Georgia Hotlines/Calls for Assistance

Domestic Violence Hotline – (800) 334-2834 or (800-33HAVEN)

The DV Hotline connects you with the nearest DV agency that may provide shelter, safety planning, counseling, legal advocacy, and community resources: www.gcadv.org. For help in Spanish call: (770) 479-1703.

The National Domestic Violence Hotline – (800) 799-SAFE

This hotline is a 24-hour confidential service for survivors, victims and those affected by domestic violence, intimate partner violence and relationship abuse.

Georgia Network for Sexual Assault – (800) 656-4673 (HOPE)

You will be redirected to your local Sexual Assault Center in Georgia. A chat and mobile app are available at: https://hotline.rainn.org/online.

Hotline to End Human Trafficking in Georgia – (866) 363-4842 (866 ENDHTGA)

Any Georgian with information or suspicions of human trafficking should call the statewide hotline at 1-866-ENDHTGA (866-363-4842). Trained law enforcement agents, advocates, and first responders are available 24/7 to answer calls.

Elder Abuse Hotline – 866-552-4464 Press “3”

To report abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an older adult or adult with a disability residing in a long-term care facility contact the Department of Community Health.

Prevent Child Abuse – 1-800-CHILDREN (800-244-5373)

You can also report child abuse to the DFCS office 24/7 at 855-422-4453 or go to this website: http://preventchildabusega.org/. You can locate services at https://garc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=ddb59ef02b4546d8a1a4376d4ad9c79b — Prevent Child Abuse Georgia also mapping website listing community resources for child abuse, criminal justice, food/clothing/shelter, and healthcare.

Georgia Legal Services – (833) 457-7529 (883 GLSPLAW)

To request civil legal assistance for low to moderate income Georgians in the 154 counties outside metro Atlanta: www.glsp.org

Atlanta Legal Aid – (404) 524-5811

To request civil legal assistance for Georgians in the 5 county metro Atlanta area. 

Georgia Asylum and Immigrant Network – (678) 335-6040

GAIN’s provides free immigration legal services to victims of crime and persecution: https://georgiaasylum.org/.

Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation – (404) 521-0790

In Fulton County — Get help with Domestic Violence, Tenant, Unpaid Wages, Probate and Covid-19 Relief Issues

Community Health Centers – 

To find a community health center near you that may provide primary healthcare based on a sliding scale basis or a COVID-19 test: https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov

Food/Medicaid/TANF-

Apply online at www.gateway.ga.gov.

For help with SNAP/Medicaid/TANF questions you can call the DCFS Statewide Constituent Services – (404) 657-3433

Georgia Senior Legal Hotline – (404) 657-9915

For civil legal advice for seniors in metro Atlanta Outside Atlanta Toll Free (888) 257-9519

GLSP Benefits Hotline –

Outside metro Atlanta (888) 632-6332 – To obtain assistance applying for or renewing Benefits (Medicaid, MSP, SNAP, Benefits for those on Medicare)

Georgia Cares – (866) 552-4464 (Option 4)

Help with Medicate enrollments and services for those with Medicare.

Latin American Association (404) 638-1800

2750 Buford Hwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30324 – (Immigration needs)