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Start with United Way 211 and ask for referrals matched to ZIP code 30303 and the exact type of help needed.

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Before you apply

BenefitsGPS gives referral suggestions and contact leads. It is not an official eligibility decision, legal advice, medical advice, or a guarantee that a program has funding or openings.

  • Confirm eligibility, service area, documents, hours, waitlists, and current availability.
  • Avoid sharing Social Security numbers, case numbers, medical records, immigration identifiers, or other sensitive identifiers unless you are on a verified provider page.
  • For emergencies, contact local emergency services or a crisis hotline immediately.

Programs to contact

1

United Way of Greater Atlanta 211

Nonprofit

Search or call 211 for Atlanta referrals for food, housing, health, benefits, and crisis supports.

2

Fulton County Human Services

Local Government Program

Use Fulton County Human Services to connect with county programs supporting housing safety, community services, and residents in need.

Open provider page +1-639-208-7911
3

City of Atlanta Department of Grants and Community Development - CDBG

Local Government Program

Review City of Atlanta CDBG-supported public services such as job training and senior services for low- and moderate-income residents.

4

Central Outreach & Advocacy Center

Nonprofit

Contact Central Outreach & Advocacy Center in downtown Atlanta for help with IDs, benefits access, and homelessness-related advocacy.

5

BCM Georgia - Get Help

Nonprofit

Apply through BCM Georgia for emergency assistance and stability services for eligible Fulton County and City of Atlanta residents.

Open provider page +1-404-614-1000
6

Fulton County Board of Health - Locations

Local Government Program

Find Fulton County Board of Health clinics and public health locations serving Atlanta residents.

7

Georgia Department of Community Health - Programs

Local Government Program

Review Georgia health coverage and care programs, including Medicaid-related services, from the state health agency.

Open provider page +1-800-436-7442
8

City of Atlanta Healthy Homes Atlanta

Local Government Program

Use Healthy Homes Atlanta information for home health and safety assessment services related to lead-safe housing efforts.

9

Fulton County Board of Health - CDC NPIN Listing

Federal Government Program

Use the CDC listing to identify Fulton County Board of Health public health and social service contacts in Atlanta.

10

City of Atlanta Department of Grants and Community Development

Local Government Program

Contact the City grants department about housing and supportive-service initiatives and public comment or intake information.

Recommended next steps

  • Start with United Way 211 and ask for referrals matched to ZIP code 30303 and the exact type of help needed.
  • Write down household size, income, urgent deadlines, and documents available before contacting programs.
  • Call Fulton County Human Services if the need involves county benefits, housing support, or resident services.
  • If homelessness, ID replacement, or benefits paperwork is involved, contact Central Outreach & Advocacy Center early.
  • For rent, eviction, or utility shutoff concerns, review BCM Georgia’s intake instructions before submitting documents.
  • For health coverage or Medicaid-related questions, check Georgia Department of Community Health program pages.
  • For clinic or public health services, use Fulton County Board of Health locations to find the closest appropriate site.
  • If the issue involves unsafe housing conditions, review Healthy Homes Atlanta and prepare photos or notices if available.
  • Keep a call log with date, staff name, phone number, next step, and any confirmation numbers.
  • If one program cannot help, ask for a warm referral to another Atlanta or Fulton County agency before ending the call.

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