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13 helpful starting points

Georgia & nationwide · Reviewed October 29, 2026
Nationwide · local referrals

Housing & Homelessness

United Way 211

Find local housing, food, utility, and community assistance through your local 211 service.

Before You Apply: Ask the local provider about county coverage, current openings, and application requirements.

Nationwide · search by location

Emergency Shelter & Hotels

HUD Find Shelter

Look for emergency shelters, food pantries, health clinics, and clothing resources. This tool does not book hotel rooms or guarantee a bed.

Before You Apply: Contact the listed provider directly to confirm availability and intake steps.

Nationwide · local food banks

Food & Clothing

Feeding America

Use the food bank locator to find a starting point for food distributions and pantry referrals near you.

Before You Apply: Local food banks and pantries set their own schedules and participation requirements.

Georgia

Food & Clothing

Georgia SNAP

Read about food benefits and application steps through Georgia’s Division of Family & Children Services.

Before You Apply: DFCS determines eligibility. Review its requirements and application instructions.

Georgia

Employment & Benefits

Georgia Gateway

Apply for or manage supported benefit programs, including SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF, through Georgia’s benefits portal.

Before You Apply: Requirements differ by benefit. The administering agency makes eligibility decisions.

Georgia · county coverage varies

Legal Help

Georgia Legal Services Program

Explore civil legal help, including housing concerns, through the provider’s service and intake information.

Before You Apply: Check county coverage, financial requirements, and whether your issue can be accepted.

United States

Mental Health & Counseling

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988, or visit the Lifeline website for chat and emotional crisis support.

Before You Apply: The Lifeline is free and available around the clock. Call 911 for immediate danger.

Nationwide

Employment & Benefits

CareerOneStop

Explore job searches, training, and local American Job Centers through a resource sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Before You Apply: Individual training and assistance programs set their own requirements.

Georgia

Mental Health & Counseling

Georgia DBHDD

Find official information about behavioral health services and connections to help in your area.

Before You Apply: Check the service and provider requirements. New Walk 360 does not provide clinical care through this directory.

Georgia

Disability Services

Georgia Aging & Disability Resources

Start with Georgia’s Division of Aging Services for information about aging and disability resource connections.

Before You Apply: Ask about your county, age or disability requirements, and the program’s intake process.

Georgia

Rent & Utilities

Georgia LIHEAP

Read about the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program and how to connect with a local administering agency.

Before You Apply: Subject to program eligibility, application periods, and available funding. Confirm current details with the agency.

Georgia

Medication & Healthcare

Georgia Department of Community Health

Explore official health coverage programs, Medicaid information, and healthcare resources. Ask your provider or insurer about eligible prescription-cost assistance.

Before You Apply: Coverage and prescription benefits depend on the specific program. No medication is dispensed by this website.

Georgia

Employment & Benefits

Georgia.gov

Find official state services and how-to guides for benefits, healthcare, employment, and everyday needs.

Before You Apply: Use the relevant agency’s instructions to check eligibility and apply.

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