Question 1

Evictions

Accepted Answer

• Atlanta Volunteer Lawyer Foundation (https://avlf.org/get-help/evictions/)(Legal Assistance Fulton County)
 • Atlanta Legal Aid (https://atlantalegalaid.org/get-help/) (Legal Assistance Metro Atlanta)
 • Eviction Guide

• Georgia Landlord Tenant Handbook

• Understanding Residents' Rights & Responsibilities

Question 2

Seniors

Accepted Answer

Housing and Health

• Caring Works (https://www.caring.com/resources/emergency-housing-guide/)(Emergency Housing Guide for Seniors & Older Adults)
 • Caring Works (https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/ultimate-guide-to-government-aid-for-seniors)(Gov't Guide to Paying for Senior Care)
 • The Gori Law Firm ( https://www.gorilaw.com/mesothelioma-in-seniors/)(Mesothelioma & Seniors)

Question 3

Transitional Housing / Shelter

Accepted Answer

Provides extended shelter and supportive services
 
 • Caring Works (https://www.caring.com/resources/emergency-housing-guide/)(Emergency Housing Guide Seniors & Older Adults)
 • Aid Atlanta (https://www.aidatlanta.org/housing)(Men and Women - HIV Positive)
 • Jesus Set The Captive Free (http://jesussetcaptivefree.org/)(Men Only - Ex-Offenders / Veterans)
 • Mary HallFreedom House (https://www.maryhallfreedomvillage.org/)(Women Only - Families)
 • Nicholas House (https://nicholashouse.org/)(Families - Dekalb, Fulton Counties)
 • Our House ((https://ourhousega.org/)Families)
 • Salvation Army Atlanta (https://salvationarmyatlanta.org/)(Men, Women, Families, LGBTQ, Veterans)

Question 4

Domestic Violence Shelter

Accepted Answer

Provides safety and healing to those impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault
 
 • My Sister's House - Atlanta Mission (https://atlantamission.org/my-sister-s-house/)(Women and their children up to 12 years old)
 • liveSAFE (https://www.livesaferesources.org/)(Women and their children) 
 • Shepherd's Rest Ministries (https://www.domesticshelters.org/help/ga/dallas/30132/shepherds-rest-ministries)(Women and their children)
 • Womens ResourceCenter To End Domestic Violence (https://www.wrcdv.org/home)(Women and their children up to 18 years old / LGBTQ+)

Question 5

Homeless Services

Accepted Answer

Provides for those who are without shelter due to personal and/or financial circumstances
 
 • Caring Works (https://www.caring.com/resources/emergency-housing-guide/) (Emergency Housing Guide for Seniors & Older Adults)
 • Atlanta City Baptist Rescue Mission (https://atlantabaptistrescuemission.org/)(Men only)
 • Salvation Army Atlanta (https://salvationarmyatlanta.org/)(Men, Women, Families, LGBTQ, Veterans)
 • The Shepherd's Inn (https://atlantamission.org/services/shelter-for-men/)- Atlanta Mission (Men only)
 • Crossroads ((https://crossroadsatlanta.org/programs/)Men and Women)

Question 6

Health Services

Accepted Answer

• Mercy Care ((https://mercyatlanta.org/patients_housinghelp/)Mental Health and Homelessness)
 • Gateway Center (https://www.gatewayctr.org/programs-and-services-2/)(Men and Women - screenings, laundry, showers, lockers and misc)

Question 7

Transitional Work

Accepted Answer

• Georgia Works((https://www.georgiaworks.net/)Men only)
 • First Step Staffing(https://www.firststepstaffing.com/copy-of-services)

Question 8

ID Services

Accepted Answer

• Crossroads((https://crossroadsatlanta.org/programs/)Men and Women)
 • Central Outreach and Advocacy C(https://centraloac.org/programs/)enter ((https://centraloac.org/programs/)Men and Women)

Question 9

Homeless Verification / Certification Forms

Accepted Answer

• Verification of Homelessness Form(https://www.dca.ga.gov/sites/default/files/esg_homeless_verification_es_hmv_sso_2017_0.pdf)
 • Chronic Homelessness Certification Form(https://www.dca.ga.gov/sites/default/files/esg_chronic_homeless_certification_2017_0.pdf)
 • Chronic Homelessness Self Certification Form(https://www.dca.ga.gov/sites/default/files/esg_chronic_homeless_self_declaration_2017_1.pdf)

Question 10

Additional Resources

Accepted Answer

• Caring Works Resource Guide for Older Adults & Seniors(https://www.caring.com/resources/emergency-housing-guide/)
 • Caring Works Guide to Gov't Aid for Seniors  (https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/ultimate-guide-to-government-aid-for-seniors)
 • Mesothelioma & Seniors (https://www.gorilaw.com/mesothelioma-in-seniors/)
 • Atlanta Homeless Shelter Directory(https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/cgi-bin/id/city.cgi?city=atlanta&state=GA)
 • GA Dept of Community Affairs(https://www.dca.ga.gov/safe-affordable-housing/homeless-special-needs-housing/i-am-homeless-need-help)
 • United Way Critical Needs Guide(http://211online.unitedwayatlanta.org/)

RESOURCES