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Georgia Nonprofit Resource Guide
"Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation" — The Peach State
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About This Guide
This guide was created to help individuals and families in Georgia navigate long-term care with more clarity and confidence. Whether you're planning ahead or facing an immediate care need, finding the right support can feel overwhelming.
Inside, you'll find a curated list of nonprofit organizations across Georgia, including caregiver support services, disease-specific foundations, veteran resources, and community-based programs. Each listing includes verified contact information and a brief description to help you quickly understand what's available.
Our goal is to make it easier for you to explore your options, connect with trusted long-term care resources in Georgia, and take the next step with confidence.
💡 Quick Tip: Dial 2-1-1 anywhere in Georgia for immediate referrals to local nonprofits, social services, food assistance, and more.
We strive to keep this directory accurate and up-to-date. However, nonprofit organizations change, merge, or close over time, and web addresses can change without notice. Always verify contact details directly with each organization. If you find an outdated listing or are a nonprofit that isn't listed and would like to be included, please reach out to us at hello@LTCareNav.com.
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Alzheimer's Association — Georgia Chapter
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit (National Chapter — Statewide)
Region: Statewide Georgia — all 159 counties (HQ: Atlanta; regional …
24/7 helpline, care consultations, 80+ support groups across Georgia (Atlanta metro, Augusta, Columbus, Macon, Savannah, Rome, Gainesville, Athens, and more), Walk to End Alzheimer's events in 20 Georgia cities, Brain Bus mobile outreach to rural communities, multilingual services (Spanish), professional training, advocacy at the Georgia General Assembly, and research funding. Georgia has 20 Walk to End Alzheimer's locations.
1-800-272-3900 | (404) 728-1181 | 41 Perimeter Center East #550, Atlanta, GA 30346https://www.alz.org/georgia
Goizueta Alzheimer's Disease Research Center — Emory UniversityState Unique
Type: NIA-Designated Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (Georgia-Unique)
Region: Atlanta / Statewide and national research impact (Emory Brai…
One of only 37 NIA-designated Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers (ADRCs) in the US and the leading Alzheimer's research institution in the Southeast. Clinical evaluations, brain imaging, biomarker research, longitudinal studies, and clinical trial enrollment. Works with the Goizueta Brain Health Institute and Georgia Memory Net to translate research into statewide community care access.
(404) 712-4774 | alzheimers.emory.eduhttps://alzheimers.emory.edu
Georgia Memory Net — Statewide Memory Clinic NetworkState Unique
Type: State-Funded Dementia Diagnostic Network (Georgia-Unique)
Region: Statewide Georgia (coordinated through Emory; clinic sites a…
Georgia Memory Net is a statewide initiative linking memory clinics across Georgia to provide dementia diagnosis and care to all Georgians regardless of location or income. Clinic sites span urban and rural Georgia, helping to reduce health disparities in dementia diagnosis. Coordinated through the Goizueta Brain Health Institute at Emory.
gamemorynet.org | (404) 712-4774https://gamemorynet.org
Parkinson's Foundation — Georgia
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit (National)
Region: Statewide Georgia (served through national network; Moving D…
National helpline, Moving Day walk events (Atlanta, Savannah), PF Gymnasium wellness programs, caregiver resources, research funding, and referrals to the Emory Movement Disorders Program (PF Comprehensive Care Center) and other Georgia movement disorder specialists.
1-800-473-4636 | parkinson.orghttps://parkinson.org
American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) — Georgia Chapter
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit (National Chapter)
Region: Statewide Georgia (chapter coordinates support groups across…
Free APDA helpline, 20+ support groups across Georgia, exercise programs, caregiver support groups, educational seminars, and referrals to movement disorder specialists.
1-800-223-2732 | apdaparkinson.org/georgiahttps://apdaparkinson.org/georgia
Emory Movement Disorders Program (Parkinson's Foundation Comprehensive Care Center)State Unique
Type: Academic Center of Excellence (Georgia-Unique)
Region: Atlanta / Statewide referrals (Emory University Hospital — E…
A Parkinson's Foundation Comprehensive Care Center and one of the Southeast's premier movement disorder programs. Expert movement disorder neurologists, one of the region's top deep brain stimulation (DBS) programs, clinical trials, and research. Accepts patients statewide and from across the Southeast.
(404) 778-3444 | emoryhealthcare.org/movement-disordershttps://emoryhealthcare.org
ALS Association — Georgia Chapter
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit (National Chapter)
Region: Statewide Georgia (Peachtree Corners/Atlanta area headquarte…
Free Care Manager support, equipment loans, financial assistance, support groups (Atlanta metro, Augusta, Savannah areas), Walk to Defeat ALS Georgia events, research funding through Answer ALS, and connection to the Emory ALS Center and Augusta University ALS Clinic.
(678) 205-0008 | 6290 Abbotts Bridge Rd #301, Johns Creek, GA 30097https://als.org/georgia
Emory ALS CenterState Unique
Type: Academic ALS Center (Georgia-Unique)
Region: Atlanta / Statewide referrals (Emory University Hospital sys…
One of the Southeast's leading ALS multidisciplinary clinics. Provides expert neurological care, multidisciplinary team approach (neurology, pulmonology, PT, OT, speech, nutrition, social work), clinical trial enrollment, and research for Georgia ALS patients.
(404) 778-3444 | emoryhealthcare.org/alshttps://emoryhealthcare.org/als
American Cancer Society — Georgia
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Georgia (Atlanta headquarters; statewide programs …
Patient navigation, Road to Recovery transportation, Hope Lodge (Atlanta — 60 rooms for patients far from home), Look Good Feel Better, Relay for Life events across Georgia, 24/7 helpline, research funding, and advocacy at the Georgia General Assembly.
1-800-227-2345 | cancer.org/georgiahttps://cancer.org/georgia
Winship Cancer Institute — Emory University (Atlanta)State Unique
Type: NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center — Georgia's Only (Georgia-Unique)
Region: Atlanta / Statewide and regional referrals (Emory University…
Georgia's ONLY NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center (first designated 2009; comprehensive designation 2017). Treats all cancer types with nationally recognized research, clinical trials, the largest Phase I Clinical Trials Unit in Georgia, CAR-T therapy, proton therapy, precision oncology, and cancer health disparities research. Serves patients from all 159 Georgia counties and across the Southeast.
(404) 778-1900 | 1365 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30322https://winshipcancer.emory.edu
Georgia Cancer Center — Augusta University
Type: NCI-Designated Cancer Center
Region: Augusta / East Georgia (Augusta University — statewide and r…
Augusta University's NCI-designated cancer center (not yet comprehensive). Provides cancer clinical trials, research, and oncology services for the Augusta/CSRA region, serving both Georgia and South Carolina patients across a wide catchment area.
(706) 721-0660 | augustahealth.org/cancerhttps://augustahealth.org/cancer
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society — Georgia Chapter
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Georgia (Atlanta-based; statewide outreach)
Financial assistance for blood cancer patients, First Connection peer support, Light the Night walk events (Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta), educational resources, and research funding.
1-800-955-4572 | lls.org/georgiahttps://www.bloodcancerunited.org
Susan G. Komen — Greater Atlanta
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit (Breast Cancer)
Region: Metro Atlanta and statewide Georgia
Financial assistance for breast cancer screening and treatment, patient navigation, education, Race for the Cure Atlanta, and advocacy.
1-877-465-6636 | komen.org/georgiahttps://komen.org/georgia
American Heart Association — Georgia
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Georgia (Atlanta headquarters; statewide programs)
Heart disease and stroke education, CPR/AED training, Go Red for Women, Heart Walk events (Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, Columbus, Macon, and more), advocacy at the Georgia General Assembly, and research funding.
1-800-242-8721 | heart.org/georgiahttps://heart.org/georgia
Georgia Coverdell Acute Stroke RegistryState Unique
Type: Stroke Care Quality Improvement (Georgia-Unique)
Region: Statewide Georgia (coordinated through the Georgia Departmen…
The Georgia Paul Coverdell National Acute Stroke Program tracks and improves stroke care quality across Georgia hospitals — one of only a handful of state-level stroke registries in the US. Has helped dramatically improve stroke treatment times and outcomes in Georgia over the past 20 years.
Georgia DPH: (404) 657-2700 | dph.georgia.gov/strokehttps://dph.georgia.gov
National MS Society — Georgia Chapter
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Georgia (Atlanta-based; statewide outreach)
MS Navigator helpline, support groups across Georgia (Atlanta metro, Augusta, Savannah, Columbus, Macon), Walk MS events (Atlanta, Savannah), financial assistance, educational programs, and referrals to MS specialists at Emory, Piedmont, Northside, and other Georgia medical centers.
1-800-344-4867 | nationalmssociety.org/chapters/gachttps://www.nationalmssociety.org/resources/get-connected/in-your-area/geo
American Diabetes Association — Georgia
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Georgia (Atlanta office; statewide programs)
Diabetes education, advocacy, Tour de Cure Georgia, research, and connection to accredited diabetes education programs at Emory, Piedmont, Northside, Augusta University, and community health centers statewide.
1-800-342-2383 | diabetes.org/georgiahttps://diabetes.org/in-my-community/local-offices/atlanta-georgia/
Emory Diabetes CenterState Unique
Type: Academic Diabetes Center (Georgia-Unique)
Region: Atlanta / Statewide referrals (Emory University Hospital — E…
One of the Southeast's leading diabetes and endocrinology programs. Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes management, insulin pump programs, continuous glucose monitoring, gestational diabetes, and clinical trials for diabetes therapies.
(404) 778-1711 | emoryhealthcare.org/diabeteshttps://diabetes.emory.edu/
Sickle Cell Foundation of GeorgiaState Unique
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit (Georgia-Unique)
Region: Statewide Georgia (Atlanta headquarters; Augusta, Columbus, …
Education, advocacy, support services, research funding, and resource navigation for Georgians living with sickle cell disease and their families. Partners with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) and Grady Health System's Sickle Cell Center for clinical care coordination.
(404) 755-1641 | sicklecellgeneticsinc.orghttps://sicklecellgeneticsinc.org
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation — Georgia Chapter
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Georgia (multiple CF care centers at Emory, CHOA, …
Access to accredited CF care centers, Compass Navigator for benefits assistance, financial assistance, and research funding. CHOA and Emory are both accredited CF care centers.
1-800-344-4823 | cff.org/georgiahttps://cff.org/georgia
Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Georgia (Atlanta headquarters; statewide outreach)
Education, support groups, Seizure Smart school programs, advocacy, and resource referrals for Georgians living with epilepsy.
(404) 527-7155 | epilepsygeorgia.orghttps://epilepsygeorgia.org
National Kidney Foundation — Southeast (Georgia)
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Georgia (served through NKF Southeast region)
Patient financial assistance, organ donation awareness, kidney health screenings, and education. Emory Transplant Center is one of the Southeast's largest organ transplant programs.
1-800-622-9010 | kidney.org/southeasthttps://kidney.org
NAMI Georgia (Statewide)
Type: Mental Health Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Georgia (Atlanta headquarters; 20+ local affiliate…
Advocacy, free programs (Family-to-Family, Peer-to-Peer, NAMI Basics, In Our Own Voice), HelpLine, support groups, and public policy work at the Georgia General Assembly. Key affiliates: NAMI Atlanta, NAMI Augusta, NAMI Columbus, NAMI Savannah, NAMI Athens, NAMI Macon.
(770) 234-0855 | namigeorgia.orghttps://namigeorgia.org
Georgia Crisis & Access Line (GCAL)State Unique
Type: Statewide Mental Health Crisis System (Georgia-Unique)
Region: Statewide Georgia (24/7; managed by Behavioral Health Link o…
Georgia's unique statewide mental health crisis system. GCAL provides 24/7 telephone crisis counseling, mobile crisis dispatch, crisis stabilization unit referrals, and access to crisis respite beds across all 159 Georgia counties. Serves as Georgia's primary mental health crisis intervention before 988.
1-800-715-4225 (24/7) | mygcal.comhttps://mygcal.com
Behavioral Health Link — GeorgiaState Unique
Type: Community Crisis Nonprofit (Georgia-Unique)
Region: Statewide Georgia (Atlanta headquarters; statewide operation…
Operates the GCAL system on behalf of DBHDD. Provides mobile crisis response, crisis stabilization, and community outreach. One of the nation's most sophisticated state-level mental health crisis intervention systems.
(404) 420-3600 | bhl.orghttps://bhl.org
Disability Rights Georgia (DRG)
Type: Disability Rights / Legal Advocacy
Region: Statewide Georgia (Atlanta headquarters; Protection & Advoca…
Free legal advocacy for Georgians with disabilities including mental health conditions, developmental disabilities, and physical disabilities. Investigates abuse and rights violations statewide.
(404) 885-1234 | 1-800-537-2329 | disabilityrightsga.orghttps://disabilityrightsga.org
Georgia Council on Substance Abuse (GCSA)State Unique
Type: Substance Use Prevention & Recovery Nonprofit (Georgia-Unique)
Region: Statewide Georgia (Atlanta headquarters; statewide programs)
Georgia's lead advocacy nonprofit for substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery. Operates the Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) program, recovery community center support, and statewide policy advocacy. Partners with DBHDD on recovery programming.
(404) 233-9000 | georgiacouncil.orghttps://georgiacouncil.org
Salvation Army — Adult Rehabilitation Centers (Georgia)
Type: Faith-Based (Christian) Recovery | Open to All
Region: Statewide Georgia (Atlanta Buckhead ARC, Atlanta Norcross AR…
Georgia's Salvation Army ARC network provides residential substance use rehabilitation, work therapy programs, transitional housing, and recovery support at no cost to participants across the state.
1-800-SAL-ARMY | salvationarmyusa.org/archttps://salvationarmyusa.org
Georgia HOPE (Higher Options for People Through Education)State Unique
Type: Recovery / Second Chance Nonprofit (Georgia-Unique)
Region: Statewide Georgia (Gainesville headquarters; programs statew…
Provides behavioral health treatment, recovery housing, workforce development, and life skills programs for Georgians in recovery from substance use and those returning from incarceration.
(770) 531-0093 | georgiahope.comhttps://georgiahope.com
SAMHSA National Helpline (Georgia)
Type: Federal Substance Use Helpline
Region: Statewide Georgia (24/7)
Free 24/7 treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing substance use disorders. Connects Georgians to local treatment programs, support groups, and community-based organizations.
1-800-662-HELP (4357) | samhsa.govhttps://samhsa.gov
| Agency | Address / Phone | Counties Served |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) Aging & Independence | empowerline.org 229 Peachtree St NE #100 Atlanta, GA 30303 | Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Rockdale (10 counties — Atlanta metro) (404) 463-3333 |
| Legacy Link AAA (NE Mountains) | legacylink.org 4080 Mundy Mill Rd Oakwood, GA 30566 | Banks, Dawson, Forsyth, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, White (13 counties) (770) 538-2650 |
| Northeast Georgia AAA (Athens area) | negrc.org/aging 305 Research Dr Athens, GA 30605 | Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Greene, Jackson, Jasper, Madison, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Walton (12 counties) 1-800-474-7540 |
| Northwest Georgia AAA (Rome area) | nwgrc.org 1 Jackson Hill Dr Rome, GA 30161 | Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Fannin, Floyd, Gilmer, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Paulding, Pickens, Polk, Walker, Whitfield (15 counties) (706) 295-6485 TF: 1-800-759-2963 |
| CSRA AAA (Augusta area) | csrarc.ga.gov 3626 Walton Way Ext #300 Augusta, GA 30909 | Burke, Columbia, Glascock, Hancock, Jefferson, Jenkins, Lincoln, McDuffie, Richmond, Screven, Taliaferro, Warren, Washington, Wilkes (14 counties) (706) 210-2018 |
| Middle Georgia AAA (Macon area) | middlegeorgiarc.org 175-C Emery Hwy Macon, GA 31217 | Baldwin, Bibb, Crawford, Houston, Jones, Monroe, Peach, Pulaski, Putnam, Twiggs, Wilkinson (11 counties) (478) 751-6466 TF: 1-866-552-4464 |
| Three Rivers AAA (West Central GA) | threeriversrc.com 13273 Highway 34 E Franklin, GA 30217 | Butts, Carroll, Coweta, Heard, Lamar, Meriwether, Pike, Spalding, Troup, Upson (10 counties) (678) 552-2853 |
| River Valley AAA (Columbus area) | rivervalleyrc.org 710 Front Ave Suite A Columbus, GA 31901 | Chattahoochee, Clay, Crisp, Dooly, Harris, Macon, Marion, Muscogee, Quitman, Randolph, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor, Webster (16 counties) (706) 256-2910 |
| Heart of Georgia Altamaha AAA | hogarc.org 331 W. Parker St Baxley, GA 31513 | Appling, Bleckley, Candler, Dodge, Emanuel, Evans, Jeff Davis, Johnson, Laurens, Montgomery, Tattnall, Telfair, Toombs, Treutlen, Wayne, Wheeler, Wilcox (17 counties) (912) 367-3648 TF: 888-367-9913 |
| Southwest Georgia (SOWEGA) Council on Aging | sowegacoa.org 335 W. Society Ave Albany, GA 31701 | Baker, Calhoun, Colquitt, Decatur, Dougherty, Early, Grady, Lee, Miller, Mitchell, Seminole, Terrell, Thomas, Worth (14 counties) (229) 432-1124 TF: 1-800-282-6612 |
| Southern Georgia AAA (Waycross area) | sgrc.us/aaa.html 1725 S Georgia Pkwy W Waycross, GA 31503 | Atkinson, Bacon, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brantley, Brooks, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Pierce, Tift, Turner, Ware (18 counties) (912) 285-6097 |
| Coastal Georgia AAA (Savannah area) | coastalrc.ga.gov 1181 Coastal Dr SW Darien, GA 31305 | Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh (9 counties — Savannah metro + Golden Isles) 1-800-580-6860 |
Georgia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Type: State Advocacy Program
Region: Statewide Georgia (administered through DAS; regional ombuds…
Investigates complaints from nursing home and assisted living residents across Georgia's 900+ long-term care facilities. Advocates for resident rights and quality of care. Free service for all Georgia nursing home and assisted living residents and families.
1-888-454-5826 | aging.georgia.gov/ombudsmanhttps://aging.georgia.gov
AARP Georgia — Caregiver Resources
Type: Nonprofit Advocacy & Support (50+)
Region: Statewide Georgia (Atlanta state office)
Family caregiver resource guides, AARP Caregiving Resource Line, driver safety, AARP Tax-Aide, advocacy for Georgia caregiver and aging legislation, and the AARP Foundation Litigation unit supporting elder rights.
1-866-295-7281 (GA State Office) | states.aarp.org/georgiahttps://states.aarp.org/georgia
Atlanta Legal Aid SocietyState Unique
Type: Legal Aid Nonprofit (Georgia-Unique — Statewide)
Region: Metro Atlanta and surrounding counties (primary); statewide …
Free civil legal assistance for low-income Georgians including seniors 60+. Elder law, housing, benefits, domestic violence, healthcare directives, and consumer issues. Partners with the Georgia Senior Legal Hotline.
(404) 524-5811 | atlantalegalaid.org/home/https://atlantalegalaid.org/home/
Senior Citizens, Inc. (Savannah)State Unique
Type: Senior Services Nonprofit (Georgia-Unique)
Region: Savannah / Coastal Georgia (Chatham County and surrounding r…
One of Savannah's most important senior services nonprofits. Provides adult day care, Meals on Wheels, senior center programming, caregiver support, transportation, and fitness for older adults in the Savannah area.
(912) 236-0363 | seniorcitizensinc.orghttps://seniorcitizensinc.org
Georgia Hospice Care
Type: Nonprofit Hospice Network
Region: Statewide Georgia (multiple nonprofit hospice providers; Vis…
Multiple nonprofit hospice providers serve different Georgia regions, providing in-home and inpatient hospice care, palliative services, caregiver education, grief counseling, and bereavement support. Contact your local AAA (1-866-552-4464) for the nonprofit hospice nearest you.
1-866-55-AGING | aging.georgia.govhttps://aging.georgia.gov
Georgia Department of Veterans Service (GDVS)
Type: State Government Agency
Region: Statewide Georgia (Atlanta headquarters; 90+ Veterans Servic…
Free VA benefits claims assistance through 90+ Georgia Veterans Service Officers (VSOs), Georgia Veterans' Benefits Guide, State Veterans Nursing Home care (Augusta and Milledgeville), Veterans Homes (Gulfport and Augusta — application via GDVS), veterans employment, and County Veterans Service Officers in every county.
(404) 656-2300 | Floyd Veterans Memorial Bldg, Atlanta | veterans.georgia.govhttps://veterans.georgia.gov
Atlanta VA Medical Center (VAMC) — Decatur
Type: Federal VA Medical Center
Region: Metro Atlanta / North Georgia (1670 Clairmont Rd, Decatur, G…
Full-service VA healthcare for the Atlanta region. Primary care, mental health, oncology, neurology, and specialty services. One of the nation's busiest VA medical centers. Community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) in Lawrenceville, Austell, Canton, Rome, Newnan, and more bring VA care to North Georgia communities.
(404) 321-6111 | 1670 Clairmont Rd, Decatur, GA 30033https://www.va.gov/atlanta-health-care/
American Legion — Department of Georgia
Type: Veterans Service Organization
Region: Statewide Georgia (400+ posts; all 159 counties; Winder head…
Veterans benefits assistance via Service Officers, Boys/Girls State programs, scholarships, emergency financial assistance, and advocacy in Atlanta at the Georgia General Assembly.
(770) 868-2982 | galegion.orghttps://galegion.org
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) — Department of Georgia
Type: Veterans Advocacy Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Georgia (chapters across all regions; DAV Service …
Free VA benefits claims assistance, DAV Van transportation to VA facilities, advocacy for disabled veterans, and emergency financial assistance.
dav.org/georgia | (404) 656-2300 (GDVS)https://dav.org/georgia
Warriors at Ease / Warrior PATHH — Georgia
Type: Veterans Peer Support Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Georgia (multiple Georgia program sites)
Peer support programs for Georgia veterans struggling with PTSD, moral injury, and post-service challenges. Evidence-based peer support delivered by veteran peers trained in trauma-informed care.
Contact via warriorsatease.com | or GDVS (404) 656-2300https://warriorsatease.com
Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta (JF&CS)
Type: Faith-Based (Jewish) | Open to All — Founded 1891
Region: Metro Atlanta and surrounding counties (4549 Chamblee Dunwoo…
One of the Southeast's most comprehensive social service agencies, founded 1891. Services include: Aviv Older Adult Services (aging care management, caregiver counseling, senior in-home support), mental health counseling (Horwitz-Zusman Child & Family Center), career counseling, developmental disability services, full-service dental clinic (Zaban Dental), and need-based financial assistance. Serves thousands of Georgians annually regardless of age, race, or religion.
(770) 677-9300 | 4549 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta, GA 30338https://jfcsatl.org
Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta
Type: Jewish Community Organization
Region: Metro Atlanta (3500 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326)
Funds JF&CS Atlanta and other local and global Jewish community needs. Holocaust remembrance (Breman Museum), community programs, Israel connections, senior programming, and the Jewish Foundation of Greater Atlanta grant-making.
(404) 873-1661 | jewishatlanta.orghttps://jewishatlanta.org
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Atlanta
Type: Faith-Based (Catholic) | Open to All
Region: North Georgia — 69 counties (Atlanta headquarters; offices i…
North Georgia's Catholic Charities provides: immigration legal services (largest in North Georgia), refugee resettlement (one of the largest in the Southeast), emergency financial and food assistance, pregnancy and family support, veterans' AmeriCorps Peer Navigator program, and domestic violence services. Open to all regardless of faith.
(404) 920-7350 | ccatlanta.orghttps://ccatlanta.org
Catholic Social Services — Diocese of Savannah
Type: Faith-Based (Catholic) | Open to All
Region: South Georgia — 90 counties (Savannah headquarters; offices …
Emergency food and financial assistance, immigration services, pregnancy support, refugee assistance, counseling, and community programs for all South Georgia residents regardless of faith.
(912) 201-4100 | diosav.org/social-serviceshttps://diosav.org
Lutheran Services of Georgia (LSG)
Type: Faith-Based (Lutheran) | Open to All
Region: Statewide Georgia (Atlanta headquarters; Decatur and multipl…
Refugee resettlement and integration (one of Georgia's largest refugee programs, resettling thousands annually in Atlanta and across North Georgia), foster care and adoption, family support programs, homeless youth services, and community development. Non-sectarian — serves all regardless of faith.
(404) 875-0201 | lsga.orghttps://lsga.org
The Salvation Army — Georgia (Multiple Divisions)
Type: Faith-Based (Christian) | Open to All
Region: Statewide Georgia (Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Savannah, Mac…
Emergency financial assistance, food pantries, homeless shelters, disaster relief, Angel Tree holiday programs, 10+ Adult Rehabilitation Centers, and community programs across Georgia.
1-800-SAL-ARMY | Find your corps: salvationarmyusa.org/georgiahttps://salvationarmyusa.org
Atlanta Community Food BankState Unique
Type: Nonprofit Food Security (Georgia-Unique)
Region: Metro Atlanta and 29 North Georgia counties (College Park he…
One of the Southeast's largest food banks, distributing food to 700+ partner agencies including food pantries, senior nutrition programs, shelters, and schools. Serves 750,000+ people annually across 29 North Georgia counties. Part of the Feeding America network.
(404) 892-3333 | acfb.orghttps://acfb.org
Second Helpings AtlantaState Unique
Type: Food Rescue Nonprofit (Georgia-Unique)
Region: Metro Atlanta (Atlanta headquarters; 300+ restaurant and foo…
Georgia's leading hot meal food rescue organization, collecting surplus prepared food from Atlanta's restaurants, hotels, and food service providers and delivering hot meals to more than 50 social service agencies feeding Atlanta's homeless and food-insecure populations.
(404) 523-4588 | secondhelpingsatlanta.orghttps://secondhelpingsatlanta.org
United Way of Greater Atlanta / 2-1-1 Georgia
Type: Community Nonprofit Network | Open to All
Region: Statewide Georgia (Atlanta headquarters; statewide 2-1-1 cov…
2-1-1 Georgia provides 24/7 referrals to food, housing, health care, caregiver support, mental health, disaster assistance, and more across all 159 counties. United Way of Greater Atlanta funds education, health, and financial stability programs for the 13-county metro region.
Dial 2-1-1 | georgia211.org | unitedwayatl.orghttps://georgia211.org
The Arc of Georgia
Type: Disability Services Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Georgia (Decatur headquarters; local chapters stat…
Advocacy, support, and resources for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families across Georgia. Supports the DBHDD/NOW and COMP Medicaid waiver programs serving 10,000+ Georgians with I/DD.
(404) 372-0027 | thearcofgeorgia.orghttps://thearcofgeorgia.org
Autism Society of GeorgiaState Unique
Type: Disability / Autism Nonprofit (Georgia-Unique)
Region: Statewide Georgia (Roswell/Atlanta headquarters; chapters in…
Education, advocacy, support groups, and resource navigation for Georgians with autism and their families. Chapters statewide provide community connection and parent-to-parent support.
(770) 904-4474 | autismsocietyofga.orghttps://autismsocietyofga.org
Georgia Advocacy Office (GAO)
Type: Disability Rights / Legal Advocacy
Region: Statewide Georgia (Atlanta headquarters; Protection & Advoca…
Free legal advocacy and systems-change work for Georgians with developmental disabilities. Investigates abuse and neglect, conducts policy advocacy, and provides individual advocacy for people with I/DD in Georgia institutions and communities.
(404) 885-1447 | thegao.orghttps://thegao.org
Community Foundation for Greater AtlantaState Unique
Type: Philanthropic Foundation (Georgia-Unique)
Region: Metro Atlanta and 23-county North Georgia region
One of the Southeast's largest community foundations, funding nonprofits across North Georgia with a major focus on health equity, housing, immigrant services, and social services for vulnerable populations.
(404) 688-5525 | cfgreateratlanta.orghttps://cfgreateratlanta.org
211 Georgia (United Way)
Type: Social Services Referral
Region: Statewide Georgia — all 159 counties
Free 24/7 referral service for food, housing, health care, caregiver resources, mental health, substance use, disaster assistance, and more. Georgia's 2-1-1 is available by phone, text, and online.
Dial 2-1-1 | georgia211.orghttps://georgia211.org
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