Statewide Resources

•  United Way 2-1-1 - provides free and confidential information and referral. Call 2-1-1 for help with food, housing, employment, health care, counseling and more.
•  Department of Community Affairs - The Georgia DCA partners with local communities across the state to provide a variety of programs and assistance that benefit and help secure the success of the community.

Rental Assistance

•  Privately Owned Subsidized Housing - HUD helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants.
•  Public Housing - affordable apartments for low-income families, the elderly and persons with disabilities. To apply, contact a public housing agency.
•  HUD in Georgia - a wide range of useful information for renters
•  Housing Choice Voucher Program - find your own place and use the voucher to pay for all or part of the rent.

Fair Housing Resources

•  The National Fair Housing Advocate - news and information regarding issues on housing discrimination
•  Landlord Tenant Handbook - Frequently asked questions from tenants and landlords, including issues around fair housing.
•  Explanation of Housing Laws and Rights - HUD’s explanations of fair housing laws, which prevent discrimination on the basis of race, sex, ability, and age.
•  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Website - The Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) administers and enforces federal laws and establishes policies that make sure all Americans have equal access to the housing of their choice.

Family Assistance

•  COMPASS (Common Point of Access to Social Services) - One stop shop to apply for food stamps, WIC, Medicaid, TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), and more.
•  Social Security Online - Individuals can; apply for benefits, verify qualification to receive benefits, estimate future benefits, update your personal contact information, get a replacement card, request proof of income letter. Businesses can; report wages, verify Social Security numbers, submit records.
•  Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) - TANF cash assistance is a program providing temporary financial assistance to needy families. Eligibility for TANF cash assistance is determined by evaluating specific nonfinancial and financial criteria established by federal and state regulations.
•  Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - provides treatment and support services to people with mental illnesses and addictive diseases
•  Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) - part of DHS that investigates child abuse; finds foster homes for abused and neglected children; helps low income, out-of-work parents get back on their feet; assists with childcare costs for low income parents who are working or in job training; and provides numerous support services and innovative programs to help troubled families

Elderly Resources

•  Georgia Cares - provides free, unbiased and factual information and assistance to Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries and their caregivers about Medicare, Medicaid and related health insurance issues including Long-Term Care insurance, prescription drug assistance programs and Medicare fraud, error and abuse.
•  Georgia Council on Aging - Advocate with and on behalf of aging Georgians and their families
•  Area Agency on Aging - Information & assistance, referral to community services/ resources, and consumer eligibility screening
•  Elder Care Link - senior resources from a network of eldercare providers.
•  Medicare - social insurance program administered by the United States government, providing health insurance coverage to people who are aged 65 and over, or who meet other special criteria.

Homeless Resources

•  Department of Community Affairs
•  Georgia Alliance to End Homelessness
•  Homeless Shelters in Georgia
•  Homeless Shelter Directory
•  HUD Homeless Information and Resources

Veteran Resources

•  United States Department of Veterans Affairs - administers a variety of benefits and services that provide financial and other forms of assistance to Veterans, their dependents, and their survivors
•  Hire A Hero - helps veterans find jobs
•  Real Warriors - Multiple programs providing assistance to veterans, active military personnel, and their families.
•  Heroes to Hometowns - provides an array of services to injured service members returning home.

Domestic Violence Shelters

•  Family Violence Resources
•  Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence
•  Shelters for Battered Women

Legal Resources

•  Georgia Advocacy Office, Inc. - information on the Americans with Disabilities Act, legal advocacy for people with all types of disabilities.
•  Legal Aid - Legal services and information for low income Georgians
•  Georgia Legal Services Program - provide access to justice and opportunities out of poverty for low-income Georgians.
•  Energy Assistance - Southeast Energy Assistance- Weatherization program providing home repairs designed to save energy and reduce or eliminate environmental hazards.
•  Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) - pays part of winter energy bills for income eligible people.
•  Heating Energy Assistance Team (HEAT) - helps low-income Georgians pay their energy bills.

Other Resources

•  National Urban League - employment counseling, housing counseling services to homebuyers, homeowners, low-to moderate-income renters, and the homeless.
•  Georgia Relay 7-1-1 - A service administered by the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) to help those who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech disabled to use the phone.
•  Georgia Housing Authorities
•  Public Transportation