Georgia Hotlines/Calls for Assistance
Domestic Violence Hotline –(800) 334-2836 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 directed 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 DFCS 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 Medicare enrollments and services for those with Medicare.
Latin American Association - (404) 638-1800
2750 Buford Hwy. NE, Atlanta Georgia 30324. (Immigration needs)