This page is intended to give you resources on human services topics that pertain to children, seniors, food banks, disability rights and resources, energy assistance programs, state and county offices and more within LIFE’s 20-county service area.
Those counties are:
Appling | Bacon | Brantley | Bryan | Bulloch | Camden | Candler | Charlton | Chatham | Effingham | Evans | Glynn | Liberty | Long | McIntosh | Pierce | Tattnal | Toombs | Ware | Wayne
To find out what’s available in your area, click on the icon below labeled “Resources by County” and search for your county. To the best of our knowledge, the information presented here is up to date. Our goal is to make this Resource Directory as accurate and complete as possible…and to do that, we need your help.
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Short Business Description Partners with more than 298 nonprofits to provide food assistance, hot meals and groceries.
Qualifications to Receive Services Food bank/agencies that wish to participate in the food distribution program must fill out an application.
Services Provided Provides food and non-food items to reduce hunger through registered food banks and agencies.
Phone Number 912-261-7979
Address 2591 Sidney Lanier Drive
Brunswick, GA 31525
Short Business Description Leading the effort to end hunger and improve lives in Coastal Georgia by distributing food through nonprofit agencies.
Qualifications to Receive Services Agencies that want to participate must fill out an application form.
Services Provided Distributes fresh and non-perishable products to more than 245 nonprofit agencies in a 21-county service delivery area, including urban and rural communities.
Phone Number 912-261-7979
Address 2591 Sydney Lanier Drive
Brunswick, GA 31525
Short Business Description Partners with more than 298 nonprofits to provide food assistance, hot meals and groceries.
Qualifications to Receive Services Food bank/agencies that wish to participate in the food distribution program must fill out an applicatiaon.
Services Provided Provides food and non-food items to reduce hunger
Phone Number 912-236-6750
Address 2501 E. President St.
Savannah, GA 31404
Short Business Description Our mission is to develop, provide, coordinate, and advocate for services that assist older individuals, at-risk adults, persons with disabilities, their families, and caregivers.Our vision is to assist individuals in Living Longer, Living Safely, and Living Well.
Qualifications to Receive Services Call for details: 888-732-4464
Services Provided The following programs and services receive federal and state funding through contracts between the Southern Georgia Regional Commission and the Department of Human Services Division of Aging Services or the Department of Community Health. While some services are provided by AAA staff, most programs are sub-contracted to cities, counties, and other organizations that contribute local monies to provide services directly in their communities.
• Information and Assistance
• Elderly Legal Assistance Program
• Alzheimer's Adult Day Care
• Home Modification (Wheelchair Ramp Construction)
• Intake for Elderly Disabled Waiver Program
• Homemaker Services
• Personal Care Services
• Caregiver In-Home Respite Services
• Wellness Programs
• Nutrition Services, including Senior Center Services, Home Delivered Meals, and Nutrition Education
• Coordinated Transportation
Phone Number 888-732-4464
Address 1937 Carlton Adams Drive
Waycross, GA 31503
Short Business Description STRIVE Transitional Living Services are made up of three interconnected programs: STRIVE Transitional Living Program, STRIVE Promoting Safe and Stable Families, and STRIVE Rapid Re-housing in order to give youth the support they lack and a chance to accomplish their goals.
Qualifications to Receive Services Each program has differences in enrollment criteria and the provision of housing. Official referrals are made by the county's Division of Family & Children Services caseworker assigned to the youth; however, informal recommendations can be made by any interested party.
Services Provided All 3 programs provide advocacy, information, and referrals; daily life skills; financial literacy; employment support; educational support and tutoring; health and wellness support; housing support (advising); occasional transportation; mentoring; and connections to counseling and mental-health services
Phone Number 912-267-6000
Address 1526 Norwich St.
Brunswick, GA 31520
Short Business Description Advocacy, and information and referrals on a wide range of services to help individuals and families
Phone Number 912-557-6026
Address 146 West Brazell Street
Reidsville, GA 30453-0157
Short Business Description Provides energy assistance to qualifying households when funds are available
Qualifications to Receive Services Income-based
Services Provided Helps pay for home energy bills
Phone Number 912-557-6032
Address 144 West Brazell Street
Reidsville, GA 30453
Short Business Description The Front Porch is a multi-agency resource center, designed to divert at-risk youth from becoming involved with juvenile court by linking them and their families to services.
Qualifications to Receive Services Children up to the age of 18. Participation is voluntary.
Services Provided * Behavioral health (individual/family counseling, evaluations, substance abuse assessments)
* Pro-social activities (Performance Initiatives, Youth Intercept, i9 Sports, 100 Black Men, DEEP)
* Parent support (Parent University, Shelter from the Rain)
* Basic needs (Clothing closet, PACK food and hygiene bags)
Phone Number 912-652-6555
Address 2203 Abercorn St.
Savannah, GA 31401
Short Business Description Focuses on pregnant women, infants, and toddlers up to age 3 as well as parents. It aids in the transition into Head Start or another pre-K program. It promotes healthy prenatal outcomes, enhance development of very young children and healthy family functioning.
Qualifications to Receive Services Services are free based on family size and income eligibility.
Services Provided Services encompass the full range of a family's needs from pregnancy through a child's third birthday. Child care, nutrition education, parenting education, disability screening and navigating the system.
Phone Number 912-632-0774
Address 178 Williams St.
Lyons, GA 30436
Short Business Description Advocacy, and information and referrals on a wide range of services to help individuals and families
Phone Number 912-245-2542
Address 100 Vidalia Sweet Onion Drive
Vidalia, GA 30474-8827
