Camden County

Short Business Description
Our mission is to rebuild child-family relationships through safe, flexible, and supervised visits. We are experienced in mental health/substance abuse, behavioral management,child development and more. We want to better the lives of children in foster care, as well as other "at-risk" children in the community.
Services Provided

Family visitation center for children in foster care. Home-based parenting programs. Weekly, formal parent education classes.

Phone Number
912-882-3119
Address
711 A Charles Gilman Jr Ave.


Kingsland, GA 31548
Counties We Serve
Camden, Charlton
Short Business Description
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.
Qualifications to Receive Services
Eligibiity
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
912-576-5923
Address
1501 Georgia Ave.
Woodbine, GA 31569
Counties We Serve
Camden
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
912-576-5923
Address
1501 Georgia Ave.
Woodbine, GA 31569
Counties We Serve
Camden
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
Counties We Serve
Camden, Charlton
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
Counties We Serve
Camden
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
Counties We Serve
Appling, Bacon, Brantley, Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Candler, Charlton, Chatham, Effingham, Evans, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, Pierce, Tattnall, Toombs, Ware, Wayne
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
Counties We Serve
Camden
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)
Address
GA
Counties We Serve
Appling, Bacon, Brantley, Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Candler, Charlton, Chatham, Effingham, Evans, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, Pierce, Tattnall, Toombs, Ware, Wayne
Short Business Description
Goodwill Opportunity Centers provide support and services designed to address job seekers' individual needs and barriers. We help address critical family and life support issues with referrals to partner organizations and direct support like transportation and career clothing vouchers. Career Specialists help clients assess their strengths and explore career choices with one-on-one coaching.
Qualifications to Receive Services
Free. Registration required. Everyone is served except for convicted sex offenders.
Services Provided

Support, education and employment services. Donation drop-off boxes are also available.

Phone Number
912-354-6611
Address
249 Village At Glynn Place
Brunswick, GA 31525
Counties We Serve
Camden, Glynn, McIntosh
Short Business Description
Donate and purchase gently used items to help people in our community build better lives.
Qualifications to Receive Services
N/A
Services Provided

Drop-off center as well as retail location where items can be purchased to support members of the community. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Phone Number
912-354-6611
Address
6100 Highway 40 East
St. Marys, GA 31548
Counties We Serve
Camden