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 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 912-739-4576
Address 720 N. Church St.
Claxton, GA 30417
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 912-739-4576
Address 720 N.Church St., Claxton, GA 30417
Claxton, GA 30417
Short Business Description The Coastal Alliance was founded by the CILs representing the coastal counties of Georgia and South Carolina. The Alliance also includes other community partners and emergency providers. The website provides information and resources for residents of Georgia and South Carolina that are especially helpful for those in the coastal areas but also for those across the state who may be hosting evacuees during hurricanes or may be impacted by other natural disasters.
Services Provided Links to support agencies, links to weather reporting agencies, coastal updates, opportunities to get involved in the planning process
Short Business Description A multi-faceted agency providing programs and services to empower the people of Coastal Georgia with information, skills and support. Our mission to transform communities through education, training, comprehensive services and advocacy.
Qualifications to Receive Services Qualifications may depend on family size and income. Contact the office to learn more.
Services Provided Education, housing, utilities assistance, financial empowerment, income tax preparation, youth development, aging services, women's empowerment, home repairs, energy efficiency upgrades
Phone Number 912-264-3281
Address 1 Community Action Drive
Brunswick, GA 31520
Short Business Description Provides services to empower people with information, training, education, support comprehensive services and advocacy.
Qualifications to Receive Services Determined after an application assessment
Services Provided Education, housing, utilities assistance, financial empowerment, income tax preparation, youth development, aging services, women's empowerment, home repairs, energy efficiency upgrades
Phone Number 912-442-0848 Ext. 624
Address 5627 S. Coastal Highway
Riceboro, GA 31323
Short Business Description Brings together community partners to develop, implement, and evaluate plans to ensure that all children are healthy, ready for and successful in school, prevent child abuse, reduce high school dropout rates and help families become stable, self-sufficient, and productive.
Qualifications to Receive Services Provides information and referrals to organizations that provide direct services.
Services Provided Focuses on promoting the local economy, health initiatives, education and quality of life by collecting data on community needs and working with partners to recommend solutions.
Phone Number 912-651-1478
Address 110 E State St.
Savannah, GA 30401
Short Business Description The Coastal Georgia Indicators Coalition is comprised of community members and advocates working together through a comprehensive, coordinated approach for planning and accountability and serves as a resource for agencies addressing overall health and well-being while leveraging resources for community initiatives. The purpose of the Coalition is to improve community well-being by engaging and leading the community to work collectively in its development of strategic priorities that guide policy, programs and resource allocation.
Qualifications to Receive Services Qualifications to receive services are determined by the agency providing them. Coastal Georgia Indicators Coalition/Chatham Family Connections Collaborative provides information and referral to appropriate agencies.
Services Provided Provides information and referral
Phone Number 912-651-1478
Address 110 E State St.
Savannah,, GA 31401
Short Business Description Regional transit system serves Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, and Screven.
Qualifications to Receive Services Must make a reservation 24 hours in advance. Within one county travel base rate: $5 one-way; $10 round-trip. Multi-county travel:Base rate plus $5 per county crossed.
Services Provided Transit Services run Mon-Fri from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone Number 866-543-6744 (dispatch office)
Address 1181 Coastal Drive S.W.
Darien, GA 31305
Short Business Description Easterseals provides exceptional services, education, outreach and advocacy so that people living with autism and other disabilities can live, learn, work and play in our communities.
Qualifications to Receive Services N/A
Services Provided For children and families: support and resources; Megan's House; Champions for Children; and respite services. For adults: employment and job training; adult enrichment; residential services; and community living supports. Go to the website listed for details on each.
Phone Number 229-439-7061
Address 1906 Palmyra Road
Albany, GA 31701
Short Business Description Easterseals provides exceptional services, education, outreach and advocacy so that people living with autism and other disabilities can live, learn, work and play in our communities.
Qualifications to Receive Services N/A
Services Provided For children and families: support and resources; Megan's House; Champions for Children; and respite services. For adults: employment and job training; adult enrichment; residential services; and community living supports. Go to the website listed for details on each.
Phone Number 912-247-6912
Address 610 N. Patterson St., Suite A
Valdosta
