472 Website: Facebook – Big Apple Learning Center Cami’s Kids, Inc. Services: State licensed child care from infant to 12 years Address: 1452 Highway 117, Rentz, GA 31075 Telephone: 478.984.4455 Website: Facebook – Cami’s Kids, Inc. Diane’s Day Care – Group Day Care Home Services: State licensed child care from infant to 12 years Address: 1107 Shamrock Drive, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.290.8185 Anne Hobbs Family Day Care Home Services: State licensed child care from infant to 12 years Address: 422 N. Omega Street, Dexter, GA 31019 Telephone: 478.875.3358 Claudia Holmes Family Day Care Home Services: State licensed child care from infant to 12 years Address: 616 Kellam Road, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.272.1064 Page 108 Humpty Dumpty Learning Center Services: State licensed child care from infant to 12 years Address: 2423 Highway 117, Rentz, GA 31075 Telephone: 478.984.4680 Intelli-Kids Services: Address: Telephone: Website: State licensed child care from infant to 12 years 2622 Moore Station Road, Dublin, GA 31021 478.274.1453 Facebook – Intelli-Kids K.I.D.S. Kingdom Services: State licensed child care from infant to 12 years Address: 517 Telfair Street, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.272.2448 Website: Facebook – K.I.D.S. Kingdom K.I.D.S. Kingdom Academy Services: State licensed child care from infant to 12 years Address: 1000 Telfair Street, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.272.3107 Kids Crossing Services: State licensed child care from infant to 12 years Address: 207 North Street, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.290.5817 Website: Facebook – Kids Crossing Tanya LeRoy Family Day Care Home Services: State licensed child care from infant to 12 years Address: 1601 Lee Drive, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.272.2366 Little Angel’s Learning Center Services: State licensed child care from infant to 12 years Address: 306 Roosevelt Street, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.275.3233 Page 109 Little Feet Learning Academy Services: State licensed child care from infant to 12 years Address: 1210 Telfair Street, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.353.1151 Website: Facebook – Little Feet Learning Academy Micah’s Playhouse Services: State licensed child care from infant to 12 years Address: 1232 Highway 19 South, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.272.4894 Website: Facebook – Micah’s Playhouse Katie Mimbs Family Day Care Home Services: State licensed child care from infant to 12 years Address: 301 Gettys Road, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.279.4421 Marcia Register Family Day Care Home Services: State licensed child care from infant to 4 years Address: 1216 Hwy. 19 South, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.272.8336 Roseland Day Care Services: State licensed child care from infant to 12 years Address: 703 Central Drive, East Dublin, GA 31027 Telephone: 478.272.7151 Website: Facebook – Roseland Day Care Saxon Street Day Care Services: State licensed child care from infant to 12 years Address: 400 Saxon Street, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.277.9077 Website: Facebook – Saxon Street Daycare Mavis Tanton Family Day Care Home Services: State licensed child care from 13 months to 4 years. Address: 404 Sunny Lane, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.275.4525 Page 110 Tender Years Learning Center #6 Services: State licensed child care from infant to 12 years; Pre-K slots available Address: 905 Claxton Dairy Road, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.275.3300 Website: www.tylcorp.com The Children’s Ark Group Day Care Home Services: State licensed child care from infant to 4 years Address: 109 Gettys Street, East Dublin, GA 31027 Telephone: 478.275.8075 Website: Facebook – The Childrens Ark Linda Yarbrough Family Day Care Home Services: State licensed child care from infant to 12 years Address: 1049 Bates Avenue, Rentz, GA 31075 Telephone: 478.984.4156 Child Care Resource & Referral Services Services: Promotes high quality early care and learning in Laurens County through education and collaborative efforts with families, early childhood professionals and members of the community. Address: 300 North Calhoun Street, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.274.1362 Website: http://www.ccrrofsoutheastga.org/ Community Coalitions & Task Forces Heart of Georgia United Way Services: Mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community to advance the common good. Address: P.O. Box 857, Dublin, GA 31040 Telephone: 478.353.8345 Website: http://www.unitedway.org/local/united-states/georgia/heart-of-georgiaunited-way Dublin/Laurens Commission on Children, Youth and Families Services: Community collaborative that develops, implements, and evaluate plans that address the serious challenges facing Georgia’s children and families Address: 1405 W. Moore Street, Dublin, GA 31021-5337 Telephone: 478.353.8363 Website: http://laurens.gafcp.org/ Page 111 Heart of Georgia Council on Aging Services: Provides information on services for older adults (60+) and their caregivers Address: 5405 Oak Street, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.4771 Website: http://aginganddisabilityserviceswithheart.org/ Educational Resources Adult Education Program at Oconee Fall Line Technical College Services: Basic skills instruction; GED Test Preparation; Workplace Literacy Programs; English Literacy Classes; GED Testing Address: South Campus, 560 Pinehill Road, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.274.7848 Website: http://www.oftc.edu Regional Business & Industry Training at Oconee Fall Line Technical College Services: Offering custom training opportunities that are effective, responsive, and cost-effective. Continuing Education courses, Assessments, Business start-up assistance. Address: South Campus, 560 Pinehill Road, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.553.2060 Website: http://www.oftc.edu/bis.aspx Laurens County School District Services: Pre-K through 12th grade Address: 467 Firetower Road, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.272.4767 Website: http://www.lcboe.net/ Laurens County Diamond Academy Services: Individualized teaching environment for drop out students. Address: 1046 Emily Currie Road, Rentz, GA 31075 Telephone: 478.984.4253 Website: http://www.lcboe.net/3/Home Dublin City Schools Services: Pre-K through 12th grade Address: 207 Shamrock Drive, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.353.8000 Website: http://www.dublincityschools.us Page 112 Trinity Christian School Services: Providing a quality, Christian education Pre-K through 12th grade Address: 200 Trinity Road, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.272.7699 Website: http://www.tcsweb.org Laurens County Library - Oconee Regional Services: General reference and access library Address: 801 Bellevue Avenue, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.272.5710 Website: http://orls.org Department of Labor – One-Stop Information Center Services: Job training services; Resume preparation; Job search Address: 910 North Jefferson Street, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.275.6532 Website: http://www.region9wib.org Middle Georgia State University – Dublin Campus Services: Post Secondary Education Address: 1900 Bellevue Road, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.275.6643 Website: http://www.mga.edu/about/campuses/dublin.aspx Work Experience – Lauren DFCS Services: Job training for TANF recipients; support services: child care; transportation; job skills training; case management Address: 904 Claxton Dairy Road, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.275.6533 Website: http://dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov/laurens-county-dfcs-office Financial Services Green Path Debt Solutions (formerly Consumer Credit Counseling) Services: Debt management; debt/credit counseling; pre-bankruptcy counseling Address: 901 Washington Avenue, Macon, GA 31202 Telephone: 478.745.6197 Website: www.greenpath.com Page 113 Division of Child Support Services, Georgia Dept. of Human Services Services: Application for child support services; paternity establishment Address: 904 Claxton Dairy Road, Suite 5, Dublin, GA 31040 Telephone: 1.844.694.2347 or 478.274.7744 Website: http://dcss.dhs.georgia.gov/region-9 Health Services Laurens County Public Health Department Services: Immunization clinic, child health & pre-natal clinic; family planning; WIC Address: 2121 Bellevue Road, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.272.2051 Website: http://southcentralhealth.info/laurens.html Fairview Park Hospital Services: 24-hr Emergency Room, inpatient/outpatient surgery options, rehabilitation therapy services Address: 200 Industrial Blvd., Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.275.2000 Website: www.fairviewparkhospital.com/ Carl Vinson VA Medical Center Services: 24/7 medical care, counseling, support for veterans. Nursing home and domiciliary unit, extended hospital care ward, rehabilitation services; alcohol and drug dependency unit; psychological services. Address: 1826 Veterans Blvd., Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.272.1210 Website: http://www.dublin.va.gov/index.asp Babies Can’t Wait Services: Provides developmental assessments for children, birth to three years Address: 1623 Rice Avenue, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.275.6841 Website: http://southcentralhealth.info/programs/babies-cant-wait/ Children’s Medical Services Services: Public Health program providing medical care to children with disabling conditions or chronic diseases. Address: 2505 Bellevue Road, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.275.6841 Website: http://dph.georgia.gov/CMS Page 114 Heart of Georgia Healthy Start Services: Parental support advocate; breastfeeding counseling; childbirth education; breast pump loan program; follow-up care for infants through two years Address: 912 Bellevue Avenue, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.893.4894 Website: http://www.heartofgeorgiahealthystart.org/ Three Rivers Home Health Services, Inc. Services: Direct, in-home care provided by licensed or certified professionals Address: 205 Industrial Blvd., Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.275.2027 Website: http://123rivers.com/ Bellevue Manor Living Center Services: Retirement and assisted living facility Address: 903 Bellevue Avenue, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.272.8123 Website: Facebook – Bellevue Manor Living Center Dublinair Nursing Home Services: Retirement and assisted living facility Address: 300 Industrial Blvd., Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.272.7437 Website: Facebook – Dublinair Nursing Home Heritage House Services: Assisted living facility Address: 811 Bellevue Avenue, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.275.4800 Middle Georgia Family Dentistry Services: General Dentistry Address: 2400 Bellevue Rd. #28, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.272.1933 Website: http://www.midgafamilydentistry.com Dental Associates of Dublin Services: General Dentistry Address: 1617 Rice Avenue, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.272.8317 Website: http://dentalassociatesofdublin.com Page 115 Rebecca Whigham, DDS Services: Pediatric Dentistry Address: 109 Fairview Park Drive, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.275.7551 Website: https://www.gabrightsmiles.com/ Oconee Dental Associates Services: General Dentistry Address: 2688 Moore Station Way, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.274.8331 Website: http://www.teambarrows.com/ Dr. Soos Pediatrics P.C. Services: Pediatric medicine Address: 102 Bowling Lane, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.272.0203 Website: Facebook or www.drsoos.com The Children’s Clinic Services: Pediatric medicine Address: 2406 Bellevue Rd., Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.272.2623 Website: Facebook – The Childrens Clinic Prescription Assistance Program – Middle Georgia Community Action Agency Services: Assists individuals in applying for free or low-cost maintenance medication Address: 1112 South Davis Drive, Warner Robins, Georgia 31088 Telephone: 478-328-0333 (call to schedule an appointment in your area) Website: www.mgcaa.org Dublin Eye Services: Address: Telephone: Website: Associates Ophthalmology services for adults and children 2400 Bellevue Rd., Dublin, GA 31021 478.272.5933 Facebook Dublin Medical Center Services: Urgent care, family medicine, physicals, women’s healthcare Address: 908 Hillcrest Pkwy, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.272.7411 Website: http://www.dublinmedicalcenter.com/ Page 116 Dublin Internal Medicine Services: Internal and family medical services Address: 104 Fairview Park Drive, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.272.1366 Website: http://www.dublininternal.com/ Dublin Ear, Nose & Throat Associates Services: Adult and pediatric ENT services; hearing assessments Address: 102 Fairview Park Drive, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.272.8382 Website: http://entdublin.com/ East Dublin Urgent Care Center Services: 24 Hour urgent care facility Address: 406 Central Drive, East Dublin, GA 31027 Telephone: 478.275.1122 Website: Facebook Housing/Shelter Services Middle Georgia Community Action Agency, Inc. – Homelessness Prevention Services: Aid to prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless and also helps people experiencing homelessness to quickly find housing Address: 83 Green Street, Warner Robins, Georgia 31093 Telephone: 478-923-6424 Website: www.mgcaa.org Housing Authority – The City of Dublin Services: Public Housing for families and seniors/disabled Address: 500 West Mary Street, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.272.2450 Website: http://www.dublinhousingauthority.org/ Groveland Terrace Apartments Services: Public Housing for families and seniors/disabled Address: 1717 Telfair Street #2, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.272.8256 Page 117 Oconee Park Apartments Services: Public Housing for families and seniors/disabled Address: 200 Riverview Drive, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.272.2055 Shamrock Village Apartments Services: Public Housing for families and seniors/disabled Address: 1606 South Jefferson Street, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.272.8610 WINGS – Women in Need of God’s Shelter Services: Emergency shelter and services to victims of domestic violence, rape and sexual assault Address: Dublin, Georgia 31040 Telephone: 478.272.5880/478.272.8000 24 hour crisis line 800.WINGS03 Website: http://www.wings03.org/ Carl Vinson VA Medical Center Services: Services for homeless veterans. Address: 1826 Veterans Blvd., Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.272.1210 or 1.877.424.3838 Website: http://www.dublin.va.gov/index.asp Legal Aid Services Georgia Legal Services Program – Macon Office Services: Helping low-income individuals solve legal problems Address: 241 Third Street Macon, GA 31201 Telephone: (478) 751-6261/1-800-560-2855 Website: http://www.glsp.org/ Life Skills/Job Training Adult Education Program at Oconee Fall Line Technical College Services: Basic skills instruction; GED Test Preparation; Workplace Literacy Programs; English Literacy Classes; GED Testing Address: South Campus, 560 Pinehill Road, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.274.7848 Website: http://www.oftc.edu Page 118 Laurens County Community Service Center Services: Budget Counseling Address: 127 High Street, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.275.0478 Website: www.mgcaa.org Support Groups Elderly Alzheimer’s Association – Carl Vinson VA Medical Center Services: Family Support Group meetings Address: 1826 Veterans Blvd.; 12-A Family Room, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.272.1210 ext.3583 Website: http://www.alz.org/georgia/in_my_community_support.asp Adult Day Care – Brittany’s Place Services: Safe group environment with coordinated health and social services Address: 141 Denis Drive, Jeffersonville, Georgia 31044 Telephone: 478.945.6595 http://www.adultdaycare.org/directory/ga/jeffersonville/brittany-s-place/1493/ Website: Laurens County Senior Center Services: Provides congregate meals; outreach for homebound; recreation; Home delivery of meals for elderly. Address: 112 Nathaniel Drive, East Dublin, GA 31027 Telephone: 478.277.5025 Aging and Disability Resource Connection Services: Provides information about publicly and privately financed long-term supports and services. Offers information about the availability of services in the home and community. Supports individuals and family members who are aging or living with a disability. Address: 331 West Parker Street, Baxley , GA 31513-0674 Telephone: 912.367.3648 Website: http://www.georgiaadrc.com Page 119 Family Dublin/Laurens Commission on Children, Youth and Families Services: Community collaborative that develops, implements, and evaluate plans that address the serious challenges facing Georgia’s children and families Address: 1405 W. Moore Street, Dublin, GA 31021-5337 Telephone: 478.353.8363 Website: http://laurens.gafcp.org/ Dublin County Head Start Services: Parent and Family Engagement – activities that promote family involvement Address: 168 E. Lewis Street, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.0244 Website: www.mgcaa.org East Dublin Head Start Services: Educational support; income based for 3 & 4 year olds Address: 110 Ruby Jefferson Road, East Dublin, GA 31027 Telephone: 478.275.1545 Website: www.mgcaa.org Addiction Support & Treatment Programs Promise of Hope – Damascus Road Services: Addiction recovery program for men Address: 106 NeSmith Rd; Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.0774 Website: http://www.promiseofhopega.org Promise of Hope – Faith House Services: Addiction recovery program for women Address: 1257 Wayne Rd, Dudley, GA 31022 Telephone: 478.676.4673 Website: http://www.promiseofhopega.org Alcoholics Anonymous – 24 Hour Group Services: Alcohol addiction support group – Sun @ 9 am; Mon @ 8 pm; Thur @ 8 pm; Sat @ 9 am Address: 629 Broad St., East Dublin, GA 31027 Telephone: State office: 478.745.2588 Page 120 Alcoholics Anonymous - I Am Responsible Group Services: Alcohol addiction support group – 7 days a week @ 8:00 p.m. Address: 1515 Rice Ave, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: State office: 478.745.2588 Celebrate Recovery – First Baptist Church Dublin Services: Christ-centered addiction recovery program; meets Monday’s @ 7:00 p.m. Address: 108 Maiden Lane, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.609.1122 Website: http://www.firstbaptistdublin.org/#/ministries/celebrate-recovery National Coalitions & Resources American Red Cross – West Central Georgia Chapter Services: Disaster relief; blood bank; First Aid, CPR training; Swimming lessons Address: US Hwy 441 S, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.275.1754 Website: http://www.redcross.org/local/georgia/locations/west-georgia/contact Rotary Club of Dublin Services: Provide humanitarian services through: PolioPlus Program; Dictionary Project; Georgia Rotary Student Program; Davis-Hilburn Scholarship Fund; Habitat for Humanity Address: P.O. Box 1074 Dublin, GA 31040 Email: dublinrotary@dublinrotary.com Website: http://www.dublinrotary.com/ General Government Offices Georgia Department of Labor – Career Center Services: Job Search; Unemployment benefits Address: 910 North Jefferson St., Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.275.6525 Website: http://www.dol.state.ga.us Social Security Administration Services: Provides general info and services regarding retirement benefits, survivor’s benefits, disability and Medicare insurance. Address: 919 Hillcrest Parkway, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 1.888.655.6438 Website: www.ssa.gov Page 121 Laurens County Department of Family and Children Services Services: Protective services for children and adults; TANF; Food Stamps; Child Care; Medicaid certification; Information and assistance Address: 904 Claxton Dairy Road, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.275.6533 Website: https://dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov/laurens-county-dfcs-office Laurens County Sheriff’s Department Services: Law Enforcement Address: 511 Southern Pines Road, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.272.1522 Website: http://www.laurenscoga.org/lcso/ City of Dublin Police Department Services: Law Enforcement Address: 346 South Jefferson Street, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.277.5023 Website: http://www.cityofdublin.org/department/police_department/index.php Page 122 Basic Needs Assistance Monroe County DFCS Services: Food assistance Address: 107 Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd., Forsyth, GA 31029 Telephone: 478.993.3030 Website: http://dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov/monroe-county-dfcs-office Monroe County Neighborhood Service Center Services: Utility assistance, Emergency Food and Shelter, Housing Assistance Address: 107 Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd., Forsyth, GA 31029 Telephone: 478.508.0665 Website: www.mgcaa.org Circle of Care, Community Care Council, Inc. Thrift store offers quality used and new merchandise at a very affordable price. Items Services: are free in certain circumstances. Monetary assistance for electricity, propane, rent, mortgage, food, and medical needs is available for those in crisis. Usually only 1 time per year for each household. Currently sponsoring a Monroe County mobile food drop and the Monroe County Food Resource Pantry. Address: Telephone: 52 West Adams Street, Forsyth, GA 31029 478.994.4939 Monroe County Senior Center (Rubye James Watts Memorial) Services: Congregate meals served to seniors. Address: 515 Hwy. 83 South, Forsyth, GA 31029 Telephone: 478.994.1701 Website: www.mgcaa.org Monroe County WIC Clinic Services: WIC provides vouchers for Supplemental Food Program for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women, Infants and Children ages 1-5 years. Address: 106 Martin Luther King Blvd., Forsyth, GA 31029 Telephone: 478.992.5048 Website: www.northcentralhealthdistrict.org Salvation Army Services: Emergency food assistance; thrift store Address: 1955 Broadway, Macon, GA Telephone: 478.746. 8572 Website: http://www.salvationarmy.org/ Page 123 Goodwill Services: Address: Telephone: Website: Clothing 6235 Zebulon Road, Suite 160, Macon, Georgia 478.757.9769 www.goodwill.org Impact Christian Ministries Services: Clothing Ministry facility Address: 112 Merchant Way, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 678.603.0831 or 770.412.9092 Website: www.impactchristianministries.com Activity Center Thrift Store – Lamar County Services: Clothing, shoes, household items Address: 408 Hwy. 41 South, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 770.358.6777 or 404.273.3066 Child Assistance Programs/Family Support Monroe County School System Services: Education for children Pre-K through 12th grade Address: 25 Brooklyn Avenue, Forsyth, GA 31029 Telephone: 478.994.2031 Website: http://www.monroe.k12.ga.us/ Monroe County Head Start Services: Educational support; income based for 3 & 4 year olds Address: 525 Highway 83 South, Forsyth, Georgia 31029 Telephone: 478.994.5174 Website: www.maconbibbeoc.com Parent to Parent of Georgia Services: Support to new parents of children with disabilities or special health care needs Address: 3805 Presidential Parkway, Suite 207, Atlanta, GA 30340 Telephone: 1.800.229.2038 Website: http://p2pga.org/ Page 124 Babies Can’t Wait Services: Provides developmental assessment for children, birth to three years Address: 2 Peachtree Street, NW, 11th Floor, Atlanta, GA 30303 Telephone: 1.888.651.8224 or call local public health dept. for referral Website: http://dph.georgia.gov/Babies-Cant-Wait First Baptist Church After School Program Services: After school care for PreK to School Age 5+ Address: 95 West Morse Street, Forsyth, GA 31029 Telephone: 478.994.5240 Caring for Kids - Forsyth United Methodist Church Services: Child care infant through school age 5+ Address: 68 West Johnston Street, Forsyth, GA 31029 Telephone: 478.994.5706 Happy Haven Day Care Services: Child care for infants through school age 5+ Address: 30 Zellner Street, Forsyth, GA 31029 Telephone: 478.994.2998 Felicia Henderson Family Day Care Services: Child care infant through school age 5+ Address: 109 Cedar Ridge Drive, Forsyth, GA 31029 Telephone: 478.994.5370 Lads and Lassies III Services: Child care – infant through 4 years of age Address: 60 Harold Hill Street, Forsyth, GA 31029 Telephone: 478.994.3711 Little Angels at Smarr Services: Child Care – Infant through school age 5+ Address: 2329 Highway 41 South, Forsyth, GA 31029 Telephone: 478.994.3096 Little Angels Learning and Day Care Center Services: Child Care – Infant through school age 5+ Address: 8197 Rivoli Road, Juliette, GA 31046 Telephone: 478.994.9933 Page 125 Annette Lucear – Family Day Care Home Services: Child Care – Infant through age 4 years Address: 460 Moore Dr., Forsyth, GA 31029 Telephone: 478. 394-1085 Linda Pippin – Family Day Care Home Services: Child Care –Toddler through school age 5+ Address: 85 Brandywine Drive, Forsyth, GA 31029 Telephone: 478.994.8778 Shannon Academy – Group Day Care Home Services: Child Care –Toddler through school age 5+ Address: 355 Freeman Road, Forsyth, GA 31029 Telephone: 478.994.5317 Star Learning Center Services: Child Care –Infant through school age 5+ Address: 104 Clayton English Road, Forsyth, GA 31029 Telephone: 478.994.4432 Community Coalitions & Task Forces Monroe County Family Connection Services: Serves as the local decision-making body, bringing community partners together to develop, implement, and evaluate plans that address the serious challenges facing Georgia’s children and families. Address: P.O. Box 812, Forsyth, GA 31029-0812 Telephone: 478.994.7981 Website: http://monroe.gafcp.org/ Middle Georgia Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging Services: Provides information on services for older adults (60+) and their caregivers Address: 175 Emery Hwy, Macon, GA 31217 Telephone: 478.751.6160 Website: www.middlegeorgiarc.org Page 126 Educational Resources Gordon State College Services: Provides affordable, supportive access to high quality post-secondary education. Address: 419 College Drive, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 678.359.5555 or 800.282.6504 Website: http://www.gordonstate.edu/ Monroe County School System Services: Education for children Pre-K through 12th grade Address: 25 Brooklyn Avenue, Forsyth, GA 31029 Telephone: 478.994.2031 Website: http://www.monroe.k12.ga.us/ Monroe County Public Library Services: General reference and access library Address: 62 W Main St, Forsyth, GA 31029 Telephone: 478.994.7025 Website: http://frrls.net/monroe-county-library/ Monroe County Adult Learning Center – Central Georgia Technical Services: GED classes; adult education Address: 433 Hwy 41, South, Forsyth, GA 31029 Telephone: 478.992.2880 Website: https://www.centralgatech.edu/general/adultlearn/general/mission Financial Services Monroe County Cooperative Extension Service Services: Provides research-based information in the areas of family, consumer science (budget/time management, nutrition, food preservation and parenting information) Address: 90 Martin L. King, Jr. Drive, Forsyth, GA 31029 Telephone: 478.994.7014 Website: http://www.caes.uga.edu/extension/monroe/ Page 127 Monroe Work Force Development Center – Old Hubbard’s Teacher Cottage Services: Provides an array of services including career counseling, job search assistance, resume preparation, budgeting and financial planning, vocational assessment, on the job training and more. Address: 89 Washington Drive, Forsyth, GA 31029 Telephone: 478.994.8211 Website: http://hubbardalumni.org/workforce.html Division of Child Support Services, Georgia Dept. of Human Services Services: Application for child support services; paternity establishment Address: 464 West Third Street Suite 105, Jackson, GA 30233-0018 Telephone: 1.844.694.2347 Website: http://dcss.dhs.georgia.gov Health Services Monroe County Public Health Department Services: Immunization clinic, child health & pre-natal clinic; family planning; WIC Address: 106 Martin Luther King Blvd., Forsyth, GA 31029 Telephone: 478.992.5048 Website: www.northcentralhealthdistrict.org Monroe County Hospital Services: Provides general medical and surgical care for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency room patients, and participates in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Address: 88 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Forsyth, Georgia, 31029 Telephone: 478.994.2521 Website: http://www.monroehospital.org Community Medical Center Services: Pediatric and Adolescent Care, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Mental Health, Dentistry, Pharmacy Services Address: 101 Commerce Place, Suite , Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 770.358.4408 Website: http://freeclinicdirectory.org/detail/community_medical_center_of_barnesvi lle_barnesville_ga.html Central Georgia Family Medicine – William Taunton, M.D., Laurie Cochran, M.D. Services: General Family Practice Address: 90 MLK, Jr. Drive, Forsyth, GA 31029 Telephone: 478.994.0437 Page 128 Internal Medicine Associates of Middle Georgia Services: Internal Medicine Address: 97 MLK, Jr. Drive, Forsyth, GA 31029 Telephone: 478.994.1010 Website: http://www.internalmedicineamg.com Kameisha Tenille Williams-Thomas MD Services: Family Medicine Address: 134 Martin Luther King Junior Drive; Suite B, Forsyth, GA 31029 Telephone: 478.994.6534 Joel Robert Fountain, Jr., MD Services: Family Medicine Address: 411 Taylor Drive, Forsyth, GA 31029 Telephone: 478.994.2188 Primary Pediatrics Services: Pediatric medicine Address: 164 North Lee Street, Suite 164, Forsyth, GA 31029 Telephone: 478.994.6868 Website: www.primarypediatrics.com Clayton State University Dental Hygiene Clinic Services: Low cost dental hygiene provided by students treating patients under the supervision of dental hygiene faculty members. Address: 2000 Clayton State Boulevard, Morrow, GA 30260 Telephone: 678.466.4920 Forsyth Dental Care Services: General Dentistry Address: 94 N. Bennett Street, Forsyth, GA 31029 Telephone: 478.994.0440 Website: http://www.forsythdentalcenter.com/ The Hope Center Services: HIV/AIDS medical clinic Address: 135 Macon West Drive, Macon, GA Telephone: 478.405.7220 Website: Facebook Page 129 Prescription Assistance Program – Middle Georgia Community Action Agency Services: Assists individuals in applying for free or low-cost maintenance medication Address: 1112 South Davis Drive, Warner Robins, Georgia 31088 Telephone: 478-328-0333 (call to schedule an appointment in your area) Website: www.mgcaa.org The Pregnancy Center of Forsyth Services: No cost pregnancy testing, options counseling, post-abortion support Address: 13 North Lee Street, Suite 2000, Forsyth, GA 31029 Telephone: 478.994.3173 Website: http://monroecountypregnancycenter.org/ Housing/Shelter Services Middle Georgia Community Action Agency, Inc. – Homelessness Prevention Services: Aid to prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless and also helps people experiencing homelessness to quickly find housing Address: 83 Green Street, Warner Robins, Georgia 31093 Telephone: 478-923-6424 call for appointment in your county Website: www.mgcaa.org Elder Manor Services: Elderly Section 8 Housing Address: 143 Powerhouse Road, Forsyth, GA 31029 Telephone: 478.994.6952 Website: http://affordablehousingonline.com/housing-search/Georgia/Forsyth/ Forsyth Gardens Services: Section 8 housing for general public Address: 500 Cabiness Road, Forsyth, GA 31029 Telephone: 478.994.0038 Piedmont Hills Services: Apartments; accepts Project Based Section 8 Vouchers Address: 1001 W Main St Ste 2, Forsyth, GA 31029 Telephone: 478.994.9916 Union Hill Apartments Services: Apartments; accepts Project Based Section 8 Vouchers Address: 235 Union Hill, Forsyth, GA 31029 Telephone: 478.994.2255 Page 130 Legal Aid Services Atlanta Legal Aid Society Services: Helping low-income individuals solve legal problems Address: 54 Ellis Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30303 Telephone: 404.524.5811; South Fulton/Clayton 404.669.0233 Website: www.atlantalegalaid.org Georgia Legal Services Program – Macon Office Services: Helping low-income individuals solve legal problems Address: 241 Third Street Macon, GA 31201 Telephone: (478) 751-6261/1-800-560-2855 Website: http://www.glsp.org/ Life Skills/Job Training Monroe Work Force Development Center – Old Hubbard’s Teacher Cottage Services: Provides an array of services including career counseling, job search assistance, resume preparation, budgeting and financial planning, vocational assessment, on the job training and more. Address: 89 Washington Drive, Forsyth, GA 31029 Telephone: 478.994.8211 Website: http://hubbardalumni.org/workforce.html Monroe County Neighborhood Service Center Services: Budget Counseling Address: 107 Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd., Forsyth, GA 31029 Telephone: 478.508.0665 Website: www.mgcaa.org Monroe County Adult Learning Center – Central Georgia Technical Services: GED classes; adult education Address: 433 Hwy 41, South, Forsyth, GA 31029 Telephone: 478.992.2880 Website: https://www.centralgatech.edu/general/adultlearn/general/mission Page 131 Support Groups Elderly Monroe County Senior Center (Rubye James Watts Memorial) Services: Congregate meals; various activities such as fitness classes, art and bingo, nutrition education, etc. Address: 515 Hwy. 83 South, Forsyth, GA 31029 Telephone: 478.994.1701 Website: www.mgcaa.org Georgia Senor Legal Hotline Services: Helpline staffed by attorneys who provide legal advice, brief service and lawyer referrals to older Georgians, their families and service providers. Telephone: 1.888.257.9519 or 404.657.9915 Website: www.atlantalegalaid.org/departments Adult Protective Services Intake Unit Services: Report abuse of disabled adults or elder person; Mon-Friday 8:00-5:00 Telephone: 888.774.0152 Website: www.aging.dhs.georgia.gov/adult-protective-services Eldercare Locator Services: Helps locate services for the elderly Telephone: 800.877.1118 Website: www.eldercare.gov Alzheimer’s Support Group (First United Methodist Church) Services: Group meets last Tuesday of month at 6:00 p.m. Address: 375 Thomaston Street, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 770.358.1494 Website: www.barnesvillefumc.org Georgia Family Support Program Services: Support services to spouses or partners of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia Telephone: 1.866.854.5652 Page 132 Family Monroe County Family Connection Services: Serves as the local decision-making body, bringing community partners together to develop, implement, and evaluate plans that address the serious challenges facing Georgia’s children and families. Address: P.O. Box 812, Forsyth, GA 31029-0812 Telephone: 478.994.7981 Website: http://monroe.gafcp.org/ Monroe County Head Start Services: Parent and Family engagement; activities that promote parent involvement. Address: 525 Highway 83 South, Forsyth, Georgia 31029 Telephone: 478.994.5174 Website: www.maconbibbeoc.com Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence Services: 24 hour statewide hotline Telephone: 1.800.33.HAVEN Flint Circuit Council on Family Violence Services: 24 hour crisis line; 24 hour crisis intervention; battered women’s support group; children’s support groups; legal advocacy; temporary protective orders and emergency shelter. Telephone: 770.954.9229 or 770.954.1008 Substance Abuse/Addiction Support & Treatment Programs Alcoholics Anonymous – Monroe County Hospital Services: Alcohol addiction support group meets on Mon/Wed at 8:00 p.m. Address: Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Forsyth, GA 31029 Telephone: Macon office – 478.745.2588 Website: www.aageorgia.org River Edge Behavioral Health Center Services: Services include Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Address: 168 Old Brent Road, Forsyth, Georgia 31029 Telephone: 478.803.7602 Website: https://www.river-edge.org/monroe-county.cms Page 133 Celebrate Recovery – Christ Chapel Services: Bible-based, Christ-centered recovery program Address: 170 Starcadia Circle, Macon GA 31210 Telephone: 478.475.9818 Website: www.christchapelmaconga.org Transportation Services Georgia Medicaid Non-Emergency Transportation Program Services: Telephone: Provides transportation to Georgia Medicaid Members who require Medicaid healthcare services and have no other means of transportation. 1.888.224.7981 National Coalitions & Resources American Red Cross – Georgia Headquarters Services: Disaster relief; blood bank; First Aid, CPR training; Swimming lessons Address: 1955 Monroe Drive, Atlanta, GA, 30324 Telephone: 404.876.3302 Website: http://www.redcross.org/local/georgia General Government Offices Georgia Department of Labor – Career Center Services: Job Search; Unemployment benefits Address: 3090 Mercer University Drive, Macon, GA 31204-5966 Telephone: 478.751.6164 Website: http://www.dol.state.ga.us Social Security Administration Services: Provides general info and services regarding social security benefits Address: 3530 Riverside Drive, Macon, GA 31210 Telephone: 1.888.759.3917 Website: https://www.ssa.gov/ Monroe County Sheriff’s Department Services: Law Enforcement Address: 145 L. Cary Bittick Drive, Forsyth Georgia 31029 Telephone: 478.994.7048 Website: http://www.monroecosheriffga.us/ Page 134 City of Forsyth Police Department Services: Law Enforcement Address: 200 S. Kimball Street, Forsyth, GA 31029 Telephone: 478.994.6022 Website: http://www.cityofforsyth.net/forsyth-police-department/ Page 135 Basic Needs Assistance Montgomery County Department of Family and Children Services Services: Protective services for children and adults; TANF; Food Stamps; Child Care; Medicaid certification; Information and assistance Address: 103 E. Spring Street, Mt. Vernon, GA 30445 Telephone: 478.274.3004 Website: https://dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov/montgomery-county-dfcs-office Montgomery County Community Service Center Services: Utility assistance, Emergency Food and Shelter, Housing Assistance, Clothing Bank Address: 391 W. Morrison Street, Mt. Vernon, GA 30445 Telephone: 912.583.2163 Website: www.mgcaa.org Montgomery County Emergency Food Pantry & Nutrition Center Services: Food bank Address: 391 West Morrison Street, Mount Vernon, GA 30445 Telephone: 912.583.4895 God’s Storehouse Services: Clothing, food and household items; spiritual counseling available. Address: 300 McIntosh Street, Vidalia, GA 30474 Telephone: 912.537.1730 Website: Facebook Child Assistance Programs/Family Support Montgomery County Board of Education Services: Provides education for Pre-K through 12th grade Address: 305 South Richardson Street, Mt. Vernon, GA 30445 Telephone: 912.583.2301 Website: http://www.montgomery.k12.ga.us/ Montgomery County Head Start Services: Educational support; income based for 3 & 4 year olds Address: 808 West MLK Drive, Mt. Vernon, GA 30445 Telephone: 912.583.2624 Website: www.mgcaa.org Page 136 Loretta Edge – Family Day Care Services: Child care from Infant to 12 years Address: 375 N. Old River Road, Mount Vernon, GA 30445 Telephone: 912.583.2482 Ada Johnson – Family Day Care Services: Child care from Infant to 12 years Address: 523 Lester Robinson Drive, Mount Vernon, GA Telephone: 912.583.2536 Brenda Reynolds– Family Day Care Services: Child care from Infant to 12 years Address: 210 E. Folsum Street, Mount Vernon, GA 30445 Telephone: 912.583.2433 Shining Star Learning Center Services: Child care from Toddler (13 mos – 2 yrs) to Pre-school ( 3 yrs – 4 yrs) Address: 1125 Larry Street, Mount Vernon, GA 30445 Telephone: 912.583.0009 Community Coalitions & Task Forces United Way of Toombs, Wheeler and Montgomery Counties Services: Provides year-round financial support for twenty three local human-service member agencies Address: PO Box 352, Vidalia, GA 30475-0352 Telephone: 912.537.2776 Website: http://www.unitedwaytmw.com Family Connection Services: Serves as the local decision-making body, bringing community partners together to develop, implement, and evaluate plans that address the serious challenges facing children and families in Montgomery, Treutlen, and Wheeler Counties. Address: P. O. Box 788, Mt. Vernon, GA 30445 Telephone: 912.539.0517 Website: http://tricounty.gafcp.org/ Page 137 Heart of Georgia Council on Aging Services: Provides information on services for older adults (60+) and their caregivers Address: 331 West Parker Street, Baxley, GA 31513 Telephone: 1.888.367.9913 Website: http://aginganddisabilityserviceswithheart.org/ Educational Resources Adult Learning Center – Southeastern Technical College Services: Adult literacy instruction and GED preparation classes Address: 251 Richardson Street, Mount Vernon, Georgia 30445 Telephone: 912.583.2535 Website: http://www.southeasterntech.edu/ged-adult-education Montgomery County Board of Education Services: Provides education for Pre-K through 12th grade Address: 305 South Richardson Street, Mt. Vernon, GA 30445 Telephone: 912.583.2301 Website: http://www.montgomery.k12.ga.us/ Montgomery County Public Library Services: General reference and access library Address: 215 Railroad Street, Mount Vernon Georgia 30445 Telephone: 912.583.2780 Website: http://montgomerycountyga.gov/public-library/ Heart of Georgia Regional Commission – Montgomery Learning Center Services: Job training services; Resume preparation; Job search Address: 251 Richardson Street, Mount Vernon, GA 30445 Telephone: 912.583.4267 Website: http://www.region9wib.org Brewton Parker College Services: A private, Christian, coeducational college Address: 201 David Ebiza, Mt Vernon, GA 30445 Telephone: 912.583.2241 Website: www.bpc.edu Page 138 Financial Services Green Path Debt Solutions (formerly Consumer Credit Counseling) Services: Debt management; debt/credit counseling; pre-bankruptcy counseling Address: 901 Washington Avenue, Macon, GA 31202 Telephone: 478.745.6197 Website: www.greenpath.com Division of Child Support Services, Georgia Dept. of Human Services Services: Application for child support services; paternity establishment Address: 5505 6th Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023-5806 Telephone: 1.844.694.2347 Website: http://dcss.dhs.georgia.gov/montgomery-county Health Services Montgomery County Public Health Department Services: Immunization clinic, child health & pre-natal clinic; family planning; WIC Address: 218 West Broad Street. Mt. Vernon, Georgia 30445 Telephone: 912.583.4602 Website: http://southcentralhealth.info/montgomery.html Meadows Regional Medical Center Services: Cancer care, cardiology, women’s health, radiology, emergency services, orthopedic, pediatrics, nephrology Address: 1 Meadows Parkway, Vidalia, GA Telephone: 912.535.5555 Website: http://meadowsregional.org/ Babies Can’t Wait Services: Provides developmental assessments for children, birth to three years Address: 218 West Broad Street. Mt. Vernon, Georgia 30445 Telephone: 912.583.4602 or 1.888.262.8305 (Dublin) Website: http://southcentralhealth.info/programs/babies-cant-wait/ Children’s Medical Services Services: Public Health program providing medical care to children with disabling conditions or chronic diseases. Address: 218 West Broad Street. Mt. Vernon, Georgia 30445 Telephone: 912.583.4602 Website: http://dph.georgia.gov/CMS Page 139 Heart of Georgia Healthy Start Services: Parental support advocate; breastfeeding counseling; childbirth education; breast pump loan program; follow-up care for infants through two years Address: 912 Bellevue Avenue, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.893.4894 Website: http://www.heartofgeorgiahealthystart.org/ Three Rivers Home Health Services, Inc. Services: Direct, in-home care provided by licensed or certified professionals Address: 115 Main St., NW, Vidalia, GA 30474 Telephone: 912.537.9192 Website: http://123rivers.com/ Duncan McRae House Services: Personal Care Home Address: 129 South Railroad Avenue, Mount Vernon, GA 30445 Telephone: 912.583.2020 Website: Facebook Evergreen Personal Care Services: Community Living Arrangements Address: 1900 North Railroad Avenue, Mount Vernon, GA 30445 Telephone: 912.583.4535 Mount Vernon Respite Home Services: Community Living Arrangements Address: 195 Charles Street, Mount Vernon, GA 30445 Telephone: 912.583.4734 Royalwood Group Home Services: Community Living Arrangements Address: 450 South Railroad Avenue, Mount Vernon, GA 30445 Telephone: 912.583.4794 Mercy Medical Clinic Services: Medical care, spiritual support, helping hands, and clinical education Address: 714-1 NW Broad St., Lyons, Georgia 30436 Telephone: 912.524.4000 Website: http://themercyministries.org/mercy-clinic/ Page 140 Compassionate Care Dental Clinic Services: Dental clinic for patient that qualify financially Address: 714-1 NW Broad St., Lyons, Georgia 30436 or 118 Alice Coleman Drive, Vidalia, GA 30474 Telephone: 912.293.1476 Website: http://themercyministries.org/dental-clinic/ First Choice Georgia Pregnancy Clinic Services: Medical services, options counseling, support services, referral services Address: 1804 Seminole Drive, Vidalia, GA 30474 Telephone: Text us at 912.495.8682 or call us at 912.538.0762 Website: http://firstchoicepregnancyclinic.com/ East Georgia Healthcare Center Services: Child and Adolescent medicine; Women’s Healthcare; Adult medicine Address: 118 East Broad Street, Mount Vernon, GA 30445 Telephone: 912.583.2277 Website: http://www.eghc.org/temp/website/Locations/Mt_Vernon/mountvernon.html Prescription Assistance Program – Middle Georgia Community Action Agency Services: Assists individuals in applying for free or low-cost maintenance medication Address: 1112 South Davis Drive, Warner Robins, Georgia 31088 Telephone: 478-328-0333 (call to schedule an appointment in your area) Website: www.mgcaa.org Housing/Shelter Services Middle Georgia Community Action Agency, Inc. – Homelessness Prevention Services: Aid to prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless and also helps people experiencing homelessness to quickly find housing Address: 83 Green Street, Warner Robins, Georgia 31093 Telephone: 478-923-6424 Website: www.mgcaa.org Housing Authority – City of Mount Vernon Services: Public Housing for families and seniors/disabled Address: 101 West Underwood Drive, Mount Vernon, GA 30445 Telephone: 912.583.2396 Website: http://affordablehousingonline.com/housing-search/Georgia/MountVernon/ Page 141 WINGS – Women in Need of God’s Shelter Services: Emergency shelter and services to victims of domestic violence, rape and sexual assault Address: Dublin, Georgia 31040 Telephone: 478.272.5880/478.272.8000 24 hour crisis line 800.WINGS03 Website: http://www.wings03.org/ Gillis Apartments Services: Subsidized apartment housing for low income families Address: 425 East Connell Street, Mt. Vernon, GA 30445 Telephone: 912.583.2072 Hidden Forest Apartments Services: Subsidized apartment housing for low income families Address: 215 E Church St # 1001, Mt. Vernon, GA 30445 Telephone: 912.583.2721 Pecan Pointe Apartments Services: Subsidized apartment housing for low income elderly Address: 600 South Railroad Avenue, Mount Vernon, Georgia 30445 Telephone: 912.583.2623 Royalwood 1 Apartments Services: Subsidized apartment housing for low income families and the elderly Address: 500 South Railroad Avenue, Mount Vernon, Georgia 30445 Telephone: 912.583.2623 Legal Aid Services Georgia Legal Services Program – Macon Office Services: Helping low-income individuals solve legal problems Address: 241 Third Street Macon, GA 31201 Telephone: (478) 751-6261/1-800-560-2855 Website: http://www.glsp.org/ Page 142 Life Skills/Job Training Montgomery Learning Center – One Stop Location Services: Job training services: assessments; computer access/assistance; employment counseling & services; fax machine access; job listings; internet access; job fairs; resume development; telephone access for job search Address: 251 Richardson Street, Mount Vernon, GA 30445 Telephone: 912.583.4267 Website: http://www.region9wib.org Montgomery County Community Service Center Services: Budget Counseling Address: 391 W. Morrison Street, Mount Vernon, GA 30445 Telephone: 912.583.2163 Website: www.mgcaa.org Adult Learning Center – Southeastern Technical College Services: Adult literacy instruction, GED preparation classes, Life Skills classes Address: 346 Kite Road, Swainsboro, GA 30401 Telephone: 478.289.2260 Website: http://www.southeasterntech.edu/ged-adult-education/ged-adulteducation.php Support Groups Elderly Alzheimer’s Association – Central Georgia Regional Office Services: Call for information re: Family Support Group meetings Telephone: 24/7 Helpline: 1.800.272.3900 Website: http://www.alz.org/georgia/in_my_community_support.asp Community Hospice Services: Provides compassionate palliative care to the terminally ill patient utilizing a coordinated interdisciplinary team approach Address: 904 Mount Vernon Road, Vidalia, GA 30474 Telephone: 912.537.0063 or 1.800.477.4758 Website: http://www.communityhospice.net/ Page 143 Montgomery County Senior Center Services: Provides congregate meals; outreach for homebound; recreation; transportation. Home delivery of meals for homebound elderly. Address: 391 Morrison Street, Mt. Vernon, Georgia 30445 Telephone: 912.583.4895 Website: http://montgomerycountyga.gov/montgomery-county-senior-center/ Family Family Connection Services: Serves as the local decision-making body, bringing community partners together to develop, implement, and evaluate plans that address the serious challenges facing children and families in Montgomery, Treutlen, and Wheeler Counties. Address: P. O. Box 788, Mt. Vernon, GA 30445 Telephone: 912.539.0517 Website: http://tricounty.gafcp.org/ Montgomery County Head Start Services: Parent and Family Engagement – activities that promote family involvement Address: 808 West MLK Drive, Mt. Vernon, GA 30445 Telephone: 912.583.2624 Website: www.mgcaa.org Refuge – Domestic Violence Shelter Services: Provides services and shelter for victims of domestic abuse Address: P.O. Box 853, Vidalia, GA 30475 Telephone: 912.538.9936 or 912.538.9935 or CRISIS HOTLINE 1.866.873.3843 Website: http://www.therefugedomesticviolenceshelter.org/ Substance Abuse/Addiction Support & Treatment Programs New Life – The Christian Family Center Services: 6 – 8 weeks residential addiction recovery program for men Address: 21 Outreach Lane, Soperton, GA 30457 Telephone: 912.529.6712 Website: http://www.cfcnewlife.org/ Page 144 Ellis Counseling Services: Addiction counseling Address: 500 Jackson Street, Vidalia, GA 30474 Telephone: 912.209.4021 Website: http://www.vidaliacounselor.com/ Alcoholics Anonymous – Vidalia-Lyons - NU-HOPE Club Services: Alcohol addiction support group: meets Sun, Tues, Friday @ 8:00 p.m.; meets Mon, Wed., Thurs, Sat. @ 12:00 noon. Address: 1707 Manning Street, Vidalia, GA 30474 Telephone: 478.745.2588 (State office) Narcotics Anonymous – Vidalia Presbyterian Church Services: Substance abuse recovery support group; meetings Mon. & Thurs. 7:00 Address: 400 Church Street, Vidalia, GA 30474 Telephone: 912.537.3500 Website: http://www.grscna.com/ National Coalitions & Resources American Red Cross Services: Disaster relief; blood bank; First Aid, CPR training; Swimming lessons Address: 210 W Liberty Ave, Lyons, GA 30436 Telephone: 912.526.3150 Website: www.americanredcross.org General Government Offices Georgia Department of Labor – Career Center Services: Job Search; Unemployment benefits Address: 16 Carter Center, Queen Street, Vidalia, GA 30474-4232 Telephone: 912.583.3231 Website: http://www.dol.state.ga.us Social Security Administration Services: Provides general info and services regarding retirement benefits, survivor’s benefits, disability and Medicare insurance. Address: 104 W Third St., Vidalia, GA 30474 Telephone: Toll free 866.931.2518 Website: http://www.ssofficelocation.com/vidalia-social-security-office-so1641 Page 145 Montgomery County Department of Family and Children Services Services: Protective services for children and adults; TANF; Food Stamps; Child Care; Medicaid certification; Information and assistance Address: 103 E. Spring Street, Mt. Vernon, GA 30445 Telephone: 478.274.3004 Website: https://dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov/montgomery-county-dfcs-office Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department Services: Law Enforcement Address: 208 E. Broad Street, Mt. Vernon, GA 30445 Telephone: 912.583.2521 Website: http://montgomerycountyga.gov/ City of Mt. Vernon Police Department Services: Law Enforcement Address: 435 S. Railroad Avenue, Mt. Vernon, GA 30445 Telephone: 912.583.2323 Page 146 Basic Needs Assistance Peach County Department of Family and Children Services Services: Protective services for children and adults; TANF; Food Stamps; Child Care; Medicaid certification; Information and assistance Address: 700 Spruce St., Wing E, Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.825.6428 Website: http://dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov/peach-county-dfcs-office Peach County Neighborhood Service Center Services: Utility assistance, Emergency Food and Shelter, budget counseling Address: 700 Spruce Street, Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.825.3193 Website: www.mgcaa.org The Feed Center Outreach Ministries Services: Grocery relief and financial support through Angel Food Ministries Address: 313 Carver Drive, Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.825.0038 Website: http://www.feedcenterministry.org The Grace House Services Services: Food bank; financial assistance for emergency needs; referral service; spiritual counseling Address: 203 Central Avenue, Fort Valley, Georgia 31030 Telephone: 478.825.2562 Website: http://www.thegracehouse.org Usher’s Temple CME Church Services: Food assistance; Address: 411 Railroad Street, Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.825.5106 Website: http://www.utcme.org Salvation Army (serves Peach County) Services: Utilities, rent assistance; food and clothing assistance Address: 1955 Broadway, Macon, GA 31206 or 96 Thomas Blvd., Warner Robins 31093 Telephone: 478.746.8572 Website: www.salvationarmycentralgeorgia.org Page 147 Homelessness Prevention – Emergency Solutions Program – MGCAA, Inc. Services: Aid to prevent homelessness; assistance to those experiencing homelessness to quickly find housing and achieve stability. Address: 83 Green Street, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: Call 478.923.6424 for an appointment or contact 478.374.5936 for more information Website: www.mgcaa.org New Hope International Church Services: Food bank Tuesday 10 – noon Address: 204 Sullivan Road, Fort Valley, GA 31030 (off of Russell Parkway Ext.) Telephone: 478.953.7898 Website: http://wr.mynhi.org/ Christ Lutheran Church Services: Lunch on Fridays at 12:00 p.m. Address: 208 Langston Road, Perry, GA 31069 Telephone: 478.987.6016 Website: http://www.christlutheranmidga.org/ Hands of Hope Services: Free clothing Address: 1000 Martha St., Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.273.1451 St. Christopher’s at the Crossroads Services: Free hot meal on Friday’s at noon at The Lord’s Table Address: 1207 Macon Road, Perry, GA 31069 Telephone: 478.987.2190 Website; http://stchristophersepiscopal.org/ Child Assistance Programs/Family Support Peach County Schools Services: Education- Pre-K through 12th grade – call for after school program info. Address: 523 Vineville Street, Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.825.5933 Website: http://www.peachschools.org/ Page 148 Fort Valley Head Start Services: Educational support; income based for 3 & 4 year olds Address: 700 Spruce Street, Wing D, Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.825.8584 Website: www.mgcaa.org Byron Head Start Services: Educational support; income based for 3 & 4 year olds Address: 104 Jackson Street, Byron, GA 31008 Telephone: 478.956.5985 Website: www.mgcaa.org Brighter Choice Early Learning Center Services: Child care for Infant to School Age 5+ Address: 106 Morris Street, Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.825.9555 Agape Way Day Care – a Ministry of Byron Baptist Church Services: Child care for Infant to School Age 5+ Address: 100 West White Road, Byron, GA 31008 Telephone: 478.954.7696 Website: http://www.agapewaydaycare.com/ Appletree Learning Center and Academy #4 Services: Pre-K through School Age 5+; Pre-K slots available Address: 118 Neil Street, Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478825.7122 Sharon Cochran – Family Day Care Home Services: Child care for Infant to School Age 5+ Address: 119 Clive Blvd., Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.825.8517 First Step Learning Center Services: Child care for Infant to School Age 5+ Address: 406 Carver Drive, Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.825.0509 Page 149 Teresa Gibson – Family Day Care Home Services: Child care for Infant to School Age 5+ Address: 155 Spooner Drive, Byron, GA 31008 Telephone: 478.442.4294 Lavelle Hunter – Family Day Care Home Services: Child care for Toddler to School Age 5+ Address: 202 Carnegie Way, Byron, GA 31008 Telephone: 478.956.1734 Robin Johnson – Family Day Care Home Services: Child care for Toddler to School Age 5+ Address: 105 Hiley Street, Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.825.5588 Kiddie Academy – Group Day Care Home Services: Child care for Infant to School Age 5+ Address: 82 Sunset Circle, Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 229.822.1355 Learning Tree Center Services: Child care for Infant to School Age 5+ Address: 104 Peachtree Street, Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.827.0391 Fannie Meadows – Family Day Care Home Services: Child care for Toddler and Pre-School Age Address: 219 N. Jones Street, Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.825.8381 Puzzle House Learning Center Services: Child care for Infant to School Age 5+; Pre-K slots available Address: 111 New Dunbar Road, Byron, GA 31008 Telephone: 478.956.2424 Stepping Stones Early Development Center Services: Child care for Infant to School Age 5+; Pre-K slots available Address: 305 West White Road, Byron, GA 31008 Telephone: 478.956.2510 Page 150 Shalonda Tukes – Family Day Care Home Services: Child care for Infant to School Age 5+ Address: 618 Spillers Street, Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.841.9418 Community Coalitions & Task Forces United Way of Central Georgia Services: Partner agencies provide services to Peach County residents Address: 277 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Macon, Georgia 31201 Telephone: 478.745.4732 Website: www.unitedwaycg.org/ Peach County Family Connection Services: Collaborative serves as local decision-making body, bringing community partners together to develop, implement, and evaluate plans that address the serious challenges facing Georgia’s children and families. Address: 410 East Church Street, Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.825.0074 Website: http://peach.gafcp.org/ Area Agency on Aging – Gateway (Middle Georgia Regional Commission) Services: Provides information on services for adults (60+) and their caregivers Address: 175 Emery Highway, Suite C, Macon, Georgia 31217 Telephone: 478.751.6466 Website: http://www.middlegeorgiarc.org/ Middle Georgia Consortium Services: Job training services; On-The-Job training; Adult Education & Literacy Address: 124 Osigian Blvd., Suite A, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: Toll Free: 1.800.537.1933 Website: http://www.mgwib.com Rainbow House Children’s Resource Center Services: Coordinates community efforts in child abuse education, advocacy, treatment, family support, prevention, and training. The house itself is a child-friendly facility where children feel more comfortable talking about their situation. Address: P.O. Box 1239, Warner Robins, GA 31099 Telephone: 478. 923.5923 Website: http://www.rainbowhousecrc.org Page 151 Salvation Army Safe House Services: Shelter for victims of domestic abuse Address: Warner Robins, Georgia Telephone: Hotline: 478-923-6294 (24/7) Educational Resources Fort Valley State University Services: Offers associate, baccalaureate and graduate degree programs Address: 1005 State University Drive, Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.827.FVSU (3878) Website: http://www2.fvsu.edu Middle Georgia State University Services: Offers associate and baccalaureate degrees Address: 100 University Parkway, Macon, GA 31206 Telephone: 478.471.2700 Website: www.mga.edu Peach County Schools Services: Education- Pre-K through 12th grade – call for after school program info. Address: 523 Vineville Street, Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.825.5933 Website: http://www.peachschools.org/ Thomas Public Library – Peach Public Library System Services: General reference and access library; Address: 315 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.825.1640 Website: http://www.peach.public.lib.ga.us/ Byron Public Library – Peach Public Library System Services: General reference and access library; Address: 105 Church Street, Byron, Georgia 31008 Telephone: 478.956.2200 Website: http://www.peach.public.lib.ga.us/ Page 152 Central Georgia Technical College Services: Offers over 190 degrees, diplomas or technical certificate programs in general studies, health services, business & computer technologies, aerospace, trade & industry, public safety & professional services Address: 80 Cohen Walker Drive, Warner Robins, Georgia 31088 Telephone: 478.988.6800 Website: https://www.centralgatech.edu Peach County Workforce Development Center - CGTC Services: Adult Education plus Commercial Truck Driving, Welding, Diesel Equipment Technology Address: 425 James E. Khoury Drive, Fort Valley, Georgia 31030 Telephone: 478.988.6800 (Warner Robins campus) Website: https://www.centralgatech.edu/general/locations/peach/ Financial Services Green Path Debt Solutions (formerly Consumer Credit Counseling) Services: Debt management; debt/credit counseling; pre-bankruptcy counseling Address: 901 Washington Avenue, Macon, GA 31202 Telephone: 478-745-6197 Website: www.greenpath.com Division of Child Support Services, Georgia Dept. of Human Services Services: Application for child support services; paternity establishment Address: 4619 Sheraton Dr. Suite 100, Macon GA 31209 Telephone: 1-844-694-2347 Website: http://dcss.dhs.georgia.gov/Peach-county Health Services Peach County Public Health Department – Fort Valley Services: Immunization clinic, child health & pre-natal clinic; family planning; WIC Address: 406 East Church Street, Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.825.6939 Website: http://northcentralhealthdistrict.org/department/peach-county-healthdepartment/ Page 153 Peach County Public Health Department – Byron Services: Immunization clinic, child health & pre-natal clinic; family planning; WIC Address: 200 Moseley Road, Byron, GA 31008 Telephone: 478.956.7679 Website: http://northcentralhealthdistrict.org/department/peach-county-healthdepartment/ Medical Center of Peach County Services: General medicine, surgery, ICU-CCU, 24 hour physician staffed emergency room and physician referral service Address: 1960 Hwy. 247 Connector, Byron, GA 31008 Telephone: 478.654.2000 Website: http://www.navicenthealth.org/service-center/the-medical-center-of-peachcounty Babies Can’t Wait referrals – Peach County Health Dept. Services: Provides developmental assessments for children, birth to three years Address: 406 East Church Street, Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.825.6939 Website: http://northcentralhealthdistrict.org/department/peach-county-healthdepartment/ The Feed Center Medical Clinic Services: providing free medical care to working uninsured citizens of Peach County and surrounding areas Address: 313 Carver Drive, Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.825.0038 Website: http://www.feedcenterministry.org Byron Medical Center Services: Family medicine Address: 218 Highway 49 N, Byron, GA 31008 Telephone: 478.956.5002 Website: http://www.swghc.org/byron-medical-center/ Byron Family Practice Services: Family medicine Address: 105 Moseley Road, Byron, GA 31008 Telephone: 478.956.3477 Page 154 Crystal Brown, M.D. Services: Family Medicine Address: 701 Blue Bird Boulevard, Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.827.1971 Cynthia Giles, M.D. Services: Family Medicine Address: 555 Blue Bird Boulevard, Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.825.8954 Pediatric First Services: Pediatric medicine Address: 803 Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd., Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.827.0710 Early Family Practice Services: General medicine Address: 201 Avera Road, Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.827.0710 Three Rivers Home Health Services, Inc. Services: Direct, in-home care provided by licensed or certified professionals Address: 281 Carl Vinson Parkway #J, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 478.929.1410 Website: http://123rivers.com/ ResCare Home Care Services: Full range of in-home senior care Address: 906 Commerce Street, Perry, GA 31069 Telephone: 478.224.1714 Website: http://www.rescare.com/homecare-services/ First American Home Care Services: Home health care Address: 2054 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.923.9766 Website: http://www.firstamericanhomecare.com/ Page 155 Susan Daughtry, MCD,CCC-SLP – Speech Therapist Services: Speech Therapy Address: 105 Tamie Court, Kathleen, GA 31047 Telephone: 478.218.2715 Phoenix Center Behavioral Health Services Services: Mental health and substance abuse treatment Address: Hwy 96, Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.825.6499 Website: phoenixcenterbhs.com Visiting Nurses Association Services: Home health services Address: 303 Margie Drive, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 478.971.1368 Rehoboth Life Care Ministry Dental Clinic Services: Providing low-cost dental care to uninsured residents of Middle Georgia Address: 3208 Hwy. 41 North, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 478.953.7770 Website: http://www.careforlifeclinic.com/ Whitaker & Whitaker Family Dentistry Services: General Dentistry Address: 906 Orange Street, Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.825.2001 Website: http://www.whitakerdentistry.com Curtis Waites, DDS Services: General Dentistry Address: 607 North Camellia Blvd., Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.825.2314 Peach Family Dentistry Services: General Dentistry Address: 302 Knoxville Street., Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.825.3315 Website: http://peachfamilydentalgroup.com/ Page 156 Nitsa Gilbert, DDS Services: Pediatric Dentistry Address: 104 Tommy Stalnaker Driver, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 478.953.4800 Fantastic Smiles – Ulysses Marable III, DMD Services: General Dentistry Address: 1030 Peach Parkway, Suite 9, Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.825.3000 Smile Georgia! Dental Services: General Dentistry Address: 1113 Morningside Drive, Perry, GA 31069 Telephone: 478.224.5656 Website: http://smilegeorgiadental.com/ First Choice Primary Care Services: Non-profit community health care center Address: 207 Green Street, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.225.9449 Website: http://www.firstchoiceprimarycare.org/ Kenneth Walker, MD Services: Ear, nose and throat Address: 300 S. Houston Lake Road, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 478.971.2500 Website: http://www.warnerrobinsent.com/ Eyesight Associates of Middle Georgia Services: Optometrist services for adults and children Address: 440 Taylors Mill Rd., Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.825.8224 Website: http://eyesightassociates.com/ Advanced Eyecare Services: Optometrist Address: 1105 Morningside Drive, Perry, GA 31069 Telephone: 478.987.5500 Website: http://www.advancedeye2020.com/ Page 157 Prescription Assistance Program – Middle Georgia Community Action Agency Services: Assists individuals in applying for free or low-cost maintenance medication Address: 1112 South Davis Drive, Warner Robins, Georgia 31088 Telephone: 478-328-0333 (call to schedule an appointment in your area) Website: www.mgcaa.org Housing/Shelter Services Middle Georgia Community Action Agency, Inc. – Homelessness Prevention Services: Aid to prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless and also helps people experiencing homelessness to quickly find housing Address: 83 Green Street, Warner Robins, Georgia 31093 Telephone: 478-923-6424 Website: www.mgcaa.org Housing Authority of the City of Fort Valley Services: Provides 100 units of public housing in the City of Fort Valley Address: 201 West Church Street, Suite B, Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.825.5056 Website: http://affordablehousingonline.com/housing-authority/Georgia/HousingAuthority-of-The-City-of-Fort-Valley/GA205/ The Dream House of Transition Services: Homeless shelter for women and children (families when space allows) Address: 1602 A Elberta Road, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.235.7002 Grace Village Shelter Services: Homeless Shelter for women and children Address: 2097 Hwy. 41 South, Perry, GA 31069 Telephone: 478.224.1688 Website: http://www.perryvolunteeroutreach.org/grace-village/ Family Promise Services: Homeless Shelter for families with children Address: 213 McArthur Blvd., Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.328.8181 Website: http://www.familypromisehoustonco.org/ Page 158 Community Outreach Service Center Services: Homeless Shelter for men, women and children; clothing bank Address: 404 Duke Avenue, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.922.3195 Hands of Hope Services: Homeless Shelter; Job coaching Address: 208 Tabor Drive, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.284.1566 Low-Income Fort Valley Housing (may accept Section 8 Vouchers) 478.825.2140 College Square Apartments 478.825.0163 Lakeview Apartments 478.825.3156 Indian Oaks Apartments Virginia Gardens Services: Assisted living facility Address: 404 E. Church Street, Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.825.3062 Jamestown Personal Care Services: Assisted living facility Address: 300 Green Street, Fort Valley, GA 31030-3888 Telephone: 478.827.0880 Church Home Rehabilitation and Healthcare Services: Skilled nursing home and rehabilitation facility Address: 247 US. Hwy. 41, Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.987.1239 Website: http://churchhomerehab.com/ Matthew III Services: Assisted living facility Address: 527 Railroad Street, Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.825.0840 Agape House Services: Assisted living facility Address: 103 Lavender Street, Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.825.1477 Page 159 Amanda Place Services: Personal Care Home Address: 601 South Camellia Blvd., Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.825.1026 Fort Valley Health and Rehab Services: Nursing Home Address: 604 Bluebird Blvd., Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.825.2031 Sons and Daughters Services: Assisted Living Address: 1000 MLK Jr. Drive, Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.825.7011 Staff Facility IV Services: Assisted Living Address: 108 Mimosa Drive, Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.825.9045 Villa Rose Services: Address: Telephone: Personal Care Home 430 Mosley Road, Byron, GA 31088 478.956.2003 Watkins Personal Care Home II Services: Personal Care Home Address: 404 E. Church Street, Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.676.4646 Houston County Association for Exceptional Citizens Services: Developmentally disabled individuals are provided group home and supported living arrangements based on individual needs. Address: 202 North Davis Drive, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.929.6600 Website: http://hcaec.com/ Page 160 Houston County Habitat for Humanity Services: Builds decent and affordable housing in partnership with people who are living in inadequate housing Address: 515 Myrtle Street, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.328.3388 Website: http://www.hocohabitat.org/ Legal Aid Services Georgia Legal Services Program – Macon Office Services: Helping low-income individuals solve legal problems Address: 241 Third Street Macon, GA 31201 Telephone: (478) 751-6261/1-800-560-2855 Website: http://www.glsp.org/ Life Skills/Job Training Connections on the Parkway, Inc. Services: Provide educational life skills, health and human services to economically disadvantaged families Address: 957 Carl Vinson Parkway, Warner Robins, GA 31028 Telephone: 478.225.2684 Peach Neighborhood Service Center Services: Budget Counseling; Information and referral Address: 700 Spruce Street, Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.825.3193 Website: www.mgcaa.org Houston County Association for Exceptional Citizens Services: Developmentally disabled individuals are trained in daily living skills, communication skills, social skills, and work adjustment skills. Address: 202 North Davis Drive, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.929.6600 Website: http://hcaec.com/ Central Georgia Technical College Adult Literacy Services: Adult literacy instruction, GED preparation classes; English literacy Address: 425 James E. Khoury Drive, Fort Valley, Georgia 31030 Telephone: 478.988.6800 (Warner Robins campus) Website: https://www.centralgatech.edu/general/locations/peach/ Page 161 Middle Georgia Consortium Services: Job training services; On-The-Job training; Adult Education & Literacy Address: 124 Osigian Blvd., Suite A, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: Toll Free: 1.800.537.1933 Website: http://www.mgwib.com Georgia Division of Rehabilitation Services Services: Assist persons with disabilities prepare for, start, and maintain competitive employment Address: 1021 Commerce Street, Perry, GA 31069 Telephone: 478.988.6760 Website: http://www.vocrehabga.org/ Support Groups Elderly Alzheimer’s Association – Carl Vinson VA Medical Center Services: Family Support Group meetings Address: 1826 Veterans Blvd.; 12-A Family Room, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.272.1210 ext.3583 Website: http://www.alz.org/georgia/in_my_community_support.asp Heart of Georgia Hospice Services: Provides compassionate palliative care to the terminally ill patient utilizing a coordinated interdisciplinary team approach Address: 103 Westridge Drive, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 478.953.5161 Website: http://www.heartofgahospice.org/ Peach County Senior Center Services: Provides congregate meals; Day center activities for the elderly; home delivered meals for homebound clients. Address: 101 Murray Road Ext., Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.822.1144 Website: www.mgcaa.org Page 162 Long Term Care Ombudsman Services: Assist facility residents and their families by investigating complaints, finding solutions and educating facility staff re: resident rights, etc. Address: 121 Prince Street, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.922.4464 Website: www.mgcaa.org Georgia Division of Aging Services – Area Agency on Aging Services: Address: Telephone: Website: Services to nursing home-eligible consumers to help them remain in their homes (home delivered meals; personal care; homemaker aide) 175 Emery Highway, Macon, GA 31217 478.751.6466 http://www.middlegeorgiarc.org/aging-services Family Peach County Family Connection Services: Collaborative serves as local decision-making body, bringing community partners together to develop, implement, and evaluate plans that address the serious challenges facing Georgia’s children and families. Address: 410 East Church Street, Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.825.0074 Website: http://peach.gafcp.org/ Middle Georgia Breastfeeding Alliance Services: Breastfeeding support and education for mothers Telephone: 478.508.0371 Website: http://mgbreastfeedingalliance.org Head Start – Peach County locations Services: Parent and Family Engagement – activities that promote family involvement Fort Valley 700 Spruce Street, Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: 478.825.8584 Byron 104 Jackson Street, Byron, GA 31008 Telephone: 478.956.5985 Website: www.mgcaa.org Page 163 Substance Abuse/Addiction Support & Treatment Programs Houston Healthcare Services: In-patient behavioral science and psychiatry to address substance abuse addictive disorders Address: 1601 Watson Boulevard, Warner Robins, Georgia 31093 Telephone: 478.542.7788 Website: http://www.hhc.org/Services/Behavioral-Health-Psychiatry Coliseum Health System Services: Intensive outpatient program is an ongoing chemical dependency treatment program with a strong 12-step philosophy; medical detoxification from physically addictive drugs and/or alcohol Address: 350 Hospital Drive, Macon, GA 31217 Telephone: 478.765.7000 Website: http://coliseumhealthsystem.com HODAC Service: Address: Telephone: Website: Helpline Georgia: Substance Abuse; Crime Victim Assistance 2762 Watson Boulevard, Warner Robins, GA 31093 1.800.338.6745 or 478.953.5675 http://www.hodac.org Alcoholics Anonymous Services: 12 Step program Address: 13845 Ga. Hwy. 42, Byron, GA 31008 Telephone: 478.956.5123 Website: http://www.aageorgia.org/7b-meetings.html Alcoholics Anonymous – Alkanon Club Services: 12 Step program; meetings for women, men and young people Address: 1001 N. Carl Vinson Parkway, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.745.2588 (state office number for info) Website: http://www.aageorgia.org/7b-meetings.html Celebrate Recovery – Southside Baptist Church Services: 12 Step Recovery program; meets Thursdays 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Address: 1040 South Houston Lake Road, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 478.953.9388 Website: http://www.celebraterecovery.com/ Page 164 Celebrate Recovery – Shady Grove Church Services: 12 Step Recovery program; meets Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Address: 3642 Hwy. 41 North, Byron, GA 31008 Telephone: 478.953.9518 Website: http://www.shadygrovenow.com/ministries/celebrate-recovery Transportation Services Transport America Services: Non-Emergency and Emergency Medical Transportation Address: 534 Hwy 247, Bonaire, GA 31005 Telephone: 478.225.6111 Website: http://www.taambulance.com Peach County Emergency Medical Service Services: 24 Hour Emergency Medical Transportation Telephone: 911 Palm Medical Transport Services: Non-emergency medical transport Address: Church Street, Byron, GA 31008 Telephone: 478.273.0511 Coast to Coast Medical Transport Services: Non-emergency medical transportation Address: Perry, Georgia Telephone: TOLL FREE: 888.228.0632 National Coalitions & Resources American Red Cross – Central Mid-West Georgia Chapter Services: Disaster relief; blood bank; First Aid, CPR training; Swimming lessons Address: 900 Dallas Street, Suite C, LaGrange, GA 30240 Telephone: 706.884.5818 Website: http://www.redcross.org/local/georgia/locations/central-midwest Epilepsy Association of Georgia Inc. Services: Support group Address: 121 Book Street, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.923.8141 Page 165 National Alliance on Mental Illness Services: Family support meetings Address: 209 Elberta Road, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.923.9766 Website: www.namiga.org Pilot Club of Warner Robins-Perry Services: World-wide service organization with special interest on people with brainrelated disorders and disabilities. Address: 201 Farm Estates Road, Perry, GA 31069 Telephone: 478.922.7489 Website: Pilotgeorgia.org Rotary Club of Byron Services: Humanitarian service organization; scholarship program available Address: 311 Hwy 49 North Suite 230, Byron, GA 31008 Telephone: 478.956.5555 Website: http://www.rotary.org/ Byron Lion’s Club Services: Funds eye care for those who are not financially able, provides leader dogs for the blind, as well as surgical procedures and the “Empty Stocking Fund” Address: P.O. Box 1123, Byron, Ga. 31008 Telephone: 478.956.2412 United Way of Central Georgia Services: Partner agencies provide services to Crawford County residents Address: 277 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Macon, Georgia 31201 Telephone: 478.745.4732 Website: www.unitedwaycg.org/ General Government Offices Georgia Department of Labor – Career Center Services: Job Search; Unemployment benefits Address: 96 Cohen Walker Drive, Warner Robins, GA 31088-2729 Telephone: 478.988.7130 Website: http://www.dol.state.ga.us Page 166 Social Security Administration Services: Provides general info and services regarding retirement benefits, survivor’s benefits, disability and Medicare insurance. Address: 220 Carl Vinson Parkway, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 1-866-931-7084 Website: www.ssa.gov Georgia Department of Veterans Services – Houston/Peach Field Office Services: Assists veterans, dependents and survivors in filing claims for benefits Address: 700 Watson Blvd., #206, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478. 293.1005 Website: Veterans.georgia.gov Georgia Department of Vocational Rehabilitation Services: Vocational assessment and evaluation, counseling and guidance Address: 1021 Commerce Street, Perry, GA 31069 Telephone: 478.988.6760 Website: http://gvra.georgia.gov/ Division of Child Support Services, Georgia Dept. of Human Services Services: Application for child support services; paternity establishment Address: 4619 Sheraton Dr. Suite 100, Macon GA 31209 Telephone: 1-844-694-2347 Website: http://dcss.dhs.georgia.gov/peach-county Page 167 Basic Needs Assistance Pike County DFCS Services: Food assistance Address: 581 Hwy. 19 South, Zebulon, GA 30295 Telephone: 770.567.8427 Website: http://dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov/pike-county-dfcs-office Pike County Neighborhood Service Center Services: Utility assistance, Emergency Food and Shelter, Housing Assistance Address: 10 Hall Road, Zebulon, GA 30295 Telephone: 770.567.8116 Website: www.mgcaa.org Hope Tree Ministries Foundation Services: Food bank – distribution on 2nd and 4th Saturdays from 1:00 – 3:00 Address: 118 Academy Drive, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 770.358.3127 One Harvest – Rock Springs Church (Angel Food Host site) Services: Participants receive low cost food box once monthly – cash or food stamps Address: 219 Rock Springs Road, Milner, GA 30257 Telephone: 770.229.8663 Website: www.rockspringsonline.com Allie Bankston Edwards Senior Center Services: Congregate meals served to seniors. Meals on Wheels for homebound seniors. Address: 2488 Highway 19 North, Zebulon, GA 30295 Telephone: 770.567.3857 Pike County WIC and Nutrition Center Services: WIC provides vouchers for Supplemental Food Program for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women, Infants and Children ages 1-5 years. Call for income guidelines. Address: 541 Griffin Street, Zebulon, Georgia 30295 Telephone: 770.567.8972 Website: http://www.wicprograms.org/li/Pike_county_health_department_30204 Page 168 Salvation Army Services: Emergency food assistance; thrift store Address: 725 Meriwether Street, Griffin, GA 30224 Telephone: 770.412.6561 Website: http://www.salvationarmy.org/ Goodwill Services: Address: Telephone: Website: Clothing 1424 Expressway, Griffin, GA 30224 770.228.0813 www.goodwill.org Impact Christian Ministries Services: Clothing Ministry facility Address: 112 Merchant Way, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 678.603.0831 or 770.412.9092 Website: www.impactchristianministries.com Lamar County Activity Center Thrift Store Services: Clothing, shoes, household items Address: 408 Hwy. 41 South, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 770.358.6777 or 404.273.3066 Five Loaves and Two Fishes Food Bank Services: Food pantry Address: 215 West Slaton Avenue, Griffin, GA 30223 Telephone: 220.228.1260 Website Facebook Pike County Christian Outreach Center Services: Household goods; food – Open M-W-F 10 - 2 Address: 2564 Main Street, Molena, GA 30258 Telephone: 770.884.0010 Website: Facebook Page 169 Child Assistance Programs/Family Support Pike County School System Services: Education for children Pre-K through 12th grade Address: 16 Jackson Street, Zebulon, GA 30295 Telephone: 770.567.8489 Website: http://www.pike.k12.ga.us/ Pike County Head Start and Pre-K Services: Educational support; income based for 3 & 4 year olds Address: 500 HWY 19 South, Zebulon, GA 30295 Telephone: 770.567.5757 Website: http://www.mtecdc.org/ Parent to Parent of Georgia Services: Support to new parents of children with disabilities or special health care needs Address: 3805 Presidential Parkway, Suite 207, Atlanta, GA 30340 Telephone: 1.800.229.2038 Website: http://p2pga.org/ Babies Can’t Wait Services: Provides developmental assessment for children, birth to three years Address: 2 Peachtree Street, NW, 11th Floor, Atlanta, GA 30303 Telephone: 1.888.651.8224 Website: http://dph.georgia.gov/Babies-Cant-Wait Pregnancy Resource Center Services: Pregnancy tests, peer counseling, community referrals, post abortion emotional &spiritual healing and counseling, Earn while you learn program: material assistance for mother & baby, Mentoring, Parenting classes Address: 153 Dempsey Avenue, Jackson, GA 30233 Telephone: 770.775.5116 Website: http://pregnancyhelpbuttscty.com/ Crossroads Mainstay Academy Services: Specialized program serves children age birth through eighteen. Designed to assist students work on behavioral, emotional, social, communication and academic difficulties. Address: 200 A.Z. Kelsey Avenue, Griffin, GA 30223 Telephone: 770.467.6600 Page 170 Christ Chapel Learning Center Services: Child Care Infant to School Age 5+ Address: 115 Sullivan Road, Zebulon, GA 30295 Telephone: 770.567.8969 Website: Facebook Kids Konnection Services: Child Care Infant to School Age 5+ Address: 10646 Hwy 19 N, Zebulon, GA 30295 Telephone: 770.567.4848 Website: Facebook Life Springs After School “Explosion” Services: Child Care School Ages 5 to 12 years Address: 10608 Highway 109, Zebulon, GA 30295 Telephone: 770.765.2774 Website: http://www.thelifesprings.com/afterschool.html Janet Smollen – Family Day Care Services: Child Care Infant to School Age 5+ Address: 692 PATTON ROAD, Griffin, GA 30224 Telephone: 770.412.1143 Loving Hands Development Corp. – Bethel Baptist Church Services: Assistance with homework, tutoring in reading & math Address: 702 Johnstonville Road, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 770.358.1720 Website: www.bethelbaptistbarnesville.org New Horizons, New Directions Leadership Academy Services: Accredited non-traditional high school for grades 9-12 Address: 122 W. Broad Street, Griffin, GA 30224 Telephone: 678.914.5781 Website: http://newhorizonsacademy.org/ Stepping Stones Educational Therapy Center Services: Services for developmentally delayed/handicapped children age 6 weeks through 13 years. Financial aid and scholarships available. Address: 141 Futral Road, Griffin, GA 30224 Telephone: 770.229.5511 Website: www.steppingstonesschool.org Page 171 Community Coalitions & Task Forces Pike Community Resource Network Services: Serves as the local decision-making body, bringing community partners together to develop, implement, and evaluate plans that address the serious challenges facing Georgia’s children and families. Address: P. O. Box 386, Zebulon, GA 30295-0386 Telephone: 770.567.2930 Website: http://Pike.gafcp.org/ Three Rivers Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging Services: Provides information on services for older adults (60+) and their caregivers Address: 13273 Georgia Highway 34, Franklin, GA 30217 Telephone: 678.552.2838 or 1.866.854.5652 Website: http://www.threeriversrc.org/aging.php Educational Resources Gordon State College Services: Provides affordable, supportive access to high quality post-secondary education. Address: 419 College Drive, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 678.359.5555 or 800.282.6504 Website: http://www.gordonstate.edu/ Pike County School System Services: Education for children Pre-K through 12th grade Address: 16 Jackson Street, Zebulon, GA 30295 Telephone: 770.567.8489 Website: http://www.pike.k12.ga.us/ J. Joel Edwards Public Library Services: General reference and access library Address: 7077 Hwy 19 South, Zebulon, GA 30295 Telephone: 770.567.2014 Website: http://frrls.net/j-joel-edwards-public-library-pike-county/ Page 172 Three Rivers Regional Commission - Workforce Investment Services Services: Job search assistance; career counseling; training costs; assessments Address: 1210 Greenbelt Drive, Griffin, GA 30224 Telephone: 770.229.9799 Website: http://www.threeriversrc.org/workforce.php Southern Crescent Technical College – Barnesville Services: GED classes; adult education Address: 285 Indian Trail, Barnesville, GA 30204 (Housing Authority) Telephone: 770.358.4859 Website: https://www.sctech.edu/adulteducation Financial Services Pike County Cooperative Extension Service Services: Provides research-based information in the areas of family, consumer science (budget/time management, nutrition, food preservation and parenting information) Address: 74 Gwyn Street, Zebulon, GA 30295 Telephone: 770.567.2010 Website: http://www.caes.uga.edu/extension/pike/ West Central Work Force Development Corporation – Griffin Career Center Services: Provides an array of services including career counseling, job search assistance, resume preparation, budgeting and financial planning, vocational assessment, on the job training and more. Address: 1514 Hwy., 16 W. / Griffin, GA 30223 Telephone: 770.228.7226 Website: http://www.threeriversrc.org/workforce.php Division of Child Support Services, Georgia Dept. of Human Services Services: Application for child support services; paternity establishment Address: 1457 Highway 19 North, Thomaston, GA 30286-0008 Telephone: 1.844.694.2347 Website: http://dcss.dhs.georgia.gov Page 173 Health Services Pike County Public Health Department Services: Immunization clinic, child health & pre-natal clinic; family planning; WIC Address: 541Griffin Street, Zebulon, GA 30295 Telephone: 770.567.8972 Website: http://www.district4health.org/clinic-sites/pike-county/ Upson Regional Medical Center Services: Provides in-patient, out-patient, orthopedics, women and children services, cardiology, health and wellness services Address: 801 W Gordon St, Thomaston, GA 30286 Telephone: 706.647.8111 Website: http://www.urmc.org/ Spalding Regional Medical Center Services: Provides in-patient, out-patient, orthopedics, women services, cardiology, cancer treatment, health and wellness services, imaging/radiology Address: 601 S 8th St, Griffin, GA 30224 Telephone: 770.228.2721 Website: http://www.spaldingregional.com Community Medical Center Services: Pediatric and Adolescent Care, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Mental Health, Dentistry, Pharmacy Services Address: 101 Commerce Place, Suite , Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 770.358.4408 Website: http://freeclinicdirectory.org/detail/community_medical_center_of_barnesvi lle_barnesville_ga.html Rock Springs Medical Clinic Services: Free medical clinic – 2:30 – 7:30 p.m. Thursdays Address: 219 Rock Springs Rd, Milner, GA 30257 Telephone: 770.229.8663 or 678.688.1950 Website: http://www.rsclinic.org/ Pike Family Medicine Services: General Family Practice Address: 16125 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, GA 30295 Telephone: 770.567.8598 Page 174 Alvin Milby Medical Center Services: General Family Practice Address: 16201 Barnesville St, Zebulon, GA 30295 Telephone: 770.567.3323 Clayton State University Dental Hygiene Clinic Services: Low cost dental hygiene provided by students treating patients under the supervision of dental hygiene faculty members. Address: 2000 Clayton State Boulevard, Morrow, GA 30260 Telephone: 678.466.4920 Frank Kirby, DDS Services: General Dentistry Address: 7233 Highway 19 S., Zebulon, GA 30295 Telephone: 770.567.3551 Palmetto Family Dental PC Services: General Dentistry Address: 15988 Barnesville St., Zebulon, GA 30295 Telephone: 770.567.8000 Haven of Hope Clinic Services: HIV/AIDS medical clinic Address: 770 Greison Trail, Suite H, Newnan, GA 30263 Telephone: 770.252.5418 Website: http://www.district4health.org/ Prescription Assistance Program – Middle Georgia Community Action Agency Services: Assists individuals in applying for free or low-cost maintenance medication Address: 1112 South Davis Drive, Warner Robins, Georgia 31088 Telephone: 478-328-0333 (call to schedule an appointment in your area) Website: www.mgcaa.org Pregnancy Resource Center Services: Love, support, and practical help to women and families in our community. Address: 153 Dempsey Avenue, Jackson, GA 30233 Telephone: 770.775.5116 Website: http://buttscountypregnancyresourcecenter.wordpress.com/ Page 175 Caring House Pregnancy testing, counseling, and follow up (includes spiritual counseling). Services: Individual post abortion counseling for women Individual abstinence counseling. Parenting classes. Earn While You Learn mentoring education program. Emergency clothes closet for baby items (0-24 mths. clothes, blankets, towels, shoes, bedding, etc.) Referrals to churches, community resources, and medical care. Adoption referrals. Address: Telephone: Website: 127 N 13th Street, Griffin, GA 30223-2746 770.229.4410 www.caring-house.com Housing/Shelter Services Middle Georgia Community Action Agency, Inc. – Homelessness Prevention Services: Aid to prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless and also helps people experiencing homelessness to quickly find housing Address: 83 Green Street, Warner Robins, Georgia 31093 Telephone: 478-923-6424 call for appointment in your county Website: www.mgcaa.org Housing Authority – Barnesville Services: Public Housing for families and seniors/disabled Address: 285 Indian Trail, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 770.358.3935 Website: http://affordablehousingonline.com/housing-search/Georgia/Barnesville/ Housing Authority – Griffin Services: Public Housing for families and seniors/disabled Address: 518 Nine Oaks Drive, Griffin, GA 30224 Telephone: 770.227.7657 Website: http://griffinhousingauthority.com/ Christian Women’s Center Services: 12 month discipleship program that offers refuge to women in crisis Address: P.O. Box 773, Sunnyside, Georgia 30284 Telephone: 770.227.3700 Website: http://www.cwcga.org Page 176 Salvation Army Home of Hope Services: Emergency Housing for men, women and children Address: 329 N. 13th Street, Griffin, Georgia Telephone: 770.227.2336 Website: www.salvationarmyusa.org Action Ministries Services: Transitional housing project: provides supportive services and temporary housing for homeless families for a period of 6 to 9 months. Only homeless families are eligible. Address: P.O. Box 54613, Atlanta, GA 30308 Telephone: 404.881.1991 Website: www.actionministries.net Haven House – Flint Circuit Council on Family Violence Services: 24 hour crisis line; 24 hour crisis intervention; emergency shelter; support groups for women/children; legal advocacy; temporary protective orders Telephone: 1.800.869.1150 Website: www.henryhavenhouse.org Promise Place Services: Serving victims of domestic violence and their children. Address: P.O. Box 854, Fayetteville, GA 30214 Telephone: Pike office: 770.567.3447; Crisis hotline: 770.468.1673 Website: www.promiseplace.org Legal Aid Services Atlanta Legal Aid Society Services: Helping low-income individuals solve legal problems Address: 54 Ellis Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30303 Telephone: 404.524.5811; South Fulton/Clayton 404.669.0233 Website: www.atlantalegalaid.org Georgia Legal Services Program – Macon Office Services: Helping low-income individuals solve legal problems Address: 241 Third Street Macon, GA 31201 Telephone: (478) 751-6261/1-800-560-2855 Website: http://www.glsp.org/ Page 177 Life Skills/Job Training West Central Georgia Workforce Investment Board – Career Center Services: Job search assistance; career development; budgeting & financial planning Address: 1514 Highway 16 West, Griffin, GA 30224 Telephone: 770.228.7226 Website: www.careerconnections.org Thomaston Workforce Development Center Services: Job search assistance; career development; budgeting & financial planning Address: 104 North Center Street, Thomaston, GA 30286 Telephone: 706.648.9178 Website: www.careerconnections.org Pike County Neighborhood Service Center Services: Budget Counseling Address: 10 Hall Road, Zebulon, GA 30295 Telephone: 770.567.8116 Website: www.mgcaa.org Southern Crescent Technical College – Griffin Campus Services: GED Testing – Pearson Vue Testing Lab Address: 100 Building, 501 Varsity Rd., Griffin, GA 30223 Telephone: 1.877.392.6433 Website: https://www.sctech.edu/adulteducation/ged/ged-testing-locations/ Support Groups Elderly Pike County Senior Center Services: Offers various activities such as fitness classes, art and bingo. Lunch is served Monday – Friday at 11:30. Address: 2488 Highway 19 North, Zebulon, GA 30295 Telephone: 770.567.3857 Page 178 Georgia Senor Legal Hotline Services: Helpline staffed by attorneys who provide legal advice, brief service and lawyer referrals to older Georgians, their families and service providers. Telephone: 1.888.257.9519 or 404.657.9915 Website: www.atlantalegalaid.org/departments Adult Protective Services Intake Unit Services: Report abuse of disabled adults or elder person; Mon-Friday 8:00-5:00 Telephone: 888.774.0152 Website: www.aging.dhs.georgia.gov/adult-protective-services Eldercare Locator Services: Helps locate services for the elderly Telephone: 800.877.1118 Website: www.eldercare.gov Alzheimer’s Support Group (First United Methodist Church) Services: Group meets last Tuesday of month at 6:00 p.m. Address: 375 Thomaston Street, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 770.358.1494 Website: www.barnesvillefumc.org Georgia Family Support Program Services: Support services to spouses or partners of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia Telephone: 1.866.854.5652 Family Pike Community Resource Network Services: Community collaboration to develop, implement, and evaluate plans that address the serious challenges facing Georgia’s children and families. Address: P. O. Box 386, Zebulon, GA 30295-0386 Telephone: 770.567.2930 Website: http://Pike.gafcp.org/ Pike County Head Start and Pre-K Services: Educational support; income based for 3 & 4 year olds Address: 500 HWY 19 South, Zebulon, GA 30295 Telephone: 770.567.5757 Website: http://www.mtecdc.org/ Page 179 Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence Services: 24 hour statewide hotline Telephone: 1.800.33.HAVEN Flint Circuit Council on Family Violence Services: 24 hour crisis line; 24 hour crisis intervention; battered women’s support group; children’s support groups; legal advocacy; temporary protective orders, legal, medical and counseling referrals, community education and emergency shelter. Telephone: 770.954.9229 or 770.954.1008 Substance Abuse/Addiction Support & Treatment Programs Alcoholics Anonymous – Zebulon Train Depot Services: Alcohol addiction support group meets on Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. Address: 230 Barnesville St., Zebulon, GA 30295 Telephone: 770.228.4357 Website: www.aageorgia.org Alcoholics Anonymous – Allie Bankston Edwards Senior Center Services: Alcohol addiction support group meets on Thursdays at 6:30 and 8:00 p.m. Address: 2488 U.S. Highway 19 North, Zebulon, GA 30295 Telephone: 770.228.4357 Website: www.aageorgia.org Counseling Center of McIntosh Trail CSB Services: Substance Abuse Treatment Address: 463 Ernest Biles Dr # B, Jackson, GA 30233 Telephone: 770.358.5252 Website: http://www.mctrail.org/butts.html Christian 12-Step Support Group – Rock Springs Church Services: Support group and family support group Address: 219 Rock Springs Road, Milner, GA 30257 Telephone: 770.229.8663 Website: www.rockspringsonline.com/ministries Page 180 First Step Ministries (First Baptist Church Barnesville) Services: Support ministry for “hurts, habits and hang-ups”; based on Celebrate Recovery ministry. Meets every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Address: 200 Zebulon Street, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 770.358.2353 Website: www.fbcbarnesville.com Transportation Services Three Rivers Regional Transportation System Services: Provides public transportation for residents of Pike County. 24 hour advance notice required. Fee is $2.00 per one-way trip Telephone: 1.855.407.7433 Website: http://www.threeriversrc.org/transportation-services.php Logisticare Services: Non-emergency medical transportation; three (3) workdays advance notice required. Telephone: 1.866.913.5795 Website: www.logisticare.com National Coalitions & Resources American Red Cross – Georgia Headquarters Services: Disaster relief; blood bank; First Aid, CPR training; Swimming lessons Address: 1955 Monroe Drive, Atlanta, GA, 30324 Telephone: 404.876.3302 Website: http://www.redcross.org/local/georgia General Government Offices Georgia Department of Labor – Career Center Services: Job Search; Unemployment benefits Address: 1514 Highway 16, West, Griffin, GA 30223-2046 Telephone: 770.228.7226 Website: http://www.dol.state.ga.us Page 181 Social Security Administration Services: Provides general info and services regarding social security benefits Address: 1548 Flynt Street, Griffin, GA 30223 Telephone: 1.866.964.1005 Website: www.ssa.gov Pike County Sheriff’s Department Services: Law Enforcement Address: 89 Jackson Street, Zebulon, GA 30295 Telephone: 770.567.8431 Website: http://www.pikecoga.com/#!sheriffsdepartment/c7x0 City of Zebulon Police Department Services: Law Enforcement Address: 7818 Hwy. 19, Zebulon, GA 30295 Telephone: 770.576.8441 Website: Facebook Page 182 Basic Needs Assistance Pulaski County Department of Family and Children Services Services: Protective services for children and adults; TANF; Food Stamps; Child Care; Medicaid certification; Information and assistance Address: 108 Broad Street, Hawkinsville, GA 31036 Telephone: 478.274.3004 Website: http://dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov/pulaski-county-dfcs-office Pulaski County Community Service Center Services: Food Bank, Utility assistance, Emergency Food and Shelter, Housing Assistance Address: 83 Lumpkin Street, Hawkinsville, GA 31036 Telephone: 478.892.2244 Website: www.mgcaa.org Clothes Closet – Ruth Baptist Church Services: Clothing bank Address: 216 Ruth Church Road, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.3607 Website: http://www.ruthbaptistchurchcochran.com Willing Hands Center – Pulaski-Bleckley Baptist Association Services: Clothing, food and household items; spiritual counseling available. Address: 122 North Second Street, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.1044 Website: http://pulaskiPulaskibaptistassociation.com Christian Hope Center Services: Food Bank Address: 207 Commerce Street, Hawkinsville, GA 31036 Telephone: 478.783.4673 First Baptist Church of Hawkinsville Services: Food Bank Address: Broad Street at McCormick, Hawkinsville, GA 31036 Telephone: 478.783.4545 Page 183 Child Assistance Programs/Family Support Pulaski County Schools Services: Education for Pre-K through 12th grade Address: 72 Warren Street, Hawkinsville, GA 31036 Telephone: 478.783.7200 Website: http://www.pulaski.k12.ga.us/ Pulaski County Head Start Services: Educational support; income based for 3 & 4 year olds Address: 83 Lumpkin Street, Hawkinsville, GA 31036 Telephone: 478.892.2927 Website: www.mgcaa.org Angela M. Bass – Family Day Care Services: Child Care for Toddler (13 months) to School Age 5+ Address: 958 Unadilla Hwy., Hawkinsville, GA 31036 Telephone: 478.892.2659 Children’s World Learning Center Services: Child Care for Infant to School Age Address: 121 North Lumpkin St., Hawkinsville, GA 31036 Telephone: 478.783.3752 Toni Grimsley – Family Day Care Services: Child Care for Toddler (13 months) to School Age 5+ Address: 46 Airport Subdivision Road, Hawkinsville, GA 31036 Telephone: 478.892.3707 Kids Express Learning Center Services: Child Care for Infant to School Age 5+ Address: 16 2nd Street, Hawkinsville, GA 31036 Telephone: 478.783.1274 Shelby McKuhen – Family Day Care Services: Child Care for Infant to Pre-School Age 4 Address: 21 Hillbright Street, Hawkinsville, GA 31036 Telephone: 478.783.2285 Page 184 Kimberly McLendon – Family Day Care Services: Child Care for Infant to Pre-School Age 4 Address: 95 Macedonia Church Road, Hawkinsville, GA 31036 Telephone: 478.783.1634 Shirley Newman – Family Day Care Services: Child Care for Infant to School Age 5+ Address: 105 Anderson Road, Hawkinsville, GA 31036 Telephone: 478.892.2816 Vivian Taylor – Family Day Care Services: Child Care for Toddler (13 months) to Pre-School Age 4 years Address: 45 Mooring Road, Hawkinsville, GA 31036 Telephone: 478.783.0057 Dahlia Woodard – Family Day Care Services: Child Care for Infant to Pre-School Age 4 years Address: 41 Creekwood Drive, Hawkinsville, GA 31036 Telephone: 478.892.2636 Community Coalitions & Task Forces United Givers of Cochran-Pulaski Services: Dedicated to improving the health & welfare of Pulaski County citizens Address: 102 N. Second St., Suite A, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.1766 Website: http://unitedgivers.angelfire.com/ Pulaski/Cochran Family Connection Services: Collaborative serving as a referral source for programs/services aimed at at-risk children and families. Address: 242 E. Dykes Street, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.4300 Website: http://Pulaski.gafcp.org/ Heart of Georgia Council on Aging Services: Provides information on services for older adults (60+) and their caregivers Address: 331 West Parker Street, Baxley, GA 31513 Telephone: 1.888.367.9913 Website: http://aginganddisabilityserviceswithheart.org/ Page 185 Educational Resources Sam Way Hawkinsville Workforce Development Ctr. Services: Offers academic courses for residents of Pulaski and surrounding areas. The Hawkinsville WDC offers telepresence and on-site academic courses, continuing education courses, and adult education courses Address: 243 Warner Robins Hwy, Hawkinsville, GA 31036 Telephone: 478.783.3017 Website: https://www.centralgatech.edu/general/locations/pulaski/hawkinsville_wdc.html Pulaski County Schools Services: Education for Pre-K through 12th grade Address: 72 Warren Street, Hawkinsville, GA 31036 Telephone: 478.783.7200 Website: http://www.pulaski.k12.ga.us/ M.E. Roden Public Library Services: General reference and access library Address: 151 Commerce St., Hawkinsville, GA 31036 Telephone: 478.892.3155 Website: http://orls.org/wordpress/branches/m-e-roden-library/ Middle Georgia State University Services: Education Address: 1100 Second Street, SE, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.6221 Website: http://www.mga.edu/about/campuses/cochran.aspx Financial Services Green Path Debt Solutions (formerly Consumer Credit Counseling) Services: Debt management; debt/credit counseling; pre-bankruptcy counseling Address: 901 Washington Avenue, Macon, GA 31202 Telephone: 478.745.6197 Website: www.greenpath.com Division of Child Support Services, Georgia Dept. of Human Services Services: Application for child support services; paternity establishment Address: 5505 6th Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023-5806 Telephone: 1.844.694.2347 Website: http://dcss.dhs.georgia.gov/Pulaski-county Page 186 Health Services Pulaski County Public Health Department Services: Immunization clinic, child health & pre-natal clinic; family planning; WIC Address: 81 North Lumpkin Street, Hawkinsville, Georgia 31036 Telephone: 478.783.1361 Website: http://southcentralhealth.info/pulaski.html Taylor Regional Hospital Services: Health services; adolescent alcohol/drug rehab center; community mental health services; diagnostic services Address: Golden Isles Parkway, Hawkinsville, GA 31036 Telephone: 478.783.0200 Website: http://taylorregional.org Babies Can’t Wait Services: Provides developmental assessments for children, birth to three years Address: 81 North Lumpkin Street, Hawkinsville, Georgia 31036 Telephone: 478.783.1361 Website: http://southcentralhealth.info/pulaski.html Children’s Medical Services Services: Public Health program providing medical care to children with disabling conditions or chronic diseases. Address: 81 North Lumpkin Street, Hawkinsville, Georgia 31036 Telephone: 478.783.1361 Website: http://dph.georgia.gov/CMS Middle Georgia Alcohol & Drug Rehabilitation Center Services: Group meetings on Monday @ 6:00 p.m.; assessments on Thursday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Address: 105 East Beech Street, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.6282 Three Rivers Home Health Services, Inc. Services: Direct, in-home care provided by licensed or certified professionals Address: 147 E. Dykes Street, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.4324 Website: http://123rivers.com/ Page 187 Pinewood Manor and Retirement Villa Services: Nursing, Rehabilitation and Retirement Home for seniors Address: 704 Commerce Street, Hawkinsville, Ga. 31036 Telephone: 478.892.9171 Website: http://www.pinewoodmanorandvilla.com Kingsford Assisted Living Services: Assisted living for seniors Address: 505 Progress Avenue, Hawkinsville, GA 31036 Telephone: 478.783.2717 Website: http://kingsfordcare.com Hawkinsville Dental Associates Services: General Dentistry Address: 23 Lover’s Lane, Hawkinsville, GA 31036 Telephone: 478.783.3390 Website: http://www.hawkinsvilledental.com/ Stephen Simons, MD – Middle Georgia Pediatrics Services: Pediatric health services Address: Cochran Medical Building, 305 SW. Dykes St., Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478-934-0329 Middle Georgia Pediatric Associates Services: Pediatric health services Address: 790 Hwy. 341, Hawkinsville, GA 31036 Telephone: 478.783.0200 Prescription Assistance Program – Middle Georgia Community Action Agency Services: Assists individuals in applying for free or low-cost maintenance medication Address: 1112 South Davis Drive, Warner Robins, Georgia 31088 Telephone: 478-328-0333 (call to schedule an appointment in your area) Website: www.mgcaa.org Eyesight Associates of Middle Georgia Services: Optometrist services for adults and children Address: 808 East Dykes Street, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.4571 Website: http://eyesightassociates.com/ Page 188 Housing/Shelter Services Middle Georgia Community Action Agency, Inc. – Homelessness Prevention Services: Aid to prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless and also helps people experiencing homelessness to quickly find housing Address: 83 Green Street, Warner Robins, Georgia 31093 Telephone: 478-923-6424 Website: www.mgcaa.org Housing Authority – The City of Hawkinsville Services: Public Housing for families and seniors/disabled Address: 172 Limestone Rd., Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478-934-6374 Website: http://affordablehousingonline.com/housing-authority/Georgia/HousingAuthority-of-The-City-of-Cochran/GA077/ Georgia Housing and Finance Authority Services: Title 8/HUD agency. Assists low income with rent or purchase of singlefamily dwelling Address: 21 Industrial Blvd., Eastman, Georgia 31023 Telephone: 478.374.6961 or toll free 888.858.6085 Website: http://www.dca.state.ga.us Arrowhead Apartments Services: Subsidized apartment housing for low income families Address: 850 Broad Street, Hawkinsville, GA 31036 Telephone: 478.783.1535 Lakeside Villa Services: Subsidized apartment housing for low income families Address: 387 Broad Street, Hawkinsville, GA 31036 Telephone: 478.783.1287 Heart Homes Services: Subsidized apartment housing for elderly and disabled Address: 635 Sixth Street, Hawkinsville, GA 31036 Telephone: 478.783.3013 Page 189 Legal Aid Services Georgia Legal Services Program – Macon Office Services: Helping low-income individuals solve legal problems Address: 241 Third Street Macon, GA 31201 Telephone: (478) 751-6261/1-800-560-2855 Website: http://www.glsp.org/ Life Skills/Job Training Heart of Georgia Regional Commission Job Training Unlimited Services: Job training services; Resume preparation; Job search Address: 109 Beech Street, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478-934-2840 Website: http://www.region9wib.org Pulaski County Community Service Center Services: Budget Counseling Address: 83 Lumpkin Street, Hawkinsville, GA 31036 Telephone: 478.892.2244 Website: www.mgcaa.org KARS Learning Center Services: Adult and Continuing Education Address: 222 Beech Street, Cochran, Georgia 31014 Telephone: 478.934.8277 Adult Learning Center – Oconee Fall Line Technical College Services: Adult literacy instruction, GED preparation classes, Life Skills classes Address: 142 Thompson Street, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478-934-0223 Website: http://www.oftc.edu Page 190 Support Groups Elderly Alzheimer’s Association – Carl Vinson VA Medical Center Services: Family Support Group meetings Address: 1826 Veterans Blvd.; 12-A Family Room, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.272.1210 ext.3583 Website: http://www.alz.org/georgia/in_my_community_support.asp Hospice Care Options Services: Provides compassionate palliative care to the terminally ill patient utilizing a coordinated interdisciplinary team approach Address: 715 Legion Drive, Eastman, Georgia, 31023 Telephone: 478.374.4888 Website: http://hcoga.com/ Pulaski County Senior Center Services: Provides congregate meals; outreach for homebound; recreation. Address: 199 Broad Street, Hawkinsville, GA 31036 Telephone: 478.783.1074 Family Hawkinsville/Pulaski Family Connection Services: Coordinates with all agencies to serve as a referral source and clearinghouse for services aimed at “at-risk” children and families Address: 72 Warren Street, Hawkinsville, GA 31036 Telephone: 478.783.7486 Website: http://pulaski.gafcp.org/ Pulaski County Head Start Services: Parent and Family Engagement – activities that promote family involvement Address: 83 Lumpkin Street, Hawkinsville, GA 31036 Telephone: 478.892.2927 Website: www.mgcaa.org Page 191 Substance Abuse/Addiction Support & Treatment Programs Promise of Hope – Damascus Road Services: Addiction recovery program for men Address: 106 NeSmith Rd; Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.0774 Website: http://www.promiseofhopega.org Promise of Hope – Faith House Services: Addiction recovery program for women Address: 1257 Wayne Rd Dudley, GA 31022 Telephone: 478.676.4673 Website: http://www.promiseofhopega.org Alcoholics Anonymous Services: Alcohol addiction support group – Meet daily at 7:00 p.m. Address: County Extension Building, County Road, Hawkinsville, GA 31036 Telephone: State Office: 478.745.2588 12 Step Program for Teens Services: Substance addiction support group for adolescents aged 13-17 Address: 145 E. Peacock Street, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.6211 Celebrate Recovery – Cornerstone Church of Cochran Services: Substance abuse recovery support group Address: 106 W. Dykes St., Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: (478) 230-5847 Website: http://cornerstonechurchofcochran.weebly.com/ Transportation Services Pulaski County Transit System – operated by Middle Georgia Community Action Services: Public transportation available to anyone in county. Small fare charged. Address: 83 Lumpkin Street, Hawkinsville, GA 31036 Telephone: 478.783.1013 Website: www.mgcaa.org Page 192 Taylor Regional EMS Services: 24 Hour Emergency Medical Transportation Address: 1297 Macon Hwy., Hawkinsville, GA 31036 Telephone: 478.783.0279 Email: Ray.britt@tayloregional.org Med-Travel, Inc. Services: Medical Transportation Address: 228 Crest Drive, Cochran, GA 31014 Telephone: 478.934.3720 National Coalitions & Resources American Red Cross – West Central Georgia Chapter Services: Disaster relief; blood bank; First Aid, CPR training; Swimming lessons Address: US Hwy 441 S, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.275.1754 Website: http://www.redcross.org/local/georgia/locations/west-georgia/contact Daughters of American Revolution – Local Chapter Services: Provides food baskets for needy families Address: 14 Brookside Drive, Hawkinsville, GA 31036 Telephone: 478.783.2161 General Government Offices Georgia Department of Labor – Career Center Services: Job Search; Unemployment benefits Address: 5016 Park Way, Eastman, Georgia 31023 Telephone: 478.374.6994 Website: http://www.dol.state.ga.us Social Security Administration Services: Provides general info and services regarding retirement benefits, survivor’s benefits, disability and Medicare insurance. Address: 220 Carl Vinson Parkway, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.922.8548 Website: www.ssa.gov Page 193 Pulaski County Department of Family and Children Services Services: Protective services for children and adults; TANF; Food Stamps; Child Care; Medicaid certification; Information and assistance Address: 108 Broad Street, Hawkinsville, GA 31036 Telephone: 478.274.3004 Website: http://dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov/pulaski-county-dfcs-office Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department Services: Law Enforcement Address: Courthouse, Hawkinsville, GA 31036 Telephone: 478.783.1521 Website: http://www.pulaskico.com/sheriffs-office.html Page 194 Basic Needs Assistance Telfair County Department of Family and Children Services Services: Protective services for children and adults; TANF; Food Stamps; Child Care; Medicaid certification; Information and assistance Address: 35 East Brewton Street, McRae, GA 31055 Telephone: 478.274.3004 Website: http://dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov/telfair-county-dfcs-county Telfair County Community Service Center Services: Utility assistance, Emergency Food and Shelter, budget counseling Address: 91 Telfair St., Suite D, McRae, GA 31055 Telephone: 229.868.5966 Website: www.mgcaa.org The Christian Life Center Services: Clothing and food bank Address: 307 King Street, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.7676 Website: Facebook – Christian Life Center Habitat For Humanity Services: Clothing, food and household items Address: 711 Soperton Road, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.4841 Website: http://www.habitat.org/ Homelessness Prevention – Emergency Solutions Program Services: Aid to prevent homelessness; assistance to those experiencing homelessness to quickly find housing and achieve stability. Address: 83 Green Street, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: Call 478.923.6424 for an appointment or contact 478.374.5936 for more information Website: www.mgcaa.org Emergency Food Bank Services: Food Address: 711 Soperton Hwy., Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.231.9656 Page 195 Child Assistance Programs/Family Support Telfair County Board of Education Services: Educational Address: 212 West Huckabee Street, McRae, GA 31055 Telephone: 229.868.5661 Website: www.telfairschools.org Helena Head Start Services: Educational support; income based for 3 & 4 year olds Address: 36 13th Street, McRae-Helena, GA 31055 Telephone: 229.868.6234 Website: www.mgcaa.org Chapman’s Learning Center Services: Child Care for infant through school age 5+ Address: 20 W. Willow Creek Lane, McRae, GA 31055 Telephone: 229.868.6514 Jessica Gresham – Family Day Care Home Services: Child care for infants through school age 5+ Address: 268 Long Bridge Road, Helena, GA 31037 Telephone: 229.868.7811 Frances Hancock – Family Day Care Home Services: Child Care for infant, toddler, school age 5+ Address: 38 N. Jackson Avenue, Helena, GA 31037 Telephone: 229.868.2429 Kountry Kidz – Group Day Care Home Services: Child Care for infant through school age 5+ Address: 540 Race Track Road, McRae, GA 31055 Telephone: 229.868.6767 Pumpkin Patch Learning Center Services: Child Care for infant through school age 5+ Address: 86A E. Oak Street, McRae, GA 31055 Telephone: 229.868.2087 Page 196 Community Coalitions & Task Forces Easter Seal Services: Provides vocational rehabilitation and other services to people with disabilities and other barriers to enable them to live lives of independence and dignity through meaningful work. Address: 77A Freeman Graham, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.0715 Website: http://www.easterseals.com/middlega/ Telfair County Family Connection Services: Collaborative serves as the local decision-making body, bringing community partners together to develop, implement, and evaluate plans that address the serious challenges facing Telfair County’s children and families. Address: 212 West Huckabee Street, McRae, GA 31055 Telephone: 229.868.5661 ext. 1122 Website: www.telfair.gafcp.org Heart of Georgia Council on Aging Services: Provides information on services for older adults (60+) and their caregivers Address: 331 West Parker Street, Baxley, GA 31513 Telephone: 1.888.367.9913 Website: http://aginganddisabilityserviceswithheart.org/ Educational Resources Telfair County Board of Education Services: Educational Address: 212 West Huckabee Street, McRae, GA 31055 Telephone: 229.868.5661 Website: www.telfairschools.org Telfair Public Library - Ocmulgee Regional Library System Services: General reference and access library; adult literacy program Address: 101 W College St., McRae, GA 31055 Telephone: 229.868.2978 Website: http://orls.org Page 197 Little Ocmulgee Instructional Center – Oconee Fall Line Technical College Services: Adult Continuing Education; GED testing Address: 140 N. Third Avenue, McRae-Helena, GA 31037 Telephone: 229.868.7834 Website: http://www.oftc.edu Mercer University – Eastman Center Services: Education Address: 505 Second Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.5810 Website: www.mercer.edu Middle Georgia State University – Eastman Campus Services: School of Aviation Address: 71 Airport Road, Eastman, Georgia 31023 Telephone: 478.374.6980 Website: http://www.mga.edu/aviation/ Financial Services Green Path Debt Solutions (formerly Consumer Credit Counseling) Services: Debt management; debt/credit counseling; pre-bankruptcy counseling Address: 901 Washington Avenue, Macon, GA 31202 Telephone: 478-745-6197 Website: www.greenpath.com Division of Child Support Services, Georgia Dept. of Human Services Services: Application for child support services; paternity establishment Address: 5505 6th Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023-5806 Telephone: 1-844-694-2347 Website: http://dcss.dhs.georgia.gov Health Services Telfair County Public Health Department Services: Immunization clinic, child health & pre-natal clinic; family planning; WIC Address: 89 Telfair Avenue, McRae, Georgia 31055 Telephone: 229.868.7404 Website: http://southcentralhealth.info Page 198 Dodge County Hospital Services: Health services; diagnostic services Address: 901 Griffin Avenue, Eastman, Georgia 31023 Telephone: 478.448.4000 Website: http://dodge.cboss-staged.com Babies Can’t Wait Services: Provides developmental assessments for children, birth to three years Address: 1623 Rice Avenue, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478-275-6841 Website: http://southcentralhealth.info/programs/babies-cant-wait/ Children’s Medical Services Services: Public Health program providing medical care to children with disabling conditions or chronic diseases. Address: 2505 Bellevue Road, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.275.6841 Website: http://dph.georgia.gov/CMS Heart of Georgia Healthy Start Services: Parental support advocate; breastfeeding counseling; childbirth education; breast pump loan program; follow-up care for infants through two years Address: 912 Bellevue Avenue, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478-893-4894 Website: http://www.heartofgeorgiahealthystart.org/ Southeast Georgia Treatment Center Services: Provides drug and alcohol treatment; rehabilitation services Address: 621 Plaza Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.0390 http://national-rehab-centers.stopimpaireddriving.com/southeast-georgiaWebsite: treatment-center-llc-25755 Community Mental Health – Community Service Board of Middle Georgia Services: Residential and Day treatment facility which specializes in mental health and substance abuse services; Supportive Living Program Address: 621 Plaza Avenue, Eastman, Georgia 31023 Telephone: 478.448.1040 Website: http://www.csbmg.us Page 199 Three Rivers Home Health Services, Inc. Services: Direct, in-home care provided by licensed or certified professionals Address: 167 8th Street, McRae-Helena, Georgia 31055 Telephone: 229.868.4327 Website: http://123rivers.com/ ResCare Home Care Services: Full range of in-home senior care Address: 5450 Oak Street, Eastman, Georgia 31023 Telephone: 478.374.4322 Website: http://www.rescare.com/homecare-services/ PineCare Services Services: Home health care Address: 620 Oak Street, Eastman, Georgia 31023 Telephone: 478.374.0805 Website: www.pinecare.com Lumber City Nursing and Rehabilitation Services: Medicaid/Medicare nursing home Address: 93 Highway 19, Lumber City, GA 31549-0188 Telephone: 912.363.2484 McRae Manor Services: Medicaid/Medicare nursing home Address: 1104 South First Ave., McRae, GA 31055 Telephone: 229.868.6473 Southern Charm Services: Personal Care Home Address: 110 South Third Avenue, McRae, GA 31055 Telephone: 229.868.7776 Munsayac Medical Clinic Services: Family Practice Medicine Address: 308 Main St, Lumber City, GA 31549 Telephone: 912.363.4389 Page 200 Edmund Wright, M.D. Services: General practice Address: 10 North 3rd Avenue, McRae, GA Telephone: 229.868.2831 Lucretia Barker, MD – Chandler Women’s Health Care Services: OB/GYN Address: 1112 Plaza Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.1807 John Glenn, MD – Community Health Care Services: Family Practice Address: 840 Professional Center Drive, Eastman, Georgia 31023 Telephone: 478.374.1308 Website: Facebook – Community Health Care - Dr. John Glenn Blake Milner, MD Services: Family Practice Address: 1111 Griffin Avenue, Suite 1-B, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.8998 Patricia Patterson, MD – Ocmulgee Family Medicine Services: Family Practice Address: 715 Legion Drive, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.3574 Habigaile Cribe, MD Services: Internal medicine Address: 911 Plaza Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.5582 Eastman Pediatrics Services: Specializes in children’s health needs Address: 1223 Plaza Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.1478 or 478.374.3874 Website: Facebook – Eastman Pediatrics Page 201 Prescription Assistance Program – Middle Georgia Community Action Agency Services: Assists individuals in applying for free or low-cost maintenance medication Address: 1112 South Davis Drive, Warner Robins, Georgia 31088 Telephone: 478-328-0333 (call to schedule an appointment in your area) Website: www.mgcaa.org American Home Patient Services: Home medical equipment and supplies Address: 1221 Plaza Avenue, Suite A, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.6664 IV Care Options Services: Home IV and nutritional service Address: 718 Medical Center Drive, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.6662 Vital Care of Middle Georgia Services: Provides alternate health care services for IV patients. 24 hour, 7 day services Address: 305 Third Avenue SW, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.2205 Housing/Shelter Services Middle Georgia Community Action Agency, Inc. – Homelessness Prevention Services: Aid to prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless and also helps people experiencing homelessness to quickly find housing Address: 83 Green Street, Warner Robins, Georgia 31093 Telephone: 478-923-6424 Website: www.mgcaa.org Willow Creek - The City of McRae Housing Authority Services: Section 8 housing Address: 109 West Willow Creek Lane, McRae, GA 31055 Telephone: 229.868.6634 Website: http://affordablehousingonline.com WINGS – Women in Need of God’s Shelter Services: Emergency shelter and services to victims of domestic violence, rape and sexual assault Telephone: 478.272.5880/478.272.8000 24 hour crisis line 800.WINGS03 Page 202 Heritage Villas of Helena Services: Housing subsidized by USDA Rental Assistance Address: 1200 Irwinton Avenue, Helena, GA 31037 Telephone: 229.868.7189 Village Square Apartments Services: Housing for low-income; rent subsidies available Address: 70 Erie Street, Lumber City, GA 31549 Telephone: 912.363.4980 Website: http://affordablehousingonline.com TreeLoft Services: Address: Telephone: Website: Housing for low-income; rent subsidies available 723 Oak Street, McRae, GA 31055 229.868.5507 http://affordablehousingonline.com Dogwood Gardens Senior Living Services: Personal Care Home Address: 1222 Plaza Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.3303 Website: http://dogwood.server275.com/ Legal Aid Services Georgia Legal Services Program – Macon Office Services: Helping low-income individuals solve legal problems Address: 241 Third Street Macon, GA 31201 Telephone: (478) 751-6261/1-800-560-2855 Website: http://www.glsp.org/ Life Skills/Job Training Heart of Georgia Regional Commission Job Training Unlimited Services: Job training services; Resume preparation; Job search Address: 140 North Third Street, McRae-Helena, GA 31055 Telephone: 229.868.3096 Website: http://www.region9wib.org Page 203 Telfair County Community Service Center Services: Budget Counseling Address: 91 Telfair St., Suite D, McRae, GA 31055 Telephone: 229.868.5966 Website: www.mgcaa.org Job Training Program – Heart of Georgia RESA Services: Pre-Employment and Basic Skills Competencies programs for youth and adults; On the Job training Address: 350 Pearl Bates Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.7711 Website: http://www.ciclt.net/sn/clt/hgresa Little Ocmulgee Instructional Center – Oconee Fall Line Technical College Services: Adult literacy instruction, GED preparation classes, Life Skills classes Address: 140 N. Third Avenue, McRae-Helena, GA 31037 Telephone: 229.868.7834 Website: http://www.oftc.edu Support Groups Elderly Alzheimer’s Association – Carl Vinson VA Medical Center Services: Family Support Group meetings Address: 1826 Veterans Blvd.; 12-A Family Room, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.272.1210 ext.3583 Website: http://www.alz.org/georgia/in_my_community_support.asp Hospice Care Options Services: Provides compassionate palliative care to the terminally ill patient utilizing a coordinated interdisciplinary team approach Address: 715 Legion Drive, Eastman, Georgia, 31023 Telephone: 478.374.4888 Website: http://hcoga.com/ Telfair County Senior Center Services: Provides congregate meals; Day center activities for the elderly Address: 62 Daughtry Avenue, McRae GA 31055 Telephone: 229.868.5938 Page 204 Family Telfair Family Connection Services: Collaborative that serves as the local decision-making body, bringing community partners together to develop, implement, and evaluate plans that address the serious challenges facing Telfair County’s children and families. Address: 212 West Huckabee Street, McRae, GA 31055 Telephone: 229.868.5661 ext. 1122 Website: www.telfair.gafcp.org Heart of Georgia Healthy Start Services: Parental support advocate; breastfeeding counseling; childbirth education; breast pump loan program; follow-up care for infants through two years Address: 912 Bellevue Avenue, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478-893-4894 Website: http://www.heartofgeorgiahealthystart.org/ Helena Head Start Services: Parent and Family Engagement – activities that promote family involvement Address: 36 13th Street, McRae-Helena, GA 31055 Telephone: 229.868.6234 Website: www.mgcaa.org Substance Abuse/Addiction Support & Treatment Programs Southeast Georgia Treatment Center Services: Provides drug and alcohol treatment; rehabilitation services Address: 621 Plaza Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.0390 http://national-rehab-centers.stopimpaireddriving.com/southeast-georgiaWebsite: treatment-center-llc-25755 Bridges of Hope – Men’s Facility Services: Residential Alcohol & Drug Addiction Rehabilitation Address: 74 C. L. Tucker Drive, Chauncey, GA 31011 Telephone: 478.374.4008 Website: http://www.bridgesofhope.org Page 205 Bridges of Hope – Women’s Facility Services: Residential Alcohol & Drug Addiction Rehabilitation Address: 71 South Stuckey Church Road, Alamo, GA 30411 Telephone: 912.523.2510 Website: http://www.bridgesofhope.org Alcoholics Anonymous Services: Alcohol addiction support group – Meets daily except Saturday Address: 192 Cedar Park Road, McRae, GA 31055 Telephone: 478.745.2588 State Office Website: http://www.aageorgia.org The Refuge Church Recovery Ministries Services: Support group for those recovering from substance or alcohol abuse. Address: 424 College Street, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.559.1115 Website: Facebook - The Refuge Church Recovery Ministries Transportation Services Telfair County Transit System – operated by Heart of Georgia Community Action Services: Public transportation available to anyone in county. Small fare charged. Address: 91 Telfair St., Suite D, McRae, GA 31055 Telephone: 229.868.5966 Website: www.mgcaa.org National Coalitions & Resources American Red Cross – West Central Georgia Chapter Services: Disaster relief; blood bank; First Aid, CPR training; Swimming lessons Address: US Hwy 441 S, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.275.1754 Website: http://www.redcross.org/local/georgia/locations/west-georgia/contact Rotary Club of McRae Services: Services club: Fundraiser for Alzheimer Research; provides books to preschool children; collects unused medical supplies for redistribution. Address: 9 East Oak Street, McRae, GA 31055 Telephone: 229.868.6365 Website: http://www.mcraerotary.org Page 206 McRae Lion’s Club Services: Funds eye care for those who are not financially able, provides leader dogs for the blind, as well as surgical procedures and the “Empty Stocking Fund” Telephone: 229.868.6670 General Government Offices Georgia Department of Labor – Career Center Services: Job Search; Unemployment benefits Address: 5016 Park Way, Eastman, Georgia 31023 Telephone: 478.374.6994 Website: http://www.dol.state.ga.us Social Security Administration Services: Provides general info and services regarding retirement benefits, survivors benefits, disability and Medicare insurance. Address: 919 Hillcrest, Dublin, GA Telephone: 888.655.6438 Website: www.ssa.gov Georgia Department of Veterans Services Services: Assists veterans, dependents and survivors in filing claims for benefits Address: 636 Oak Street, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.6977 Website: Veterans.georgia.gov Georgia Department of Vocational Rehabilitation Services: Vocational assessment and evaluation, counseling and guidance Address: 904 Claxton Dairy Road, Dublin, Georgia 31021 Telephone: 478.275.6519 Website: http://gvra.georgia.gov/ Division of Child Support Services, Georgia Dept. of Human Services Services: Application for child support services; paternity establishment Address: 5505 6th Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023-5806 Telephone: 1-844-694-2347 Website: http://dcss.dhs.georgia.gov Page 207 Basic Needs Assistance Treutlen County Department of Family and Children Services Services: Protective services for children and adults; TANF; Food Stamps; Child Care; Medicaid certification; Information and assistance Address: 108 MLK Jr. Drive, South, Soperton, GA 30457 Telephone: 912.529.3757 Website: https://dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov/treutlen-county-dfcs-office Treutlen County Community Services Services: Utility assistance, Emergency Food and Shelter, Housing Assistance Telephone: Call for an appointment: 478.275.0478 Website: www.mgcaa.org Montgomery County Emergency Food Pantry & Nutrition Center Services: Food bank Address: 391 West Morrison Street, Mount Vernon, GA 30445 Telephone: 912.583.4895 God’s Storehouse Services: Clothing, food and household items; spiritual counseling available. Address: 300 McIntosh Street, Vidalia, GA 30474 Telephone: 912.537.1730 Website: Facebook Child Assistance Programs/Family Support Treutlen County Board of Education Services: Provides education for Pre-K through 12th grade Address: 5040 South 3rd Street, Soperton, GA 30457 Telephone: 912.529.7101 Website: http://www.treutlen.k12.ga.us/ Treutlen County Head Start Services: Educational support; income based for 3 & 4 year olds Address: 1062 Jennings Lane, Soperton, GA 30457 Telephone: 912.529.3774 Website: www.mgcaa.org Page 208 A Child’s World Services: Child care from Infant to school age 5+ Address: 1430 Calhoun Street, Soperton, GA 30457 Telephone: 912.529.3067 Guiding Light Child Care Center – Group Child Care Home Services: Child care from Infant to school age 5+ Address: 7118 Eastman Road, Soperton, GA 30457 Telephone: 912.529.2012 Cynthia Horne – Family Day Care Home Services: Child care from Infant to school age 5+ Address: 3415 East Main Street, Soperton, GA 30457 Telephone: 912.529.4392 Noah’s Ark Nursery & Daycare – Group Day Care Home Services: Child care from Infant to school age 5+ Address: 2038 Alabama Avenue, Soperton, GA 30457 Telephone: 912.529.5656 Ingrid Truett – Family Day Care Home Services: Child care from Infant to school age 5+ Address: 229 Carter Street, Soperton, GA 30457 Telephone: 912.529.4486 Miriam Warnock – Family Day Care Home Services: Child care from Infant to school age 5+ Address: 1261 Bell Avenue, Soperton, GA 30457 Telephone: 912.529.6349 Community Coalitions & Task Forces Tri-County Family Connection Services: Serves as the local decision-making body, bringing community partners together to develop, implement, and evaluate plans that address the serious challenges facing children and families in Montgomery, Treutlen, and Wheeler Counties. Address: P. O. Box 788, Mt. Vernon, GA 30445 Telephone: 912.539.0517 Website: http://tricounty.gafcp.org/ Page 209 Heart of Georgia Council on Aging Services: Provides information on services for older adults (60+) and their caregivers Address: 331 West Parker Street, Baxley, GA 31513 Telephone: 1.888.367.9913 Website: http://aginganddisabilityserviceswithheart.org/ Educational Resources Treutlen Co. Workforce Development Center – Southeastern Technical College Services: Adult literacy instruction and GED preparation classes Address: 429 Parkview Drive, Soperton, GA 30457 Telephone: 912.529.5760 Website: http://www.southeasterntech.edu Treutlen/Soperton Adult Education– Southeastern Technical College Services: Adult education classes - Tuesday & Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Address: 678 Second Street, Soperton, GA 30457 Telephone: 478.289.2257 (Director of Adult Education) Website: http://www.southeasterntech.edu Treutlen County Board of Education Services: Provides education for Pre-K through 12th grade Address: 5040 South 3rd Street, Soperton, GA 30457 Telephone: 912.529.7101 Website: http://www.treutlen.k12.ga.us/ Treutlen County Public Library Services: General reference and access library Address: 585 2nd Street, Soperton, GA 30457 Telephone: 912.529.6683 Website: http://www.ocrl.org/index.pl/treutlen_county_library.html Heart of Georgia Regional Commission – Treutlen Learning Center Services: Job training services; Resume preparation; Job search Address: 650 Second Street, Soperton, GA 30457 Telephone: 912.529.4356 Website: http://www.region9wib.org Page 210 Financial Services Green Path Debt Solutions (formerly Consumer Credit Counseling) Services: Debt management; debt/credit counseling; pre-bankruptcy counseling Address: 901 Washington Avenue, Macon, GA 31202 Telephone: 478.745.6197 Website: www.greenpath.com Division of Child Support Services, Georgia Dept. of Human Services Services: Application for child support services; paternity establishment Address: 904 Claxton Dairy Road, Suite 5B, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 1.844.694.2347 Website: http://dcss.dhs.georgia.gov/treutlen-county Health Services Treutlen County Public Health Department Services: Immunization clinic, child health & pre-natal clinic; family planning; WIC Address: 5614 N. Third Street, Soperton, GA 30457 Telephone: 912.529.4217 Website: http://southcentralhealth.info/county-health-departments/treutlen/ Meadows Regional Medical Center Services: Cancer care, cardiology, women’s health, radiology, emergency services, orthopedic, pediatrics, nephrology Address: 1 Meadows Parkway, Vidalia, GA Telephone: 912.535.5555 Website: http://meadowsregional.org/ Babies Can’t Wait Services: Provides developmental assessments for children, birth to three years Address: 5614 N. Third Street, Soperton, GA 30457 Telephone: 912.529.4217 or 1.888.262.8305 (Dublin) Website: http://southcentralhealth.info/programs/babies-cant-wait/ Children’s Medical Services Services: Public Health program providing medical care to children with disabling conditions or chronic diseases. Address: 5614 N. Third Street, Soperton, GA 30457 Telephone: 912.529.4217 Website: http://dph.georgia.gov/CMS Page 211 Heart of Georgia Healthy Start Services: Parental support advocate; breastfeeding counseling; childbirth education; breast pump loan program; follow-up care for infants through two years Address: 912 Bellevue Avenue, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.893.4894 Website: http://www.heartofgeorgiahealthystart.org/ Three Rivers Home Health Services, Inc. Services: Direct, in-home care provided by licensed or certified professionals Address: 115 Main St., NW, Vidalia, GA 30474 Telephone: 912.537.9192 Website: http://123rivers.com/ The Ovie Brantley Cauley House Services: Personal Care Home Address: 1628 College Street, Soperton, GA 30457 Telephone: 912.529.4131 Georgia Pines Group Homes Services: Community Living Arrangements Address: 1249 Georgia Avenue, Soperton, GA 30457 Telephone: 912.529.4162 Soperton Female Group Home Services: Community Living Arrangements Address: 7756 Eastman Road, Soperton, GA 30457 Telephone: 912.529.6153 Soperton Male Group Home Services: Community Living Arrangements Address: 1271 Georgia Avenue, Soperton, GA 30457 Telephone: 912.529.4040 Treutlen County Health and Rehabilitation Services: Medicaid/medicare nursing home Address: 2249 College Street, North, Soperton, GA 30457 Telephone: 912.529.4418 Page 212 Treutlen Living Center Services: Personal Care Home Address: 5590 North Third Street, Soperton, GA 30457 Telephone: 912.529.6956 Dublin Internal Medicine Services: Health Care services Address: 5552 N. 3rd Street, Soperton, GA 30457 Telephone: 912.529.3232 W. P. McNair, M.D. Services: Family Medicine Address: 115 Second Street, Soperton, GA 30457 Telephone: 912.529.4434 East Georgia Healthcare Center Services: Family Medicine Address: 452 Second Street South, Soperton, GA 30457 Telephone: 912.529.5533 Website: http://www.eghc.org/temp/website/Locations/Soperton/soperton.html Joel S. Bray, M.D. Services: Family Medicine Address: 601 N. Third Street South, Soperton, GA 30457 Telephone: 912.529.4774 Prescription Assistance Program – Middle Georgia Community Action Agency Services: Assists individuals in applying for free or low-cost maintenance medication Address: 1112 South Davis Drive, Warner Robins, Georgia 31088 Telephone: 478-328-0333 (call to schedule an appointment in your area) Website: www.mgcaa.org John Pournelle Jr., D.M.D., P.C Services: General Dentistry Address: 5580 N. Third Street South, Soperton, GA 30457 Telephone: 912.529.6171 Website: http://www.drjohnpournelle.com/ Page 213 Housing/Shelter Services Middle Georgia Community Action Agency, Inc. – Homelessness Prevention Services: Aid to prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless and also helps people experiencing homelessness to quickly find housing Address: 83 Green Street, Warner Robins, Georgia 31093 Telephone: 478-923-6424 Website: www.mgcaa.org Housing Authority – City of Soperton Services: Public Housing for families and seniors/disabled Address: 7414 Eastman Road, Soperton, GA 30457 Telephone: 912.529.4596 Website: http://www.sopertonhousingauthority.com WINGS – Women in Need of God’s Shelter Services: Emergency shelter and services to victims of domestic violence, rape and sexual assault Address: Dublin, Georgia 31040 Telephone: 478.272.5880/478.272.8000 24 hour crisis line 800.WINGS03 Website: http://www.wings03.org/ Creekwood Apartments Services: Subsidized apartment housing for low income families Address: 1049 Arch Street, Soperton, GA 30457 Telephone: 912.529.6602 Legal Aid Services Georgia Legal Services Program – Macon Office Services: Helping low-income individuals solve legal problems Address: 241 Third Street Macon, GA 31201 Telephone: (478) 751-6261/1-800-560-2855 Website: http://www.glsp.org/ Judicial Victim/Witness Assistance Program Services: Offers legal services to individuals who are victims of violent crimes. Address: Treutlen County Courthouse Telephone: 912.529.4215 Website: http://www.aardvarc.org/dv/states/gadv.shtml Page 214 Life Skills/Job Training Treutlen Learning Center – One Stop Location Services: Career planning and guidance; employment counseling; financial assistance at local technical colleges; GED Prep. Classes; Job Listings; On-The-Job training; Resume development; Youth Job Readiness Address: 650 Second Street, Suite 106, Soperton, GA 30457 Telephone: 912.529.4356 Website: http://www.region9wib.org Treutlen County Community Services Services: Budget Counseling Telephone: 478.275.0478 (call for an appointment) Website: www.mgcaa.org Adult Learning Center – Southeastern Technical College Services: Adult literacy instruction, GED preparation classes, Life Skills classes Address: 346 Kite Road, Swainsboro, GA 30401 Telephone: 478.289.2260 Website: http://www.southeasterntech.edu/ged-adult-education/ged-adulteducation.php Support Groups Elderly Alzheimer’s Association – Central Georgia Regional Office Services: Call for information re: Family Support Group meetings Telephone: 24/7 Helpline: 1.800.272.3900 Website: http://www.alz.org/georgia/in_my_community_support.asp Community Hospice Services: Provides compassionate palliative care to the terminally ill patient utilizing a coordinated interdisciplinary team approach Address: 904 Mount Vernon Road, Vidalia, GA 30474 Telephone: 912.537.0063 or 1.800.477.4758 Website: http://www.communityhospice.net/ Page 215 Treutlen County Senior Center Services: Provides health and nutrition programs, card games, special speakers, crafts, lunch (Meals served beginning at 11:30 AM), and exercise equipment available. Home Delivered Meals. Address: 4931 W. Louisiana Avenue, Soperton, GA 30457 Telephone: 912.529.6300 Website: http://www.soperton-treutlen.org/county.html Family Tri-County Family Connection Services: Serves as the local decision-making body, bringing community partners together to develop, implement, and evaluate plans that address the serious challenges facing children and families in Montgomery, Treutlen, and Wheeler Counties. Address: P. O. Box 788, Mt. Vernon, GA 30445 Telephone: 912.539.0517 Website: http://tricounty.gafcp.org/ Treutlen County Head Start Services: Parent and Family Engagement – activities that promote family involvement Address: 1062 Jennings Lane, Soperton, GA 30457 Telephone: 912.529.3774 Website: www.mgcaa.org Refuge – Domestic Violence Shelter Services: Provides services and shelter for victims of domestic abuse Address: P.O. Box 853, Vidalia, GA 30475 Telephone: 912.538.9936 or 912.538.9935 or CRISIS HOTLINE 1.866.873.3843 Website: http://www.therefugedomesticviolenceshelter.org/ Substance Abuse/Addiction Support & Treatment Programs New Life – The Christian Family Center Services: 6 – 8 weeks residential addiction recovery program for men Address: 21 Outreach Lane, Soperton, GA 30457 Telephone: 912.529.6712 Website: http://www.cfcnewlife.org/ Page 216 Ellis Counseling Services: Addiction counseling Address: 500 Jackson Street, Vidalia, GA 30474 Telephone: 912.209.4021 Website: http://www.vidaliacounselor.com/ Alcoholics Anonymous – Vidalia-Lyons - NU-HOPE Club Services: Alcohol addiction support group: meets Sun, Tues, Friday @ 8:00 p.m.; meets Mon, Wed., Thurs, Sat. @ 12:00 noon. Address: 1707 Manning Street, Vidalia, GA 30474 Telephone: 478.745.2588 (State office) Narcotics Anonymous – Vidalia Presbyterian Church Services: Substance abuse recovery support group; meetings Mon. & Thurs. 7:00 Address: 400 Church Street, Vidalia, GA 30474 Telephone: 912.537.3500 Website: http://www.grscna.com/ National Coalitions & Resources American Red Cross Services: Disaster relief; blood bank; First Aid, CPR training; Swimming lessons Address: 210 W Liberty Ave, Lyons, GA 30436 Telephone: 912.526.3150 Website: www.americanredcross.org General Government Offices Georgia Department of Labor – Career Center Services: Job Search; Unemployment benefits Address: 16 Carter Center, Queen Street, Vidalia, GA 30474-4232 Telephone: 912.583.3231 Website: http://www.dol.state.ga.us Social Security Administration Services: Provides general info and services regarding retirement benefits, survivor’s benefits, disability and Medicare insurance. Address: 104 W Third St., Vidalia, GA 30474 Telephone: Toll free 866.931.2518 Website: http://www.ssofficelocation.com/vidalia-social-security-office-so1641 Page 217 Treutlen County Department of Family and Children Services Services: Protective services for children and adults; TANF; Food Stamps; Child Care; Medicaid certification; Information and assistance Address: 108 MLK Jr. Drive, South, Soperton, GA 30457 Telephone: 912.529.3757 Website: https://dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov/treutlen-county-dfcs-office Treutlen County Sheriff’s Department Services: Law Enforcement Address: 110 Third Street, Soperton, GA 30457 Telephone: 912.529.3222 Website: http://www.soperton-treutlen.org/county City of Soperton Police Department Services: Law Enforcement Address: 7921 Metter Road, Soperton, GA 30457 Telephone: 912.529.4221 Page 218 Basic Needs Assistance Twiggs County Department of Family and Children Services Services: Protective services for children and adults; TANF; Food Stamps; Child Care; Medicaid certification; Information and assistance Address: 719-A Hwy 80 East, Jeffersonville, GA 31044 Telephone: 478.988.7593 Website: http://dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov/twiggs-county-dfcs-office Twiggs County Neighborhood Service Center Services: Utility assistance, Emergency Food and Shelter, Housing Assistance Address: 724 Soloman Drive, Jeffersonville, GA 31044 Telephone: 800.422.9063 Call for an appointment Website: www.mgcaa.org Mount Zion Baptist Church Services: Disaster Relief; Adult reading and writing Address: 4013 GA Hwy 358 Danville, GA 31017 Telephone: 478.962.0311 Website: http://www.mountziondanville.com/ Jeffersonville Church of God Services: Food Pantry and Food assistance Address: 801 Hwy 80, Jeffersonville, GA 31044 Telephone: 478.945.3521 Website: Jeffersonvillecog.org Macon Outreach at Mulberry Services: Food; Grocery Pantry; Clothing Address: 267 First Street Telephone: 478.743.8026 Website: maconoutreach.com Salvation Army Services: Food; thrift/re-sale store Address: 1955 Broadway, Macon, GA 31206 Telephone: 478. 746.8572 Website: http://salvationarmygeorgia.org/central/ Page 219 Child Assistance Programs/Family Support Twiggs County Head Start and Pre-K Services: Educational support; income based for 3 & 4 year olds Address: 12956 US Hwy 80, Jeffersonville, GA 31044 Telephone: 478.945.6955 Website: www.mgcaa.org Brenda Walden Family Day Care Home Services: State licensed child care from infant to school age+ Address: 3434 Marion Ripley Road, Dry Branch, GA 31020 Telephone: 478.952.2406 Parent to Parent of Georgia Services: Support to new parents of children with disabilities or special health care needs Address: 3805 Presidential Parkway, Suite 207, Atlanta, GA 30340 Telephone: 1.800.229.2038 Website: http://p2pga.org/ Babies Can’t Wait Services: Provides developmental assessment for children, birth to three years Address: 2520 Riverside Dr, Macon, GA 31204 Telephone: 478.745.9200 Website: https://dhs.georgia.gov/dhr-invites-public-comment-babies-cant-wait-earlyintervention-system-changes Community Coalitions & Task Forces Central Georgia United way Services: Mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of the community to advance the common good. Address: 277 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Suite 301, Macon, GA 31202 Telephone: 478.745.4732 Website: https://www.unitedwaycg.org Page 220 Twiggs County Family Connection Services: Serves as the local decision-making body, bringing community partners together to develop, implement, and evaluate plans that address the serious challenges facing Georgia’s children and families. Address: 952 Main Street, Jeffersonville, GA 31044 Telephone: 478.233.7468 Website: twiggs.gafcp.org Middle Georgia Area Agency on Aging Services: Plan, develop, and administer a comprehensive service delivery system for older adults and people with disabilities. Address: 175 Emery Hwy, Suite C, Macon, GA 31217 Telephone: 478.751.6160 Website: www.middlegeorgiarc.org Educational Resources Central Georgia Technical College (Twiggs Center) Services: Provides traditional and distance learning educational programs and services Address: 952 Main Street, Jeffersonville, GA 31044 Telephone: 478.945.2206 Website: http://www.centralgatech.edu/general/locations/twiggs/twiggs.html Twiggs County Public Schools Services: Public Education Address: 952 Main Street, Jeffersonville, GA 31044 Telephone: 478.945.3127 Website: http://www.twiggs.k12.ga.us/ Twiggs County Public Library Services: General reference and access library Address: 109 Main Street, Jeffersonville, GA 31044 Telephone: 478.945.3814 Website: www.georgialibraries.org Middle Georgia State University – Macon Campus Services: Offers associate, baccalaureate, and graduate degrees. Address: 100 University Parkway, Macon, GA 31206 Telephone: 478.471.2700 Website: www.mga.edu Page 221 Financial Services UGA Extension Twiggs County Services: Provides research-based information in the areas of family, consumer science (budget/time management, nutrition, food preservation and parenting information) Address: 31 Magnolia Street, P.O. Box 196 Jeffersonville, GA 31044 Telephone: 478.945.3391 Website: http://www.caes.uga.edu/extension/twiggs/ Division of Rehabilitation Services Services: To help people with disabilities to become fully productive members of society by achieving independence and meaningful employment. Address: 1021 Commerce Street, Perry, GA 31069 Telephone: 478.988.6760 Website: https://gvra.georgia.gov/ Division of Child Support Services Services: Application for child support services; paternity establishment Address: 904 Claxton Dairy Road, Suite 2B, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 1.844.694.2347 Website: http://dcss.dhs.georgia.gov/ Health Services Twiggs County Public Health Department Services: Immunization clinic, child health & pre-natal clinic; family planning; WIC Address: 26 Main Street, P.O. Box 293, Jeffersonville, GA 31044 Telephone: 478.945.3351 Website: northcentralhealthdistrict.org/department/twiggs-county-healthdepartment/ Community Health Care Systems, Inc Services: Provide primary healthcare services such as; Internal medicine, Family medicine, Lab services, Immunizations, well child check-ups, physicals, diabetes program, mental health, prescription assistance, podiatry, and family planning. Address: 101 Watson Road, P.O. Box 213, Jeffersonville, GA 31044 Telephone: 478.945.6522 Website: http://www.chcsga.org/web/new/locations/community-health-caresystems-inc-twiggs-co/ Page 222 Prescription Assistance Program – Middle Georgia Community Action Agency Services: Assists individuals in applying for free or low-cost maintenance medication Address: 1112 South Davis Drive, Warner Robins, Georgia 31088 Telephone: 478-328-0333 (call to schedule an appointment in your area) Website: www.mgcaa.org The Children’s Clinic Services: Pediatric Medicine Address: 2406 Bellevue Rd., Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.272.2623 Website: pediatricassociateswr.com Middle Georgia Family Dentistry Services: General Dentistry Address: 2400 Bellevue Rd. # 28, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.272.1933 Website: http://www.midgafamilydentistry.com Bellevue Manor Living Center Services: Retirement and assisted living facility Address: 903 Bellevue Avenue, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.272.8123 Website: Facebook – Bellevue Manor Living Center Housing/Shelter Services Middle Georgia Community Action Agency, Inc. – Homelessness Prevention Services: Aid to prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless and also helps people experiencing homelessness to quickly find housing Address: 83 Green Street, Warner Robins, Georgia 31093 Telephone: 478-923-6424 call for appointment in your county Website: www.mgcaa.org Warner Robins-Houston County Housing Authority Services: Public Housing for families and seniors/disabled Address: 112 Memorial Terrace, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: 478.929.0229 Website: http://www.warnerrobinsha.com/ Page 223 Cedar Lane Village Services: Public Housing for families and seniors/disabled Address: 305 Cedar Lane, Jeffersonville, GA 31044 Telephone: 478.945.6471 Website: http://affordablehousingonline.com/housing-search/Georgia/TwiggsCounty/ Legal Aid Services Georgia Legal Services Program – Macon Office Services: Helping low-income individuals solve legal problems Address: 241 Third Street, Macon, GA 31201 Telephone: 478.751.6261/1.800.560.2855 Website: http://www.glsp.org/ Life Skills/Job Training Middle Georgia Workforce Investment Board – Career Center Services: Job search assistance; career development; budgeting & financial planning Address: 124 Osigian Boulevard, Suite A, Warner Robins, Georgia 31088 Telephone: 478.953.4771 Website: http://www.mgwib.com/contact.html Twiggs County Neighborhood Service Center Services: Budget Counseling Address: 724 Soloman Drive, Jeffersonville, GA 31044 Telephone: 800.422.9063 Call for an appointment Website: www.mgcaa.org Support Groups Elderly Twiggs County Senior Center Services: Provides congregate meals; Day center activities for the elderly Address: 400 Bullard Road, Jeffersonville, GA 31044 P.O. Box 737 Telephone: 478.945.3900 Website: http://www.twiggscounty.us/govtDetail.php?Senior-Center-18 Page 224 Adult Protective Services Intake Unit Services: Report abuse of disabled adults or elder person; Mon-Friday 8:00-5:00 Telephone: 888.774.0152 Website: www.aging.dhs.georgia.gov/adult-protective-services Eldercare Locator Services: Helps locate services for the elderly Telephone: 800.877.1118 Website: www.eldercare.gov Family Twiggs County Family Connection Services: Serves as the local decision-making body, bringing community partners together to develop, implement, and evaluate plans that address the serious challenges facing Georgia’s children and families. Address: 952 Main Street, Jeffersonville, GA 31044 Telephone: 478.233.7468 Website: http://twiggs.gafcp.org River Edge Behavioral Health Center Services: Aim to strengthen youth, children, families, and adults. Encouraging people to achieve worthwhile purposes. Address: 175 Emery Hwy., Macon, GA 31217 Telephone: 478.803.7600 Website: https://river-edge.org/ Twiggs Head Start Services: Parent and Family Engagement – activities that promote family involvement Address: Telephone: 770.775.3830 Website: http://www.mtecdc.org/ Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence Services: 24 hour statewide hotline Telephone: 1.800.33.HAVEN Page 225 Substance Abuse/Addiction Support & Treatment Programs Alcoholics Anonymous Services: Alcohol addiction support group Telephone: 478.745.2588 Website: www.aageorgia.org Narcotics Anonymous Services: Substance addiction support group Telephone: 404.447.8445 or 404.447.4957 Website: www.grscna.com Transportation Services Twiggs County Transit System Services: Public Transportation available to anyone in county. Small fare charged. Address: 724 Solomon Drive, Jeffersonville, GA 31044 Telephone: 1.800.326.0714 or 478.945.6133 Website: www.mgcaa.org National Coalitions & Resources American Red Cross – West Central Georgia Chapter Services: Disaster relief; blood bank; First Aid, CPR training; Swimming lessons Address: US Hwy 441 S, Dublin, GA 31020 Telephone: 478.275.1754 Website: http://www.redcross.org/local/georgia/locations/west-georgia/contact General Government Offices Georgia Department of Labor – Career Center Services: Job Search; Unemployment benefits Address: 3090 Mercer University Drive, Macon, GA 31204-5966 Telephone: 478.751.6164 Website: http://www.dol.state.ga.us Page 226 Social Security Administration Services: Provides general info and services regarding social security benefits Address: 3530 Riverside Dr, Macon, GA 31210 Telephone: 888.759.3917 Website: www.ssa.gov Twiggs County Department of Family and Children Services Services: Protective services for children and adults; TANF; Food Stamps; Child Care; Medicaid certification; Information and assistance Address: 719-A Highway 80 East, Jeffersonville, GA 31044 Telephone: 478.988.7593 Website: http://dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov/twiggs-county-dfcs-office Twiggs County Sheriff’s Department Services: Law Enforcement Address: 37 N Ash St, Jeffersonville, GA 31044 Telephone: 478.945.3357 Website: http://www.buttscountysheriff.com/ City of Jeffersonville Police Department Services: Law Enforcement Address: 200 North Church Street, Jeffersonville, GA 31044 Telephone: 478.945.6972 Website: http://www.twiggscounty.us/ Page 227 Basic Needs Assistance Upson County DFCS Services: Food assistance Address: 711 North Bethel Street, Thomaston, Georgia 30286-3103 Telephone: 770.830.2178 Website: http://dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov/upson-county-dfcs-office Upson County Neighborhood Service Center Services: Utility assistance, Emergency Food and Shelter, Housing Assistance Address: 715 Andrews Drive, Room 36, Thomaston, GA 30286 Telephone: 706.657.1578 Website: www.mgcaa.org The House of Care - First Baptist Church Thomaston Services: Food, clothing, household goods and medical supplies Address: 208 South Church Street, Thomaston, GA 30286 Telephone: 706.647.7889 Website: http://www.fbcthomaston.org/houseofcare.htm New Hope Baptist Church Services: Food Bank Address: 1165 Hannah Mill Road, Thomaston, GA 30286 Telephone: 706.648.6521 Website: http://www.newhopethomaston.org Silvertown Baptist Church Services: Free community soup kitchen every Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30am to 1:00pm Address: 300 West Goodrich Avenue, Thomaston, GA 30286 Telephone: 706.647.4844 Website: http://www.silvertownbc.com/ Salvation Army Services: Emergency food assistance; thrift store Address: 725 Meriwether Street, Griffin, GA 30224 Telephone: 770.412.6561 Website: http://www.salvationarmy.org/ Page 228 Goodwill Services: Address: Telephone: Website: Clothing 1424 Expressway, Griffin, GA 30224 770.228.0813 www.goodwill.org Five Loaves and Two Fishes Food Bank Services: Food pantry Address: 215 West Slaton Avenue, Griffin, GA 30223 Telephone: 220.228.1260 Website: Facebook Child Assistance Programs/Family Support Thomaston – Upson Schools Services: Education for children Pre-K through 12th grade Address: 205 Civic Center Drive, Thomaston, GA 30286 Telephone: 706.647.9621 Website: http://www.upson.k12.ga.us/ Upson County Head Start and Pre-Kindergarten Services: Educational support; income based for 3 & 4 year olds Address: 76 Atwater Road, Thomaston, GA 32086 Telephone: 706.648.4391 Website: http://www.mtecdc.org/ Parent to Parent of Georgia Services: Support to new parents of children with disabilities or special health care needs Address: 3805 Presidential Parkway, Suite 207, Atlanta, GA 30340 Telephone: 1.800.229.2038 Website: http://p2pga.org/ Babies Can’t Wait Services: Provides developmental assessment for children, birth to three years Address: 2 Peachtree Street, NW, 11th Floor, Atlanta, GA 30303 Telephone: 1.888.651.8224 Website: http://dph.georgia.gov/Babies-Cant-Wait Page 229 Pregnancy Resource Center Services: Pregnancy tests, peer counseling, community referrals, post abortion emotional &spiritual healing and counseling, Earn while you learn program: material assistance for mother & baby, Mentoring, Parenting classes Address: 153 Dempsey Avenue, Jackson, GA 30233 Telephone: 770.775.5116 Website: http://pregnancyhelpbuttscty.com/ Denise Conner – Family Day Care Home Services: Child Care Infant to School Age 5+ Address: 167 Williams Way, Thomaston, GA 32086 Telephone: 706.648.6677 Kelly Joiner – Family Day Care Home Services: Child Care Infant to School Age 5+ Address: 808 S. Church Street, Thomaston, GA 32086 Telephone: 706.975.7533 Noah’s Ark Child Care Learning Center Services: Child Care Infant to School Age 5+ Address: 293 Knight Trail, Thomaston, GA 32086 Telephone: 706.648.6353 Connie Nossett - Family Day Care Home Services: Child Care Pre-School Age 3 to School Age 5+ Address: 231 Roberts Loop, Thomaston, GA 32086 Telephone: 706.648.4343 Rays of Hope Childcare Services: Child Care Infant to School Age 5+ Address: 745 West Moore’s Crossing Road, Thomaston, GA 32086 Telephone: 706.647.0500 Small World Child Care Center Services: Child Care Infants to School Age 5+; Pre-K Slots available Address: 300 Lavender Lane, Thomaston, GA 32086 Telephone: 706.647.4491 Page 230 Tender Tech Child Development Center Services: Child Care Infants to School Age 5+ Address: 1533 Hwy. 19, South, Thomaston, GA 32086 Telephone: 706.647.6200 Tender Years Learning Center #16 Services: Child Care Infants to School Age 5+; PreK slots available Address: 1906 Barnesville Hwy., Thomaston, GA 32086 Telephone: 706.647.0087 Westwood Academy Preschool and Day Care Services: Child Care Pre-School Age 3 to School Age 5+ Address: 1906 Barnesville Hwy., Thomaston, GA 32086 Telephone: 706.647.0087 Community Coalitions & Task Forces Upson County Family, Youth and Children’s Alliance Services: Serves as the local decision-making body, bringing community partners together to develop, implement, and evaluate plans that address the serious challenges facing Upson County’s children and families. Address: P. O. Box 373, Thomaston, GA 32086 Telephone: 706.601.5385 Website: http://upson.gafcp.org/ Three Rivers Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging Services: Provides information on services for older adults (60+) and their caregivers Address: 13273 Georgia Highway 34, Franklin, GA 30217 Telephone: 678.552.2838 or 1.866.854.5652 Website: http://www.threeriversrc.org/aging.php Educational Resources Gordon State College Services: Provides affordable, supportive access to high quality post-secondary education. Address: 419 College Drive, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 678.359.5555 or 800.282.6504 Website: http://www.gordonstate.edu/ Page 231 Hightower Memorial Public Library Services: General reference and access library Address: 800 West Gordon Street, Thomaston, Georgia 30286 Telephone: 706.647.8649 Website: http://www.pinemtnlibrary.org Yatesville Public Library Services: General reference and access library Address: 77 Childs Ave., Yatesville, Georgia 31097 Telephone: 706.472.3048 Website: http://www.pinemtnlibrary.org Thomaston – Upson Schools Services: Education for children Pre-K through 12th grade Address: 205 Civic Center Drive, Thomaston, GA 30286 Telephone: 706.647.9621 Website: http://www.upson.k12.ga.us/ Three Rivers Regional Commission - Workforce Investment Services Services: Job search assistance; career counseling; training costs; assessments Address: 1210 Greenbelt Drive, Griffin, GA 30224 Telephone: 770.229.9799 Website: http://www.threeriversrc.org/workforce.php Southern Crescent Technical College – Barnesville Services: GED classes; adult education Address: 285 Indian Trail, Barnesville, GA 30204 (Housing Authority) Telephone: 770.358.4859 Website: https://www.sctech.edu/adulteducation Financial Services Upson County Cooperative Extension Service Services: Provides research-based information in the areas of family, consumer science (budget/time management, nutrition, food preservation and parenting information) Address: 305 S Hightower Street, Suite 170, Thomaston, GA 30286 -5510 Telephone: 706.647.8989 Website: http://www.caes.uga.edu/extension Page 232 West Central Work Force Development Corporation – Griffin Career Center Services: Provides career counseling, job search assistance, resume preparation, budgeting and financial planning, and vocational assessment, on the job training. Address: 1514 Hwy., 16 W. / Griffin, GA 30223 Telephone: 770.228.7226 Website: http://www.threeriversrc.org/workforce.php Division of Child Support Services, Georgia Dept. of Human Services Services: Application for child support services; paternity establishment Address: 1457 Highway 19 North, Thomaston, GA 30286-0008 Telephone: 1.844.694.2347 Website: http://dcss.dhs.georgia.gov Health Services Upson County Public Health Department Services: Immunization clinic, child health & pre-natal clinic; family planning; WIC Address: 314 E. Lee Street, Thomaston, GA 30286 Telephone: 706.647.7148 Website: http://www.district4health.org/clinic-sites/upson-county/ Upson Regional Medical Center Services: Provides in-patient, out-patient, orthopedics, women and children services, cardiology, health and wellness services Address: 801 W Gordon St, Thomaston, GA 30286 Telephone: 706.647.8111 Website: http://www.urmc.org/ Spalding Regional Medical Center Services: Provides in-patient, out-patient, orthopedics, women services, cardiology, cancer treatment, health and wellness services, imaging/radiology Address: 601 S 8th St, Griffin, GA 30224 Telephone: 770.228.2721 Website: http://www.spaldingregional.com Community Medical Center Services: Pediatric and Adolescent Care, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Mental Health, Dentistry, Pharmacy Services Address: 101 Commerce Place, Suite , Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 770.358.4408 http://freeclinicdirectory.org/detail/community_medical_center_of_barnesville_barnesville_ga.html Website: Page 233 Rock Springs Medical Clinic Services: Free medical clinic – 2:30 – 7:30 p.m. Thursdays Address: 219 Rock Springs Rd, Milner, GA 30257 Telephone: 770.229.8663 or 678.688.1950 Website: http://www.rsclinic.org/ Thomaston Family Practice Services: General Family Practice Address: 500 West Main Street, Thomaston, GA 30286 Telephone: 706.647.8901 Wayne Dodgen, M.D. Services: General Family Practice Address: 107 Jackson Avenue, Suite A, Thomaston, GA 30286 Telephone: 706.647.8101 Clayton State University Dental Hygiene Clinic Services: Low cost dental hygiene provided by students treating patients under the supervision of dental hygiene faculty members. Address: 2000 Clayton State Boulevard, Morrow, GA 30260 Telephone: 678.466.4920 Thomaston Dental Services: General Dentistry Address: 316 West Main Street, Thomaston, GA 30286 Telephone: 706.647.5575 Website: http://thomastondental.com/ Michael Allen, DDS Services: General Dentistry Address: 419 N Church St, Thomaston, GA 30286 Telephone: 706.647.7111 Haven of Hope Clinic Services: HIV/AIDS medical clinic Address: 770 Greison Trail, Suite H, Newnan, GA 30263 Telephone: 770.252.5418 Website: http://www.district4health.org/ Page 234 Prescription Assistance Program – Middle Georgia Community Action Agency Services: Assists individuals in applying for free or low-cost maintenance medication Address: 1112 South Davis Drive, Warner Robins, Georgia 31088 Telephone: 478-328-0333 (call to schedule an appointment in your area) Website: www.mgcaa.org Caring House Pregnancy testing, counseling, and follow up (includes spiritual counseling). Services: Individual post abortion counseling for women Individual abstinence counseling. Parenting classes. Earn While You Learn mentoring education program. Emergency clothes closet for baby items (0-24 mths. clothes, blankets, towels, shoes, bedding, etc.) Referrals to churches, community resources, and medical care. Adoption referrals. Address: Telephone: Website: 127 N 13th Street, Griffin, GA 30223-2746 770.229.4410 www.caring-house.com Housing/Shelter Services Middle Georgia Community Action Agency, Inc. – Homelessness Prevention Services: Aid to prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless and also helps people experiencing homelessness to quickly find housing Address: 83 Green Street, Warner Robins, Georgia 31093 Telephone: 478-923-6424 call for appointment in your county Website: www.mgcaa.org Thomaston Housing Authority Services: Public Housing for families and seniors/disabled Address: 574 Triune Avenue, Thomaston, Georgia 30286 Telephone: 706.647.7420 Website: http://www.thomastonhousing.org/ Christian Women’s Center Services: 12 month discipleship program that offers refuge to women in crisis Address: P.O. Box 773, Sunnyside, Georgia 30284 Telephone: 770.227.3700 Website: http://www.cwcga.org Page 235 Salvation Army Home of Hope Services: Emergency Housing for men, women and children Address: 329 N. 13th Street, Griffin, Georgia Telephone: 770.227.2336 Website: www.salvationarmyusa.org Haven House – Flint Circuit Council on Family Violence Services: 24 hour crisis line; 24 hour crisis intervention; emergency shelter; support groups for women/children; legal advocacy; temporary protective orders Telephone: 1.800.869.1150 Website: www.henryhavenhouse.org Promise Place Services: Serving victims of domestic violence and their children. Address: P.O. Box 854, Fayetteville, GA 30214 Telephone: Pike office: 770.567.3447; Crisis hotline: 770.468.1673 Website: www.promiseplace.org Legal Aid Services Atlanta Legal Aid Society Services: Helping low-income individuals solve legal problems Address: 54 Ellis Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30303 Telephone: 404.524.5811; South Fulton/Clayton 404.669.0233 Website: www.atlantalegalaid.org Georgia Legal Services Program – Macon Office Services: Helping low-income individuals solve legal problems Address: 241 Third Street Macon, GA 31201 Telephone: (478) 751-6261/1-800-560-2855 Website: http://www.glsp.org/ Life Skills/Job Training West Central Georgia Workforce Investment Board – Career Center Services: Job search assistance; career development; budgeting & financial planning Address: 1514 Highway 16 West, Griffin, GA 30224 Telephone: 770.228.7226 Website: www.careerconnections.org Page 236 Thomaston Workforce Development Center Services: Job search assistance; career development; budgeting & financial planning Address: 104 North Center Street, Thomaston, GA 30286 Telephone: 706.648.9178 Website: www.careerconnections.org Upson County Neighborhood Service Center Services: Budget Counseling Address: 715 Andrews Drive, Room 36, Thomaston, GA 30286 Telephone: 706.657.1578 Website: www.mgcaa.org Southern Crescent Technical College – Griffin Campus Services: GED Testing – Pearson Vue Testing Lab Address: 100 Building, 501 Varsity Rd., Griffin, GA 30223 Telephone: 1.877.392.6433 Website: https://www.sctech.edu/adulteducation/ged/ged-testing-locations/ Support Groups Elderly Upson County Senior Center Services: Offers various activities such as fitness classes, art and bingo. Lunch is served Monday – Friday at 11:30. Address: 302 South Bethel Street, Thomaston, GA 30286 Telephone: 706.647.1607 Georgia Senor Legal Hotline Services: Helpline staffed by attorneys who provide legal advice, brief service and lawyer referrals to older Georgians, their families and service providers. Telephone: 1.888.257.9519 or 404.657.9915 Website: www.atlantalegalaid.org/departments Adult Protective Services Intake Unit Services: Report abuse of disabled adults or elder person; Mon-Friday 8:00-5:00 Telephone: 888.774.0152 Website: www.aging.dhs.georgia.gov/adult-protective-services Page 237 Eldercare Locator Services: Helps locate services for the elderly Telephone: 800.877.1118 Website: www.eldercare.gov Alzheimer’s Support Group (First United Methodist Church) Services: Group meets last Tuesday of month at 6:00 p.m. Address: 375 Thomaston Street, Barnesville, GA 30204 Telephone: 770.358.1494 Website: www.barnesvillefumc.org Georgia Family Support Program Services: Support services to spouses or partners of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia Telephone: 1.866.854.5652 Family Upson County Family, Youth and Children’s Alliance Services: Serves as the local decision-making body, bringing community partners together to develop, implement, and evaluate plans that address the serious challenges facing Upson County’s children and families. Address: P. O. Box 373, Thomaston, GA 32086 Telephone: 706.601.5385 Website: http://upson.gafcp.org/ Upson County Head Start and Pre-Kindergarten Services: Offers and encourages parental involvement activities onsite with children Address: 76 Atwater Road, Thomaston, GA 32086 Telephone: 706.648.4391 Website: http://www.mtecdc.org/ Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence Services: 24 hour statewide hotline Telephone: 1.800.33.HAVEN Flint Circuit Council on Family Violence Services: 24 hour crisis line; battered women’s support group; children’s support groups; legal advocacy; temporary protective orders, legal, medical and counseling referrals, community education and emergency shelter. Telephone: 770.954.9229 or 770.954.1008 Page 238 Substance Abuse/Addiction Support & Treatment Programs Alcoholics Anonymous – Thomaston Group Services: Alcohol addiction support group meets on Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. Address: Corner of W. Lee and S. Green St., Thomaston, GA 30286 Telephone: State Office 478.745.2588 Website: www.aageorgia.org Counseling Center of McIntosh Trail CSB Services: Substance Abuse Treatment Address: 463 Ernest Biles Dr # B, Jackson, GA 30233 Telephone: 770.358.5252 Website: http://www.mctrail.org/butts.html Christian 12-Step Support Group – Rock Springs Church Services: Support group and family support group Address: 219 Rock Springs Road, Milner, GA 30257 Telephone: 770.229.8663 Website: www.rockspringsonline.com/ministries Transportation Services Three Rivers Regional Transportation System Services: Provides public transportation for residents of Pike County. 24 hour advance notice required. Fee is $2.00 per one-way trip Telephone: 1.855.407.7433 Website: http://www.threeriversrc.org/transportation-services.php Logisticare Services: Non-emergency medical transportation; three (3) workdays advance notice required. Telephone: 1.866.913.5795 Website: www.logisticare.com Page 239 National Coalitions & Resources American Red Cross – Georgia Headquarters Services: Disaster relief; blood bank; First Aid, CPR training; Swimming lessons Address: 1955 Monroe Drive, Atlanta, GA, 30324 Telephone: 404.876.3302 Website: http://www.redcross.org/local/georgia General Government Offices Georgia Department of Labor – Career Center Services: Job Search; Unemployment benefits Address: 1514 Highway 16, West, Griffin, GA 30223-2046 Telephone: 770.228.7226 Website: http://www.dol.state.ga.us Social Security Administration Services: Provides general info and services regarding social security benefits Address: 1548 Flynt Street, Griffin, GA 30223 Telephone: 1.866.964.1005 Website: www.ssa.gov Upson County Sheriff’s Department Services: Law Enforcement Address: 235 Aviation Drive, Thomaston, GA 30286 Telephone: 706.647.7411 Website: http://www.upsoncountyga.org Page 240 Basic Needs Assistance Wheeler County Department of Family and Children Services Services: Protective services for children and adults; TANF; Food Stamps; Child Care; Medicaid certification; Information and assistance Address: 312 W. Third Avenue, Alamo, Georgia 30411-0221 Telephone: 478.274.3004 Website: http://dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov/wheeler-county-dfcs-office Wheeler County Community Services Services: Utility assistance, Emergency Food and Shelter, budget counseling Telephone: 912.583.2163 (call for an appointment or referrals) Website: www.mgcaa.org The Christian Life Center Services: Clothing and food bank Address: 307 King Street, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.7676 Website: Facebook – Christian Life Center Habitat For Humanity Services: Clothing, food and household items Address: 711 Soperton Road, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.4841 Website: http://www.habitat.org/ Homelessness Prevention – Emergency Solutions Program Services: Aid to prevent homelessness; assistance to those experiencing homelessness to quickly find housing and achieve stability. Address: 83 Green Street, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: Call 478.923.6424 for an appointment or contact 478.374.5936 for more information Website: www.mgcaa.org Emergency Food Bank Services: Food Address: 711 Soperton Hwy., Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.231.9656 Page 241 Child Assistance Programs/Family Support Wheeler County Board of Education Services: Educational Address: 18 McRae Street, Alamo, GA 30411 Telephone: 912.568.7198 Website: http://www.wheelercountyschools.org Wheeler Head Start Services: Educational support; income based for 3 & 4 year olds Address: 67 South Commerce Street, Alamo, GA 30411 Telephone: 912.586.7881 Website: www.mgcaa.org Cathern L. Brown – Family Day Care Home Services: Child Care for infant through age 4 Address: 70 West 5th Avenue, Glenwood, GA 30428 Telephone: 912.523.5345 Little Branches Learning Center – Group Day Care Home Services: Child care for infants through school age 5+ Address: 354 Hill Farm Road, Alamo, GA 30411 Telephone: 912.568.7281 Mamie Robinson – Family Day Care Home Services: Child Care for infant, toddler, school age 5+ Address: 111 2nd Avenue, Alamo, GA 30411 Telephone: 912.568.7183 Peggy R. White – Family Day Care Home Services: Child Care for infant through age 4 Address: 1638 Snowhill Church Road, Glenwood, GA 30428 Telephone: 912.568.7072 Page 242 Community Coalitions & Task Forces Easter Seal Services: Provides vocational rehabilitation and other services to people with disabilities and other barriers to enable them to live lives of independence and dignity through meaningful work. Address: 77A Freeman Graham, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.0715 Website: http://www.easterseals.com/middlega/ Tri-County Family Connection Services: Collaborative serves as the local decision-making body, bringing community partners together to develop, implement, and evaluate plans that address the serious challenges facing children and families in Montgomery, Treutlen, and Wheeler Counties. Address: P. O. Box 788, Mt. Vernon, GA 30445 Telephone: 912.539.0517 Website: http://tricounty.gafcp.org/ Heart of Georgia Council on Aging Services: Provides information on services for older adults (60+) and their caregivers Address: 331 West Parker Street, Baxley, GA 31513 Telephone: 1.888.367.9913 Website: http://aginganddisabilityserviceswithheart.org/ Educational Resources Wheeler County Board of Education Services: Educational Address: 18 McRae Street, Alamo, GA 30411 Telephone: 912.568.7198 Website: http://www.wheelercountyschools.org Wheeler Public Library - Ocmulgee Regional Library System Services: General reference and access library; adult literacy program Address: 61 W Main St. , Alamo, GA 30411 Telephone: 912.568.7321 Website: http://orls.org Page 243 Oconee Fall Line Technical College – Alamo Services: Adult Continuing Education; GED testing Address: 203 W. Forest Ave., Alamo, GA Telephone: 912.568.1751 Website: http://www.oftc.edu Mercer University – Eastman Center Services: Education Address: 505 Second Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.5810 Website: www.mercer.edu Middle Georgia State University – Eastman Campus Services: School of Aviation Address: 71 Airport Road, Eastman, Georgia 31023 Telephone: 478.374.6980 Website: http://www.mga.edu/aviation/ Financial Services Green Path Debt Solutions (formerly Consumer Credit Counseling) Services: Debt management; debt/credit counseling; pre-bankruptcy counseling Address: 901 Washington Avenue, Macon, GA 31202 Telephone: 478-745-6197 Website: www.greenpath.com Division of Child Support Services, Georgia Dept. of Human Services Services: Application for child support services; paternity establishment Address: 5505 6th Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023-5806 Telephone: 1-844-694-2347 Website: http://dcss.dhs.georgia.gov Health Services Wheeler County Public Health Department Services: Immunization clinic, child health & pre-natal clinic; family planning; WIC Address: 26 Kent Street, Alamo, Georgia 30411 Telephone: 912.568.7161 Website: http://southcentralhealth.info Page 244 Meadows Regional Hospital Services: Cancer care, cardiology, women’s health, radiology, emergency services, orthopedic, pediatrics, nephrology Address: 1 Meadows Parkway, Vidalia, GA 30474 Telephone: 912.535.5555 Website: http://meadowsregional.org/ Babies Can’t Wait Services: Provides developmental assessments for children, birth to three years Address: 26 Kent Street, Alamo, Georgia 30411 Telephone: 912.568.7161 Website: http://southcentralhealth.info Children’s Medical Services Services: Public Health program providing medical care to children with disabling conditions or chronic diseases. Address: 2505 Bellevue Road, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.275.6841 Website: http://dph.georgia.gov/CMS Heart of Georgia Healthy Start Services: Parental support advocate; breastfeeding counseling; childbirth education; breast pump loan program; follow-up care for infants through two years Address: 912 Bellevue Avenue, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478-893-4894 Website: http://www.heartofgeorgiahealthystart.org/ Southeast Georgia Treatment Center Services: Provides drug and alcohol treatment; rehabilitation services Address: 621 Plaza Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.0390 http://national-rehab-centers.stopimpaireddriving.com/southeast-georgiaWebsite: treatment-center-llc-25755 Three Rivers Home Health Services, Inc. Services: Direct, in-home care provided by licensed or certified professionals Address: 167 8th Street, McRae-Helena, Georgia 31055 Telephone: 229.868.4327 Website: http://123rivers.com/ Page 245 ResCare Home Care Services: Full range of in-home senior care Address: 5450 Oak Street, Eastman, Georgia 31023 Telephone: 478.374.4322 Website: http://www.rescare.com/homecare-services/ PineCare Services Services: Home health care Address: 620 Oak Street, Eastman, Georgia 31023 Telephone: 478.374.0805 Website: www.pinecare.com Glenwood Healthcare Services: Medicare/Medicaid nursing home Address: 41 North 5th Avenue, Glenwood, GA 30428 Telephone: 912.523.5102 East Georgia Healthcare Center Services: Child and Adolescent medicine; Women’s Healthcare; Adult medicine Address: 118 East Broad Street, Mount Vernon, GA 30445 Telephone: 912.583.2277 Website: http://www.eghc.org Munsayac Medical Clinic Services: Family Practice Medicine Address: 308 Main St, Lumber City, GA 31549 Telephone: 912.363.4389 Edmund Wright, M.D. Services: General practice Address: 10 North 3rd Avenue, McRae, GA Telephone: 229.868.2831 Lucretia Barker, MD – Chandler Women’s Health Care Services: OB/GYN Address: 1112 Plaza Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.1807 Page 246 John Glenn, MD – Community Health Care Services: Family Practice Address: 840 Professional Center Drive, Eastman, Georgia 31023 Telephone: 478.374.1308 Website: Facebook – Community Health Care - Dr. John Glenn Blake Milner, MD Services: Family Practice Address: 1111 Griffin Avenue, Suite 1-B, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.8998 Patricia Patterson, MD – Ocmulgee Family Medicine Services: Family Practice Address: 715 Legion Drive, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.3574 Habigaile Cribe, MD Services: Internal medicine Address: 911 Plaza Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.5582 Eastman Pediatrics Services: Specializes in children’s health needs Address: 1223 Plaza Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.1478 or 478.374.3874 Website: Facebook – Eastman Pediatrics Prescription Assistance Program – Middle Georgia Community Action Agency Services: Assists individuals in applying for free or low-cost maintenance medication Address: 1112 South Davis Drive, Warner Robins, Georgia 31088 Telephone: 478-328-0333 (call to schedule an appointment in your area) Website: www.mgcaa.org American Home Patient Services: Home medical equipment and supplies Address: 1221 Plaza Avenue, Suite A, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.6664 Page 247 IV Care Options Services: Home IV and nutritional service Address: 718 Medical Center Drive, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.6662 Vital Care of Middle Georgia Services: Provides alternate health care services for IV patients. 24 hour, 7 day services Address: 305 Third Avenue SW, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.2205 Housing/Shelter Services Middle Georgia Community Action Agency, Inc. – Homelessness Prevention Services: Aid to prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless and also helps people experiencing homelessness to quickly find housing Address: 83 Green Street, Warner Robins, Georgia 31093 Telephone: 478-923-6424 Website: www.mgcaa.org Houston Village Apartments Services: Accepts Section 8 Housing Vouchers Address: 408 S. Jefferson Street, Alamo, GA 30411 Telephone: 912.568.7048 Website: http://affordablehousingonline.com WINGS – Women in Need of God’s Shelter Services: Emergency shelter and services to victims of domestic violence, rape and sexual assault Telephone: 478.272.5880/478.272.8000 24 hour crisis line 800.WINGS03 Legal Aid Services Georgia Legal Services Program – Macon Office Services: Helping low-income individuals solve legal problems Address: 241 Third Street Macon, GA 31201 Telephone: (478) 751-6261/1-800-560-2855 Website: http://www.glsp.org/ Page 248 Life Skills/Job Training Heart of Georgia Regional Commission Job Training Unlimited Services: Job training services; Resume preparation; Job search Address: 16 Railroad Avenue, Alamo, GA 30411 Telephone: 912.568.1444 Website: http://www.region9wib.org Wheeler County Community Services Services: Budget Counseling Telephone: 912.583.2163 (call for an appointment or referrals) Website: www.mgcaa.org Job Training Program – Heart of Georgia RESA Services: Pre-Employment and Basic Skills Competencies programs for youth and adults; On the Job training Address: 350 Pearl Bates Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.7711 Website: http://www.ciclt.net/sn/clt/hgresa Oconee Fall Line Technical College - Adult Education Services: Adult literacy instruction, GED preparation classes, Life Skills classes – Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:00 – 5:30; Friday 8:00 – 12:00 Address: 203 W. Forest Avenue, Alamo, GA 30411 Telephone: 912.568.1751 Website: http://www.oftc.edu Support Groups Elderly Alzheimer’s Association – Carl Vinson VA Medical Center Services: Family Support Group meetings Address: 1826 Veterans Blvd.; 12-A Family Room, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.272.1210 ext.3583 Website: http://www.alz.org/georgia/in_my_community_support.asp Hospice Care Options Services: Provides compassionate palliative care to the terminally ill patient Address: 715 Legion Drive, Eastman, Georgia, 31023 Telephone: 478.374.4888 Page 249 Wheeler County Senior Center Services: Provides congregate meals; Day center activities for the elderly Address: 104 Stubbs Street, Alamo, Georgia 30411 Telephone: 912.568.7811 Family Tri-County Family Connection Services: Collaborative serves as the local decision-making body, bringing community partners together to develop, implement, and evaluate plans that address the serious challenges facing children and families in Montgomery, Treutlen, and Wheeler Counties. Address: P. O. Box 788, Mt. Vernon, GA 30445 Telephone: 912.539.0517 Website: http://tricounty.gafcp.org/ Heart of Georgia Healthy Start Services: Parental support advocate; breastfeeding counseling; childbirth education; breast pump loan program; follow-up care for infants through two years Address: 912 Bellevue Avenue, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478-893-4894 Website: http://www.heartofgeorgiahealthystart.org/ Wheeler Head Start Services: Parent and Family Engagement – activities that promote family involvement Address: 67 South Commerce Street, Alamo, GA 30411 Telephone: 912.586.7881 Website: www.mgcaa.org Substance Abuse/Addiction Support & Treatment Programs Southeast Georgia Treatment Center Services: Provides drug and alcohol treatment; rehabilitation services Address: 621 Plaza Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.0390 http://national-rehab-centers.stopimpaireddriving.com/southeast-georgiaWebsite: treatment-center-llc-25755 Page 250 Bridges of Hope – Men’s Facility Services: Residential Alcohol & Drug Addiction Rehabilitation Address: 74 C. L. Tucker Drive, Chauncey, GA 31011 Telephone: 478.374.4008 Website: http://www.bridgesofhope.org Bridges of Hope – Women’s Facility Services: Residential Alcohol & Drug Addiction Rehabilitation Address: 71 South Stuckey Church Road, Alamo, GA 30411 Telephone: 912.523.2510 Website: http://www.bridgesofhope.org Alcoholics Anonymous Services: Alcohol addiction support group – Meets daily except Saturday Address: 192 Cedar Park Road, McRae, GA 31055 Telephone: 478.745.2588 State Office Website: http://www.aageorgia.org The Refuge Church Recovery Ministries Services: Support group for those recovering from substance or alcohol abuse. Address: 424 College Street, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.559.1115 Website: Facebook - The Refuge Church Recovery Ministries Transportation Services Wheeler County PublicTransit System Services: Public transportation available to anyone in county. Small fare charged. Address: 406 McRae Street, Alamo, GA 30411 Telephone: 229.568.7518 Website: www.mgcaa.org National Coalitions & Resources American Red Cross – West Central Georgia Chapter Services: Disaster relief; blood bank; First Aid, CPR training; Swimming lessons Address: US Hwy 441 S, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.275.1754 Website: http://www.redcross.org/local/georgia/locations/west-georgia/contact Page 251 Alamo Lion’s Club Services: Meeting 3rd Monday Meeting time 7:00PM United Methodist Church Social Hall Alamo. Funds eye care for those who are not financially able, provides leader dogs for the blind, as well as surgical procedures and the “Empty Stocking Fund” Telephone: 912.568.7742 (President) General Government Offices Georgia Department of Labor – Career Center Services: Job Search; Unemployment benefits Address: 910 North Jefferson Street, Dublin, GA 31021-6308 Telephone: 478.275.6525 Website: http://www.dol.state.ga.us Social Security Administration Services: Provides general info and services regarding retirement benefits, survivors benefits, disability and Medicare insurance. Address: 919 Hillcrest, Dublin, GA Telephone: 888.655.6438 Website: www.ssa.gov Georgia Department of Veterans Services Services: Assists veterans, dependents and survivors in filing claims for benefits Address: 636 Oak Street, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.6977 Website: Veterans.georgia.gov Georgia Department of Vocational Rehabilitation Services: Vocational assessment and evaluation, counseling and guidance Address: 904 Claxton Dairy Road, Dublin, Georgia 31021 Telephone: 478.275.6519 Website: http://gvra.georgia.gov/ Division of Child Support Services, Georgia Dept. of Human Services Services: Application for child support services; paternity establishment Address: 5505 6th Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023-5806 Telephone: 1-844-694-2347 Website: http://dcss.dhs.georgia.gov Page 252 Basic Needs Assistance Wilcox County Department of Family and Children Services Services: Protective services for children and adults; TANF; Food Stamps; Child Care; Medicaid certification; Information and assistance Address: 453 Second Avenue, Rochelle, GA 31079 Telephone: 229.365.2243 Website: http://dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov/wilcox-county-dfcs-office Wilcox County Community Service Center Services: Utility assistance, Emergency Food and Shelter, budget counseling Address: 405 Second Avenue, Rochelle, GA 31079 Telephone: 229.365.0077 Website: www.mgcaa.org Habitat For Humanity Thrift Store Services: Clothing, food and household items Address: 205 East 15th Avenue, Cordele, GA 31015 Telephone: 229.271.8000 Website: http://www.habitat.org/ Homelessness Prevention – Emergency Solutions Program Services: Aid to prevent homelessness; assistance to those experiencing homelessness to quickly find housing and achieve stability. Address: 83 Green Street, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Telephone: Call 478.923.6424 for an appointment or contact 478.374.5936 for more information Website: www.mgcaa.org Bread of Life Ministries – First Baptist Church of Rochelle Services: Food pantry Address: 701 Gordon Street, Rochelle, GA 31079 Telephone: 229.365.7286 Houston Baptist Association Services: Food pantry Address: 2116 Highway 41 N., Cordele, GA 31015 Telephone: 229.273.4127 Page 253 Child Assistance Programs/Family Support Wilcox County Board of Education Services: Educational Address: 395 W. College Street, Abbeville, GA 31001 Telephone: 229.467.2141 Website: http://www.wilcox.k12.ga.us/ Wilcox Head Start and Pre-K Services: Educational support; income based for 3 & 4 year olds Address: 328 Second Avenue, Rochelle, GA 31079 Telephone: 229.365.2341 Website: www.mgcaa.org Lighthouse Day Care – Group Day Care Home Services: Child Care infant to school age 5+ Address: 141 7th Avenue E, Pitts, GA 31072 Telephone: 229.648.6120 Sonja Wright’s Day Care – Group Day Care Home Services: Child Care infant to school age 5+ Address: 615 Third Street, Rochelle, GA 31079 Telephone: 229.365.7451 Community Coalitions & Task Forces Easter Seal Services: Provides vocational rehabilitation and other services to people with disabilities and other barriers to enable them to live lives of independence and dignity through meaningful work. Address: 77A Freeman Graham, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.0715 Website: http://www.easterseals.com/middlega/ Wilcox Family Connection Services: Collaborative that serves as the local decision-making body, bringing community partners together to develop, implement, and evaluate plans that address the serious challenges facing Georgia’s children and families. Address: 114 7th Avenue, Rochelle, GA 31079-2854 Telephone: 229 .365.0037 Website: http://wilcox.gafcp.org/ Page 254 Heart of Georgia Council on Aging Services: Provides information on services for older adults (60+) and their caregivers Address: 331 West Parker Street, Baxley, GA 31513 Telephone: 1.888.367.9913 Website: http://aginganddisabilityserviceswithheart.org/ Educational Resources Middle Georgia State University – Eastman Campus Services: School of Aviation Address: 71 Airport Road, Eastman, Georgia 31023 Telephone: 478.374.6980 Website: http://www.mga.edu/aviation/ Wilcox County Board of Education Services: Educational Address: 395 W. College Street, Abbeville, GA 31001 Telephone: 229.467.2141 Website: http://www.wilcox.k12.ga.us/ Wilcox County Library - Ocmulgee Regional Library System Services: General reference and access library; adult literacy program Address: 104 North Broad, Abbeville, Georgia 31001 Telephone: 229.467.2075 Website: http://orls.org South Georgia Technical College – Crisp County Center Services: Adult education classes; GED Testing Address: 402 North Midway Road, Cordele, GA 31015 Telephone: 229.271.4058 or 4059 Website: http://www.southgatech.edu Ben Hill/Irwin Campus – Wiregrass Technical College Services: Offers associate degrees, diplomas, technical certificates of credit, and non-credit continuing education courses. Programs are offered during the day, evening, and online. Address: 667 Perry House Road, Fitzgerald, GA 31750 Telephone: 229.468.2000 Website: http://www.wiregrass.edu/about/campus_ben-irwin.php#programs Page 255 Wilcox County Adult Education Center – Wiregrass Technical College Services: Basic skills classes are provided in reading, mathematics, science, social studies, writing, grammar, and life skills, at no cost to students; GED Preparation; English as a Second Language. Address: 239 West Gordon Street, Rochelle, GA 31079 Telephone: 229.468.2272 Website: http://www.wiregrass.edu/adulted/index.php Heart of Georgia Psycho-Educational System Services: Non-residential community based program for severely emotionally disturbed, severely behaviorally disordered, autistic children and youth. Address: 350 Pearl Bates Avenue, Eastman, Georgia 31023 Telephone: 478.374.0053 Financial Services Green Path Debt Solutions (formerly Consumer Credit Counseling) Services: Debt management; debt/credit counseling; pre-bankruptcy counseling Address: 901 Washington Avenue, Macon, GA 31202 Telephone: 478-745-6197 Website: www.greenpath.com Division of Child Support Services, Georgia Dept. of Human Services Services: Application for child support services; paternity establishment Address: 305 16th Ave, East, Cordele, GA 31015 Telephone: 1-844-694-2347 Website: http://dcss.dhs.georgia.gov Health Services Wilcox County Public Health Department Services: Immunization clinic, child health & pre-natal clinic; family planning; WIC Address: 1001 Second Avenue, Rochelle, Georgia 31021 Telephone: 229.365.2310 Website: http://southcentralhealth.info Crisp Regional Hospital Services: Health services; diagnostic services Address: 902 North 7th St., Cordele, GA 31015 Telephone: 229.276.3100 Website: https://www.crispregional.org Page 256 Babies Can’t Wait Services: Provides developmental assessments for children, birth to three years Address: 1623 Rice Avenue, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478-275-6841 Website: http://southcentralhealth.info/programs/babies-cant-wait/ Rochelle Medical Center Services: Family medicine Address: 636 Second Avenue, SW, Rochelle, GA 31079 Telephone: 229.365.2570 Website: http://www.swghc.org/rochelle-medical-center/ Middle Georgia Pediatric Associates Services: Pediatric Medicine Address: 792 First Avenue, Rochelle, GA 31079 Telephone: 229.365.7514 Rochelle Family Dentistry Services: General dentistry Address: 615 Second Avenue, Rochelle, GA 31079 Telephone: 229.264.0056 Three Rivers Home Health Services, Inc. Services: Direct, in-home care provided by licensed or certified professionals Address: 402 Broad Street, Abbeville, GA 31001 Telephone: 229.467.2555 Website: http://123rivers.com/ ResCare Home Care Services: Full range of in-home senior care Address: 5450 Oak Street, Eastman, Georgia 31023 Telephone: 478.374.4322 Website: http://www.rescare.com/homecare-services/ PineCare Services Services: Home health care Address: 620 Oak Street, Eastman, Georgia 31023 Telephone: 478.374.0805 Website: www.pinecare.com Page 257 Abbeville Health and Rehabilitation Services: Skilled and intermediate nursing care Address: 206 Main Street, East, Abbeville, GA 31001 Telephone: 229.467.2515 Crossview Care Center Services: Nursing home – Medicaid/medicare Address: 402 E. Bay St., Pineview, GA 31071 Telephone: 229.624.2437 Prescription Assistance Program – Middle Georgia Community Action Agency Services: Assists individuals in applying for free or low-cost maintenance medication Address: 1112 South Davis Drive, Warner Robins, Georgia 31088 Telephone: 478-328-0333 (call to schedule an appointment in your area) Website: www.mgcaa.org Eyesight Associates of Middle Georgia Services: Optometrist services for adults and children Address: 1011 N. 4th St., Cordele, GA 31015 Telephone: 229.273.0435 Website: http://eyesightassociates.com/ Housing/Shelter Services Middle Georgia Community Action Agency, Inc. – Homelessness Prevention Services: Aid to prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless and also helps people experiencing homelessness to quickly find housing Address: 83 Green Street, Warner Robins, Georgia 31093 Telephone: 478-923-6424 Website: www.mgcaa.org Housing Authority – The City of Rochelle Services: Public Housing Address: 792 Second Street, Rochelle, GA 31079 Telephone: 229.365.1869 Website: http://affordablehousingonline.com Page 258 Housing Authority – The City of Abbeville Services: Public Housing Address: 248 Barnes Street, Abbeville, GA 31001 Telephone: 229.467.3202 Website: http://affordablehousingonline.com Northside Villa Services: Personal Care Home Address: 8828 Hwy. 112 N, Rochelle, GA 31079 Telephone: 229.365.1900 Shady Pines Estate Services: Personal Care Home Address: 124 Airport Road, Abbeville, GA 31001 Telephone: 229.467.2101 Legal Aid Services Georgia Legal Services Program – Macon Office Services: Helping low-income individuals solve legal problems Address: 241 Third Street Macon, GA 31201 Telephone: (478) 751-6261/1-800-560-2855 Website: http://www.glsp.org/ Life Skills/Job Training Heart of Georgia Regional Commission Job Training Unlimited Services: Resume preparation assistance; Job search access and assistance Address: 1102 First Avenue, Rochelle, GA 31079 Telephone: 229.365.2509 Website: http://www.region9wib.org Wilcox County Community Service Center Services: Budget Counseling Address: 405 Second Avenue, Rochelle, GA 31079 Telephone: 229.365.0077 Website: www.mgcaa.org Page 259 Job Training Program – Heart of Georgia RESA Services: Pre-Employment and Basic Skills Competencies programs for youth and adults; On the Job training Address: 350 Pearl Bates Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.7711 Website: http://www.ciclt.net/sn/clt/hgresa Wilcox County Adult Education Center – Wiregrass Technical College Services: Basic skills classes are provided in reading, mathematics, science, social studies, writing, grammar, and life skills, at no cost to students; GED Preparation; English as a Second Language. Address: 239 West Gordon Street, Rochelle, GA 31079 Telephone: 229.468.2272 Website: http://www.wiregrass.edu/adulted/index.php Support Groups Elderly Alzheimer’s Association Services: Services designed to meet the unique needs of families caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Telephone: HELPLINE 1-800-272-3900 Website: http://www.alz.org/georgia Hospice Care Options Services: Provides compassionate palliative care to the terminally ill patient utilizing a coordinated interdisciplinary team approach Address: 715 Legion Drive, Eastman, Georgia, 31023 Telephone: 478.374.4888 Website: http://hcoga.com/ Wilcox County Senior Center Services: Adult Day Program Centers, Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites, Dietary Services, Escort Programs, General Recreational Activities/Sports, Home Delivered Meals, Senior Centers, Telephone Reassurance Address: 405 2nd Ave. SW , Rochelle, GA 31079 Telephone: 229.365.2352 Page 260 Family Wilcox Family Connection Services: Collaborative that serves as the local decision-making body, bringing community partners together to develop, implement, and evaluate plans that address the serious challenges facing Georgia’s children and families. Address: 114 7th Avenue, Rochelle, GA 31079-2854 Telephone: 229 .365.0037 Website: http://wilcox.gafcp.org/ Heart of Georgia Healthy Start Services: Parental support advocate; breastfeeding counseling; childbirth education; breast pump loan program; follow-up care for infants through two years Address: 912 Bellevue Avenue, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478-893-4894 Website: http://www.heartofgeorgiahealthystart.org/ Wilcox Head Start and Pre-K Services: Parent and Family Engagement – activities that promote family involvement Address: 328 Second Avenue, Rochelle, GA 31079 Telephone: 229.365.2341 Website: www.mgcaa.org Substance Abuse/Addiction Support & Treatment Programs Southeast Georgia Treatment Center Services: Provides drug and alcohol treatment; rehabilitation services Address: 621 Plaza Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: 478.374.0390 http://national-rehab-centers.stopimpaireddriving.com/southeast-georgiaWebsite: treatment-center-llc-25755 Alcoholics Anonymous – Abbeville Recovery Grop Services: Alcohol addiction support group – Meets Mondays @ 8:00; Thursday @ 7:30 Address: Ebby House, 10569 Hwy. 129 South, Abbeville, GA 31001 Telephone: State office: 478.745.2588 Website: http://www.aageorgia.org Page 261 Transportation Services Wilcox County Emergency Medical Services Services: Emergency medical transportation Address: 410 Stephens Street, Rochelle, GA 31079 Telephone: 229.365.7562 Wilcox County Transit Services: Provides fare-based transportation to residents of Wilcox County. Address: 405 2nd Avenue, Rochelle, GA 31079 Telephone: 229.365.2420 National Coalitions & Resources American Red Cross – South West Georgia Chapter Services: Disaster relief; blood bank; First Aid, CPR training; Swimming lessons Address: 1509 Crawford Street, Americus, GA 31709 Telephone: 229.436.4845 Website: http://www.redcross.org/local/georgia/locations/southwest-georgia Rotary Club Services: Address: Telephone: Website: Provide scholarships 311 Griffin Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023 478.374.5442 http://www.eastmanrotaryclub.com/ General Government Offices Georgia Department of Labor – Career Center Services: Job Search; Unemployment benefits Address: 5016 Park Way, Eastman, Georgia 31023 Telephone: 478.374.6994 Website: http://www.dol.state.ga.us Social Security Administration Services: Provides general info and services regarding retirement benefits, survivors benefits, disability and Medicare insurance. Address: 510 E 15th Ave., Cordele, GA 31015 Telephone: 1.888.225.8869 Website: www.ssa.gov Page 262 Georgia Department of Veterans Services Services: Assists veterans, dependents and survivors in filing claims for benefits Address: Crisp County Government Center, 210 7th St. South, Room 210, Cordele, GA 31015-4216 Telephone: 229.276.2366 Website: Veterans.georgia.gov Georgia Department of Vocational Rehabilitation Services: Vocational assessment and evaluation, counseling and guidance Address: 904 Claxton Dairy Road, Dublin, Georgia 31021 Telephone: 478.275.6519 Website: http://gvra.georgia.gov/ Division of Child Support Services, Georgia Dept. of Human Services Services: Application for child support services; paternity establishment Address: 305 16th Avenue, East, Cordele, GA 31015 Telephone: 1-844-694-2347 Website: http://dcss.dhs.georgia.gov/wilcox-county-0 Wilcox County Sheriff’s Department Services: Local Law Enforcement Address: 123 East Main Street, Abbeville, GA 31001 Telephone: 229.467.2322 Website: http://www.wilcoxcountygeorgia.com/departments/sheriff.html Abbeville Police Department Services: Local Law Enforcement Address: 215 Depot Street, Abbeville, GA 31001 Telephone: 229.467.3200 Rochelle Police Department Services: Local Law Enforcement Address: 410 Stephens Street, Rochelle, GA 31079 Telephone: 229.365.2246 Page 263 Basic Needs Assistance Wilkinson County Department of Family and Children Services Services: Protective services for children and adults; TANF; Food Stamps; Child Care; Medicaid certification; Information and assistance Address: 103 Payne Street, Irwinton, Georgia 31042 Telephone: 478.946.1181 Website: http://dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov/wilkinson-county-dfcs-office Overview Inc. Services: Utility assistance, Emergency Food and Shelter, Housing Assistance Address: 120 South Jefferson Street, Milledgeville, GA 31061 Telephone: 478.453.4111 Call for an appointment Website: http://www.overviewinc.com/ Mustard Seed Ministries Services: Food; assistance with utilities Address: P. O. Box 773, Gordon, GA Telephone: Call Voice of Truth at 478.946.4223 for more information Irwinton Methodist Church Services: Food and clothing banks on monthly basis Address: 104 Brookwood Dr., Irwinton, GA 31042 Telephone: 478.946.2493 Website: http://itsumc.org/ministries.htm or on Facebook Middle Georgia Community Food Bank Services: Food Bank Address: 4490 Ocmulgee East Blvd., Macon, GA 31217 Telephone: (478) 742-3958 Website: http://www.mgcfb.org/ Child Assistance Programs/Family Support Wilkinson County Board of Education Services: Educational Address: 197 West Main Street, Irwinton, GA 31042 Telephone: 478.946.5521 Website: http://www.wilkinson.k12.ga.us/ Page 264 Wilkinson County Head Start Services: Educational support; income based for 3 & 4 year olds Address: 138 Papermill Rd., Gordon, GA 31031 Telephone: 478.628.2035 Website: www.mgcaa.org Cathy L. Hartley Family Home Daycare Services: Infant – School Age + Address: 345 Elam Rd., Gordon, GA 31031 Telephone: 478.233.4523 Website: http://decal.ga.gov/ChildCareServices/ Happy Hollow Daycare Services: 6 weeks + Address: 156 East Main Street, Irwinton, GA 31042 Telephone: 478.946.0063 Website: Facebook – Happy Hollow Daycare LaTange E. Jones Family Home Daycare Services: Infant – School age + Address: 135 Shinholster Street, Gordon, GA 31031 Telephone: 478.628.3477 Website: http://decal.ga.gov/ChildCareServices/ Parent to Parent of Georgia Services: Support to new parents of children with disabilities or special health care needs Address: 3805 Presidential Parkway, Suite 207, Atlanta, GA 30340 Telephone: 1.800.229.2038 Website: http://p2pga.org/ Babies Can’t Wait Services: Provides developmental assessment for children, birth to three years Address: 2520 Riverside Dr, Macon, GA 31204 Telephone: 478.745.9200 Website: http://dph.georgia.gov/Babies-Cant-Wait Page 265 Georgia Fatherhood Program – Office of Child Support Services Services: Works with non-custodial parents who owe child support through DCSS but are unable to pay; paternity establishment; application for child support services Address: 111 Fieldstone Dr. Suite 200, Milledgeville, GA 31061 Telephone: 1-844-694-2347 Website: http://dcss.dhs.georgia.gov/wilkinson-county Community Coalitions & Task Forces United Way of Central Georgia Services: Assists families and individuals in securing access to affordable, highquality health care including benefits enrollment, health education, medical home linkage, mobile clinics and mental health supports. Address: 277 MLK Jr. Blvd, Ste. 301, Macon, GA 31202 Telephone: 478-745-4732 Website: http://www.unitedwaycg.org/ Wilkinson Family Connection Services: Serves as the local decision-making body, bringing community partners together to develop, implement, and evaluate plans that address the serious challenges facing Georgia’s children and families. Address: 95 Parker Street, McIntyre, GA 31054-2083 Telephone: 478-233-1140 Website: http://wilkinson.gafcp.org/ Middle Georgia Area Agency on Aging Services: Provides information on services for older adults (60+) and their caregivers Address: 175-C Emery Highway, Macon, GA 31217 Telephone: 478.751.6160 Website: http://www.middlegeorgiarc.org/aging-services/ Educational Resources Georgia College and State University – West Campus Services: Provides affordable, supportive access to high quality post-secondary education. Address: 120 W Campus Dr, Milledgeville, GA 31061 Telephone: (478) 445-5004 Website: http://www.gcsu.edu/ Page 266 Wilkinson County School System Services: Public Education Address: 197 West Main Street, Irwinton, GA 31042 Telephone: 478.946.5521 Website: http://www.wilkinson.k12.ga.us/ East Wilkinson County Library Services: General reference and access library Address: 154 East Main Street, Irwinton, Georgia 31042 Telephone: 478.946.2778 Website: www.georgialibraries.org Gordon Public Library Services: General reference and access library Address: 284 Milledgeville Hwy, Gordon, GA 31031 Telephone: 478.628.5352 Website: www.georgialibraries.org Middle Georgia Workforce Investment Board Services: Job search assistance; career counseling; training costs; assessments Address: 124 Osigian Boulevard, Suite A, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 478.953.4771 Website: http://www.mgwib.com/index.html Financial Services Wilkinson County Cooperative Extension Service Services: Provides research-based information in the areas of family, consumer science (budget/time management, nutrition, food preservation and parenting information) Address: 114 Wriley Road, Irwinton, GA 31042 Telephone: 478.946.2367 Website: http://www.caes.uga.edu/extension/wilkinson/ Milledgeville Career Center Services: Provides an array of services including career counseling, job search assistance, resume preparation, budgeting and financial planning, vocational assessment, on the job training and more. Address: 156 Roberson Mill Road, Milledgeville, GA 31061 Telephone: 478.445.5465 Website: https://dol.georgia.gov/location/milledgeville Page 267 Division of Child Support Services, Georgia Dept. of Human Services Services: Application for child support services; paternity establishment Address: 111 Fieldstone Dr. Suite 200, Milledgeville, GA 31061 Telephone: 1.844.694.2347 Website: http://dcss.dhs.georgia.gov/baldwin-county Health Services Wilkinson County Public Health Department Services: Immunization clinic, child health & pre-natal clinic; family planning; WIC Address: 123 High Hill St, Irwinton, GA 31042 Telephone: 478.946.2226 Website: http://northcentralhealthdistrict.org/department/wilkinson-county-healthdepartment/ Professional Nursing Services Services: Nursing Home Facility Address: 107 Jackson St, Gordon, GA 31031 Telephone: 478.628.5790 Toomsboro Nursing Home Services: Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Address: 210 Main St., Toomsboro, GA 31090 Telephone: 912.933.5395 Cyler Garner, DMD Services: Family Practice Address: 200 Pine St, Gordon, GA 31031 Telephone: 478.628.2101 Morris Reese, MD Services: Family Practice Address: 100 Tremon Street, Gordon, GA 31031 Telephone: 478.628.1515 Dennis R. Smith, DDS Services: General Dentistry Address: 106 College St., Gordon, GA 31031 Telephone: 478.628.2142 Page 268 Housing/Shelter Services Prairie Summit Apartments Services: Provide 72 units of housing in the City of Gordon. Address: 153 Westbrook Rd., Gordon, GA 31031 Telephone: 770.386.2921 Website: http://section-8-housing.credio.com/l/242/Prairie-Summit-Apartments Fairview Park Services: Provide 22 units of housing for low income individuals. Address: 249 Gray Hwy., Gordon, GA 31031 Telephone: 478.628.2453 Website: http://affordablehousingonline.com/housingsearch/Georgia/Gordon/Fairview-Park/38094/ Legal Aid Services Georgia Legal Services Program – Macon Office Services: Helping low-income individuals solve legal problems Address: 241 Third Street Macon, GA 31201 Telephone: (478) 751-6261/1-800-560-2855 Website: http://www.glsp.org/ Life Skills/Job Training Middle Georgia Workforce Investment Board Services: Job search assistance; career development; budgeting & financial planning Address: 124 Osigian Boulevard, Suite A, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Telephone: 478.953.4771 Website: http://www.mgwib.com/index.html Wilkinson County Adult Education Center Services: GED Testing Address: 8156 Hwy 57, McIntyre, GA 31054 Telephone: 478.946.1080 Website: http://www.oftc.edu/adult_ed.aspx?id=1386 Page 269 Support Groups Elderly Wilkinson County Senior Center Services: Open to Wilkinson County residents 60 years or older; provides congregate and home delivered meals to seniors citizens 62+. Other services: transportation, educational, fitness and recreational activities. Address: 127 High Hill St, Irwinton, GA 31042 Telephone: 478.946.2212 Website: www.wilkinsoncounty.net/departments.php?Services-Senior-Services-65 Adult Protective Services Intake Unit Services: Report abuse of disabled adults or elder person; Mon-Friday 8:00-5:00 Telephone: 888.774.0152 Website: www.aging.dhs.georgia.gov/adult-protective-services Eldercare Locator Services: Helps locate services for the elderly Telephone: 800.877.1118 Website: www.eldercare.gov Family Wilkinson Family Connection Services: Serves as the local decision-making body, bringing community partners together to develop, implement, and evaluate plans that address the serious challenges facing Georgia’s children and families. Address: 95 Parker St, McIntyre, GA 31054 Telephone: 478.233.1140 Website: http://wilkinson.gafcp.org/ Wilkinson County Head Start Services: Parent and Family Engagement – activities that promote family involvement Address: 138 Papermill Rd., Gordon, GA 31031 Telephone: 478.628.2035 Website: www.mgcaa.org Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence Services: 24 hour statewide hotline Telephone: 1.800.33.HAVEN Page 270 Wilkinson County Cooperative Extension Service Services: Provides research-based information in the areas of family, consumer science (budget/time management, nutrition, food preservation and parenting information) Address: 114 Wriley Road, Irwinton, GA 31042 Telephone: 478.946.2367 Website: http://www.caes.uga.edu/extension/wilkinson/ Substance Abuse/Addiction Support & Treatment Programs Alcoholics Anonymous Support group Meetings: 1. First United Methodist Church, 366 Log Cabin Rd., Milledgeville, GA 31061 – meets daily 2. Happy Destiny, Allen`s Market Bldg, 101 W. McIntosh St., Milledgeville, GA 31061 – meets on Wednesday @ 7:00 p.m. 3. St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 220 S. Wayne St., Milledgeville, GA 31061 – meets Sunday, Monday and Thursday Telephone: 478.745.2588 Website: www.aageorgia.org – check website for meeting times Transportation Services Wilkinson County Transit System Services: Affordable transportation through Rural Transit Program. Provides reliable door-to-door transportation within Wilkinson County. One way trips inside Wilkinson County are $2.00. Hours of Operation are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Address: 8154 Hwy 57, McIntyre, GA 31054 Telephone: 478.946.7267 Website: http://www.wilkinsoncounty.net/departments.php?County-Offices-Transit63 National Coalitions & Resources American Red Cross – Macon Location Services: Disaster relief; blood bank; First Aid, CPR training; Swimming lessons Address: 195 Holt Ave, Macon, GA 31201 Telephone: 478.743.8671 Website: http://www.redcross.org/local/georgia/locations/central-midwest Page 271 General Government Offices Georgia Department of Labor – Career Center Services: Job Search; Unemployment benefits Address: 910 N Jefferson St, Dublin, GA 31021 Telephone: 478.275.6525 Website: http://www.dol.state.ga.us Social Security Administration Services: Provides general info and services regarding social security benefits Address: 109 Cypress Corners Dr, Milledgeville, GA 31061 Telephone: 866. 348.5817 Website: https://www.socialsecurity.gov/ Wilkinson Department of Family and Children Services Services: Protective services for children and adults; TANF; Food Stamps; Child Care; Medicaid certification; Information and assistance Address: 103 Payne Street P. O. Box 526, Irwinton, Georgia 31042 Telephone: 478.988.7593 Website: http://dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov/wilkinson-county-dfcs-office Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Department Services: Law Enforcement Address: 108 Bacon Street, Irwinton, GA 31042 Telephone: 478.946.2411 Website: http://www.wilkinsoncounty.net/departments.php?County-Offices-Sheriffs-Office-50 City of Irwinton Police Department Services: Law Enforcement Address: 109 E Main St, Irwinton, GA 31042 Telephone: 478.946.7144 Page 272