If you are currently homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, or in need of supportive housing services, there are several organizations ready to help.

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Coordinated Entry System (Statewide Housing Access)

This is the first step to being matched with shelter or housing services in Georgia.

• Metro Atlanta Residents: Dial 2-1-1 or call the United Way Hotline.

• Outside Metro Atlanta: Call 844-249-8367 (Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM) or contact the Georgia Department of Community Affairs by email.

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Emergency & Transitional Shelters

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Family Promise of Gwinnett County

Intake: Offers overnight accommodations M-F 6 PM- 7:30 AM and Weekends 6 PM - 8 AM up to 3 families at a time with children 18 or younger enrolled in Gwinnett County Schools.Offers a 30-90 day program. Does not provide hotel vouchers. Must fill out the online application.

• 678-376-8950

 

Atlanta City Baptist Rescue Mission

Intake M-Sa 4:15 pm to 6:45 pm and Sunday 3:15 pm - 5:45 pm. 70 individuals max each day.  First-come, first-served, emergency shelter for 21 days and then can opt to enter 6 6-month recovery program. After 21 days, it is $5 per day for 10 additional nights, then the 21-day resets. If no funds, thereafter, you can then join the 6-month program (chores required).  ID card and TB screening card required.

• 404-577-3409

• 316 Peters St SW, Atlanta, GA, USA

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City of Refuge

Community shelter for women. Intake: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm MON - FRI.  

• 404-564-7764

• 1300 Joseph E. Boone Blvd NW, Atlanta, Ga 30314 

 

Clifton Sanctuary Ministries, Inc.

Community Shelter for Older Men, Men with HIV (Men 35 years of age and above, HIV+, and/or disabled) Intake: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm MON - THU

• 404-373-3253

• 369 Connecticut Ave NE, Atlanta, Ga 30307

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Hope House by MUST Ministries

Emergency Shelter Serving families (50 beds), Females (30 beds), and Males (56 beds).Requires: ID card, social security card, and cannot be fleeing from domestic violence or a sex offender. Must be able to climb onto the top of a bunk bed.  Intake: 1st come first first-served

• 678-218-4531

• 1297 Bells Ferry Road, Marietta, GA 30066

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My Sister's House (Atlanta Mission)

Intake: 8:00 am to 10:00 am MON - FRI Intake occurs at Restoration House for WOMEN and CHILDREN

• 404-367-2465

• 921 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, Ga 30318

 

Restoration House

Prescreening process for eligibility included TB screen onsite or offsite; Offer 30 days of services for females over 18, unless accompanied by mother or legal guardian, must be detoxed for 72 hrs or 24 hours since last alcohol use. Must perform own hygiene and perform task assignments. 2 bag maximum for personal belongings, must be fully able to participate in services (adults cannot be working or attending school); Must have a pass to leave campus.  Intake: 8:30 am to 10:30 am MON-FRI

• 404-588-4007

• 655 Ethel Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

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Shepherd's Inn (Atlanta Union Mission)

Community Shelter for Men (18 years of age and over)Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 am - 11:30 am; show up at the Mills Street gate by 7:30 am. Intake: hours vary; call for details

• 404-367-2493

• 165 Ivan Allen Blvd NW, Atlanta, Ga 30313

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Salvation Army - Red Shield Services

Community Shelter for Men and Women or Veterans Intake: 8:00 am to 10:00 am MON - FRI

• 404-486-2701

• 469 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, Ga 30313

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Soloman's Temple

Emergency Shelter for WOMEN and CHILDREN also offers up to 6 months supportive housing program; 130 residential unit facility with private dormitory-style rooms, includes a playground, basketball court, gazebo, walking trails; offers childcare (for parents to seek training/employment) and cleaning service by volunteers.

• 678-766-5752 or 404-963-1812

 

• 2836 Springdale Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30315

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Family Promise of NewRock

Network of communities working to combat family homelessness by helping families with children who experience homelessness achieve financial stability and sustainable independence.  

• Location: PO Box 81551, Conyers, GA 30013

• Phone: 470-721-4549

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Garden of Gethsemane Homeless Shelter

Emergency and transitional housing for men, women, and children from Newton, Jasper, Rockdale, Morgan, and Butts Counties. (fees apply)

• Location: 7133 Turner Lake Circle SW, Covington, GA 30014

• Phone: 770-787-8519

 

Project ReNeWal Domestic Violence Shelter

Emergency shelter and support services for women and children affected by domestic violence in Newton, Rockdale, and Walton Counties.

• 24/7 Crisis Line: 770-860-1666

 

Low-Cost & Public Housing

 

Covington Housing Authority (Newton County)

Manages affordable public housing and maintains a waitlist for eligible families and seniors.

• Location: 5160 Alcovy Road, Covington, GA 30014

• Phone: 770-786-7739

 

Monroe Housing Authority (Walton County)

Offers affordable and transitional housing, including options for single mothers with children.

• Location: 808 East Marable Street, Monroe, GA 30655

• Phone: 770-267-6591

 

Transitional & Sober Living Residences

 

Serenity House of Atlanta Ministries (Newton County)

Sober living residences for men in Covington and surrounding areas.

• Phone: 844-473-7364

 

Damascus Road Recovery (Newton County)

Faith-based transitional living program for men recovering from substance addiction.

• Phone: 770-787-1976

 

Our House of Restoration (Newton County)

Faith-based recovery and sober living housing for women.

• Phone: 678-414-8863

 

Restoration For U Ministries (Walton County)

Transitional housing focused on helping residents regain stability and self-sufficiency.

• Location: 514 Wellington Drive, Monroe, GA 30655

• Phone: 770-870-7206

 

Emergency & Supportive Services

 

Faith in Serving Humanity (FISH) – Walton County

Provides temporary housing, utility assistance, food, clothing, and more to Walton County residents in crisis.

• Location: 700 South Madison Avenue, Monroe, GA 30655

• Phone: 770-207-4357

 

Assisted Living (Newton County)

 

Benton House

Assisted living community for seniors needing daily support and memory care.

• Location: 7155 Dearing Road, Covington, GA 30014

• Phone: 678-297-0388

 

The Oaks at Ashton Hills

Supportive housing and care services for seniors in Newton County.

• Location: 10050 Eagle Drive, Covington, GA 30014

 

Community Support Contacts

 

United Way of Walton County

Connects residents to available housing, food, and utility assistance programs in Walton County.

• Phone: 678-635-7132

 

Reminder: Availability and eligibility for services vary. It's best to call ahead and bring proper identification, proof of residency, and documentation of need.