Resoures To Help
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Henry County Department of Health - Henry County Child Health Services help children prepare for school and develop to their full potential. Services include dental care, immunization, and Well-Child checkups. Ages 3 mos-18 | Medicaid and Peach Care Accepted (470) 661 – 0005| www.district4health.org
Child and Adolescent Mood Program CAMP provides outpatient clinical services including psychopharmacological evaluations and medication management, individual therapy, family therapy, parent skills training, group therapy, and diagnostic, intelligence, and achievement testing. CAMP specializes in working with children and adolescents with mood disorders (such as depression and bipolar disorder) and anxiety disorders. Ages 6-18 | Assessment needed for intake (404) 778 – 5526 | www.camp-emory.com
Hands of Hope Clinic provides the uninsured and the underserved residents of Henry County exceptional medical, dental, and mental health care. New patients must be able to provide both proof of residency and income before we are able to book your $20 initial appointment or $10 follow-up visit(s). New patient enrollment hours are Monday – Thursday from 9am – 3pm. (Closed for lunch 12 – 1:30pm) Ages: 18+ | Pre-screening required during enrollment hours (770) 507 – 1344 | www.handsofhopeclinic.org
Our House - Community Advanced Practice Nurses, Inc. CAPN offers low-barrier, equitable health care for all. Services are free-of-charge and available through walk-in visits. Our House provides immunizations and Vaccinations, Specialized Pediatric Care, Physical Exams, STI Testing and Treatment, Birth Control, Breast Exams, Mental Health Counseling, Substance Abuse Counseling, Referrals (Dental, Vision, Pregnancy, and Emergency), and Case Management. All Ages | No information needed for intake (404) 658 – 1500 | www.ourhousega.org
Haven House is a domestic violence shelter and program serving victims of family violence in Henry, Jasper, Butts and Lamar Counties. Please let the staff at Haven House help you find peace and security. Clients are provided with assistance in developing short term and long-term goals to remain safe. The COPE Program will help your child through this difficult time. (770) 954 - 1008 (Office) | (770) 954 - 9229 (Crisis Line) | www.havenhouse.org
Partnership Against Domestic Violence (PADV) PADV’s services include a 24-hour crisis line; two 24-hour emergency shelters in metro Atlanta with 96 beds, legal advocacy; supportive housing a teen dating violence prevention program; outreach and prevention programs for battered women and children; workshops on the effects of domestic violence on the workplace; and community education and training. All Ages | No Cost (404) 870 – 9600 (Office) | (404) 873 – 1766 (Crisis Line) | www.padv.org
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Communities In Schools - Henry County Communities In Schools® (CIS™) of Georgia in Henry Countyis part of the state’s leading organization providing drop-out prevention, connecting themost vulnerable students to the support they need in the classroom and beyond. Available to students in McDonough and Stockbridge High School (404) 888 – 5784 | www.communitiesinschools.org
Typing Club - Typing Club's free typing courses. It includes 650 typing games, typing tests and videos. All ages | Free | www.typingclub.com
Family Support Circle, Inc. - Youth Excellence Program is a childcare center helps with children in the age range of 7 to 15 years. Ages 7-14 | Costs vary by program | (770) 378 – 4070 | www.familysupportcircle.org
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Safe Kids Henry, led by McDonough Fire Department, provides dedicated resources to assist in achieving our common goal: keeping your kids safe. Based on the needs of the community, this coalition implements evidence-based programs, such as car-seat checkups, safety workshops and sports clinics, that help parents and caregivers prevent childhood injuries. (470) 878 – 1118 | www.safekids.org
SOCIAL SERVICES / HOUSING
Our House - Our House provides shelter for up to six months of emergency housing in a safe and caring environment for families who have at least one infant child, 12 months old or younger homeless families with. In addition to the supportive services received through our Family Advocacy program, shelter residents participate in weekly education sessions, life-skills activities, and an income-savings program. All Ages | No Cost (404) 522 – 6056 | www.ourhousega.org
Stand Up for Kids - Atlanta - We work to end the cycle of youth homelessness by identifying and engaging homeless and at-risk youth. We then connect youth with an array of our programs and outside community supports to address their whole person needs. Ages 14-24 | No Cost| (888) 365 – 4543 | www.standupforkids.org
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The Jodeco Road Food Pantry is open to residents of Henry County only. It is located at Jodeco Road United Methodist Church and open on Tuesdays and Thursdays only, from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm noon. (770) 957 - 8300 | www.jodeco.org
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Salvation Army - McDonough Salvation Army provides family and social services to assist with rent, hunger relief andyouth empowerment. In addition to providing free groceries or meals, The Salvation Army helps vulnerable families sign up for public assistance programs that address hunger. (404) 486 – 2700 | www.salvationarmy.org
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Connecting Henry - Connecting Henry provides assistance with rent, mortgage, and utility assistance to qualifying Henry County residents. For more information, call (770) 274-3642. https://www.connectinghenry.org/
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Hope Shelter Inc. - The Hope Shelter works to help encourage the residents that come through its doors and to teach and encourage the residents to become responsible individuals who take charge of their situations and make some positive out of the time they stay at the shelter and to continue moving upward and forward in life. The program provides temporary shelter and tools, services and support for residents to regain their independence, sense of pride and self-worth as contributing members of the community. (678) 884 – 6600 | www.hopeshelters.org
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Hosea Helps – The Day Center doors are open to provide emergency services to individuals and families facing financial hardships. Anyone can come to our warehouse and receive food, beverages, baby items, toiletries, assessments for emergency housing and job placement, and referrals to over 30 agencies that we partner with who provide complimentary services. Call first: (404) 755 – 3353 | www.4hosea.org​