988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support by call, text, or chat, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Veterans: press 1.
Community resources
Community resources in Atlanta
A directory of other Atlanta organizations offering free or low-cost services, from crisis lines to food, health care, and job help, for the case managers and families who visit our site.
Please read before you browse
This page lists services provided by other organizations. These are independent Atlanta-area nonprofits and agencies, not Afford America programs. We do not control their services, hours, or availability.
Afford America provides housing only and does not help pay rent. Placement at Afford America requires 100% of the monthly cost to be covered by a voucher, benefits, pension, or sponsor before move-in.
Crisis help
If you need help now
Georgia Crisis & Access Line
Georgia's statewide 24/7 line for mental health, substance use, and developmental disability crises.
911
For life-threatening emergencies.
Local referrals
Start here: one call for local help
Not sure where to begin? Start with 211. One free, confidential call connects you to local services of all kinds.
United Way 211
Dial 211 for free, confidential referrals to local services: food, housing, health care, and more.
Partners for HOME (Atlanta Continuum of Care coordinated entry)
The front door to Atlanta's homeless response system. Start by calling 211 for a coordinated-entry assessment.
Veterans
Veterans
VA National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
Free, confidential help for homeless and at-risk veterans, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Veterans Crisis Line
Free, confidential 24/7 support for veterans and those who love them. Dial 988 then press 1, or text 838255.
HUD-VASH
HUD housing vouchers paired with VA case management for homeless veterans. Ask for the HUD-VASH team at the Atlanta VA.
Seniors & aging
Seniors & aging
Empowerline
The Atlanta Regional Commission's free resource for aging, disability, and caregiver needs across metro Atlanta.
Fulton County Senior Services / STARline
County programs for older adults, including the STARline information and referral line.
Benefits & income
Benefits & income
Georgia Gateway
Apply online for SNAP (food stamps), Medicaid, and TANF cash assistance.
Social Security (SSI/SSDI)
Apply for retirement, disability (SSDI), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.
Food
Food
Atlanta Community Food Bank
Use their food pantry map to find free groceries near you.
Health care
Health care
Mercy Care Atlanta
Medical, dental, and behavioral health care for people in need, regardless of ability to pay.
Work & income support
Work & income support
Goodwill of North Georgia career centers
Free job-search help, career coaching, and training at career centers across North Georgia.
Georgia Department of Labor
Unemployment benefits, job-search help, and career centers across Georgia.
Afford America housing
Looking for supportive independent living with full funding in place?
Afford America provides housing only. Placement requires 100% of the monthly cost to be covered by a voucher, benefits, pension, or sponsor before move-in. If that describes you, start a referral or reach out. We would love to show you around.
info@affordamerica.org | (678) 257-7654
Afford America is a non-clinical housing provider. We do not provide medical care, nursing, personal care, or medication administration. Residents are welcome to use visiting home health aides, mobile care teams, and outpatient providers of their choosing.