440 Gardner Street SW - Atlanta, Georgia 30310 -
404-688- HOPE (4673)
Clayton County Resources
Food
DIVINE FAITH MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL
http://divinefaith.org/
9800 Tara Blvd., Jonesboro, GA 30238
Provides groceries, perishable food, cereal, and more is served to the working poor as well as families living in poverty through the Joseph’s Warehouse Food Bank located at both of the South campus and DFMI Buford. Joseph’s Warehouse is equipped by the donations of our members and local supporters to supply food and some clothing items for individuals in need. They currently distribute food and other grocery items to Jonesboro and surrounding communities.
HEARTS TO NOURISH HOPE: FOOD PANTRY
http://www.heartstonourishhope.org/
640 GA-138, Riverdale, GA 30274
770-997-4511
Hearts to Nourish Hope’s Food Pantry serves over 1300 families per month, providing year-round food assistance. The food pantry gives our students a chance to put their new skills into realistic practice in a safe environment where they can learn from their successes and their mistakes. It also gives the youth a chance to be held accountable, develop empathy and self-esteem and give back to the community. Email them at: hearts@heartstonourishhope.org
CLAYTON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH
WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN)
1117 Battle Creek Rd., Jonesboro 30236
Call (678) 610-7637 for an appointment
Employment
CLAYTON COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES
www.claytoncountycsa.org
1000 Main Street, Forest Park, GA 30297
404-366–0517
Offers a variety of support services for employment searches. Email: admin@claytoncountycsa.org.
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
https://dol.georgia.gov/job-search-assistance
1630 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 200 , College Park, GA 30349
678-284-0200
The Georgia Department of Labor is dedicated to assisting Georgians with finding work; building career skills; and offers resources to finding local jobs
CLAYTON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH
WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN)
www.claytoncountypublichealth.org
1117 Battle Creek Rd., Jonesboro 30236
Call (678) 610-7637 for an appointment
Linkedin.com
www.linkedin.com/
LinkedIn is a business- and employment-oriented social networking service that operates via websites and mobile apps. It is mainly used for professional networking, including employers posting jobs and job seekers posting their CVs. Individuals can create their own webpage to attract employers and search jobs
The agency provides outreach services to communities and disenfranchised neighborhoods. The services provided to qualified individuals included financial assistance, GED classes, job search, childcare tuition program, and after school programs.
Crisis Intervention & Safety
988 Lifeline
https://988lifeline.org/
At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.
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Text, Call, or Chat available
CLAYTON CENTER – ADULT COUNSELING
https://www.claytoncenter.org/adult-counseling.cms
Behavioral Health Services, 853 Battle Creek Road, Jonesboro, GA 30236
770-478-2280
Crisis Line: 1-800-715-4225; Appointments: 1-844-438-2778
To provide services that minimize the impact of mental illness in the lives of individuals served while supporting their inclusion in the community. The program serves individuals 18 years and older with a mental health diagnosis; and individuals 18 years old who are currently in high school must utilize the Children, Young Adults, & Families Program until they graduate from high school. Once graduated, if continued services are warranted, the individual can be referred to the Adult Counseling Program.
CLAYTON CENTER – ADDICTIVE DISEASES PROGRAM
https://www.claytoncenter.org/addictive-disease-adult-outpatient.cms
Behavioral Health Services, 853 Battle Creek Road, Jonesboro, GA 30236
Appointments: 1-844-438-2778
Clayton Center’s Addictive Diseases Program has multi-faceted treatment services for individuals who require structure and support to achieve and sustain recovery. These services are designed to evaluate and treat addictive diseases and co-occurring mental health disorders. All individuals, eighteen years or older, and residents of Clayton County, applying for the Addictive Disease Program, with or without co-occurring mental health problems, will receive an assessment of their physiological, cognitive, emotional, social, and environmental functioning.