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 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.