Resources

A community resource directory.

A growing, searchable directory of support across the Chattahoochee Valley: Phenix City, Columbus, Smiths Station, Fort Mitchell, and surrounding communities.

This directory is provided as a community resource. Inclusion does not constitute an endorsement or formal partnership. Services, eligibility, hours, and availability may change, so please contact the organization directly to confirm current information before relying on it.

95 resources found

Georgia Library Service for the Blind and Print disabled

Caregiver Support

Offers online and in person support (Atlanta, GA) Assistive Technology support Assistance with selecting books Peer support Book clubs Technology classes Bingo and poetry slams

1-800-248-6701

Weekdays 8am–5pm EST

Serves: Blind and Print disabled

Georgia Legal Services Program Columbus Regional Office

Legal Services

Civil (non-criminal) legal services for low-income residents and those 60 years or older regardless of income; Must reside in Georgia or legal matter must be in Georgia; Eligibility based upon income and family size; Domestic Violence (including Family Violence Protective Orders); Unemployment Insurance Benefits; Housing (including public housing, Section 8, and HUD); Consumer Law (for seniors, survivors of domestic violence, and those with disabilities; School Discipline/Special Education IE...

(762) 266-0132

233 12th St., Suite. 910 Columbus, GA 31901, Columbus, GA

Intake 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9:00 A.M. AND 12:00 Noon on Monday or Wednesday (except holidays).

Serves: Low-income residents and those 60 years or older regardless of income

findhelp.org

Crisis Resources

NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE

Crisis Resources

NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE

Crisis Resources

Georgia Crisis & Access Line

Crisis Resources

A CRISIS HAS NO SCHEDULE Help is available 24/7 for problems with developmental disabilities, mental health, drugs, or alcohol. Provided through the Georgia Collaborative ASO

East Carver Heights Community Development Corporation

Education

Youth and Adult Mentorship Boxwood Soccer Club - Director, Greg Herring (678) 640-6969 678-640-6969 offers free recreational soccer teams for ages 5–14. Practices are at the Boxwood Recreation Center Fields, games are played at Columbus Youth Soccer. For registration go to eastcarverheights.org Path to Shine - Director, Lisa Herring (404) 394-8521 A one on one or two mentoring program. A trained, background checked mentor works with students in elementary school each week throughout the schoo...

404-394-8521

Columbus, GA, Columbus, GA

Tuesdays 4:30–6pm

Serves: Youth, adults, students in elementary school, and ages 5–14

Work Source Lower Chattahoochee- One Stop Career Center

Employment

Career Counseling and Skill Level Assessments Exploration of Training/Educational Needs On-the-Job Training and Short-Term Employment Internship and Placement Services for Youth (ages 18–24) GED Referrals Tuition Assistance at Eligible Training Providers Remedial and Adult Literacy Resource room with the latest technological equipment Kiddie Korner designed to keep your child busy while you are being served. No attendant will be available to care for your child How to qualify for WIOA service...

706-653-4529 (ask to speak with an intake specialist)

700 Veterans Parkway Columbus, GA 31901, Columbus, GA

Serves: Youth (ages 18–24); unemployed, underemployed, or laid off individuals

Better Work Columbus

Employment

Online local resource that provides coaching support and connects candidates to employers. Provides information on Local Events, Job Fairs and Trainings. Connections to nonprofit partners to help with urgent needs such as transportation and housing assistance.

Careforth

Caregiver Support

Provides support and training to caregivers providing assistance to a disabled loved one Requirements include: Caregivers must be at least 18 years old Recipient must be eligible for the Elderly & Disabled Waiver Caregiver and recipient must be related by blood, adoption, or marriage (but not a spouse) to the caregiver Recipient must be living in the same home as the caregiver Recipient must require help with some activities of daily living: bathing, eating, walking, toileting, dressing, tran...

866-797-2333

Serves: Caregivers and disabled loved ones

Autism Hope Center

Caregiver Support

Support groups for Caregivers Social and Sensory Friendly activities Parent’s night out and Teen Time Telephone : 706-604-6333 Email: autismhopecenterLLP@gmail.com

706-604-6333

Serves: Caregivers

Babies Can’t Wait

Caregiver Support

Babies Can’t Wait (BCW) is Georgia’s early intervention program. It offers a variety of coordinated services for infants and toddlers with special needs, from birth to three years of age, and their families. BCW serves Georgia children from birth up to their third birthday, regardless of income, who meet one of the following criteria: Have a diagnosed physical or mental condition that is known to result in a developmental delay, such as blindness, Down syndrome, autism, spina bifida, etc. Hav...

(706)-327-0189

5601 Veterans Pkwy Columbus, GA 31904, Columbus, GA

Serves: Infants and toddlers with special needs, from birth to three years of age, and their families

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