Local Assistance Programs
Behavioral Health Services (Mental Health/Substance Abuse)
Advantage Behavioral Health
Services: Provides adult behavioral/mental health services, child/adolescent services, addictive disease services, crisis stabilization, developmental disabilities, medication assistance program, and prevention.
⚬ Address: 250 North Avenue, Athens, GA 30601
⚬ Phone: (706) 389-6767
⚬ Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm MON – FRI
⚬ Address: 95 North Avenue, Athens, GA 30601
⚬ Phone: (706) 354-1154
⚬ Hours: 10:00 am – 4:30 pm MON – FRI
⚬ Address: 195 Mile Street, Athens, GA 30601
⚬ Phone: (706) 369-5745
⚬ Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm MON – FRI
⚬ Address: 2085 S Milledge Avenue, Suite #1, Athens, GA 30605
⚬ Phone: (706) 369-6363
⚬ Hours: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm MON – THU
⚬ Address: 250 North Avenue, Athens, GA 30601
⚬ Phone: (706) 227-5321
⚬ Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm MON – FRI
Athens Area Alcoholics Anonymous
P.O. Box 7082
Athens, GA 30604
(706) 389-4164
http://www.athensaa.org/
webmaster@athensaa.org
Services: A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and help others to recover from alcoholism.
Hours:
Vary – meeting times/place found online
Health and Medical Services
Athens Neighborhood Health Center
Location 1:
675 College Avenue
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 546-5526
Location 2:
402 McKinley Drive
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 543-1145
http://www.athensneighborhoodhealth.com/
clinic@athensnursesclinic.org
Services: Provides affordable, high quality primary healthcare to Athens citizens. Serves children living in poverty, the working poor, elderly individuals on fixed incomes, homeless individuals, and persons with chronic illnesses.
Hours:
8:00 am to 5:00 pm MON, WED, THU
8:00 am to 7:00 pm TUES
8:00 am to 2:00 pm FRI
Athens Nurses Clinic
240 North Avenue
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 613-6976
http://athensnursesclinic.org/wp/
clinic@athensnursesclinic.org
Services: The Athens Nurses Clinic works hard to provide medical services for low- and no-income Georgians in the Northeast Region who do not have health insurance.
Hours:
9:00 am to 3:00 pm MON – THU
9:00 am to 12:00 pm FRI
Athens Pregnancy Center
767 Oglethorpe Avenue
Athens, GA 30606
(678) 753-3180
https://athenspregnancycenter.org/
Services: Provides resources regarding pregnancy options, healthy pregnancy and childbirth, parent education and post-abortion care. Acts as a lifeline for women experiencing unplanned pregnancies by offering emotional, spiritual, social, medical and physical support while advocating for life.
Hours:
9:30 am to 4:00 pm MON – WED & FRI
9:30 am to 7:00 pm THU
Clarke County Health Department
345 Harris Street
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 389-6921 Main Line
(706) 410-8558 Teen Text Line
http://publichealthathens.com/wp/
Services: Offers free or low cost health services to the citizens of ACC.
Hours:
8:00 am to 5:00 pm MON, WED, THU
8:00 am to 7:00 pm TUES
8:00 am to 2:00 pm FRI
Mercy Health Center
700 Oglethorpe Avenue, C7
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 425-9445
http://mercyhealthcenter.net/
info@mercyhealthcenter.net
Services: Provide free healthcare for uninsured or under-insured individuals across the nation.
Hours:
11:00 am to 2:00 pm SAT
Shifa Clinic
435 Hawthorne Avenue
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 850-4588
athensshifaclinic@icnarelief.org
Services: Provide free healthcare for uninsured or under-insured individuals across the nation.
Hours:
11:00 am to 2:00 pm SAT
Housing and Shelters
ACC Department of Housing and Community Development
375 Satula Avenue
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 613-3155
Services: Strives to improve and provide decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities for low-to-moderate income families.
Hours:
8:00 am to 5:00 pm MON – FRI
Athens Area Homeless Shelter
620 Barber Street
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 354-0423
Services: Provides shelter and supportive services to homeless families and individuals in ACC.
Hours:
8:00 am to 5:00 pm MON – FRI
Athens Area Habitat for Humanity
532 Barber Street
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 208-1001
http://www.athenshabitat.com/
outreach@athenshabitat.com
Services: Helps to build safe, affordable housing.
Hours:
9:00 am to 5:00 pm MON – FRI
Athens Housing Authority
300 S. Rocksprings Street
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 425-5300
Services: Provides secure, affordable, quality housing and resources which encourage and sustain independence for wage earners, elderly, and families.
Hours:
8:00 am to 5:00 pm MON – FRI
Athens Land Trust
685 N. Pope Street
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 613-0122
http://www.athenslandtrust.org/ admin@athenslandtrust.org
Services: Athens Land Trust (ALT) provides affordable housing for residents of Athens-Clarke. Community Garden – call if you want to volunteer, you can take produce home if you do. Double Dollars program at Athens farmers’ market, EBT card can be used. EBT application assistance – call for details.
Bigger Vision Community Shelter
95 North Avenue
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 340-6062
http://www.athenslandtrust.org/ admin@athenslandtrust.org
Services: A community emergency winter shelter that provides homeless individuals a warm, dry place to sleep and a hot meal each night. (First come, first serve)
Interfaith Hospitality Network of Athens
393 W Hancock Ave # 1
Athens, GA 30601
706-425-1881
Services: Provides immediate shelter and guidance to homeless families with children, due to the impact of misfortunes upon their lives. Once accepted into their program, IHNA provides food, shelter, daycare, and transportation as needed. IHNA also hands out bus passes Mon-Fri 8-9AM and 12-1PM.
Hours:
8:00 am to 5:00 pm MON – FRI
Financial Assistance
The Ark
640-A Barber Street
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 548-8155
http://www.athensark.org
arkumoc@msn.com
Services: This organization offers financial assistance for rent, utilities and prescription expenses to working individuals and families in need, who are employed or 65 years of age and above, and had loss of income through no fault or decision of their own.
NOTES: Areas served: Clarke County; residents served with referral from Madison, Oconee, Oglethorpe
Hours:
9:00 am to 12:30 pm MON – FRI (telephone appointment only)
9:00 am to 11:00 am WED walk-ins (new clients only)
The Cancer Foundation
P.O. Box 49309
Athens, GA 30604
(706) 353-4354
http://www.cfnega.org
gdukes@cfnega.org
Services: This organization provides basic living expenses for cancer patients in active treatment or 6 month post treatment. Must be a resident of service area, low-income, and a cancer patient or family member of one in active treatment or 6 month post treatment.
Hours:
8:00 am to 5:00 pm MON -THU
9:00 am to 1:00 pm FRI
Cornerstone Church
4680 Lexington Road
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 549-0000
http://www.cornerstoneathens.cc
info@cornerstoneathens.cc
Services: Emergency food bank–clients eligible once every six-months. Hot meals at 1:00pm on Sundays after church. Assistance with rent and utilities – bring the bill or rental agreement.
Hours:
9:00 am to 5:00 pm MON – THU
Ebenezer Baptist Church, West
205 N. Chase Street
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 613-9278
Services: Rent and utility assistance (excluding deposits and connections); Food Bank (photo ID required); Walk-Ins welcome
Hours:
2:00 pm to 4:30 pm MON – THU
Hill Chapel Baptist Church
1692 W. Hancock Avenue
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 543-1377
Services: Rent, utility, and medical assistance (case by case); Food Bank emergency assistance Mon, Wed, Fri 9:30-1:20; Walk-Ins welcome
Hours:
10:00 am to 11:30 am WED
The Salvation Army
484 Hawthorne Avenue
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 543-5350
http://www.salvationarmygeorgia.org/athens/
yevonne.williams@uss.salvationarmy.org
Services: This agency provides financial assistance with utilities, rent and prescriptions (telephone appointment). They also offer a food pantry, soup kitchen, clothing and an emergency shelter for single men, women and women with children.
Hours:
Shelter opens 6:00 pm MON – SUN
Soup kitchen: 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm MON – SUN
All other services: 9:00 am to NOON, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm MON – FRI
St. Joseph's Charities
535 Hawthorne Avenue
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 850-7777
Services: This organization provides financial assistance for rent, utilities, and non-narcotic prescriptions.
Hours:
10:00 am to 12:00 pm MON – WED
Food Assistance
Athens Area Emergency Food Bank
640 Barber Street
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 353-8182
http://www.foodbanknega.org/
http://aaefb.blogspot.com/p/refferal.html
Services: To receive food, clients must receive a referral from an approved agency prior to receiving assistance. Clients may get a referral from: The Ark, The Department of Family and Children’s Services, Athens-Clarke County School District, or Advantage Behavioral Health Systems.
Hours:
9:00 am to 1:00 pm MON – FRI
Action Ministries
640-A Barber Street
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 353-6647
Our Daily Bread
Athens First Baptist Church
355 Pulaski Street
Athens, GA 30601
Veteran Housing Case Manager
404-536-8367
http://www.actionathens.org
amathensintern@gmail.com
Services: This organization provides housing assistance for veterans, hunger relief, and GED classes for adults. Provides a meal at Our Daily Bread. Breakfast is served at 8 a.m., and lunch is served at noon, Monday through Friday. Sack meals are served at noon on Saturdays and 3 p.m. on Sundays.
Hours:
9:00 am to 12:00 pm MON, TUES, THU, FRI Closed for Lunch 12:00-1:00PM
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm MON, TUES, THU, FRI
Cornerstone Church
4680 Lexington Road
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 549-0000
http://www.cornerstoneathens.cc
info@cornerstoneathens.cc
Services: Emergency food bank–clients eligible once every six-months. Hot meals at 1:00pm on Sundays after church. Assistance with rent and utilities – bring the bill or rental agreement.
Hours:
9:00 am to 5:00 pm MON – THU
Ebenezer Baptist Church, West
205 N. Chase Street
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 613-9278
Services: Rent and utility assistance (excluding deposits and connections); Food Bank (photo ID required); Walk-Ins welcome
Hours:
2:00 pm to 4:30 pm MON – THU
Hill Chapel Baptist Church
1692 W. Hancock Avenue
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 543-1377
Services: Rent, utility, and medical assistance (case by case); Food Bank emergency assistance Mon, Wed, Fri 9:30-1:20; Walk-Ins welcome
Hours:
10:00 am to 11:30 am WED
The Sparrow's Nest
745 Prince Avenue
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 549-6693
Services: The Sparrow’s Nest provides emergency food, shower and laundry services, employment opportunities, clothes closet and empowerment workshop
Hours:
Office Hours: 9:45 to 2:00 MON, TUES, WED, FRI
Donation Drop off Hours: 9:15 to 2:00 MON, TUES, WED, FRI
Winterville First Baptist Church
305 N. Church Street
Winterville, GA 30683
(706) 742-2921
Services: Food Bank every 3rd Saturday of every month
Hours:
9:00 am to 12:00pm every 3rd Saturday of the month
Home Rehabilitation
Action, Inc.
2440 W. Broad Street
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 227-7969
Services: Action provides educational programs, food resource, weatherization, residential rehabilitation – call for details
Athens Land Trust
685 N. Pope Street
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 613-0122
http://www.athenslandtrust.org/
admin@athenslandtrust.org
Services: Athens Land Trust (ALT) provides affordable housing for residents of Athens-Clarke. Residential rehabilitation – focus on energy efficiency – call for details
Athens Community Council on Aging
135 Hoyt Street
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 549-4850
Services: Council on Aging provides Meals on Wheels, homeowner repair and maintenance, Geriatric Care, Caregiver Support and Health & Wellness
Hands on Athens
Athens, GA
(706) 389-8431
https://www.historicathens.com/hands-on-historic-athens
Services: Hands on Athens assist homeowners with repair and maintenance of their homes – call for details.
Legal Assistance
Athens Access to Justice
Athens, GA
Services: Attorneys in Athens are offering FREE legal help and guidance in all areas of the law, including FAMILY LAW (Divorce, Legitimization, Child Support), RECORD RESTRICTION, PROBATE, LANDLORD/TENANT, PERSONAL INJURY, DISABILITY LAW, SMALL CLAIMS, AND GENERAL CIVIL.
Courtesy of Athens-Clarke County