Domestic Violence

Community Help

• Domestic Violence Shelter Hotline - 1 (800) 33 HAVEN

  This hotline will help you locate domestic violence shelters that are close to you. Dial 1 (800) 33- HAVEN. Most of the shelters contain victim witness programs that can help battered spouses get temporary protective orders against their abusers. Read More

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• Partnership Against Domestic Violence

  This website provides community education materials on domestic violence, referral and social services contact information, updates on legislative advocacy on domestic violence issues, news, personal stories and domestic violence links. Content Detail

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  Partnership Against Domestic Violence

• Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence

  The Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence is a statewide member-based coalition committed to eliminating violence against women by promoting systems change and supporting intervention programs which serve all battered women. The Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline number is 1 800 33HAVEN (1 800 334-2836). This number will connect a person directly to a nearby shelter. Content Detail

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  Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence

• Refugee and Immigrant Coalition Against Domestic Violence

  The TAPESTRI website offers support and referral services to refugee and immigrant families suffering family violence. This website has shelter information, socail services information, immigration law referral information and educational information on family violence issues. Tapestri, The Refugee and Immigrant Coalition Against Domestic Violence, is dedicated to ending violence in the homes of refugees and immigrants, using culturally sensitive and appropriate methods. As advocates for refugee and immigrant families affected by domestic violence, we are committed to using education, community organizing, direct services and advocacy to effect change in the lives of these families. Content Detail

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  TAPESTRI. Inc.

• Child Abuse and Neglect

  Child Protective Services staff investigates reports of child abuse or neglect and provides services to protect the child and strengthen the family. Every child needs to be treasured, protected and nurtured. Unfortunately, some parents can't -- or won't -- care for their children. When they neglect or abuse them, someone must step in to ensure the children's safety. That's the job of DFCS, along with the police and the courts. Content Detail

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  Georgia Department of Human Resources

• 211 of South Central Georgia

  2-1-1 is the national abbreviated dialing code for free access to health and human services information and referral (I&R). 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember and universally recognizable number that makes a critical connection between individuals and families in need and the appropriate community-based organizations and government agencies. Content Detail

• Families First

  Families First offers individual and family counseling. We help young pregnant women continue their education and reach independence and offer specialized foster care for children in need. Families First provides support services for foster parents and helps people who want to adopt. Our nurturing group homes for abused, neglected and abandoned children give them stability and security. Homeless young mothers find assistance in our transitional housing. Families First also assists families who are struggling with divorce, violence and visitation issues. Our community programs encompass employee assistance counseling, after school support and independent living skills. Read More

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  Families First

• United Way of Central Georgia

  There are many services and resources that are available to you in your community. United Way 2-1-1 provides you with the information that you need and helps you find the right service for your specific need. Dial 2-1-1 to speak with a trained referral specialist who will help you locate programs and services in your area. The service is free, and provides confidential information for Central Georgians 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are equipped to serve the hearing impaired and can accommodate most language Content Detail

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  United Way

• United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta 211 Database

  Links to assistance programs helping people with disabilities, homeless, substance abuse, basic resources such as housing and food assistance in the Metropolitan Atlanta area. Content Detail

• United Way of Northwest Georgia

  Searchable database of resources in Northwest Georgia for assistance programs helping people with disabilities, homeless, substance abuse, basic resources such as housing and food assistance Content Detail

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  United Way