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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Please check often as this list will be evolve as new information is added.
PLEASE NOTE: These links are being provided for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by the Living Independence for Everyone (LIFE), Inc. of any of the products, services or opinions of the organization or individual. LIFE, Inc. bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality or content of the external site or for that of subsequent links. Please contact the external site for answers to questions regarding its content.
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 912-283-4691
Address 2005 Pioneer St. Suite A
Waycross, GA 31501
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 All are welcome to attend collaborative meetings, held monthly at 10 a.m. the second Thursday at the Effingham Health System’s educational facility, 703 First Street, Springfield, Ga.
Phone Number 912-429-5468
Address 768 Hwy 119 S
Springfield, GA 31329
Short Business Description The local decision-making body, bringing together community partners to develop, implement, and evaluate plans that address the serious challenges facing our children and families
Services Provided Advocacy, supporting families and children
Phone Number 912-308-1812
Address 6463 US Highway 301 South
Claxton, GA 30417
Short Business Description Collective of nonprofits, educators, social support programs, faith-based organizations and more. Identifies and bridges gaps in community resources and services, creating system changes, and eliminating barriers to improve outcomes for our children and families.
Services Provided Supporting children and families
Phone Number 912-674-9795
Address 4499 Georgia 40, Suite A
St. Mary's, GA 31558-9402
Short Business Description Whether it’s financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, child care, job training, and other free or reduced-cost services specific to your area, essential resources can be found here.
Qualifications to Receive Services Each agency has it own requirements in order to receive services. Most are free or reduced fee.
Services Provided Information and referral to human services agencies that provide direct assistance, or information and referral for a wide variety of services. For best results, go to the home page: https://georgia.findhelp.com/ or https://findhelpga.org/ and enter your zip code. Services include:
Categories include:
• Caregivers
• Adult Education/Training
• Money & Employment
• Transportation
• Safety & Legal
• Food
• Housing & Goods
• Health
• Disability & Aging
• Early Childhood
Phone Number 800-244-5373 (may not be attended)
Short Business Description Provides voting and election information, including elected officials, the districts they cover, how to contact them and more.
Qualifications to Receive Services N/A
Services Provided Enter your name (initial of your first name and full last name), your date of birth and your county and it will take you to a page that contains the following information:
* Your voting history
* Your polling place, and how to get there
* Polling place hours
* How to request an absentee ballot
* Your federal, county, school and city district numbers (f applicable)
* How to contact your county voter registrar
* District maps
Click your district number to find the name and contact information of the person who is now in office.
Phone Number 404-656-2881
Address 214 State Capitol
Atlanta, GA 30334
Short Business Description Georgia's Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) is is a coordinated system of partnering organizations that are dedicated to providing accurate information about publicly and privately financed long-term supports and services.
Services Provided The ADRC works with Areas Agencies on Aging and other nonprofits, helping older adults with disabilities, personal care assistance, transportation, assistive technology, home-delivered meals, congregate dining, chronic disease self-management, respite care, elderly legal assistance, and nursing home transitions.
Phone Number 877-423-4746
Address 2 Peachtree St. NW, 29th floor
Atlanta, GA 30303
Short Business Description A non-profit organization that works with people with disabilities by providing information and referrals, works to involve local residents to help prevent abuse and neglect, school bullying and learning about the four types of advocacy.
Qualifications to Receive Services To learn more about how to get help, click here: https://thegao.org/news-resources/faqs/
Services Provided * Information and referral
* Technical assistance, advice, and support in self advocacy
* Assistance in advocacy, negotiation, or mediation on behalf of individuals
* Investigation of allegations of abuse, neglect, or violations of rights
* Deflect and prevent guardianships, support individuals in the restoration of rights, and advocate for supported decision making as an alternative to guardianships
* Public information and education regarding the needs and rights of people with disabilities
* Multicultural outreach to unserved or underserved groups of persons with disabilities
* Identification of problems in the system of service delivery and advocacy for systemic change
* Legislative monitoring and technical assistance
* Technical assistance to attorneys on disability law
Phone Number 404-885-1234
Address 1 W Ct Square #625
Decatur, GA 30030
Short Business Description Provides legal services for low-income people who need help with civil, non-legal issues in all counties except those of metropolitan Atlanta.
Qualifications to Receive Services Low-income. Civil issues only.
Phone Number 877-808-0553 or 866-442-3676
Address 1607 Union Street
Brunswick, GA 31520
Short Business Description Ten facilities for seniors throughout the state. Those who participate can come from anywhere.
Services Provided Offers residential, respite and memory care for seniors.
Phone Number (912) 409-6146
Address Corporate office: 203 Donehoo Street
Statesboro, GA 30458
