Crisp County Community Council, Inc.



Provided by Crisp County Family ConnectionOur Mission:To improve the well-being and health conditions of families through a collaborative system of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual supports.Our Vision:All citizens of?Crisp County will be safe, educated, healthy and community-minded.About Family Connection:We are part of Family Connection, a Georgia statewide initiative of 159 community collaborative partnerships committed to making measurable improvements for children and families in Georgia.-6519329802700Our Family Connection Goals-72307772240100Healthy Children-7230738053100School Readiness-6477040513000School Success-6773341507800Self-Sufficient Families Strong Communities2019ResourceDirectoryTable of ContentsGeneral Interest Phone Numbers2Alcohol and Drug3Child Abuse3Child Care4Churches6Disability Services7Domestic Violence/Victim Services 7Education8Employment Services9Family Services10 Financial Assistance12Food/Clothing Services13Housing13Legal/Court/Probation14Media Services14Medical/Home Health Services14Mental/Behavioral Health Services16Public Services – Including Government18Senior Services19Social Services21Transportation22Veterans22Youth Development22Helplines23Cordele/Crisp General Interest NumbersEmergency Ambulance, Fire, Police – 911City Hall229-273-3102Crisp County Power229-273-3820Driver’s License (DDS)229-276-2332Family & Children’s Svc’s229-276-2349Health Department229-276-2680Hospital229-276-3100Physical Therapy229-276-6444Chamber of Commerce229-273-1668Power Commission229-273-3811Poison Control800-222-1222Police Dept.: Non-Emergency229-276-2921Post Office229-271-3768Recreation Department229-276-2797Sheriff’s Office: Non-Emergency 229-276-2600State Patrol229-276-2330Tax Commissioner229-276-2630Water & Gas229-273-3102CC Water Works229-276-2388Area Schools & Education NumbersBoard of Education229-276-3400Crisp Academy229-273-6330Crisp Elementary School229-276-3420Crisp High School229-276-3430Crisp Learning Center229-276-3414Crisp Middle School229-276-3460Crisp Pre-K229-276-3410Crisp Primary School229-276-3450Albany State University229-317-6553South GA Technical College229-271-4040Community Assessment Data SourcesGeorgia Kids Count Indicators Census InformationSchool Report Cardsdoe.k12.ga.usGA 2000 Information National Health Statisticsnchs/Readiness Indicators, County Demographics & Program LocationsblueprintGA County Guidecountyguide.uga.edu/National Child Risk & Positive Indicators State and County Health Indicatorsoasis.state.ga.usGA Student HealthLabor Profiledol.state.ga.usState & County DFCSCounty Health RankingsCounty Snapshots – Economic & Educational Indicatorsdca.state.ga.us/CountySnpashotsNet/Natl Survey of Children’s HealthAlcohol & DrugEmergency Ambulance, Fire, Police – 911Agillis House/Cordele Chapter Alcoholics Anonymous, 229-273-9045502 East 11th Avenue, CordeleA support organization for Alcoholics Anonymous, Alanon, and Narcotics Anonymous. Serves as a meeting place for these programs and provides substance abuse education for the community.Cordele Area Risk Reduction School,229-271-1888108 South 7th Street, CordeleProvides education related to the issues associated with drinking, drugs, and driving. Offers DUI/Risk Reduction and Defensive Driving classes.Middle Flint Behavioral Healthcare, 229-276-23671335 North 5th Street Extension, CordeleProviding mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults and children, individual/family assessment and counseling, psychological evaluations, psychiatric care, medical intervention/medication, educational materials, case management, and community support referrals. Fees are based on income. New Hope Clinic Behavioral Health and Counseling, 229-276-0100215 East 13th?Avenue, CordeleProvides Mental Health and Substance Abuse treatment for adults and children ages 3 and older. We offer therapy, psychological testing; individual, family, marriage/couple and group therapy; evaluation and psychotropic medication monitoring, as well as play therapy. Referral and assessments for autism spectrum disorder are also available. All insurances are accepted for therapy services and there is a sliding scale for those who are uninsured.Safehouse Ministries, 706-322-37732101 Hamilton Road, ColumbusSafehouse-Resource center for people in recovery, homeless, or incarcerated. HIV/AIDS Early Intervention/EducationCare Connect Clinic, 229-273-0359110 East 13th Avenue, CordeleProvides infectious disease education and treatment as well as other medical treatment.Housing Opportunities for Persons Living w/ HIV or AIDS (HOPWA), 706-571-0132Assists HIV+ persons in West Central Georgia. Middle Flint Behavioral Healthcare, 229-276-2367 and 229-942-57971335 North 5th Street Extension, Cordele &952 Anthony Drive, AmericusHours: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM, Monday-Friday, by appointment; After-hours appointments are available as needed. Provides the community with information, demonstrations, referrals, and education directed toward promoting healthy lifestyle choices. In addition, provides education on the impact of HIV/AIDS, equipping people with the necessary knowledge and skills to protect them from infection and encouraging change in risky behaviors. Provides free HIV testing, linkage to care and support.Substance Abuse Prevention, 229-337-6007See Toll Free Helplines, Page 20Child AbuseCordele Area Risk Reduction School, 229-271-1888108 South 7th Street, CordeleProvides education related to the issues associated with drinking, drugs, and driving. Offers DUI/Risk Reduction and Defensive Driving classes.Crisp County Department of Family and Children Services, Child Protection Svc-Intake Communications Ctr./ Child Abuse, 855-422-4453 This line is for new incident reports only. If an emergency, dial 911.First Steps, 229-276-05551101 McClendon Court, CordeleFirst Steps services include providing families (expectant parents and families with children age birth to five) with a community resource guide, referrals to relevant resources and age-appropriate information in the following categories: maternal health, newborn/child health, home/child safety, community and family safety, school readiness and family economic self-sufficiency.The Gateway Center, Inc. (Child Advocacy Center & Sexual Assault Center), 229-273-0600511 East 3rd Avenue, CordeleThe Gateway Center is a child advocacy and sexual assault center serving the Cordele Judicial Circuit, which includes Crisp, Dooly, Wilcox, and Ben Hill counties. The Child Advocacy Center offers forensic interviews and medical exams for child physical and sexual abuse victims, child advocacy for child victims as well as those who may have witnessed a crime or traumatic event, trauma-informed individual and group therapy, and art therapy. The Sexual Assault Center offers victim advocacy and trauma-informed adult and group therapy. Additionally, The Gateway Center houses a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner who performs court-admissible forensic examinations of child abuse victims in a private and safe environment. To ensure the community is well-informed about the prevalence of trauma and abuse, The Gateway Center’s outreach team provides psychoeducation training, presentations, and certification classes related to child and adult physical and sexual abuse. The Gateway Center team participates in multidisciplinary team case reviews within the Cordele Judicial Circuit. The center is dedicated to providing advocacy and support to adults, children, and families faced with trauma.Prevent Child Abuse (PCA) Crisp County, 229-276-0555401 South 10th Street, Cordele PCA is a local affiliate of the state and National Prevent Child Abuse organization. The local council consists of volunteers serving as board members who sponsor public awareness campaigns, Need To Talk/24-hour help-line, and advocate for children and their safety.See Toll Free Helplines, Page 20Child CareFind Child Care Provider, families.decal.childcare/searchIntroducing Quality Rated, Georgia’s NEW tool to help parents and families find child care programs that meet or exceed state requirements.First Baptist Child Development Center, 229-273-5254205 East 13th Avenue, CordeleHours: 7:30am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday. Child care services for ages 6 Weeks through 11 years. A Beka Christian Curriculum provided for Ages 18 months through 4 years after school program and summer program available for pre-k students through age 11 years. Summer program includes swimming field trips, games and activities. Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack State licensed approved.GTC Studio & Health Food Center, 229-273-5671107 West 11th Avenue, CordeleAddressing child care and behavioral health through after school programs, Tae Kwon Do and other innovative programs. Summer Day Camp Hours: 7:30am-6:00pm, Monday-Friday children ages 4-12, specified summer dates. Lunch and afternoon snacks are provided for all members. Members will take part in outdoor and indoor games, Tae Kwon Do classes, reading program, weekly field trips and much more.Head Start-Comprehension Child Care focused on school readiness (See Education, page 7)Pinecrest Child Care, 229-276-00331001 East 19th Avenue, CordeleHours: 7:30am-5:30pm, Monday- FridayChild care services for ages 6 weeks through 11 years. K-3 programs and afterschool programs with meal, snack, and age appropriate activities. State licensed approved.St Paul Gillespie Selden Learning Center229-273-7452615 15th Avenue West, CordeleFull Day Service: 7am-6pm; Afterschool: 2pm-5:30pm Extended upon request. Childcare services for children 6 weeks through 12 years. Afterschool program available for Head Start/3 and 4-year-old, Pre-K, and students through 12 years of age. Our services centered around the individual child’s developmental need. Summer care includes field trips, nature walks, games, and other activities. 3-Star Childcare licensed state approved program.Summer Day Camp-Crisp County Recreation Department, 229-276-27971205 North 5th Street Extension, CordeleHours: 7:30-am-5:30pm; Children ages 5-12 from May 26 until a week prior to school starting. Breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack Is provided for all campers. Campers will participate in games, arts & crafts, sports, and swimming. There is a weekly fee.ChurchesAgape Baptist Church1109 W. 24th Ave. Cordele, GA 31015229-276-1038Allen Temple AME614 W. 16th Ave. Cordele, GA 31015229-276-4683Bethel Baptist858 Coney Rd.Cordele, GA 31015229-535-6431Bethel CME Church612 S. Joe Wright Dr.Cordele, GA 31015229-273-6412Bethlehem Freewill Baptist142 Old Coney Rd.Cordele, GA 31015229-535-6687Beulah Land Baptist702 Jones Ave.Cordele, GA 31015229-273-5338Bible Methodist Church319 Hannah Rd.Cordele, GA 31015229-273-1339Body of Christ Ministry202 W. 23rd AveCordele, GA 31015229-273-2008Brown Chapel Church Ministries1801 S. 10th StreetCordele, GA 31015229-591-6162Christ Episcopal Church408 S. 1st St. Cordele, GA 31015229-273-2439Church of Christ610 E. 16th AveCordele, GA 31015229-273-6362Church of God of Prophecy1408 S. 13th StreetCordele, GA 31015229-271-5555Cordele Church of God1211 N. Pecan St.Cordele, GA 31015229-273-0383Cornerstone Ministries Church of God by Faith1601 S. 12th St.Cordele, GA 31015229-273-0908Cordele Church of God in Christ216 E 17th Ave.Cordele, GA 31015229-273-0779Davis Chapel Methodist Church147 Lake Rd.Cordele, GA 31015229-273-8677Ebenezer Baptist Church118 Crisp Academy Dr.Cordele, GA 31015229-273-0157Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church509 3rd St N, Cordele, GA 31015229-271-9300Evergreen Church352 Evergreen Church RdVienna, GA 31092229-271-0373First Baptist Church137 Kelly Road.Cordele, GA 31015229-273-3762First Presbyterian Church302 E. 13th Ave. Cordele, GA 31015229-273-0036First Street Church of Christ701 E. 15th Ave.Cordele, GA 31015229-273-5462First United Methodist Church302 E. 12 AveCordele, GA 31015229-273-4586Gethsemane Baptist508 S. 14th St. Cordele. GA 31015229-273-5128Greater Gum Creek BaptistHighway 280 W.Cordele, GA 31015229-273-3423Greater Morris Tabernacle Baptist701 N. 11th St.Cordele, GA 31015229-273-4399Greater New Birth Family Outreach711 S. 7th St Cordele, GA 3115229-886-7893Hope in the Word Ministry1201 N. 6th StCordele, GA 31015229-273-3400Houston Baptist Association2116 N. Hwy 41Cordele, GA 31015229-273-4127Image of God Church of God143 3rd St EArabi, GA 31712229-271-7715Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses?341 Farmers Market Rd, Cordele, GA 31015229-273-7653Kingdom Life Ministries112 24th Avenue WestCordele, GA 31015229-805-1028Lake Blackshear Baptist Church650 Coney Rd NCordele, GA 31015229-273-4042Lakeshore Baptist Church151 Lakeshore DrCordele, GA 31015229-535-6363Morningside Baptist Church3010 East Highway 280Cordele, GA 31015229-273-2940Mount Calvary Baptist Church108 S. Joe Wright DriveCordele, GA 31015229-273-8693Mt Zion First African Baptist Church203 S. 12th StCordele, GA 31015229-273-2302New Covenant Assembly of God2608 S. Hwy 90Cordele, GA 31015229-273-3016New Harvest Community Church118 New Harvest Rd, Cordele, GA 31015229-271-9031New Hope Baptist Church598 Dockweiler Rd N, Cordele, GA 31015229-567-4476New Light International Outreach1005 N 10th StCordele, GA 31015229-513-3190New Oak Grove Baptist Church613 W 20th AveCordele, GA 31015229-273-0789Northern Heights Baptist Church1102 E 8th Ave,Cordele, GA 31015229-273-1544Odum Grove Baptist Church193 Odom Grove Rd, Cordele, GA 31015229-273-9273Penia Baptist Church3738 Old Penia RdCordele, GA 31015229- 273-5146People of Faith Christian Church503 21st Ave ECordele, GA 31015229-276-9333Pinecrest Baptist Church1007 E 19th AveCordele, GA 31015229-273-1261Shady Grove Baptist Church617 W 17th AveCordele, GA 31015229-273-2982Solid Rock Fellowship Temple1110 Hwy 41 NorthP.O. Box 4005Cordele, GA 31015229-271-8888St Paul Presbyterian Church514 W 15th AveCordele,?GA?31015229-273-0198St Theresa's Church of the Little Flower 807 3rd St SCordele, GA 31015229-273-3446Straight Life Church of God317 E 22nd AveCordele, GA 31015229-271-9070Third Street Baptist 307 N. 3rd St Cordele, GA 31015229-273-5344Wenona Baptist Church261 Highway 33 S.Cordele, GA 31015229-273-5726Wenona United Methodist 2811 Hwy 41 SCordele, GA 31015229-273-7675Disability ServicesGeorgia Crisis & Access Line, 866-307-6322Download MyGCAL App “Talk and text option available through the app”A crisis has no schedule.? Help is available 24/7 for problems with mental health, drugs, or alcohol.Easter Seals Southern GA, 229-439-70611906 Palmyra Road, AlbanyProvides exceptional services, education, employment services, outreach, and advocacy so that people living with autism and other disabilities can live, learn, work and play in our community.Georgia Crisis and Access Line, 800-715-4225Text crisis line available. Text 741741 for helpMiddle Flint Behavioral HealthcareCrisp County Developmental Disabilities Day Services Center 3302 Frontage Road, Suites A-B, Cordele Provides services to developmentally disabled individuals ages 18 years of age and older. Services are designed to meet skill-building and community integration needs in an effort to help individuals secure and maintain employment, build relationships, make independent decisions, and function as independently as possible. River Valley Area Agency on Aging, 706-256-2900 or 800-615-4379710 Front Avenue, Suite A, ColumbusThe Aging and Disability Resource Center for the River Valley Area (includes Crisp County). The ADRC is a one-stop shop for senior services allowing one call to access information and services available. Provides information and referral services for seniors and those with disabilities as well as in-home services, evidenced-based classes, Community Transitions and case management services.Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Commuter Service, 229-271-4005Serves Crisp, Dooly, Macon, Marion, Schley, Sumter, Stewart, Taylor, and Webster Counties. Provides vocational counseling and guidance, job development and placement, vocational evaluation, rehabilitation technology, academic training, community work adjustment training, on-the-job training, supported employment, physical restoration, mental restoration, and other support services. Training program for the mentally disabled and developmentally delayed adults. Services also include referrals to PEACH program, transportation, meals, and employment placement.Domestic Violence/Victim ServicesLiberty House of Albany, 229-439-7094; CRISIS LINE: 229-439-7065 or 800-334-2836506 Pine Ave, Albany Domestic Violence program offering services for victims of domestic violence and their children. We have a 24/7 crisis line, emergency shelter, outreach advocacy in 17 Southwest Georgia Counties, legal advocacy, support services, mobile advocacy and education and prevention programs for all counties served. All services are FREE of charge. We are one of only 46 state certified programs in the State of Georgia. Our outreach programs serve Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Crisp, Dooly, Dougherty, Early, Lee, Macon, Miller, Quitman, Randolph, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, Terrell, and Webster Counties. Our mobile advocacy program allows an advocate to come to your county to provide services so that transportation does not prohibit you from needed services. Cordele Area Risk Reduction School, 229-271-1888108 South 7th Street, CordeleProvides education related to the issues associated with drinking, drugs, and driving. Offers DUI/Risk Reduction and Defensive Driving classes.The Gateway Center, Inc. (Child Advocacy Center & Sexual Assault Center), 229-273-0600511 East 3rd Avenue, CordeleThe Gateway Center is a child advocacy and sexual assault center serving the Cordele Judicial Circuit, which includes Crisp, Dooly, Wilcox, and Ben Hill counties. The Child Advocacy Center offers forensic interviews and medical exams for child physical and sexual abuse victims, child advocacy for child victims as well as those who may have witnessed a crime or traumatic event, trauma-informed individual and group therapy, and art therapy. The Sexual Assault Center offers victim advocacy and trauma-informed adult and group therapy. Additionally, The Gateway Center houses a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner who performs court-admissible forensic examinations of child abuse victims in a private and safe environment. To ensure the community is well-informed about the prevalence of trauma and abuse, The Gateway Center’s outreach team provides psychoeducation training, presentations, and certification classes related to child and adult physical and sexual abuse. The Gateway Center team members participate in multidisciplinary team case reviews within the Cordele Judicial Circuit. The center is dedicated to providing advocacy and support to adults, children, and families faced with trauma.Victim’s Witness Program – Crisp County Courthouse, 229-271-4735510 North 7th Street, Suite 102, CordeleThe Victim Witness Program provides direct assistance with obtaining Temporary protective orders, coordinates with other agencies to provide counseling and safe shelter for those who need it, and acts as a liaison for the Crime Victims Compensation Program.New Hope Clinic Behavioral Health and Counseling, 229-276-0100215 East 13th?Avenue, CordeleProvides Mental Health and Substance Abuse treatment for adults and children ages 3 and older. We offer therapy, psychological testing; individual, family, marriage/couple and group therapy; evaluation and psychotropic medication monitoring, as well as play therapy. Referral and assessments for autism spectrum disorder are also available. All insurances are accepted for therapy services and there is a sliding scale for those who are uninsured.EducationBridging the Gap Educational Services, Providing outreach services from a financial aid perspective: Preparing 4 Life choices after high school, college or workforce ready. , email: solutions4u@Crisp Academy, 229-273-6330150 Crisp Academy Drive, CordelePrivate School serving grades K-12Crisp County Board of Education, 229-276-3400201 South 7th Street, CordeleCrisp County Elementary School, 229-276-34201001 West 24th Avenue, CordeleCrisp County Middle School, 229-276-34601116 East 24th Ave, CordeleCrisp County High School, 229-276-34302402 Cougar Alley, CordeleCrisp County Pre-K, 229-276-3410802 East 24th Avenue, CordeleCrisp County Primary School, 229-276-3450330 Old Hatley Road, CordeleCrisp County Head Start, 229-276-98801110 South 12th Street, CordeleHours: 8:00am-2:30pm, Monday-FridayProvides comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to eligible children and their families.Crisp County/ Flint Area Learning Program Special Education Development (SED) Center, 229-273-5653 607 East 8th Avenue, CordeleMember of the Georgia Network of Therapeutic Services (GNET). The SED Center serves severely emotionally disturbed students in Crisp, Dooly, Macon, Marion, Schley, Sumter, Taylor, and Webster Counties. Services provided including psychological and educational evaluations, therapeutic classrooms, individual counseling, parent and teacher consultation, and psychiatric consultation.Fort Valley State University Early Head Start, 229-273-7452615 West 15th Avenue, CordeleHours: 7:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday; Provides intensive, comprehensive child development and family support services to eligible infants and toddlers under age 3, pregnant women, and their families.Colleges/UniversitiesAlbany State University- Cordele Center, 229-317-6553134 West 11th Avenue, Cordele5Four-year university offering Associates, Bachelors, and Masters degrees. Classroom and online classes available.South Georgia Technical College – Cordele Campus, 229-271-4040402 North Midway Road, Cordele Associate degree, diploma, and technical certificate programs are offered in numerous areas. QuickStart-Offers agencies, businesses, and industries customized workforce and training. Continuing Education – Classes are designed to meet the needs of businesses and individuals. GED and Adult Education Classes - The adult education classes consist of independent study, classroom instruction, and computer-based education on all levels of the GED test. Morning, afternoon, and evening classes. Also prepares person for entry into credit programs.GEDEckerd Connects, 229-273-4568606 15th Avenue, CordeleWIOA free program that provides accelerated GED preparation and work readiness classes to eligible participants ages 18-55. We pay for GED testing fees and provide youth work experience opportunities. A River Valley Regional Commission funded program.Empowerment Pathways YouthBuild/AmeriCorps, 229-276-1480704 North 7th Street, CordeleYouthbuild/AmeriCorps program provides assistance to individuals of low-income household who are 16-24 years old and/or high school dropouts. The YouthBuild AmeriCorps program is uniquely comprehensive, integrating components of construction, housing, education, job training, leadership development, counseling, graduation support, tutoring and educational awards and follow up assistance to support the participant’s progress.Job Corps, 800-733-JOBS(5627), 229-883-8500Residential Career Technical Training program for youth between ages 16-24 that offers high school or GED education, trade certification programs, and room and board at no cost. recruiting.South Georgia Technical College – Cordele Campus (See our listing above in College/Universities)Employment ServicesAmbassador Personnel, 229-273-2999712-B East 16th Avenue, CordeleDivision of Rehabilitation Services, 229-931-2516 or 800-808-90491604 East Forsyth Street #C, AmericusServes Crisp, Dooly, Macon, Marion, Schley, Sumter, Stewart, Taylor, and Webster counties. Assists people with permanent disabilities to go to work and achieve workplace success. Provides vocational counseling and guidance, job development and placement, vocational evaluation, rehabilitation technology, academic training, community work adjustment training, on-the-job training, supported employment, physical restoration, mental restoration, and other support services.Georgia Department of Labor, 229-931-2520120 West Church Street, Americus Hours: 8 AM -4:30 PM, Monday -Friday Provides employment and training services.Easter Seals Southern GA, 229-439-7061104 International Blvd. Suite D, Americus Employment Services for people living with disabilities.Middle Flint Behavioral HealthcareCrisp County Developmental Disabilities Day Services Center3302 Frontage Road, Suites A-B, CordeleIndividuals with developmental disabilities learn and practice job skills, participate in training activities, in-house contract employment, or employment in a natural setting in the community. Middle Flint Workforce Center, 229-273-4568606 East 15th Avenue, CordeleWIA-ON JOB TRAINING (OJT) program. Assess and refer individuals for on-job-training with employers. Eligible employee placement for long-term employment. Employee reimbursement for training period.On Demand Temporaries, 229-271-9430914 East 16th Avenue, Cordele Temporary employment agency. Transportation provided to and from job site. Specializes in construction, heavy industrial, shutdowns, warehouses, and experienced movers.Family ServicesBread of Life Clinic, 478-951-1120114 South Dooly Street, MontezumaFree medical services and a soup kitchen. Cordele Area Risk Reduction School, 229-271-1888108 South 7th Street, CordeleProvides education related to the issues associated with drinking, drugs, and driving. Offers DUI/Risk Reduction and Defensive Driving classes.Division of Child Support Services, 844-694-2347305 East 16th Avenue, CordeleMission Statement: To enhance the well-being of children by assuring assistance in locating absent parents responsible for supporting their children, establishing paternity, establishing support obligations, including financial and medical, and monitoring, enforcing and reviewing support obligations.Crisp County Department of Family and Children’s Services, 229-276-2349107 West 23rd Avenue, Cordele Hours: 8 AM -5 PM, Monday -Friday Child abuse and neglect calls may be placed through 911 at night, weekends, and holidays. Receives and investigates child abuse, child neglect, and elder abuse reports. Provides prevention services, information & referral, and emergency needs for families.Easter Seals Southern GA, 229-439-7061104 International Blvd. Suite D, AmericusProvides exceptional services, education, employment services, outreach, and advocacy so that people living with autism and other disabilities can live, learn, work and play in our community.Families In Action Mentoring Program, 229-886-2612711 South 7th Street, CordeleEmpower families to overcome poverty by bringing together community support and resources needed to assist families in getting ahead in life.Family Development Task Force, 478-442-7336 or 251-402-4126305 West 26th Avenue, Cordele Friendship Homeless Shelter, 229-942-7568Americus, GAThe Gateway Center, Inc. (Child Advocacy Center & Sexual Assault Center), 229-273-0600511 East 3rd Avenue. Cordele The Gateway Center is a child advocacy and sexual assault center serving the Cordele Judicial Circuit, which includes Crisp, Dooly, Wilcox, and Ben Hill counties. The Child Advocacy Center offers forensic interviews and medical exams for child physical and sexual abuse victims, child advocacy for child victims as well as those who may have witnessed a crime or traumatic event, trauma-informed individual and group therapy, and art therapy. The Sexual Assault Center offers victim advocacy and trauma-informed adult and group therapy. Additionally, The Gateway Center houses a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner who performs court-admissible forensic examinations of child abuse victims in a private and safe environment. To ensure the community is well-informed about the prevalence of trauma and abuse, The Gateway Center’s outreach team provides psychoeducation training, presentations, and certification classes related to child and adult physical and sexual abuse. The Gateway Center team members participate in multidisciplinary team case reviews within the Cordele Judicial Circuit. The center is dedicated to providing advocacy and support to adults, children, and families faced with trauma.Healthy Families Crisp, 229-276-0555401 South 10th Street, CordeleHealthy Families Crisp is a voluntary, evidence-based home visiting service for families beginning prenatally or at the child/s birth up to the age of three. The program is designed to strengthen parent-child relationships, promote healthy childhood development, promote healthy social/emotional development, prepare child for school readiness, prevent child abuse/neglect and enhance overall family functioning.The Kinship Program, 229-931-5101 1601 North Martin Luther King Blvd Suite 120, Office 120, Americus The Kinship Program is a one-stop shop that provides information, support, and referral services to grandparents, relatives and other caregivers (such as teachers and family friends) who are currently raising children who are related to them. The focus is to provide responsive and strength-based support to Kinship Families. hhtps://dhs.kinship-care-portalMiddle Flint Behavioral HealthCare, 229-276-2367 1335 North 5th Street Extension, Cordele Providing mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults and children, individual/family assessment and counseling, psychological evaluations, psychiatric care, medical intervention/medication, educational materials, case management, and community support referrals. Fees are based on income. Middle Flint Behavioral Healthcare Family Support Services, 229-931-2495For individuals with developmental disabilities. Family Support Services helps families be able to maintain their loved ones in the natural home setting. Hands-on assistance is provided to families, as well as information, and such resources as adaptive equipment and personal aids. New Hope Clinic Behavioral Health and Counseling, 229-276-0100215 East 13th?Avenue, CordeleProvides Mental Health and Substance Abuse treatment for adults and children ages 3 and older. We offer therapy, psychological testing; individual, family, marriage/couple and group therapy; evaluation and psychotropic medication monitoring, as well as play therapy. Referral and assessments for autism spectrum disorder are also available. All insurances are accepted for therapy services and there is a sliding scale for those who are uninsured.Prevent Child Abuse Georgia, 800-532-3208Prevent Child Abuse Crisp County, 229-273-8737 or 800-532-3208 A local affiliate of the state and national Prevent Child Abuse. Sponsors the First Steps Program, which visits with each new mother in the hospital setting and offers a three-month follow up by phone or mailings. Volunteers are used to make the follow up contacts. The local council consists of 24 volunteers serving as board members who also sponsor public awareness campaigns, Need To Talk, a 24-hour help-line for teens, and advocate for children and their safety.Safelink Wireless, 800-safelink, Free phones for low-income households. UGA College of Family and Consumer Science Extension Service, 229-276-2612110 West 13th Avenue, CordeleAssists families and communities attain economic stability, better quality of life, teach food safety and food preparation, nutrition, diabetic cooking, parenting, caregiving, aging and life skills. Free education pamphlets on nutrition, feeding infants and young children, child safety, meal planning, budgeting, time management, parenting, clothing, sewing and consumer information.Financial Assistance1st Franklin Financial, 229-273-6460 40116th Avenue East, Suite I, CordeleAgGeorgia Farm Credit, 229-273-39271207 S Greer Street, Cordele Ameris Bank, 229-273-7700510 South 2nd Street, Cordele Colony Bank, 229-271-2100 1031 East 24th Avenue, CordeleServing the community of Crisp County as well as 25 offices throughout Central and South Georgia. At Colony we work hard to make managing your finances easy by creating products, technology, and services you won’t want to live without. We provide Personal and Business Banking, Consumer and Commercial Loans, and Mortgage Lending serves. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. Crisp County Community Service Center, 229-273-6421208 South 11th Street, CordeleProvides assistance to families including energy assistance and commodity foods. Crisp County Department of Family and Children’s Services, 229-276-2349107 West 23rd Avenue, CordeleHours: 8 AM -5 PM, Monday -Friday Provides food stamps, temporary assistance to needy families, Medicaid and energy assistance; positive employment and community help. Provides prevention services, information & referral, emergency needs for families. Edward Jones, 229-273-85771106 16th Avenue East Suite D, CordeleEdward Jones, 229-273-6644 1301 South Greer Street, Cordele Equifax Information Services LLC, 800-639-9112 M-F, 9-5pm. Contact for a free credit report. Equifax Credit Watch - To order this service to monitor your credit file go to creditwatch. Others: , Georgia Insurance Commissioner404-766-4456, Atlanta GA Georgia Dept. of Consumer Affairs, 404-657-4507, Atlanta, GA Harris Group Credit Union, 229-271-2500315 West 12th Avenue, CordelePlanters First Bank, 229-273-24161620 East 16th Avenue, CordeleRegions Bank, 800-734-46671216 East 16th Avenue, CordeleSocial Security Administration, 229-273-6311510 15th Avenue East, CordeleHours: 9 AM -4:30 PM, Monday -Friday by phone only. 8:30 AM -3:30 PM, Monday Friday for office visits. Provides social security cards for persons birth on up. Handles the Supplemental Security Income, Social Security Benefits, Medicare benefits. South Georgia Banking Company, 229-271-3000702 Pecan St. South, Cordele Southwest GA United Empowerment Zone, Inc., 229-273-8582123 South 7th Street, CordeleA non-for-profit U.S. Treasury Certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) serving the State of Georgia. Provides several financial products throughout the state, including a Micro Loan Program, a Small Business Loan Program, and an Affordable Housing Development and Repair Program. Southwest GA United also provides gap financing in combination with community and national banks to help them serve their customers. As a federally recognized CDFI, Southwest GA United can provide flexible loan interest rates, terms, and conditions and take subordinated collateral positions.West Central GA Community Action Council, 478-472-36074036 GA Hwy 90 East, MontezumaProvide financial assistance to families, including energy assistance and commodity foods.Food/Clothing ServicesAdventist Community Services/South GA,229-270-60094580 Bedgood Avenue, ArabiDistributing to Senior Citizen Centers in Central and South GA, the 3rd week each month. Serving Middle Flint Behavioral Health & Development Disabilities facilities throughout the month.City Turnaround Community Center (For Poverty and Senseless Crimes)401 16th Avenue East, CordeleClothing, Home Needs and Economic Surplus for $munity Service Center, 229-273-6421208 South 11th Street. Cordele Provides assistance in finding temporary housing and clothing if needed. Provides commodity foods and energy assistance.Crisp County Family Connection/Community Council, 229-271-1054, crisp. 1129 North 5th Street Extension, Cordele Collaborative of local agencies and organizations that address the issues of children and families in Crisp County.Crisp County Department of Family and Children’s Services, 229-276-2349107 West 23rd Avenue, CordeleHours: 8 AM -5 PM, Monday -Friday Child abuse and neglect calls may be placed through 911 at night, weekends, and holidays. Receives and investigates child abuse, child neglect, and elder abuse reports. Provides food stamps, temporary assistance to needy families, Medicaid and energy assistance; positive employment and community help. Provides prevention services, information & referral, and emergency needs for families.Division of Rehabilitation Services, 229-931-25161604-C East Forsythe Street, Americus, GAServes Crisp, Dooly, Macon, Marion, Schley, Sumter, Stewart, Taylor, and Webster counties. Provide vocational counseling and guidance, job development and placement, vocational evaluation, rehabilitation technology, academic training, community work adjustment training, on-the-job training, supported employment, physical restoration, mental restoration, and other support services.Fort Valley State University Cooperative Extension, Family and Consumer Science, 478-952-38601001 East Pine Street, ViennaExpanded Food and Nutrition Education Program is an interactive nutrition education program. Participants learn how to prepare nutritious meals, food budgeting and food safety techniques for the family. This program serves households that have children in the home from ages 4-18. The program is eight sessions. Individuals who are eligible for assistance programs such as Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), WIC, or Head Start, are also eligible for EFNEP. The cost of the program is FREE.Middle Flint Behavioral Health Care Crisp Mental Health/Substance Abuse Outpatient,229-276-23671335 North 5th Street Extension, CordeleProvides mental health and substance abuse treatment, individual/family assessment and counseling, medical intervention/medication, educational materials, case management, community support referrals. Fee is based on ability to pay. HousingCordele Housing Authority, 229-273-3938401 South 10th Street, CordeleProvides affordable housing, based on income, to senior citizens, families, singles, and physically challenged individuals.Crisp Area Habitat for Humanity, 229-271-8000205 East 15th Avenue, CordeleSouthwest GA United Empowerment Zone229- 268-75921150 Industrial Drive, ViennaA HUD- approved housing counseling agency serving Crisp and Dooly Counties.Legal/Court/ProbationChild Support Enforcement, 229-276-23381088 East 16th Avenue, CordeleProvides assistance in locating non-custodial parents, establishing paternity, establishing child support orders, establishing and enforcing medical support orders, and collecting and distributing delinquent child support payments.Clerk of Superior Court, Crisp County Courthouse, 229-271-4726510 North 7th Street, CordeleHours 8:30 am-5:00 pm, Monday-FridayFiling of divorce, adoption, real estate, juvenile. Cordele Judicial Circuit District Attorney, Crisp County Courthouse, 229-271-4735510 North 7th Street, Room 102, Cordele Grand Jury, Prosecutes felony and misdemeanor cases in Superior, Probate and Juvenile Courts, provides Crime Victim’s Assistance and Advocacy, handles revocations and appeals.Georgia Legal Services, 229-430-4261 or 800-533-3140Hours: 9:30 AM -4:00PM every 3rd Thursday of each month. Handling of civil cases for clients based on income level.Magistrate Court Judge, 229-276-2621Issue warrants, civil lawsuits up to $5000 (small claims) and garnishments.Judge of Probate Court, 229-273-2618Handle wills, traffic, and commitment hearingsProbation Office (Community Corrections Corp.) 229-276-1442; Felonies: 229-276-2346Monitor probation sentenceParole Office, 229-276-2364Monitor paroles and parole hearingsDepartment of Juvenile Justice, 229-276-2740412-D East 16th Avenue, CordeleProvide intake, probation, parole, and committal services to youth. Serves Crisp and Dooly Counties.Southwest Key Juvenile Tracking Services229-271-6868219 C South 7th Street, CordeleProvide structured risk control activities designed to protect the community. Includes efforts geared at rehabilitative activities that will fill the youth’s time with positive pro-social contacts. The tracking component provides a proven method of community risk control and surveillance.Media ServicesCordele Dispatch/Sunbelt Shopper, 229-273-2277306 West 13th Avenue, CordeleSouth GA News, 229-273-6714302 Suite D, West 16th Avenue, CordeleWSST TV Channel 51, 229-273-0001112 South 7th Street, CordeleMedical ServicesBlackshear Retirement Villas, 229-273-24051110 Blackshear Road, Cordele Providing affordable personal care and service in a comfortable assisted living environment.Bread of Life Clinic, 478-951-1120114 South Dooly Street, MontezumaFree medical services and a soup kitchen. Care Connect Health Locations:Cordele Medical Center, 229-276-0052712 North 7th?Street, Cordele?Crisp Urgent Care and Medical Center, 229-271-9330602 East 16th?Avenue, Suite B, CordelePeach State Health Plan, 800-704-1484Medicaid and Peach Care for KidsPediatric Urgent Care, 229-273-17161007 East 16th?Avenue, CordelePruittHealth Hospice, 229-271-0300Provides?care for individuals who have a life-limiting illness. The focus is not on a cure for the patient’s life-limiting illness, but rather on palliation, emotional closure and personal peace for the patient and the patient’s family. PruittHealth Hospice is not merely a form of service, it is a way of thinking about life and death. Individuals become eligible for hospice services when a physician certifies that a patient has a probability of six months or less to live. Eligibility is not a function of the patient’s diagnosis, rather it is a function of the patient’s prognosis. Services offered: physician services, skilled registered nursing services, medical social work services, personal care aide services, chaplain service, volunteer services, bereavement care of the family up to thirteen months following the patient’s death,?pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical review of medications related to the life-limiting illness, pain management services, infusion therapy, medical supplies and equipment related to the life-limiting illness, limited specialized professional services such as physical and respiratory therapy, patient and family education and support, respite services, and Inpatient services.Children's Medical Services, 229- 276-2343111 East 24th Avenue, CordeleHours: 7:30am-4:30pm Monday- Thursday,7:30am- 2:00pm Friday; CMS serves Crisp, Dooly, Macon, Marion, Schley, Sumter, Taylor and Webster counties. Serving children with chronic medical conditions including orthopedic, cardiac, chronic, lung, vision, gastroenterology, urological, neurology, neurosurgery and hearing conditions. Referrals are made from local physicians, schools, therapist, and public health professionals. Fees are based on income. Services are for children birth to age 21. Assist with medications, diabetic supplies, durable medical equipment and other financial aid/issues.Crisp County Department of Family & Children Services (See Family Services), 229-401-3001107 23rd Avenue West, Cordele Agency determines Medicaid eligibility for families and children who meet programmatic criteria. Administers medical funding for unmet pharmaceutical needs for United Way.Crisp County Health Department, 229-276-2680111 24th Avenue East, CordeleHours: Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday - 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Tuesday – 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Available for screening, services, and educational programs requested by local industries, agencies, and schools.Crisp Regional Dialysis Center, 229–273-23351302 North 5th Street Extension, CordeleA 20-chair facility providing dialysis treatment six days a week.Crisp Regional Health Services/Urgent Care229-271-9330, Fax 229-271-9245216 Hospital Drive, CordeleProviding non-emergent medical care including health checks, DOT and pre-employment physicals. Offering extended hours and open on Saturdays.Crisp Regional Health Services, 229-276-3100902 North 7th Street, CordeleCrisp Regional Health Services is a 65-bed, acute-care facility offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including a 24-hour fully staffed emergency department, a birthing center with eight birthing suites, an intensive care unit with eight patient rooms, diagnostic services, same day surgery and rehabilitative services.Crisp Regional Health Services Community Relations/Foundation, 229-276-3212Crisp Regional Nursing and Rehab Center,229-276-1481 Providing 143-bed skilled nursing facility with a rehab center providing physical, occupational and speech therapy.Crisp Regional Health Services Based Social Service, 229-276-3209 & 229-276-3266A full range of social services for hospital patients including nursing home placement, federal/state/county/financial assistance, social services referral and HIV counseling.Crisp Regional Rehabilitation Center,229-276-3360 Providing both inpatient and outpatient physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy.Environmental Health, 229-276-2680Fax 229-276-2683 1111 24th Avenue, CordeleProvides the following services: Septic System Permits/Inspection; Water Samples; Inspection of Food Establishments; Rabies control; Injury Control; Elevated Blood Lead Level Investigations.Home Health Care - CareSouth, 229–271-4690906 5th Avenue North, CordeleProviding skilled nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, medial social services, and certified home health aide services. Covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most major insurances. Physician referral necessary.Hospice/Home Care, 229-271-4615Providing medical/nursing care, social services, counseling and bereavement care to terminally ill patients and their families both in the home and in the hospital. Physician referral necessary. Industrial Medicine Services, 229-271-4676 or 229-276-3212Industrial medicine services including on-site screening programs such as drug screens, hearing screens, pulmonary function screens, and lab work.Innovative Senior Solutions, 866-928-3670101 4th East Avenue, CordeleProviding innovative caregiving through in-home care, adult day health centers, personal care homes, and transportation. Accepting Medicaid, long-term care insurance, veterans aid and private pay.Insure GA,?(866) 988-8246Assists?with Health Insurance Marketplace and Medicaid?applications?to help determine eligibility for financial assistance and?provides unbiased help?in making informed decisions on choosing and enrolling?a health plan. If one is found ineligible for Marketplace or Medicaid coverage,?Insure GA provides referrals to other affordable?healthcare resources.Peach State Health Plan, 800-704-1484We offer Medicaid and Peach Care for Kids. Samaritan Health Center, 229-888-7420802 North Jefferson Street, AlbanyFree eyeglasses program. ?Mental Health ServicesGeorgia Crisis & Access Line, 866-307-6322Download MyGCAL App “Talk and text option available through the app”A crisis has no schedule.? Help is available 24/7 for problems with mental health, drugs, or alcohol.Associates for Mental & Behavioral Health229-273-5716906 North 5th Street, CordeleProvides psychological services to individuals and families. Cordele Area Risk Reduction School, 229-271-1888108 South 7th Street, CordeleProvides education related to the issues associated with drinking, drugs, and driving. Offers DUI/Risk Reduction and Defensive Driving classes.Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Georgia, 229-224-12501291 Stanley Road NW, KennesawPsychiatric Residential Treatment Facility located in Kennesaw, GA that serves youth ages 10-21 statewide. We offer Intensive Residential Treatment, Specialty Foster Care, Residential Group Homes and on-site accredited school for Middle and High School. The Gateway Center, Inc. (Child Advocacy Center & Sexual Assault Center), 229-273-0600511 East 3rd Avenue. Cordele The Gateway Center is a child advocacy and sexual assault center serving the Cordele Judicial Circuit, which includes Crisp, Dooly, Wilcox, and Ben Hill counties. The Child Advocacy Center offers forensic interviews and medical exams for child physical and sexual abuse victims, child advocacy for child victims as well as those who may have witnessed a crime or traumatic event, trauma-informed individual and group therapy, and art therapy. The Sexual Assault Center offers victim advocacy and trauma-informed adult and group therapy. Additionally, The Gateway Center houses a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner who performs court-admissible forensic examinations of child abuse victims in a private and safe environment. To ensure the community is well-informed about the prevalence of trauma and abuse, The Gateway Center’s outreach team provides psychoeducation training, presentations, and certification classes related to child and adult physical and sexual abuse. The Gateway Center team members participate in multidisciplinary team case reviews within the Cordele Judicial Circuit. The center is dedicated to providing advocacy and support to adults, children, and families faced with trauma.Georgia Mental Health Agency – DHR,404-657-22602 Peachtree Street NW 22nd Floor, Atlanta Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network: Georgia Mental Health Representative for Children and Youth – DHR, 404-657-21572 Peachtree Street NW 23rd Floor, AtlantaGeorgia Mental Retardation/ Developmental Disabilities Program –DHR, 404-657-21402 Peachtree Street, NW 23rd Floor, Atlanta Georgia Suicide Prevention Action Network: span-Georgia Suicide Prevention Information Network: Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities for Georgia, 404-657-2126 or 888-275-42332 Peachtree Street NW 8th Floor, Suite 210, AtlantaLaurel Heights Hospital, Main Line:?404-888-7860; Admissions Line:?404-888-5475934 Briarcliff Road, NE, AtlantaLaurel Heights Hospital’s inpatient acute program is designed to effectively treat the psychiatric crisis of children and adolescents who present with a co-occurring?Autism Spectrum Disorder?or other neuro-developmental disorders. Stabilization of symptoms, including mood instability, self-injury, suicidal behavior or severe aggression, is accomplished through data-driven clinical collaboration between Child & Adolescent Board-Certified Psychiatrists, Behavioral Analysts, Licensed Therapists and Certified Special Education Teachers, to meet the medical, psychiatric, social and academic needs of the patients. Treatment at our facility takes into consideration the special support needs of children and adolescents who present with co-occurring Autism Spectrum Disorders.Middle Flint Behavioral Health Care, Crisp Mental Health/Substance Abuse Outpatient 229-276-23671335 North 5th Street Extension, Cordele Provides mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults and children, individual/family assessment and counseling, psychological evaluations, psychiatric care, medical intervention/medication.Nami Albany, GA: albanynami@National Alliance on Mental Illness: , National Institute of Mental Health: nimh.New Hope Clinic Behavioral Health and Counseling, 229-276-0100215 East 13th?Avenue, CordeleProvides Mental Health and Substance Abuse treatment for adults and children ages 3 and older. We offer therapy, psychological testing; individual, family, marriage/couple and group therapy; evaluation and psychotropic medication monitoring, as well as play therapy. Referral and assessments for autism spectrum disorder are also available. All insurances are accepted for therapy services and there is a sliding scale for those who are uninsured.Sean Massie, Psy.D., GA Licensed Psychologist,229-942-4857Individual and marital therapy, as well as?psychological testing for diagnostic purposes, custody evaluations, and more.? Private pay.? Evening appointments.Behavioral/Developmentally Disabled ServicesDivision of Rehabilitation Services, 229-931-25161604 East Forsyth Street #C, AmericusServes Crisp, Dooly, Macon, Marion, Schley, Sumter, Stewart, Taylor, and Webster counties. Provide vocational counseling and guidance, job development and placement, vocational evaluation, rehabilitation technology, academic training, community work adjustment training, on-the-job training, supported employment, physical restoration, mental restoration, and other support services. Early Intervention – Babies Can’t Wait Program,(888) 568-77772100 Corner Avenue, ColumbusServes Chattahoochee, Clay, Crisp, Dooly, Harris, Macon, Marion, Muscogee, Quitman, Randolph, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor, and Webster counties. Provides services to children 0-3 years of age who have a diagnosed physical or mental condition that is known to result in a developmental delay or have a diagnosed developmental delay confirmed by a qualified multidisciplinary team.Middle Flint Behavioral Health Care; Crisp County MR Services, 229-276-23671335 North 5th Street Extension, Cordele Serves Crisp and Dooly counties. Training program for the mentally disabled and developmentally delayed adults. Services also include referrals to PEACH program, transportation, meals, and employment placement. S.O.S. Program - Sumter Regional Hospital, 229-924-6011 or 229-931-1275100 Wheatley Drive, AmericusServes Crisp, Dooly, Macon, Schley, Sumter, Webster, and Wilcox counties. Provides a personal emergency response program designed especially for elderly or disabled persons who may be living alone and are considered to be at risk. Fee: one-time installation fee and monthly rental.GTC Studio & Health Food, 229-273-5671107 West 11th Avenue, CordeleAddressing childcare and behavioral health through after school care, taekwondo and other innovative programs.Lookout Mountain Community Services, 706-638-5591501 Mize Street, LafayettePublic ServicesChild Support Recovery, 229-276-2338 305 16th Avenue, CordeleCordele City Hall, 229-273-3102501 North 7th Street, Cordele Cordele-Crisp Carnegie Library, 229-276-1300115 East 11th Avenue, CordeleCordele-Crisp Chamber of Commerce229-273-1668502 South 2nd Street, CordeleCordele Housing Authority229-273-3938, 229-273-2087401 South 10th Street, Cordele Cordele Police Department, 229-276-2921501 North 7th Street, CordeleCordele Public Works, 229-273-6136808 East 11th Avenue, CordeleCrime Victim’s Assistance Program, 229-271-4735510 North 7th Street, CordeleOffice of District Attorney, Crisp County CourthouseCrisp County Administrator, 229-276-2677210 South 7th Street, CordeleCrisp Co Board of Commissioners 229-276-2672210 South 7th Street, CordeleCrisp County Cooperative Extension Service,229-276-2612110 West 13th Avenue Suite C, CordeleCrisp County Court House (Probate Court), 229-271-4731510 North 7th Street, CordeleCrisp County Department of Family & Children’s Services, 229 276-2349107 West 23rd Avenue, CordeleCrisp County Emergency Management Agency, 229-276-2600196 Hwy 300 South, CordeleCrisp County Health Department229-276-2680 111 24th Avenue East, CordeleCrisp County Power Commission, 229-273-3811202 South 7th Street Cordele; To report trouble or outage all hours, 229- 273-3820 Crisp County Recreation Department, 229-276-27971205 North 5th Street Extension, Cordele Crisp County Sheriff’s Office, 229-276-2600197 HWY 300 CordeleCrisp County Sheriff's Office/Jail, 229-276-2646197 HWY 300 CordeleCrisp County Tax Office, 229-276-2630Courthouse, 210 South 7th Street, CordeleDepartment of Corrections- Probation, 229-276-23461304 South 7th Street, CordeleDepartment of Juvenile Justice, 229-276-2740412-D 16th Avenue East, CordeleDepartment of Labor, 229-931-2520120 West Church Street, AmericusDepartment of Natural Resources/Law Enforcement, 229-276-2371Department of Natural Resources/Cordele Fish Hatchery, 229-276-2362392 Fish Hatchery Road, CordeleDepartment of Public Safety/Driver’s License Division, 229-276-2332409 South Midway Road, Cordele Department of Transportation, 229-276-2365Rehab Road, CordeleGeorgia Emergency Management Agency & Homeland Security, 229-276-2774 Georgia Forestry Commission, 229-273-3576259 Hwy 41 North, Vienna Georgia State Patrol-Post 30, 229-276-2330,208 GA Hwy 300 CordeleGeorgia Veterans Memorial Park, 229-276-23712459 U.S. 280, CordeleVeteran’s Service Office, 229-276-2368210 North 7th Street, CordeleU.S. GovernmentSocial Security Administration, 229- 273-6311 or800-772-1213 305-B 16th Avenue East, Cordele USDA Farm Service Agency, 229-273-4148 110 West 13th Avenue, CordeleUSDA Natural Resource Conservation Service, 229-273-4148110 West 13th Avenue, Suite B, CordeleU S Post Office, 229-271-3768102 South 6th Street, CordeleSenior Services/GeriatricArea Agency on Aging, 706-256-2900 or 800-615-4379Services for disabled or age 60+Blackshear Retirement Villas of Crisp Regional Health Services, 229-273-24051110 Blackshear Road, CordelePersonal care home.Cordele Health & Rehab Center, 229-273-12271106 North 4th Street, CordeleNursing home. Provides nursing, rehabilitation services, Alzheimer’s care, and hospice. Medicaid, Medicare, VA, Private Insurance accepted.Cordele Housing Authority, 229-273-3938401 South 10th Street, CordeleProvides affordable housing based on income, to senior citizens, families, singles, and physically challenged individuals.Cordelia Manor, 229-273-11731307 Blackshear Road, CordeleProvides 24-hour personal care, housekeeping, assisted living in each unit, three full meals served daily. Crisp County Department of Family and Children’s Services, 229-276-2349107 West 23rd Avenue, Cordele Hours: 8 AM -5 PM, Monday -Friday Adult protective services reports may be placed through 911 at night, weekends, and holidays. Receives and investigates elder abuse, elder neglect and maltreatment. Provides food stamps, temporary assistance to needy families, Medicaid; positive employment and community help. Provides prevention services, information & referral, emergency needs for families. Crisp Regional Nursing and Rehab Center, 229-273-1481, 902 Blackshear Road, CordeleNursing home. Provides extensive rehabilitation services. Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, private, and VA. Operated by Crisp Regional Health Services.Free Medicine Foundation, 573-996-7300 Assistance with the cost of medications. Charges $5.00 processing fee for each medication requested.Georgia Partnership for Caring Foundation GPCF, 866-211-0950, 229-276-2739 Cervical/Breast Cancer GPCF is a network of health care providers who donate their time, services and products. A person may qualify if they are not covered by Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance. Their income must be below poverty guidelines.Innovative Senior Solutions, 866-928-3670101 4th East Avenue, CordeleProviding innovative caregiving through in-home care, adult day health centers, personal care homes, and transportation. Accepting Medicaid, long-term care insurance, veterans aid and private pay.The Kinship Program, 229-931-5101 1601 North Martin Luther King Blvd Suite 120, Office 120, Americus The Kinship Program is a one-stop shop that provides information, support, and referral services to grandparents, relatives and other caregivers (such as teachers and family friends) who are currently raising children who are related to them. The focus is to provide responsive and strength-based support to Kinship Families. hhtps://dhs.kinship-care-portalLink Up Georgia – Telephone assistance for Senior citizens, 800-282-5813 or 404-656-4501Georgia Public Service Commission, 404-656-4501, PSC.state.ga.us 244 Washington Street, SW, AtlantaIf you don’t have telephone service now, the Link Up program can help you get it. The Lifeline Program provides a discount off your monthly bill. If you don’t have service due to non-payment of long-distance bills you can get Link Up and Lifeline. Contact your local telephone company or the Georgia Public Service Commission. PruittHealth Hospice, 229-271-0300Provides?care for individuals who have a life-limiting illness. The focus is not on a cure for the patient’s life-limiting illness, but rather on palliation, emotional closure and personal peace for the patient and the patient’s family. PruittHealth Hospice is not merely a form of service, it is a way of thinking about life and death. Individuals become eligible for hospice services when a physician certifies that a patient has a probability of six months or less to live. Eligibility is not a function of the patient’s diagnosis, rather it is a function of the patient’s prognosis. Services offered: physician services, skilled registered nursing services, medical social work services, personal care aide services, chaplain service, volunteer services, bereavement care of the family up to thirteen months following the patient’s death,?pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical review of medications related to the life-limiting illness, pain management services, infusion therapy, medical supplies and equipment related to the life-limiting illness, limited specialized professional services such as physical and respiratory therapy, patient and family education and support, respite services, and Inpatient services.Right From the Start Medicaid Worker, 800-809-7276River Valley Area Agency on Aging, 706-256-2900 or 800-615-4379710 Front Avenue, Suite A, ColumbusThe Aging and Disability Resource Center for the River Valley Area (includes Crisp County). The ADRC is a one-stop shop for senior services allowing one call to access information and services available. Provides information and referral services for seniors and those with disabilities as well as in-home services, evidenced-based classes, Community Transitions and case management services.Senior Citizens Center, 229 273-1183115 East 24th Avenue, CordeleHours: 8 AM -5 PM, Monday-Friday. Congregate noon meals served daily; home delivered meals served daily.Senior Health Benefits, 706-975-1291Medicare Plans, Senior Health Advocacy. garymoore@Social Services/SupportBread of Life Clinic, 478-951-1120114 South Dooly Street, MontezumaFree medical services and a soup kitchen. Cordele Area Risk Reduction School, 229-271-1888108 South 7th Street, CordeleProvides education related to the issues associated with drinking, drugs, and driving. Offers DUI/Risk Reduction and Defensive Driving classes.Crisp County Family Connection/Crisp Community Council, 229- 271-1054, crisp.1129 North 5th Street Extension, CordeleCollaborative of local agencies and organizations that address the issues of children and families in Crisp County.Crisp County Department of Family and Children’s Services, 229- 276-2349107 West 23rd Avenue Cordele Hours: 8 AM -5 PM, Monday -Friday Child abuse and neglect calls may be placed through 911 at night, weekends, and holidays. Receives and investigates child abuse, child neglect, and elder abuse reports. Provides food stamps, temporary assistance to needy families, Medicaid and energy assistance; positive employment and community help. Provides prevention services, information & referral, and emergency needs for families. Division of Rehabilitation Services, 229-931-25161604-C East Forsyth Street, Americus Serves Crisp, Dooly, Macon, Marion, Schley, Sumter, Stewart, Taylor, and Webster counties. Provide vocational counseling and guidance, job development and placement, vocational evaluation, rehabilitation technology, academic training, community work adjustment training, on-the-job training, supported employment, physical restoration, mental restoration, and other support services. Friendship Homeless Shelter. 229-942-7568411 Cotton Avenue, AmericusHand of Hope, 229-417-50001205 South 7th Street, CordeleLimited homeless shelter beds available and a food pantry. Middle Flint Behavioral Health Care Crisp Mental Health/Substance Abuse Outpatient,229-276-23671335 North 5th Street Extension, CordeleProvides mental health and substance abuse treatment, individual/family assessment and counseling, medical intervention/medication, educational materials, case management, community support referrals. Fee is based on ability to pay. Individual, family, and group therapy, evaluation and psychotropic medication monitoring, parent support groups. Services are provided for children under age 18 and their families. Fees are based on ability to pay. New Hope Clinic Behavioral Health and Counseling, 229-276-0100215 East 13th?Avenue, CordeleProvides Mental Health and Substance Abuse treatment for adults and children ages 3 and older. We offer therapy, psychological testing; individual, family, marriage/couple and group therapy; evaluation and psychotropic medication monitoring, as well as play therapy. Referral and assessments for autism spectrum disorder are also available. All insurances are accepted for therapy services and there is a sliding scale for those who are uninsured.Rosalynn Carter Institute for Human Development, 229-928-1234800 Wheatley Street, AmericusServes Chattahoochee, Clay, Crisp, Dooly, Harris, Macon, Marion, Muscogee, Quitman, Randolph, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor, and Webster counties. Educational and programs for caregivers through the “Caring for You, Caring for Me” program and specific seminars/workshops; information resource center for caregivers. Serving family and professional caregivers for persons with physical illnesses, mental illnesses, or developmental disabilities.Transportation ServicesContinuous Care Medical Transport, 229-276-0738 123 East 9th Avenue, CordeleDAV (Veterans) Transportation, 800-595-5229Wednesdays only - Appointments first.Greyhound Bus Line, 229-273-3330For fare & schedule information: 800-231-2222Wall Street and 8th Street CordeleRMS Transportation Service, 229-271-7433913 17th Avenue East, CordeleSafe Cab 229-273-9144 or 229-273-99171106 South 7th Street, Cordele VeteransCrisp County Veterans Office, 229-276-2366210 South 7th Street, CordeleVeterans BenefitsGeorgia Department of Labor, DVOP-Disabled Veterans Outreach Program/Direct Service to Veterans to compete in Job Market, 229-931-3663LVER-Local Veterans Employment Representative/Outreach to local employers to encourage and facilitate hiring of Veterans, 229-931-3664Georgia Veterans Memorial Park, 229-276-23712459 U.S. 280, CordeleInnovative Senior Solutions, 866-928-3670101 4th East Avenue, CordeleProviding innovative caregiving through in-home care, adult day health centers, personal care homes, and transportation. Accepting Medicaid, long-term care insurance, veterans aid and private pay.Veteran’s Service Office, 229-276-2368 Crisp County Courthouse, First floor.Hours: 8 AM -4:30 PM, Monday -Friday Processing of VA pensions and compensation to veterans of the US military or their dependents.VFW Post 4742, 229-273-75011611 South 7th Street, CordeleHere for America’s VeteransYouth DevelopmentAdolescent Health & Youth DevelopmentDepartment of Public Health, 706-570-0226 111 24th Avenue East, CordeleBoy Scouts of America, Troop #270, 229-273-50363rd Street South, CordeleCrisp County Recreation Department, 229-276-27971205 North 5th Street Extension, CordeleCub Scouts, 229-425-9558Family Development Task Force, Inc.229-273-4560 (276-4657 pager)510 15th Avenue West, CordeleGirl Scouts of Southwest Georgia, 229-432-9188 or 800-448-4762515 Pine Avenue, AlbanyLake Blackshear YMCA, 229-271-117010001 Blackshear Road, CordeleUGA Extension Service – Family and Consumer Science (FACS) County Extension Agent, 229-276-2612110 West 13th Avenue, CordeleAssists families and communities to attain economic stability, better quality of life through educational research-based programs. Such programming includes food safety and food preparation, nutrition and chronic disease cooking, parenting and relationship education, healthy homes, financial literacy, and life skills. We also offer free education pamphlets on nutrition, feeding infants and young children, child safety, meal planning, budgeting, healthy relationships, healthy homes, and much more. HelplinesAbortion Alternative-National Crisis Pregnancy Hotline, 800-BETHANY, 800-238-4269AIDS Information Hotline, 800-342-AIDS (2437)Alcohol Hotline, 800-ALCOHOL (252-6465)Alcohol & Drug Abuse Action Helpline, 800-888-9383Alzheimer’s & Related Disorders Center, 800-272-3900 American Diabetes Association, 800-232-3472 American Kidney Fund Information, 800-638-8299 American Liver Foundation, 800-223-0179American Paralysis Association, 800-225-0292American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), 800-338-4300 American Cancer Society, 800-ACS-2345 American Diabetes Association, 800-232-3472 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Association, 800-782-4747Anorexia/Bulimia Association, 800-522-2230 Arthritis Foundation, 800-283-7800 Cancer Information Center, 800-4-CANCER Child Find of America, Inc, 800-426-5678ChildHelp USA (abuse support and information) 800-4A-CHILDChildren’s Hospice International, 800-242-4453Clearinghouse on Child Abuse & Neglect, 800-394-3366Cocaine Hotline, 800-662-HELPConnect Emergency Psychiatric Services, 800-342-7843Craniofacial International Foundation, 800-535-3643Crisis Intervention Center, 800-999-9999Domestic Violence Crisis Line (Liberty House of Albany, Inc.), 229-439-7065 or 800-334-2836Drug Abuse Hotline, 800-USA-2525Education Department (student loans), 800-433-3243Epilepsy Foundation of America, 800-332-1000 Georgia Crisis & Access Line, 866-307-6322Download MyGCAL App “Talk and text option available through the app”A crisis has no schedule.? Help is available 24/7 for problems with mental health, drugs, or alcohol.Georgia Department of Human Resources, 800-869-1150Georgia Helpline, 800-338-6745 Georgia Relay Center for the Speech and Hearing-Impaired Voice: 800-255-0135;TDD: 800-255-0056Governor’s Drug Abuse Hotline, 800-338-6745 Higher Education and Training for People with Handicaps, 800-54-HEATH Juvenile Diabetes Foundation (International),800-223-1138National AIDS Hotline, 800-342-2437 National Alzheimer’s Group, 800-621-0379 National Substance Abuse Hotline, 800-662-4357 National Network of Runaway and Youth Services, 800-621-4000 National Council on Child Abuse, 800-4A-CHILDNational Center for Missing Children, 800-843-5678 National Helpline for Child Abuse and Family Violence, 800-222-2000 National Resource Center for Suicide Prevention and Aftercare (at The Link Counseling Center in Sandy Springs, GA), 404-256-2919National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 800-273-8255, Planned Parenthood Health Center Hotline, 800-230-PLAN Poison Control, 800-282-5846 Prevent Child Abuse Georgia, 800-532-3208 Rape, Abuse, & Incest Hotline, 800-656-HOPE (4673) Sexually Transmitted Infections Hotline, 800-227-8922 ................
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