RESIDENT RESOURCES
Rent And Utilities
| Resource | Hours | What You Need to Qualify | Telephone |
|---|---|---|---|
| AID Atlanta | M-F, 8:30am-7pm | HIV+ or AIDS, proof of health status, ID, income, proof of need | 404-874-6517 |
| American Red Cross | M-F, 9am – 5pm | Voucher for hotel room after disaster/destruction | 404-881-9800 |
| Community Action Center, Inc. | M-F, 10am – 2pm | Must live in Dunwoody/Sandy Springs (3+ months), evixtion/cut-off notice, verification of need | 404-691-5770 |
| Fulton Atlanta Community Action | M-F, 8:30am – 5pm | Serves clients from 1st-20th of each month, call for office nearest you Mon & Wed for financial requests | 404-320-0166 |
| Salvation Army – Fulton County | M-F, 8:30am – 4:30pm | Eviction notice, utility cut-off notice, B/C, SS card, picture ID, proof of income/ No walk-ins | 404-352-9597 |
| St. Vincent de Paul Society, Inc. | M-F, 8:30am-12:30; 1:30-5pm | Call for information you need to qualify | 770-458-9607 |
| The Sullivan Center, Inc. | M-F, 8:30am – 4pm | Live in apt/house for 4+ months, must attend 4 financial classes, eviction/cut-off notice, letter from landlord, SS card, proof of income | 404-753-0535 |
Job Search
Where to Get Help with Your Job Search
| Resource | Address | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Day Shelter for Women | 655 Ethel Street NW | 404-876-2894 |
| Atlanta Enterprise Center | 75 Peachtree Place NW | 404-874-8001 |
| Atlanta Urban League | 100 Edgewood Avenue | 404-659-1150 |
| Atlanta Workforce Development | 818 Pollard Blvd. | 404-658-9675 |
| Business Now (Goodwill Enterprises | 2201 Glenwood Avenue | 404-486-8400 |
| Fulton-Atlanta Community Action Authority | 1690 Chantilly Drive | 404-320-0166 |
| Georgia Department of Labor | 2636 Martin Luther King Drive | 404-699-6900 |
| HAFC Neighborhood Learning Center | 4800 Miller Road | 404-730-4751 |
| Project Connect | 1430 W. Peachtree Road, Suite 600 | 404-873-1345 |
| Samaritan House | 255 Peters Stree or 302 Decatur Street | 404-572-9000 |
| Veteran’s Administration | 1670 Clairmont Road | 404-321-6111, ext. 6335 |
Medical, Dental, & Vision
Medical
| Name | Address | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Center | 263 Alexander Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30313 | 404-523-6571 |
| Grady Hospital | 80 Jessie Hill Jr. Drive, Atlanta, GA 30303 | 404-616-4307 |
| Saint Josephs Mercy Care Services | 424 Decatur Street | 404-880-3550 |
Dental
| Name | Address | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Center (Emergency) | 239 Alexander Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30313 | 404-523-6571 |
| Grady Hospital (Emergency) | 80 Jessie Hill Jr. Drive, Atlanta, GA 30303 | 404-616-4307 |
| Ben Massell Dental Clinic (Non-Emergency) | 18 7th Street, Atlanta, GA 30308 | 404-881-1858 |
Vision
| Name | Address | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| Central Presbyterian | 201 Washington Street, Atlanta, GA 30303 | 404-659-7119 |
| Crossroads Community Ministries (St. Luke’s) | 420 Courtland Street, Atlanta, GA 30308 | 404-873-7650 |
| Lutheran Redeemer | 731 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30308 | 404-874-8664 |
| The ROCK/Odyssey III | 276 Decatur Street, Atlanta, GA 30312 | 404-659-3390 |
| Sullivan Center | 643 Deal Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30310 | 404-753-0535 |
Legal Assistance
| Resource | Address | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| The GA Law Center for the Homeless (Civil Cases Only) | 60 Walton Street, Atlanta, GA 30303 | 404-681-0680 |
| The Georgia Justice Project (Criminal Cases Only) | 438 Edgewood Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30312 | 404-524-5811 |
Identification Documentation
| Resource | Address | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Community Ministries | 420 Courtland Street | 404-873-7650 |
| Central Presbyterian Church | 201 Washington Street | 404-659-7119 |
| Atlanta Day Shelter for Women (Women Only) | 655 Ethel Street | 404-876-2894 |
| Intown Assistance Center | 670 Seminole Avenue | 404-872-7644 |
| Fulton County Administration – Voter Registration | 141 Pryor Street, Suite 4085 | 404-730-7072 |
| Social Security | 12630 MLK Drive | 1-800-772-1213 |
| Department of Vital Records | 47 Trinity Street | 404-656-4750 |
Other Assistance
| Atlanta Union Mission provides emergency shelter to as many as 354 men, women and children at two separate campuses. Guests of the shelters are provided hot showers, clean clothes, nutritious food and a safe place to sleep. | www.aumcares.org |
| The Center for Family Resources provides assistance for homelessness, food, and housing | www.thecfr.org |
| The Highland House provides temporary shelter, food, counseling and supervision in a therapeutic environment to displaced youth in our community, in a manner that is supportive of healthy child and family relationships, strengthening the capacity of families to care for their own children | www.thehighlandhouse.org |
| The Little Orphan Shoppe empowers children, adults and families to the greater opportunities available through increased skills and awareness. In order to accomplish our goal we are prepared to supply the necessary tools, equipment and training to use them. | www.tlos.org |
| The ROCK – Resource Opportunity Center offers a compreshensive array of services including assistance with jobs, clothing closet. ID Procurement, meals, storage, phone use, mailroom services, and prescriptions. | www.therockatlanta.org/progserv.htm |
Disaster Voucher Program
The Disaster Voucher Program replaces the Katrina Disaster Housing Assistance Program (KDHAP) and provides temporary housing to certain families displaced by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. To be eligible, an individual must be in one of the following categories:
- A displaced public housing resident;
- A displaced Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher participant;
- A displaced individual from another HUD assisted program such as Project-based Section 8
- A pre-Katrina homeless person in a HUD homeless program.
HUD will provide housing assistance up to 18 months for eligible individuals. Unlike regular vouchers, there is no family contribution to monthly gross rent. A family may rent a unit with a gross rent greater than the payment standard, but the family must pay the difference. If the rent to the owner is less than the payment standard and the lease requires the family to pay utilities, a PHA will reimburse the family an amount equal to the difference between the housing assistance payment and the rent. After September 30, 2007, assistance will be recalculated according to regular voucher rules on the first day of the 19th month.
Referral Call Centers (RCC) have been established by HUD to help assist displaced families. A RCC Counselor will advise families on pre-disaster unit availability. RCCs can also help voucher families determine whether there are available units of suitable size administered by their home Public Housing Authority (PHA) or another PHA if the family prefers to move elsewhere. Call 1-866-373-9509 to reach a RCC Counselor.
A pre-Katrina homeless person in a HUD homeless program.
For more information on The Disaster Voucher Program at The Housing Authority of Fulton County, call 404-335-8694.