Below are some links to free resources and services available for our aging family members who might need help, assistance and access to care.
Division of Aging Services
Providing information related to: Adult protective Services, Community Care Services, Elder Rights & Advocacy, GeorgiaCares SHIP, Home & Community Services and more.
Primary: 1-866-55-AGING (+1 866-552-4464)
To find specific services in your Local Area, please contact your local office: https://aging.georgia.gov/locations
To file a Report of Elder Abuse, click here. https://fw1.harmonyis.net/GADASLiveIntake/
Additional Resources
Georgia Department of Public Health (includes Reports, COVID-19 testing, COVID-19 Vaccine info): https://dph.georgia.gov/
GA COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline: (888) 357-0169
Feeding America: Find Your Local Food Bank: https://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank?Page=1&state=GA
The Emergency Food Assistance Program: https://dfcs.georgia.gov/food-commodity-programs/emergency-food-assistance-program
FOOD STAMPS: https://dfcs.georgia.gov/food-stamps
Gateway Access: https://gateway.ga.gov/access/
Assistance for Person’s with Disabilities: https://dhs.georgia.gov/dfcs-reasonable-modifications-and-communication-assistance-request-form-persons-disabilities-1
Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning: http://www.decal.ga.gov/
Department of Human Services: https://dhs.georgia.gov/
Department of Family & Children Services (DFCS): https://dfcs.georgia.gov/services.
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) at https://dph.georgia.gov/WIC.
Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) at http://decal.ga.gov/.
Obtain COVID-19 Medical Assistance and PeachCare for Kids information and updates at the websites below.
Medical Assistance renewals: Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) at https://dfcs.georgia.gov/services.
PeachCare for Kids renewals and premium waivers: DCH PeachCare for Kids at https://dch.georgia.gov/peachcare-kids.
Department of Banking and Finance: https://dbf.georgia.gov/covid-19-bank-credit-union-and-consumer-resources
Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP):
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): https://dfcs.georgia.gov/services/low-income-home-energy-assistance-program-liheap
List of Community Action Agencies (LIHEAP): https://dfcs.georgia.gov/document/document/liheapcarescommunityactionagenciesfy2020712020pdf/download
The Heating Program (Regular Energy and Crisis Intervention Assistance) will begin Nov. 1 for residents aged 65 and older or homebound. All other eligible residents may apply for assistance beginning Dec. 2.: https://dfcs.georgia.gov/document/document/fy-2020-liheap-heating-program-community-action-agencies/download
The Commodity Supplemental Food Program
https://dfcs.georgia.gov/food-commodity-programs/commodity-supplemental-food-program. Contact the CSFP State Office at (404)657-3745 for programs in your area.
Contact The Atlanta Community Food Bank at (404) 832-4968. It serves Bartow, Butts, Carroll, Clayton, Cobb, Dawson, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Morgan, Newton, Paulding, Polk, Rockdale and Walton counties.
Contact the South Georgia Food Bank at (229) 244-2678,Extension 206 serving Atkinson, Brooks, Coffee, Colquitt, Grady, Lanier, Lowndes, Thomas, Tift and Turner counties.
Trouble Paying Credit Cards
If you have seen a reduction in pay and are struggling to make your credit card or loan payments, contact your credit card company right away. Explain your situation and ask about hardship programs that may be available. Regulatory agencies have encouraged financial institutions to work with customers impacted by the coronavirus.
Credit card companies and lenders may be able to offer you a number of options to help you. This could include waiving certain fees like ATM, overpayments, and late fees, as well as allowing you to delay, adjust, or skip some payments.
What Should I Do If I Can’t Pay My Credit Card Bills?https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/what-should-i-do-if-i-cant-pay-my-credit-card-bills-en-1697/ . Information from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Debt Assistance: Find A Credit Counselor: https://www.nfcc.org/ A credit counselor may able to assist you with your debt problems. Contact one near you.
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