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 A shelter for victims of domestic violence. The mission of Camden House is to develop and nurture non-violent relationships among family members; to shelter the victims of family violence; to aid and counsel family violence victims; to provide intervention to prevent further crimes of abuse and, to attend to these worthwhile goals in a systematic and humane manner.
Qualifications to Receive Services There are no qualifications for services except the need for help. Free.
Services Provided * 24/7 hotline
* Emergency Shelter – safe housing for you and your children.
* Child Services – serving our often silent and most vulnerable victims with support and hope.
* Safety Planning – personalized to your needs and situation.
* Court Accompaniment – help getting Temporary Protection Orders (TPO) or Stalking Orders.
* Short-term Counseling and Support – individualized support in a safe and confidential location.
* Support Groups – Connect with others and find strength in community.
* Community Outreach & Awareness – Education is one of the most effective tools for reducing abuse.
Phone Number 912-882-7858 (24-hour hotline)
Address P.O. Box 5159 GA
St. Marys, GA 31558
Short Business Description Sponsored by the Camden Family Connection Collaborative, The Camden Hunger Hotline is a volunteer managed and operated food assistance information and referral service. This service is provided to those individuals and families who are struggling to avoid hunger and are not familiar with local food assistance resources.
Qualifications to Receive Services Anyone can call, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for information and referrals.
Services Provided 24/7 information hotline to help those struggling with hunger and are not familiar with local food assistance resources.
Phone Number 912-409-6920
Address Woodbine, GA 31569
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 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.
Phone Number 912-685-3383
Address 151 South Register St.
Metter, GA 30439
Short Business Description Works with local partners to create plans that address serious challenges that face children and families in Candler County.
Phone Number 912-362-0198
Address 20 NW Broad St.
Metter, GA 30439-3615
Short Business Description Head Start increases the school readiness, and assists in the mental, social and emotional development of children 3-4 years old in low-income families. Also has a Pre-K program for children from 4-5 years old.
Qualifications to Receive Services Services are free based on family size and income eligibility.
Services Provided Children and their families receive child care, health, nutrition, social, and other services. Provides individualized early learning opportunities, including social skills and emotional well-being. Language and literacy learning; health, nutrition, dental, and mental health services; family goal planning and early intervention services for children with disabilities are also provided.
Phone Number 912-685-3383
Address 151 South Register St.
Metter, GA 30439
Short Business Description Provides energy assistance (based on funding availability), programs to support the elderly and more
Qualifications to Receive Services Eligibility based on income for energy assistance. Seniors must be 60 and older to participate in senior center activities.
Services Provided Energy assistance, programs for the elderly. Call for more information.
Senior programs may include: Income limits for energy assistance. Programs for seniors may include daily activities, opportunities for social interaction,field trips, meals, home-delivered meals for those who cannot visit a center, nutrition education and recreation.
Phone Number 912-367-6127
Address 151 S. Register St.
Metter, GA
Services Provided Areas served include Folkston, Homeland
Phone Number 912-496-2527
Address 32 Oakwood Street
Folkston, GA 31537-8813
Short Business Description Head Start increases the school readiness, and assists in the mental, social and emotional development of children 3-4 years old in low-income families. Also has a Pre-K program for children from 4-5 years old.
Qualifications to Receive Services Services are free based on family size and income eligibility.
Services Provided Children and their families receive child care, health, nutrition, social, and other services. Provides individualized early learning opportunities, including social skills and emotional well-being. Language and literacy learning; health, nutrition, dental, and mental health services; family goal planning and early intervention services for children with disabilities are also provided.
Phone Number 912-496-3041
Address 244 Mary M. Bethune Drive
Folkston, GA 31537
Short Business Description This is the local decision-making body that focuses on the serious challenges facing children and families. It brings together community partners to develop, implement, and evaluate plans to prevent child abuse, reduce high school dropout rates and ensure our residents have healthy and productive lives.
Services Provided Resources and information. The organinization meets monthly on the second Tuesday at Charlton Board of Education, 37 Touchdown Lane, Folkston. All are welcome to attend.
Phone Number 912-276-0394
Address 87 Touchdown Lane
Folkston, GA 31537-8813
Services Provided -City Hall/Water Department
Phone Number 912-462-5631
