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 period resets. If no funds, 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: first come, 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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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

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Zaban Paradies Center

24 hr Community Shelter; the program is for 90 days for Homeless Couples (unmarried and same-sex couples are accepted), Age 21 and older, without children/without pets.

• 1605 Peachtree St., NE, 2nd FI. / Atlanta, Ga 30309

• 404-872-2915

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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

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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

 

Transitional & Sober Living Residences

 

Serenity House of Atlanta Ministries (Newton County)

Sober living residences for men in Covington and the 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

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Prestigious Independent Living Estates (Newton County)

Provides a safe and stable home for individuals who can live independently but benefit from daily structure and supportive guidance

• Phone: 404-475-2630

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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​

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Douglas County Shelter Home

Transitional Shelter for Single Parent Families Headed by Mothers (male children 13 years of age and below) Intake: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm MON - FRI

• 1755 Sandy Ln., Douglasville, Ga 30134

• 770-949-4911

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Empowering Men and Women on the Move for Re-Entry, Inc.

Transitional Housing for Ex-Offenders 20 years of age and above.  Intake: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm MON - FRI

• 2900 Landrum Dr., SW, Atlanta, Ga 30311

• 404-234-1011

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Faith Project, Inc

Transitional Housing for Men Ex-Offenders 18 years of age and above (must be on probation or parole released within 120 days

• 3005 Lenora Church Rd., Bldg. A, Snellville, Ga 30078

• 770-609-7226

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Family Promise of Cobb County

Transitional Housing for Homeless Families, Single Parent Families Headed by Mothers or Fathers (must be employed) Intake: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm MON - FRI

• 1823 Blackwell Rd., Marietta, Ga 30066

• 678-594-3150

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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

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Domestic Violence Shelters

 

National Domestic Violence 24/7 Hotline 1-800-799-7233 Or text: START to 88788 Live chat at www.thehotline.org Free and confidential Multiple languages available

 

Georgia 24-Hour Statewide Hotline 1-800-334-2836 Website: www.gcadv.org

 

Project Renewal Domestic Violence Intervention Project offers a local shelter serving Rockdale, Newton, and Walton Counties, 24-hour assistance

• 770-860-1666

 

Partnership Against Domestic Violence

Serves: State of GA Emergency Shelter stay is up to 90 days; mostly women and children Clayton County

• 404-873-1766

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Association Against Family Violence, Inc

Serves: Butts, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding, Rockdale

• 770-961-7233

 

Morning Glory Transitional Home, Inc.

Serves: Butts, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding, Rockdale

• 678-628-3830

 

Pearls of Wisdom Foundation

Serves: Butts, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding, Rockdale

• 470-704-8550

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Promise Place

Serves: Butts, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding, Rockdale

• 770-460-1604

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Restoration House

(WOMEN and CHILDREN) 655 Ethel Street, NW / Atlanta, GA 30318 Intake: 8:30 am to 10:30 am MON-FRI Note: 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 hrs 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.

• 404-588-4007

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Serenity House of Atlanta Ministries, Inc.

Serves: Butts, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding, Rockdale

• 844-473-7364

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Shepherd's Rest Ministries, Inc.

Serves: Butts, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding, Rockdale

• 770-443-5213

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Tameka's House of Hope, Inc.

Serves: Butts, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding, Rockdale

• 404-907-1944

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Women's Resource Center to End Domestic Violence

Serves: Butts, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding, Rockdale

• 404-688-9436

 

Center for Pan-Asian Community

Serves: Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, Gwinnett

• 678-824-6189

 

LiveSAFEResources

Serves: Cobb

• 770-427-3390

 

Cherokee Family Violence, Inc

Serves: Cherokee

• 770-479-1703

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S.H.AR.E. House, Inc.

Serves: Douglas, Paulding

• 770-489-1513

 

Project Renewal - Domestic Violence Intervention Program, Inc.

Serves: Newton, Rockdale, Walton

• 770-860-1666

 

Carroll County Emergency Shelter, Inc

Serves: Carroll, Coweta, Haralson, Heard, Meriwether, Troup

• 770-834-1141

 

First Circuit Council on Family Violence, Inc.

Serves: Butts, Henry, Jasper, Lamar

• 770-954-9229

 

Forsyth County Family Haven, Inc.

Serves: Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Roswell, Sandy Springs and Forsyth County

• 770-887-1121

 

Gateway Domestic Violence Center

Serves: Hall

• 770-536-5860

 

Haven Battered Women's Shelter, Inc

Serves: Atkinson, Berrien, Brooks, Clinch, Colquitt, Cook, Echols, Lanier, Lowndes

• 229-244-1765

 

Circle of Hope

Serves: Habersham, Stephens, White

• 706-776-4673

 

Camden House

Serves: Camden, Charlton

• 912-882-7858

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No One Alone/NOA

Serves: Dawson, Lumpkin 

• 706/864-1986

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North GA Mountain Crisis Network, Inc.

Serves: Fannin, Gilmer, Pickens

• 706-632-8400

 

Save Haven

Serves: Bulloch, Candler, Effingham, Jenkins, Screven, Washington

• 912-764-4605

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Cold Weather Shelters

The list of shelters below only open during the winter when the temperatures fall below 32-40 degrees outside.

 

TEMPERATURE BELOW 32 DEGREES

Covenant House Georgia

YOUTH ONLY (18 to 24 years of age) Cold Weather Shelters for Homeless Youth when temperatures drop below 32 degrees. Intake: walk-in

• 1559 Johnson Rd., NW, Atlanta, Ga 30318

• 404-589-0163

 

Atlanta Mission - My Sister's House

Cold Weather Shelters for Women when temperatures drop below 32 degrees. Intake: 8:00 am to 10:00 am MON - FRI at the Atlanta Day Shelter

• 921 Howell Mill Rd., NW, Atlanta, Ga 30318

• 404-367-2465

 

TEMPERATURE BELOW 35 DEGREES

Atlanta Mission - Shepherd's Inn/TSI - The Men's Division

Cold Weather Shelters for Men when temperatures drop below 35 degrees. Intake: requested in person from 8:00 am to 10:00 am

• 156 Mill St., Atlanta, Ga 30313

• 404-367-2493

 

TEMPERATURE BELOW 40 DEGREES

24/7 Gateway Center

Cold Weather Shelters opened for Homeless Families, Men, and Women when temperatures drop below 40 degrees. Intake: 7:30 pm daily

• 275 Pryor St., SW, Atlanta, Ga 30303

• 404-215-6600

 

Salvation Army - Red Shield Services

Cold Weather Shelters opened for Homeless Families, Men, Women, Single Parent Families Headed by Fathers and Mothers when temperatures drop below 40 degrees. Intake: beginning at 9:00 pm daily

• 469 Marietta St., NW, Atlanta, Ga 30313

• 404-486-2718

 

Trinity United Methodist Church

Cold Weather Shelter for Women when temperatures drop below 40 degrees. Intake: must arrive by 8:00 pm

• 265 Washington St., SW, Atlanta, Ga 30303

• 404-374-7250

 

Newton County Residents Warming Shelter

Operated by Repairers of the Breach at 2185 Washington Street, Covington. (770) 787-7250. Intake at 4:30 pm, runs from 5:30 pm to 8:00 am.  40 beds available.  No food inside the center.  One bag per person.  Four bathrooms inside center.  Showers available.  

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Gwinnett County Residents Warming Shelters 

Temps below 35 degrees. Intake: 6:00 pm to 7:00 am

Best Friend Park Gym, 6224 Jimmy Carter Boulevard, Norcross (Bus route 35, stop 407 and 906)

Buford Senior Center, 2755 Sawnee Avenue, Buford (Bus route 101 1-985, stop 19)

Centerville Senior Center, 3075 Bethany Church Road, Snellville

Lawrenceville Senior Center, 225 Benson Street, Lawrenceville (Bus route 40, stop 836 and 337)

Shorty Howell Park Activity Building, 2750 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth (Bus route 10B, stop 542 and 108)  

 

Rockdale County Residents Warming Shelters

May contact Emergency Management Agency at 770-278-8420 to inquire about the availability of warming centers which open for limited hours during cold weather.

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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.