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.
If your organization is not listed here, but would like to be, contact us with the details. If your agency is listed and needs to be updated, let us know that, too.
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Short Business Description The centers serves anyone impacted by sexual violence, including men, women and children, and their non-offending friends and family members. We support and empower survivors and educate the community to end sexual violence. We help to ensure a responsive medical community, sensitive law enforcement and an active prosecution system. We offer a continuum of care – from intervention to prevention and advocacy.
Services Provided Forensic medical examinations, follow-up medical services, 24-hour crisis line, crisis intervention, advocacy services, and therapeutic counseling.
Phone Number 912-267-6000
Address Main office: 1526 Norwich St.
Brunswick, GA 31529
Short Business Description Safe Harbor Children’s Center serves children from birth to 18, who have been removed from dangerous situations as a result of abuse, neglect, or abandonment. ent.
Services Provided As a long-term residential shelter, the center provides nurturing care, medical and dental services, academic tutoring, vocational guidance, recreational opportunities, and counseling and therapeutic services in a loving home-like environment.
Phone Number 912-267-6000
Address 1526 Norwich St.
Brunswick, GA 31520
Short Business Description The Safe Harbor Thrift Shop and Donation Center is a clean space with friendly service, and a wide selection of high-quality, gently used, merchandise for women, children and men of all ages and sizes. Shoppers can find familiar brands such as Ralph Lauren, J. Crew, Peter Millar and Vineyard Vines. Nearly everything is priced $5 or less. Safe Harbor works with Communities in Schools, a nonprofit that helps at-risk students in Glynn County Schools, and with the Glynn Community Crisis Center, which runs a shelter for victims of domestic violence. Youth and adults in these programs can shop for free in the store through a voucher program.
Qualifications to Receive Services Open to the public. Shop or donate items Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please make sure that your donations are clean and usable. Donations are tax-deductible, and all proceeds support the work and mission of Safe Harbor Center.
Services Provided Shopping and donation center, open to the public. Proceeds from the thrift store help provide support and clothing needs for all Safe Harbor clients and those of its community partners.
Phone Number 912-267-6000
Address 1526 Norwich St.
Brunswick, GA 31520
Short Business Description From emergency homeless shelters to long-term housing assistance, The Salvation Army provides a wide array of services to those facing life on the streets.
Services Provided Housing, short-term emergency and long-term housing assistance
Phone Number 912-265-9381
Address 1620 Reynolds St.
Brunswick, GA 31520
Short Business Description The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Services Provided Provides emergency assistance, food, clothing, financial assistance for utilities and other needs.
Phone Number 912-882-2200
Address 1915 Osborne Rd.
St. Marys, GA 31558
Short Business Description The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Services Provided Retail store selling gently used goods.
Phone Number 770-441-6200
Address 1909 Osborne Road
St. Marys, G 31558
Short Business Description The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Services Provided Contact the store for specific information. Hours: 9 a.m.to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday
Phone Number 912-538-8203
Address 220 Mose Coleman Drive
Vidalia, GA 30474
Short Business Description The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Services Provided Gently used goods at affordable prices
Phone Number 912-285-9211
Address 969 Tebeau St.
Waycross, GA 31501
Short Business Description Our mission is to mobilize the citizens of Savannah and surrounding communities to address the scourge of the $150 billion/year human trafficking industry.
Services Provided Raises awareness as well as on educating professionals and the general public about human trafficking. Contact for a presentation or more information.
Phone Number 888-373-7888
Address 463 Pooler Parkway, P.O. Box 232
Pooler, GA 31322
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
