Communityresourceguide 1
Communityresourceguide 1
Families
Children and Adolescents 3
Adolescent Residential 5
Marriage 5
Intimacy in Marriage 6
Divorce 6
Parenting 7
Pregnancy 8
Special Needs 8
Elderly
Living Assistance 10
Caregiver Assistance 12
Community Involvement 12
Healthcare
Clinics 13
Diabetes 15
Vision and Hearing 15
Mental Health
Multi-Disciplinary Approaches 16
Psychiatry 16
Psychology 17
Legal 17
Daily Living Needs
Financial Relief 18
Employment Help 19
Food 20
Housing Assistance 21
Shelters/Homeless 22
Substance Abuse
Support Groups 23
Intensive Therapy/Inpatient 25
Domestic Violence 27
Sexual Exploitation 28
Other Important Contacts 28
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Resources for Children and Adolescents
A Childs Voice Advocacy Center
216 Broookstone Place
Social Circle, GA 30025
(770) 464-0082
Website: achildsvoiceac.org
*Provides support to victims of child abuse and caregivers through individual based advocacy
programs. Referral by DFCS or Sheriffs Department is required.
LEAP Program
Hosted by schools in Walton County
Call your childs school for more information.
*After school and tutoring program in a safe learning environment.
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The Partnership for Children and Youth
(Walton County Family Connection)
1820 GA Hwy 11 North
Monroe, GA 30656
(770) 207-6060
Email: [email protected]
*Programs offered: teen pregnancy prevention, child abuse prevention, and mentoring. Also
offers drug and alcohol education, parenting workshops and promotes healthy living.
Team Up Mentoring
P.O. Box 523
Monroe, GA 30655
(770) 316-5735
Email: [email protected]
Website: teamupmentoring.org
*A Christian mentoring program for underprivileged youth and families. Offers one-on-one
mentoring, tutoring services, Bible study, family support, and life skills training. Meets
Tuesday and Thursdays 6:30-8pm at Faith Baptist Church in Monroe. Children 4yrs to 2nd
grade accepted.
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Adolescent Residential
Heartlight Ministries
P.O. Box 286
Hallsville, TX 75650
(903) 668-2173
Email: [email protected]
Website: heartlightministries.org
*A 9-12 month Christian residential counseling opportunity dedicated to helping adolescents
and their families work through difficult situations. Fees apply. $300 application fee.
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Marriage Counseling
The Ministry Village
678 Tom Brewer Rd.
Loganville, GA 30052
(770) 554-3599
Website: MinistryVillageGA.org
* All of the counselors that we staff are committed Christians and implement their faith into
their counseling practice.
Intimacy in Marriage
Divorce
Divorce Care
Hosted by: New Testament Baptist Church
2165 Broadnax Mill Road
Loganville, GA 30052
(770) 554-9027
Website: ntbcloganville.com
*Divorce Care is a Christian based, 12 week-long, video facilitated course. It is recommended
for those experiencing the pain and loss of divorce. New classes begin in April of each year.
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Divorce Care for Kids
The Ministry Village
678 Tom Brewer Road
Loganville, GA 30052
(770) 554-3599
Email: [email protected]
*Divorce Care for Kids (DC4K) is a Christian based 13-week group program designed to help
children of divorced parents navigate through the challenge of divorce. Groups are formed
according to community need.
Parenting
Family Recovery, Inc.
166B West Spring Street
Monroe, GA 30655
(770) 535-1073
Email: [email protected]
*Individual parenting instruction.
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Parenting Workshop
Facilitated by: Ann Shannon, LCSW, RPT-S
4 Kids and Families
678 Tom Brewer Road
Loganville, GA 30052
(770) 597-1647
Email: [email protected]
*3-session workshop offered several times annually designed to teach new parenting skills,
improve childs behavior, and provide support while enhancing the child-caregiver
relationship. Many insurances accepted.
Pregnancy
Special Needs
The Bridge
109 Blaine Street
Monroe GA 30655
(770) 406-6111
Email: [email protected]
Website: thebridgeofgeorgia.org
*Connects parents, siblings, and professionals with resources designed for those on the
autism spectrum.
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Buddy Break
Hosted by Corinth Christian Church
1635 Highway 81
Loganville, GA 30052
(678) 825-4759
Email: [email protected]
*A program designed to give caregivers of children with special needs a break while the
children have fun and make new friends. Meets one evening per month.
FACES Camp
Hosted by Faith Baptist
1789 GA Hwy 11 NW
Monroe GA 30656
(770) 267-6603
*A week-long summer day camp designed for children on the autism spectrum.
Jacobs Ladder
2775 Cruse Road Suite 901
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(678) 334-9592
Email: [email protected]
* A program for individuals with special needs focused on building self-esteem, motivating
and encouraging all individuals to reach their full potential.
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Stone Soup
Hosted by Faith Baptist
1789 GA Hwy 11 NW
Monroe GA 30656
(770) 267-6603
Email: [email protected]
Website: stonesoupnews.com/location_monroe.cfm
*A monthly program designed to give caregivers of children and young adults with special
needs a night to care for themselves.
Unlimited Services
226 Leroy Anderson Drive
Monroe, GA 30655
(770) 267-8391
*Provides transportation to adults with disabilities to work, needed services, etc.
Living Assistance
The Cottages of Monroe
601 Breedlove Drive
Monroe, Georgia 30655
(770) 207-5335
Email: [email protected]
*Assisted living rental apartments. Accepts: Private Pay Only.
Great Oaks
920 Hwy 138
Monroe GA 30655
(770) 267-7902
*Assisted living and memory care.
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Marable Manor
235 Marable Street
Monroe, GA 30655
(678) 635-8977
Email: [email protected]
*Assisted living.
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Visiting Angels
2775 Cruse Road Suite 2602
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(678) 252-0993
*Provides in-home care for seniors in need of assistance. Accepts: Private Pay, Long Term
Care Insurance, and VA Benefit (Aid and Attendance).
Caregiver Assistance
Abbey Hospice
215 Azalea Court
Social Circle, GA 30025
(770) 464-5858
Email: [email protected]
Calvin Cove
Westminster Presbyterian Church
2208 East Main Street
Snellville, GA 30078
(770) 979-9676
Email: [email protected]
*Calvin Cove is a respite program for the caregivers of the fragile elderly, conducted in
Westminsters Fellowship Center. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10am-3pm.
Community Involvement
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Healthcare
Clinics
ACES
1404 South Madison Ave
Monroe, GA 30655
(770) 207-4151
Website: teenmattersathens.com
*Full service health clinic for people 11 to 20-years-old.
FISH MD
226 Alcovy Street
Suite D 11
Monroe GA 30655
678-635-8378
*Serves adults and children without health insurance with services available in any doctors
office, including blood work and medication management. Call for appointments as there is
documentation patients will need to bring with them. Dental clinic scheduled to open in
April.
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Mercy Health Center
767 Oglethorpe Ave.
Suite B
Athens GA 30606
(706) 425-9445
Email: [email protected]
*Offers free medical care based on needprimary, specialty, dental, and pharmacy services.
Mercy also provides basic social service referral and health education primarily in the areas of
Diabetes, Hypertension and Smoking Cessation.
Website: publichealthathens.com/walton_county.htm
*Offers medical care to all ages on a sliding scale fee based on income. Health Department
also accepts Medicaid. No appointment is necessary.
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Diabetes Information
Clearview Regional Medical Center
330 Alcovy Street
Monroe, GA 30655
(770) 267-8461 ext. 3196
Email: [email protected]
*A class is offered on a routine basis to help patients learn the latest concepts and techniques
in diabetes management. Pre-registration required.
Mental Health
Counseling
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Multi-Disciplinary Approaches
Psychiatry
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Psychology
Bob Montes, Ph.D.
Trinity Educational & Counseling Services, PC
9635 Ventana Way, STE 101
Johns Creek, GA 30022
(678) 366-8862
Email: [email protected]
Website: drbobmontes.com
Legal Help
Sheryl Fambrough
Attorney at Law
1104 B South Madison Avenue
Monroe, GA 30655
(678) 310-9872
Email: [email protected]
Website: sherylfambrough.com
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Walton County Sheriffs Office
A.W. Smallman, Criminal Investigator
1425 South Madison Avenue
Monroe, GA 30655
(770) 267-2391
Email: [email protected]
Financial Relief
ACTION, Inc.
594 Oconee Street
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 549-9827
*Helps families overcome crisis situations, secure and maintain jobs, and achieve a higher
level of education
H.E.A.T.
(678) 406-0212
Website: heatga.org
*H.E.A.T. funds assist households experiencing a potential loss of energy service or
households that are in need of getting service restored.
Salvation Army
1000 Center Place
Norcross, GA 30093
(770) 441-6200
Website: salvationarmy-georgia.org
*Emergency financial assistance, help for homeless individuals, feeding programs, help for
underprivileged youth, etc
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Shepherds Staff Ministries
76 Bay Creek Road
Suite N
Loganville, GA 30052
(770) 554-9722
Website: shepherdstaffloganville.com
*Provides assistance for individuals and families in a crisis situation. Organization can both
provide direct financial aid, and refer people to other community organizations.
Employment Help
Georgia Department of Labor Career Center
7249 Industrial Boulevard NE
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-2455
Website: dol.state.ga.us
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Walton County Human Resources
303 S. Hammond Drive, Suite 331
Monroe, GA 30655
(770) 267-1329 Selection 2
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.waltoncountyga.gov
*A resource for finding a job within the Walton County Government.
Food
FaithWorks
7129 Turner Lake Circle
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-1884
Website: faithworkscovington.org
*Assistance to those in need of resources such as food, clothing, emergency shelter,
transportation, educational assistance, etc.
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Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry
1200 Athens Highway
Grayson, GA 30017
(770) 985-5229
Website: segwinnettcoop.org
* Provides people in the Snellville, Grayson and Loganville emergency financial aid and food
items.
Housing Assistance
Public Housing Authority
Website: hud.gov/offices/pih/pha/contacts/states/ga.cfm
* Commonly known as Section 8 Housing, Public Housing Authority assists low-income
families acquire safe housing through voucher programs.
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Shelters/Homeless
Advantage Behavioral Health System
Homeless Day Service Center
375 South Peter Street
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 354-1154
Websit: advantagebhs.org
*Clothing and food vouchers, laundry and shower facilities, personal hygiene items, case
management.
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SafeHouse Outreach
89 Ellis Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
Toll Free 1-800-900-4787
(404) 523-2221
Website: safehouseoutreach.org
*Provides practical, emotional, and physical assistance to those in-need; helping to integrate
individuals back into society to lead healthy, functional lives.
Substance Abuse
Support Groups
Reformers Unanimous International Addiction Program
Wayne Sosebee, Director
Victory Baptist Church
88 Brand Road
Loganville, GA 30052
(678) 294-4769
Email: [email protected]
*Biblically-based addictions recovery program.
Celebrate Recovery
First Baptist Loganville
680 Tom Brewer Road
Loganville, GA 30052
(770) 882-3970
Website: fbcloganville.org
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Eastridge Community Church
863 Hwy 142 E.
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 786-2048
Website: eastridgefamily.org
Narcotics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous
Covington Group
Serenity House
10102 Old Atlanta Highway
Covington, GA 30014
*12-step program designed for people who are in need of help for alcoholism.
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Al-Anon
Intensive Therapy/Inpatient
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HopeQuest Ministry Group
P.O. Box 2699
Woodstock, GA 30188
(678) 391-5950
Website: hqmg.org
*Christian-based addiction and recovery treatment services for life-dominating issues
alcohol abuse, substance abuse, or sexual brokenness.
Laurelwood Hospital
200 Wisteria Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 531-3800
Website: nghs.com
*Inpatient, outpatient, detoxification, and partial hospitalization for adolescents in need of
help with substance abuse.
SummitRidge Hospital
250 Scenic Highway
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
(678) 442-5800
Website: summitridgehospital.net
*Inpatient, outpatient, and partial hospitalization for adolescents and adults in need of help
with substance abuse.
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Domestic Violence
Project Renewal
Conyers, GA
(770) 860-9770
Website: projectrenewalgeorgia.com
*A fully-equipped shelter for victims of domestic violence. Also offering group and
individual counseling as well as batterer interventions.
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Sexual Exploitation
4Sarah Inc.
PO Box 82685
Conyers, GA 30013
(404) 312-6793
Email: [email protected]
Website: 4Sarah.net
*Seeks to empower change in the life direction of women and girls who are adult
entertainers, prostitutes, escorts, or victims of sexual exploitation.
Street GRACE
5995 Financial Drive
Suite 180
Norcross, GA 30071
(678) 809-2111
Website: streetgrace.org
*An alliance of Christian church partners, community organizations and individual
volunteers who are working together to end the commercial sexual exploitation of children
in Metro Atlanta.
Between Location
1010 Heritage Parkway
Between, GA 30655
(770) 207-4136
Covington Location
8134 Geiger Street
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-3195
Public Libraries
Covington Branch Library
7116 Floyd Street NE
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 787-3231
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Monroe Public Library
217 W Spring Street
Monroe, GA 30655
(770) 267-4630
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