Local Services in North Georgia

Avita Community Partners is a resource for individuals and families in northeast Georgia experiencing the disabling effects of mental illness, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases. Their goal is to assist in the development of safe, stable, meaningful lives for all. Learn more about their resources.
Call 678 - 960 - 2700

Laurelwood is part of Northeast Georgia Medical Center and is conveniently located on the Medical Center’s campus in Gainesville. Laurelwood is a private, not-for-profit, inpatient behavioral health facility dedicated to the stabilization and treatment of individuals with mental illness and/or substance abuse.
Call 770 - 219 - 3800 or 800 - 848 - 3649

Northeast Georgia Health System P.I.T.C.H Program
Community paramedics help patients by meeting them at their home…
to provide and connect patients to primary care services,
assist in seeking out available community resources,
complete post hospital follow-up care,
discover education and health programs,
and discuss overall health and mental health happiness.
Call 770 - 219 - 8526

Rape Response serves victims/survivors of sexual abuse/assault, ages 13 and older, as well as their loved ones who may also be impacted by an assault. They serve survivors of any type of sexual abuse/assault, no matter how long ago it happened. If you are a survivor of any type of sexual abuse or assault who is seeking services or assistance, please contact our 24 hour crisis line at (770) 503-7273 to speak with a Rape Response Advocate.

J's Place Recovery Center provides one-on-one peer coaching support with a certified peer recovery coach, employment assistance, resume building, connections to local resources and treatment facilities, and regular social and service events. Additionally, we host multiple support groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Veterans Recovery Support, Parent Support, Eating Disorder Support, and many others.n text goes here

Gainesville Housing Authority resources

Hall County Affordable Housing list

Goodwill of North Georgia - Career Centers offer FREE assistance and support in locating employment opportunities that fit the individual. They also provide skill training opportunities. Each center has a calendar of classes and job fairs. If you do not have internet access you may visit your nearest Career Center to attend virtual job fairs and workshops during regular business hours.

WorkSource Georgia Mountains assists in finding employment opportunities and and provides access to education resources in order to enhance employment options or change careers. This taxpayer funded organization works in collaboration with Georgia Department of Labor, the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, North Georgia, Athens, and Lanier Technical Colleges and Legacy Links to "capitalize on the untapped potential of underemployed and dislocated workers, youth, and other job seekers with special needs".

Good News Clinics (GNC) is a Christian nonprofit providing free medical and dental care to uninsured residents of Hall County who cannot afford to purchase health care services. Forty-six primary care physicians, 9 mid-level providers and 43 dentists volunteer to treat patients at GNC. In addition, over 340 specialist physicians volunteer to treat GNC patients through our Health Access referral program.