Find Help in Griffin & Spalding County

211 – Help Finding Food

Call 211 to get connected with food pantries, soup kitchens, and emergency food programs in Spalding County. Free, confidential referral help from trained specialists.

Services include

• Help locating food pantries, soup kitchens, and emergency food programs in Spalding County.
• Trained specialists search by ZIP code and explain what each program offers.
• Also connects callers with rent, utility, and other basic-needs help — ask for food assistance specifically.

Service area

Spalding County, Georgia

Hours

24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Good to know

When you call, say you need help finding food in Spalding County and have your ZIP code ready.

Atlanta Community Food Bank – Text FINDFOOD

Text FINDFOOD to 888-976-2232 and the Atlanta Community Food Bank will help connect you with food pantries near your location. Works right here in Spalding County.

Services include

• Text FINDFOOD to 888-976-2232 to find nearby food assistance.
• Spanish speakers can text COMIDA to 888-976-2232.
• Connects you with food pantries near your location; most pantries serve anyone in need.

Service area

Spalding County and 28 other Georgia counties

Good to know

Spanish speakers can text COMIDA to 888-976-2232. Always confirm hours and requirements with the pantry before visiting.

Manna From Above

Food pantry, snack packs, athletic snack packs for teams, in-school student pantry, and community events and programs.

Services include

• Food pantry
• Snack packs
• Athletic snack packs for teams
• In-school student pantry
• Community events and programs

Location

110 N. Expressway
Griffin, GA 30223

Food Pantry Hours

Tue 9:00–10:00 AM seniors only;
Mon & Tue from 10:00 AM — call to confirm closing

Emergency assistance

Emergency food bags are available for people experiencing homelessness or other emergency needs.

Five Loaves & Two Fish Food Pantry

Food pantry serving Spalding, Butts, Lamar, Pike, and Upson counties.

Services include

• Regular food bags: once per month, one per household, with residency verification.
• Day bags for people experiencing homelessness: up to 7 times per month.

Service area

Spalding, Butts, Lamar, Pike, and Upson counties

Location

412 W Slaton Avenue, Griffin, GA 30223

Hours

Monday 2–4 PM; Tuesday 10 AM–noon; Wednesday 4–6 PM; Thursday 10 AM–noon; Saturday 10 AM–noon. Friday and Sunday closed.

Eligibility

ID is required. The pantry does not require the physical Social Security card; they ask for the last four digits of the Social Security number. Residency verification is required for regular food bags (for example, a lease agreement or utility bill showing your name).

Please note

Contact the pantry to confirm current requirements before visiting.

Abundant Life Soup Kitchen / Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church

Weekday meals at Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church: sit-down service Monday–Thursday and to-go meals Friday.

Service area

Griffin / Spalding County

Location

132 W Cherry Street, Griffin, GA 30223

Hours

Monday–Friday, approximately noon–1:00 PM.

Please note

Arrive close to noon. A participating church says lunch service may end around 12:45 PM.

East Griffin Baptist Church

Food pantry, clothing closet, and a Thursday hot meal.

Services include

• Food pantry
• Clothing closet
• Thursday hot meal

Service area

Griffin / Spalding County

Location

999 High Falls Road, Griffin, GA 30223

Hours

Thursday, 9:30 AM–1 PM.

Please note

Contact the church to confirm current availability.

Backpack Food for Kids / Spalding Collaborative

Spalding Collaborative’s Backpack Food for Kids provides weekend food during the school year. The completed local audit reports approximately 500 students across 8 elementary schools; participation changes.

Who it helps

Local schoolchildren

Service area

Griffin / Spalding County

Eligibility

Students are generally teacher-referred with parent permission. Ask the school or Spalding Collaborative about current participation.

Please note

Published participation counts vary by date and scope. Confirm current program details with Spalding Collaborative.

Current details

Contact the organization for current details.

Southside Medical Center Hope Health Clinic

Medical services and dental services are available through the same Hope Health location. Dental services include cleanings, extractions, and fillings.

Services include

• Routine care and medical exams
• Depression screening and therapy
• Diabetes and hypertension screening, testing, and treatment
• HIV/AIDS and hepatitis screening
• Laboratory testing and specialist referrals
• Prescription assistance for qualifying clinic patients
• Women’s GYN and pediatric services
• Dental cleanings, extractions, and fillings

Who it helps

Spalding County residents

Service area

Griffin / Spalding County

Location

409 W Solomon Street, Griffin, GA 30223

Hours

Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM. Second Friday of the month: noon–5 PM. Last Friday of the month: opens at 9 AM.

Eligibility

Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private health insurance. Self-pay patients are accepted, with a sliding fee scale for self-pay or unemployed patients. Contact the clinic about costs and eligibility.

Please note

Confirm appointment availability and monthly Friday schedule exceptions with the clinic.

Rock Springs Clinic

Free primary health care for uninsured and underinsured Georgia adults age 18 and older. New patients start with an orientation - no appointment needed.

Services include

• Primary medical care
• Treatment and education for acute and chronic conditions
• Preventive care
• Bloodwork and lab services
• Free medications through the clinic's prescription-assistance program (subject to program requirements)
• After-hours care available after new-patient orientation (ask clinic for details)

Who it helps

Uninsured or underinsured Georgia residents age 18 and older. Income guidelines are discussed individually during orientation.

Service area

Georgia statewide - eligible adults from any Georgia county may attend.

Locations

Milner: 211 Rock Springs Road, Milner, GA 30257
Forsyth: 134 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Suite C, Forsyth, GA 31029

Hours & orientation

Milner: Tuesday and Thursday, 8 AM-3 PM; new-patient orientation Thursday at 12 PM. Forsyth: Wednesday, 8 AM-2 PM; new-patient orientation Wednesday at 12 PM.

Eligibility

Georgia residents age 18+ who are uninsured or underinsured (without primary care insurance). The clinic reviews income guidelines at orientation; do not let uncertainty about income stop you from attending.

How to start

To become a patient, attend new-patient orientation; no appointment is needed. Milner: Thursday at noon. Forsyth: Wednesday at noon. Bring a photo ID and your current/prescribed medications, including medicines you have run out of. The clinic provides paperwork, explains services and eligibility, and gives you an appointment date. After-hours care is available after new-patient orientation; ask the clinic about access.

Helping Griffin / FODAC Griffin

Helping Griffin connects people in Griffin and the surrounding area with refurbished home medical equipment through FODAC, depending on donated inventory and individual needs.

Equipment may include

• Wheelchairs and transport chairs
• Walkers and rollators
• Canes and crutches
• Shower chairs and bathroom-safety equipment
• Bedside commodes
• Other mobility and home medical equipment
• Scooters
• Patient lifts

Who it helps

People with disabilities, seniors, people recovering from injury or surgery, and others who need medical or mobility equipment.

Service area

Griffin / Spalding County

Location

235 Emlet Drive, Griffin, GA 30223

Hours

Monday–Friday, 9:30 AM–4:30 PM. Call first.

Eligibility

$25 cash-only first-time registration. There is no additional charge for equipment after registration, subject to program rules and availability.

Please note

Equipment is donated, so inventory changes. Availability depends on donations and current stock; no item is guaranteed. Call first to confirm equipment availability, make an appointment, and complete the FODAC request form before visiting.

NALO Spalding — New Avenue Life Outreach

Addiction Recovery Support Center serving individuals and families affected by substance use.

Services include

• One-on-one peer recovery support
• Recovery and support groups
• Substance-use education
• Life-skills training
• Supportive family visitation
• Career development and education support
• Financial-planning support
• Legal support
• Harm-reduction and recovery guidance

Who it helps

Individuals and families affected by substance use

Service area

Griffin / Spalding County

Location

222 Meriwether Street, Griffin, GA 30224

Hours

Call to confirm hours.

Please note

Ask NALO about the support that fits your situation. Financial-planning support does not mean cash, rent, or bill assistance.

Midway Recovery Systems

Nonprofit recovery organization founded in 1982, including residential treatment for adult men. Contact Midway about the program appropriate to your needs.

Who it helps

People seeking recovery support; confirm age and eligibility requirements for the specific program.

Service area

Griffin / Spalding County

Location

119 S 10th Street, Griffin, GA 30223

Please note

Contact the program for current admissions, costs, and eligibility.

Current details

Contact the organization for current details.

Georgia Crisis & Access Line (GCAL)

Free access to mental-health, addictive-disease, and developmental-disability crisis services through the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. Call 1-800-715-4225. You can also call or text 988 for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Service area

Statewide: Georgia

Hours

24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Griffin Area Resource Center / GARC

Support for adults with developmental disabilities.

Services include

• Day services and community participation
• Employment support
• Community living support
• Transportation

Who it helps

Adults with developmental disabilities.

Service area

Griffin / Spalding County

Location

931 Hamilton Boulevard, Griffin, GA 30223

Hours

Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4 PM.

Please note

GARC reports receiving three-year CARF accreditation in May 2026.

Three Rivers Area Agency on Aging

Aging and disability information and connections to services.

Services include

• Meals on Wheels
• Benefits counseling
• Transportation
• Caregiver support
• Workforce training

Who it helps

Older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers

Service area

Spalding and surrounding Three Rivers counties

Location

13273 Highway 34 East, Franklin, GA 30217

Hours

Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM.

Please note

Ask for the Aging and Disability Resource Connection. Confirm eligibility and current availability for each service.

Spalding Senior Center / Fifty Forward

Nutritional, educational, recreational, and supportive programs for older adults.

Services include

• Nutritional, educational, recreational, and supportive programs
• Meal at 11:30 AM; call to confirm current meal arrangements
• Support groups

Who it helps

Adults age 50 and older.

Service area

Griffin / Spalding County

Location

885 Memorial Drive, Griffin, GA 30223

Hours

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8 AM–4 PM. Call to confirm Tuesday/Thursday hours.

Eligibility

$50/year for Spalding County residents; $80/year for out-of-county residents. SilverSneakers participants may qualify without the standard membership fee.

Please note

Some published county information shows extended Tuesday/Thursday hours. Call 770-467-4385 to confirm current hours before visiting.

Spalding County Senior Nutrition Program (Meals on Wheels)

The county’s own Meals on Wheels: home-delivered meals for homebound older adults, plus congregate meals, wellness checks on delivery routes, and emergency shelf-stable food boxes. (In Spalding, home-delivered meals are county-operated — Three Rivers Area Agency on Aging refers callers here.)

Services include

• Home-delivered meals 260 days per year (dietitian-designed)
• Congregate meals
• Wellness checks on delivery routes
• Emergency shelf-stable boxes 4 times per year

Who it helps

Homebound older adults in Spalding County. Exact age/income criteria are not published — call first.

Service area

Spalding County only.

Location

885 Memorial Drive, Griffin. Contact: Doris Carter, 770-467-4076, dcarter@spaldingcounty.com.

Hours

Call to confirm meal schedule and availability.

Eligibility

Call to confirm eligibility; free.

Please note

Free. Call to confirm eligibility, current availability, and waitlist status before relying on this service.

Georgia Client Assistance Program (CAP)

Free, independent advocacy for people having problems with vocational-rehabilitation services — explains your rights, helps resolve disputes with the VR agency, and connects you with legal help when appropriate. A natural companion to the site’s GVRA listing.

Services include

• Rights education under the Rehabilitation Act
• Dispute resolution (negotiation, mediation)
• Referrals and help obtaining legal representation

Who it helps

People with disabilities seeking or receiving vocational-rehabilitation services in Georgia.

Service area

Statewide.

Location

Toll-free: 800-822-9727. Atlanta area: 404-373-2040 (voice/TTY). Email: gacapdirector@georgiacap.com. Address: 123 N. McDonough Street, Decatur, GA 30030.

Hours

Call for hours.

Eligibility

Free. Call or email.

Please note

Helps with vocational-rehabilitation agency problems only — not general legal aid. The CAP program website was unavailable when checked; use the Georgia state agency page linked below for verified CAP contact details.

Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission

State grants — up to $12,000 lifetime — for Georgians living with traumatic brain or spinal cord injury: therapy, equipment, vehicle modifications, and more. A state commission run through the Georgia Department of Public Health.

Services include

• Grants up to $12,000 lifetime for services and equipment related to brain or spinal cord injury

Who it helps

Georgia residents with traumatic brain or spinal cord injuries.

Service area

Statewide.

Location

Email: DPHinfobsitf@dph.ga.gov. Phone: 1-888-233-5760. Online: bsitf.georgia.gov.

Hours

Call for application information.

Eligibility

Apply per the commission’s guidelines. Free application.

Please note

Do NOT present this as a ramp-building program — home-modification grants are currently closed. Describe only what the commission currently offers.

HFC — Respite Care Grants for Dementia Caregivers

Free professional respite care for dementia family caregivers: 100 hours of professional in-home respite care to be used within 3 months, or 24 days of Adult Day Center respite to be used within 3 months, plus counseling and navigation. Program serving the United States and Canada with an online application.

Services include

• 100 hours of in-home respite care to be used within 3 months
• 24 days of adult-day-center respite to be used within 3 months
• Counseling and care navigation for dementia family caregivers

Who it helps

Family caregivers of people with dementia.

Service area

HFC supports caregivers and care partners throughout the United States and Canada. Georgia and Spalding County caregivers may apply if they meet HFC eligibility requirements.

Location

Apply online at wearehfc.org. Email: care@wearehfc.org.

Application status

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. HFC advises applicants to expect a response within approximately 60–90 days.

Eligibility

Online application only. Free — this is care, not cash.

Respite care

Approved grants provide 100 hours of respite care that may be used for in-home care or day programs. Eligibility requirements apply. Not cash assistance. Confirm current availability before promising timelines.

Spalding County Family Connection / Spalding Collaborative

Spalding Collaborative brings local organizations together to support children and families in Griffin and Spalding County. It connects residents with community resources and coordinates Backpack Food for Kids, which provides weekend food for schoolchildren.

Who it helps

Griffin-area residents and families

Service area

Griffin / Spalding County

Current details

Contact the organization for current details.

Find Help Georgia / 1-800-CHILDREN

Free statewide resource connection covering all 159 Georgia counties. Call 1-800-244-5373 (1-800-CHILDREN) for help finding community services.

Service area

Statewide: Georgia

Please note

Ask the resource specialist about options serving your ZIP code.

Current details

Contact the organization for current details.

Griffin-Spalding County School System

Family and community engagement information and parent resources. Work-Based Learning / Youth Apprenticeship connects eligible students with workplace learning.

Services include

• Work-Based Learning / Youth Apprenticeship: apprenticeships, internships, cooperative education, and work experience. Ask the school system about student eligibility and current placements.

Who it helps

Students and families in Griffin-Spalding schools

Service area

Griffin / Spalding County

Location

216 S. 6th Street, Griffin, GA

Hours

Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM.

Please note

Contact the school system for current family-resource information.

Georgia Department of Labor Griffin Career Center

Free job-search help, unemployment assistance, veterans employment services, and Federal Bonding Program access. Contact GDOL about individual program requirements.

Services include

• Employ Georgia access; resumes and cover letters, interview preparation, career counseling, skills testing, and training referrals.
• Unemployment assistance, employer hiring events, and public computers, fax, and copier.
• Veterans priority and DVOP veteran specialists.
• Federal Bonding: a free $5,000 fidelity bond for six months, at no cost to applicant or employer; a job offer/start date is required. Eligibility is assessed individually.
• Bonding can help reduce employer risk for eligible returning citizens, recovering substance users, TANF/SNAP recipients, people with poor credit or bankruptcy, certain veterans, and others facing hiring barriers.

Who it helps

Job seekers, unemployed workers, veterans, and applicants facing hiring barriers.

Service area

Spalding, Butts, Lamar, Pike, and Upson counties

Location

1514 Highway 16 West, Griffin, GA 30223

Hours

Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4:30 PM.

Eligibility

Federal Bonding and specialist services have individual requirements; ask GDOL about eligibility.

Please note

Contact the career center to confirm current services before visiting.

WorkSource Three Rivers

Career counseling, job-search help, occupational training, and reentry services through WIOA. All WIOA assistance depends on eligibility and available funding.

Services include

• One-on-one career counseling, skills assessments, job-search assistance, and approved occupational training.
• Eligible training support may include tuition, books, required equipment, tools, uniforms, childcare assistance, and a daily travel allowance.
• On-the-job training and paid/unpaid work experience; dislocated-worker and reentry services for returning citizens.
• Youth ages 16–24: GED help, occupational skills training, paid/unpaid work experience, internships and summer work, tutoring, mentoring, and placement help, subject to eligibility.
• Employer programs: OJT wage reimbursement, Incumbent Worker Training, and Customized Training.

Who it helps

Eligible adults, dislocated workers, and out-of-school youth ages 16–24 with qualifying barriers; veterans receive priority.

Service area

Spalding County and the surrounding Three Rivers region

Location

1210 Greenbelt Drive, Griffin, GA 30224

Hours

Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM.

Eligibility

WIOA eligibility and available funding determine assistance; not everyone qualifies.

Please note

Contact WorkSource before making training or support arrangements. Services and funding are not guaranteed.

Southern Crescent Technical College — Griffin Campus

Career training, free Adult Education, and job-search support. College tuition assistance depends on eligibility; fees, books, and tools may still cost extra.

Services include

• Free Adult Education: GED/HiSET preparation, adult basic and life skills, and English/ESL. Instruction, books, and materials are free.
• Career Plus: adults 18+ can earn a real high school diploma while building workforce skills and college credentials, without a single high-stakes test requirement.
• HOPE HSE Grant: covers GED/HiSET exam fees — up to $210 for eligible Georgia residents, once per subject area. Apply online at HSEtest4Free.com (requires a myGED.com or HiSET.org account and a signed/notarized Affidavit of Lawful Presence). Email: HSEGrant@tcsg.edu. Phone: 404-679-1645. Free grant; subject to annual state appropriation.
• HOPE Career Grant: eligible students in approved high-demand programs may have tuition covered. Fees, books, and tools may remain.
• Career fields include CDL, welding, industrial maintenance, logistics, healthcare, practical nursing, construction, IT, HVAC, diesel, law enforcement, and lineworker training. Confirm current programs.
• Short-term and workforce certificates; ask about admissions, schedules, costs, and financial aid.
• Career Services / Tiger Portal: job board, internships, hiring events, resume help, career assessments, and job alerts.
• Special Populations support for single parents, low-income students, displaced homemakers, people with disabilities, English learners, and foster youth; textbook lending, tutoring, and mentoring where applicable.

Who it helps

Adult learners, students, and job seekers; program requirements vary.

Service area

Griffin / Spalding County

Location

501 Varsity Road, Griffin, GA 30223

Hours

Campus offices: Monday–Thursday, 8 AM–6 PM; Friday, 8 AM–noon.

Eligibility

College programs may have a $25 application fee. HOPE and FAFSA-based aid have eligibility rules. Free Adult Education does not mean all college programs or GED tests are free.

Please note

Contact the college to confirm current admissions requirements and available financial aid.

LifeSong Ministries

Free life-skills and job-readiness training for women, including resume writing, interview preparation, financial management, computer classes, and vocational planning.

Services include

• Resume writing
• Interview preparation
• Financial management
• Computer classes
• Vocational planning

Who it helps

Women

Service area

Griffin, Georgia

Location

First Baptist Church, Griffin, GA

Hours

Sessions are offered in the fall and spring. Next spring session: begins February 22, 2027; eight weeks; Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:15 AM–12:45 PM.

Please note

Applications for the spring session are expected to open in January 2027. Contact LifeSong Ministries to confirm current session details.

Griffin Housing Authority

Income-restricted housing, including project-based rental assistance and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit apartments. Contact the Fairmont Nine Oaks Leasing Office about applications.

Service area

Griffin / Spalding County

Location

518 Nine Oaks Drive, Griffin, GA 30224

Hours

Main office lobby: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–4 PM. Confirm leasing-office hours by phone.

Please note

For Fairmont and Nine Oaks applications, eligibility, and waiting-list questions, call the Fairmont Nine Oaks Leasing Office at 470-574-3822. Griffin Housing Authority lists project-based Section 8 assistance, which is different from the portable Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. Availability varies by property. The street address and lobby hours shown are for the main office; call before visiting. This is not an emergency rent-payment assistance program.

Spalding Samaritans

Independent, all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing emergency utility bill assistance, subject to eligibility and available funding.

Services include

• Electric bills
• Water/sewer bills
• Natural gas bills
• Propane bills

Who it helps

Spalding County residents.

Service area

Spalding County residents

Location

Community room at Southside Medical Center / Hope Health Clinic in Griffin. Enter from the Slaton Avenue side, next to Five Loaves & Two Fish.

Hours

First and third Tuesdays of each month, 12:30–2:00 PM.

Eligibility

Photo ID and the utility bill are required. Generally, assistance cannot be received again until at least 13 months have passed.

Please note

Assistance depends on available funds and eligibility; contact the organization for current details. Spalding Samaritans does not provide rent assistance.

Georgia Legal Services Program

Civil legal help for eligible Georgians. Contact statewide intake about eligibility and current services.

Service area

Georgia; ask for the office serving Spalding County

Services include

• Ask-A-Lawyer legal clinic at the Griffin-Spalding County Library (appointment through the library)
• Free Record Restriction / expungement help for eligible clients (statewide signature project)
• Civil legal help for eligible Georgians

Location

Piedmont Regional Office (serves Spalding County): 404-894-7707. Ask-A-Lawyer clinic: Griffin-Spalding County Library, 800 Memorial Drive, Griffin.

Hours

Ask-A-Lawyer clinic: call the Griffin-Spalding County Library at 770-412-4770 to confirm the next Ask-A-Lawyer clinic and make an appointment. Appointments are required.

Eligibility

Contact intake to confirm service eligibility and case acceptance.

Please note

GLSP runs a Record Restriction (expungement) signature project — free record-restriction help for eligible clients. New-client intake statewide: 1-833-457-7529. GLSP does not handle criminal, immigration, child-custody, or personal-injury cases. Confirm clinic dates directly.

Apply for Georgia Benefits — Georgia Gateway

Georgia’s official website to apply for help programs — food assistance (SNAP), health coverage (Medicaid), cash help (TANF), child care help (CAPS), and WIC. One account lets you apply, check your benefits, renew, upload documents, and report changes. Not sure which program fits? Start here.

Service area

Statewide: Georgia

Please note

Georgia Gateway does not handle PeachCare premium payments or Social Security disability applications. Those have their own application routes.

Need Help Buying Food? — SNAP

SNAP (food stamps) puts monthly grocery money on an EBT card you can use at stores showing the EBT/Quest sign. Anyone can apply — DFCS decides who qualifies based on income and household. Apply online through Georgia Gateway; an interview follows by phone or in person. Decisions usually within 30 days.

Service area

Statewide: Georgia

Eligibility

Eligibility and benefit amounts are decided by DFCS. No one can promise approval or a payment amount.

WIC for Pregnant Women, Babies & Young Children

WIC helps pregnant women, new moms, babies, and children up to age 5 with food benefits on an eWIC card, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to other health services. Apply online through Georgia Gateway, or call the Spalding County WIC office to set up an appointment.

Service area

Griffin / Spalding County

Location

Spalding County WIC & Nutrition Center, 620 S 8th Street, Griffin, GA 30224

Hours

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Who it helps

Pregnant women, postpartum women, breastfeeding mothers, infants, and children up to age 5 who meet income and nutrition guidelines.

Medicaid Health Coverage — Georgia

Georgia Medicaid helps people who can’t afford medical care pay for some or all of their medical bills. It covers groups like pregnant women, children and teens, people 65 and older, people with disabilities, and very-low-income families. Apply any time of year — online through Georgia Gateway, by phone, or at the Spalding County DFCS office.

Service area

Statewide: Georgia

Eligibility

Eligibility is decided by the state. No one can promise approval or coverage.

Please note

Georgia did not expand Medicaid to all low-income adults. Adults 19–64 generally qualify only in limited cases — call 1-877-423-4746 to check.

Cash Help for Families — TANF

TANF is temporary monthly cash assistance for pregnant women and low-income families with children. Georgia’s program used to be called welfare. It has work requirements and a 48-month time limit in Georgia. Apply online through Georgia Gateway or at the Spalding County DFCS office.

Service area

Statewide: Georgia

Eligibility

Eligibility and payment amounts are decided by DFCS. No one can promise approval or a payment amount.

Child Care Assistance — CAPS

CAPS (Childcare and Parent Services) helps low-income families pay for child care while parents work, go to school, or attend training. Run by Georgia’s Department of Early Care and Learning. Apply through Georgia Gateway — a CAPS staff member will call you to review your application.

Service area

Statewide: Georgia

Please note

Funding must be available — qualifying alone doesn’t guarantee a spot.

Social Security Administration

Official information about Social Security programs and benefits.

Service area

Griffin / Spalding County

Location

1548 Flynt Street, Griffin, GA 30223

Hours

Monday–Friday, 9 AM–4 PM.

Please note

An appointment is required for in-person visits. Call ahead to schedule. Many services are also available online. You can apply for disability benefits (SSI/SSDI) online at ssa.gov, and check your application status in your my Social Security account or at ssa.gov/apply/checkapplicationorappealstatus.

Spalding County DFCS

Official county contact for Family & Children Services.

Service area

Griffin / Spalding County

Location

1211 Greenbelt Drive, Griffin, GA 30223

Hours

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Georgia Department of Veterans Service — Griffin Office

Veterans field service office.

Who it helps

Veterans and families seeking benefits information

Service area

Spalding, Butts, Fayette, Henry, Pike, and Talbot counties

Location

837 Memorial Drive, Griffin, GA 30223

Hours

Monday–Friday, 9 AM–4:30 PM.

Please note

Appointments preferred; walk-ins accepted as time permits.

Pine Woods Behavioral Health Crisis Center

Behavioral-health crisis care offering short-term residential psychiatric stabilization and subacute detoxification for adults.

Who it helps

Adults needing psychiatric stabilization or subacute detoxification.

Location

1209 Greenbelt Drive, Griffin, GA 30223

Hours

Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Please note

This is behavioral-health crisis treatment, not a shelter or emergency housing. Contact the center about admission and current availability. The provider website is currently unavailable. The linked Georgia DBHDD page identifies the regional provider; call to confirm the specific program location and details.

New Life Assembly of God

Monthly Brown Bag lunch and clothing closet.

Location

Church / clothing closet: 1630 Zebulon Road, Griffin, GA 30224. Brown Bag distribution: Griffin Walmart parking lot.

Hours

Brown Bag lunch: last Saturday each month, 10 AM–2 PM. Clothing closet: reported second Saturday each month, 10 AM–1 PM; confirm before going.

Please note

Confirm the current Brown Bag and clothing-closet schedules with the church before going.

First Baptist Griffin Benevolence

Benevolence intake for food-pantry vouchers, gas vouchers for medical transportation, limited prescription assistance, and referrals.

Services include

• Food-pantry vouchers
• Gas vouchers for transportation to medical appointments
• Limited prescription assistance
• Referrals to community resources

Location

116 W Poplar Street, Griffin

Hours

Monday intake, 8:30–10 AM.

Please note

Contact the benevolence team to confirm eligibility and availability. Assistance is limited to the services listed here.

Carver Road Baptist Food Pantry

Food pantry at Carver Road Baptist Church.

Location

334 Carver Road, Griffin, GA 30224

Hours

Tuesday, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM.

Eligibility

Identification or eligibility requirements may apply. Confirm current requirements with the church before visiting.

Please note

Call to confirm before visiting.

Sunny Side UMC Food Pantry

Food pantry on the first and third Wednesdays of each month.

Location

5084 Old Atlanta Road, Sunny Side, GA 30284

Hours

First and third Wednesdays, starting at 9 AM. Confirm the current end time with the church before visiting.

Please note

Published schedule details differ. Call to confirm before visiting.

Rushton’s Hope — Hope Community Mission & Bounty of Hope

Sunday hot meal with worship service, plus a benevolence pantry with food, toiletries, household items, and clothing. People experiencing homelessness can walk up without an appointment.

Services include

• Sunday hot meal (Hope Community Mission)
• Food, toiletries, household items, and clothing (Bounty of Hope)
• Seasonal ‘Hope on the Go’ events including holiday meals

Who it helps

Homeless residents and others in need. Walk-ups welcome.

Service area

Griffin / Spalding County.

Location

Hope Community Mission: SBC Griffin Gym, 501 W. Broad St., Griffin, GA 30223 — Sundays, 5–7 PM. Bounty of Hope: 619 W. Solomon St., Griffin — Tuesday & Thursday 10 AM–3:30 PM, Wednesday 10:30 AM–2:30 PM. Phone: 770-468-6600.

Hours

Hope Community Mission: Sundays, 5–7 PM. Bounty of Hope: Tuesday & Thursday 10 AM–3:30 PM; Wednesday 10:30 AM–2:30 PM.

Eligibility

Free. Walk in; no appointment needed for homeless walk-ups.

Please note

Free. Confirm event schedules on the organization’s site before going.

Griffin Circuit Family Law Workshop / Pro Se Family Law Resources

Free self-help family-law resources for people representing themselves in the Griffin Judicial Circuit, including Spalding, Pike, Fayette, and Upson counties. These self-help/informational resources are not a substitute for legal advice. Court forms and requirements can change; verify that forms are current before filing. Mark Helps Griffin does not provide legal advice or legal representation.

Self-help forms and information

• Divorce
• Legitimation
• Contempt / enforcement of court orders
• Modification of child support
• Parenting plans and child support
• Filing-fee / poverty affidavit forms
• Service by publication

Who it helps

People representing themselves in family-law matters in the Griffin Judicial Circuit.

Service area

Spalding, Pike, Fayette, and Upson counties

Location

Griffin ADR Office: 141 W. Solomon Street, Suite 200, Griffin, GA 30223

Hours

Workshops are virtual, 6:00–7:30 PM. Confirm current dates with the program.

Eligibility

Free; pre-registration required.

Please note

The Griffin Circuit Family Law Workshop provides free family-law information for self-represented people. These self-help/informational resources are not a substitute for legal advice. Court forms and requirements can change; verify that forms are current before filing. Mark Helps Griffin does not provide legal advice or legal representation.

Three Rivers Regional Transit

Public demand-response transportation serving Spalding County: rides are arranged in advance, with no fixed bus routes or stops. Call 855-407-7433 to schedule 24–48 hours ahead; next-day requests must be made by noon. Contact Three Rivers Regional Transit to confirm your trip and current availability.

Trip destinations include

• Medical appointments
• Employment
• Shopping
• Educational facilities
• Personal care
• Social outings

Who it helps

People needing public transportation, including riders who use wheelchairs.

Service area

Spalding, Butts, Lamar, Pike, and Upson counties (five-county regional program). Confirm your destination with the scheduling team.

Hours

Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM; last pickup at 4:30 PM.

Eligibility

Fare: $2 one way for the five-county regional program, including Spalding.

Please note

Wheelchair-accessible vehicles are available; tell the scheduling team about boarding assistance needs. Space is limited and trips are not guaranteed. This transit listing is separate from Three Rivers Area Agency on Aging and WorkSource Three Rivers. Mark Helps Griffin does not provide rides.

Verida — Georgia Medicaid Medical Transportation

Free rides to Medicaid-covered medical appointments for Georgia Medicaid members who have no other transportation. Wheelchair, stretcher, and ambulatory rides available. Call at least 3 business days before your appointment.

Services include

• Scheduled shared rides to medical appointments
• Public-transit vouchers or fuel/gas reimbursement where eligible
• Urgent-care trips handled 24/7
• (Verida replaced ModivCare as Georgia's Medicaid transportation broker.)

Who it helps

Georgia Medicaid members of any age with no other way to get to medical appointments.

Service area

Statewide. Spalding County is in the Central Region.

Location

Central Region scheduling: 888-224-7981, Monday–Friday, 7 AM–6 PM ET. Toll-free 866-388-9844. Where’s My Ride line: 866-429-4061.

Hours

Scheduling: Monday–Friday, 7 AM–6 PM ET. Urgent-care trips available 24/7.

Eligibility

Must be a Georgia Medicaid member with no other transportation. Rides are for Medicaid-billable medical appointments only.

Please note

Shared rides with other passengers. Have your Medicaid number (or name and date of birth), appointment details, and mobility needs ready when you call. This replaces ModivCare — do not use ModivCare contacts for Georgia Medicaid rides.

McIntosh Trail Community Service Board — Spalding County Behavioral Health Center

Mental health, substance-use, developmental disability, and peer-support services in Spalding County. For appointments and referrals, call Care Connection at 770-358-5252, Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM. Services depend on individual needs and program eligibility. For after-hours behavioral-health crisis help, call Georgia Crisis and Access Line at 1-800-715-4225.

Services depend on individual needs and program eligibility

• Mental health services
• Addictive disease / substance-use services
• Developmental disability services
• Peer support and related behavioral-health programs

Who it helps

People seeking behavioral-health or developmental disability services; Care Connection can discuss needs and arrange an appropriate referral.

Service area

Spalding County; regional services also cover Butts, Fayette, Henry, Lamar, Pike, and Upson counties.

Location

1459 Williamson Road, Griffin, GA 30224

Hours

Care Connection: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. These are contact-line hours; confirm individual program schedules.

Eligibility

Not every service is available to every caller. Contact Care Connection about assessment, eligibility, appointments, referrals, and current availability.

Please note

For after-hours behavioral-health crisis help, the official contact page directs callers to Georgia Crisis and Access Line: 1-800-715-4225. Mark Helps Griffin does not provide treatment or determine eligibility. The provider website is currently unavailable. The linked Georgia DBHDD page identifies the regional provider; call to confirm the specific program location and details.

Christian Women’s Center

Regional Christian-based, structured 12-month residential program for women ages 25–55 in Hampton, not Griffin, whose crises result from drug or alcohol addiction. This is not a general emergency shelter or a drop-in shelter. Call 770-227-3700 about intake, eligibility, and current availability before going; a bed is not guaranteed.

Program components

• Structured residential living
• Biblical counseling
• Group addiction counseling
• Career readiness and life skills
• Health screenings
• Parenting instruction as needed
• Transitional-living phases, subject to program requirements

Who it helps

Women ages 25–55 whose crises result from drug or alcohol addiction; contact the organization to discuss intake and program eligibility.

Service area

Regional residential resource located in Hampton, Georgia.

Location

Residential program: 174 School Rd, Hampton, GA 30228

Eligibility

Christian-based, structured 12-month residential program for women ages 25–55 whose crises result from drug or alcohol addiction. Contact the organization about intake, eligibility, and current availability; do not assume walk-in admission or an available bed.

Please note

The residential program is in Hampton, not Griffin. Griffin thrift-store operations are separate from the residential location. This is not a general emergency shelter or a drop-in shelter. Mark Helps Griffin does not provide housing or arrange admission.

Current details

Contact the organization for current details.

Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network

Statewide peer-run mental-health support: a 24/7 warm line, a peer wellness center with short-term respite, and daily online recovery meetings. All free, funded by the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities.

Services include

• Peer2Peer Warm Line: 888-945-1414 (24/7 — peer support, NOT a crisis line)
• Peer support and wellness center with daily activities and up to 7-day respite (Henry County)
• Double Trouble in Recovery online meetings three times daily

Who it helps

Adults with mental-health and co-occurring recovery needs.

Service area

Statewide.

Location

Warm Line: 888-945-1414. Email: office@gmhcn.org. Online: gmhcn.org.

Hours

Warm line: 24/7.

Eligibility

Free.

Please note

This is peer support, not a crisis line. For a crisis, call or text 988 or the Georgia Crisis & Access Line at 1-800-715-4225.

Spalding County Health Department

The county public health department serving Spalding County. Contact the department about current public-health services and appointments.

Service area

Spalding County

Location

1007 Memorial Drive, Griffin, GA 30224

Hours

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; closed for lunch noon–1:00 PM.

Appointments

800-847-4262

Vital Records

770-467-4741; Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (closed noon–1:00 PM).

WIC / Nutrition Center

Listed at 620 S 8th Street, Griffin, GA 30224; WIC appointments: 706-298-6080 or 770-722-0633.

Please note

Call ahead to confirm service availability and appointment requirements.

Georgia 2-1-1

Dial 2-1-1 for connections to community and human-service resources. This is an information and referral service; 2-1-1 does not itself provide money or direct assistance.

Service area

Statewide: Georgia

Please note

Contact the organization to confirm current services and eligibility.

Current details

Contact the organization for current details.

United Military Care

Statewide Georgia navigation for veterans, military families, caregivers, and survivors: one-on-one help with food, housing, benefits, and resource connections. Self-referrals welcome.

Services include

• One-on-one assistance
• Food assistance
• Housing support
• Benefits guidance
• Resource connections
• ‘We CARE Vet Fairs’ connecting veterans to services

Who it helps

Veterans, military families, caregivers, and survivors in Georgia.

Service area

Statewide.

Location

Email: info@unitedmilitarycare.org. Phone: 770-973-0014. Online: unitedmilitarycare.org. Address: 1220 Old Canton Road, Marietta, GA.

Hours

Call or submit a self-referral online.

Eligibility

Free. Self-refer through the website or call the Veteran Response Team.

Please note

A navigation and referral program — aid depends on assessment and available resources, not guaranteed grants.

Lifeline — Federal Phone/Internet Discount

A federal program that lowers the monthly cost of phone or internet service — up to $9.25/month off — for eligible low-income households. One benefit per household.

Services include

• Discount of up to $9.25/month on phone or internet service from a participating provider
• Many providers offer a free or very-low-cost cell plan to eligible people

Who it helps

Households with income at or below 135% of the federal poverty level, or participating in SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, Federal Public Housing, Veterans Pension, or certain Tribal programs.

Service area

Federal program — available everywhere; pick any participating provider serving your ZIP.

Location

Qualify through the National Verifier at lifelinesupport.org, then use the FCC’s ‘Companies Near Me’ tool to find providers serving your ZIP. Phone: 1-800-234-9473.

Hours

Apply online anytime.

Eligibility

One benefit per household (phone OR internet, not both). Recertify yearly.

Please note

Lifeline is still active. It is a separate program from the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which has ended — do not confuse the two.

Emergency & Crisis Contacts

Emergency numbers, crisis support, abuse reporting, and community-resource referrals. Open the contact list to choose the service that fits your situation.

Emergency and crisis contacts

• Emergency — Call 911 For immediate danger, a life-threatening emergency, serious injury, fire, or a crime in progress. Call 911
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Free, confidential crisis support for people experiencing suicidal thoughts, mental health struggles, emotional distress, or who need someone to talk to. Call or text 988. Call 988 Official website
• Georgia Crisis & Access Line (GCAL) Georgia’s 24/7 crisis and access line for mental health, substance-use, and behavioral-health assistance. GCAL can help connect people with crisis response and appropriate services. Call 1-800-715-4225 Official website
• Poison Control Free, confidential expert help for possible poisonings, medication mistakes, chemicals, household products, plants, bites, and other poison exposures. Available 24/7. Call 1-800-222-1222 Official website
• National Domestic Violence Hotline Confidential support and resources for people experiencing domestic violence or relationship abuse. Text START to 88788. Call 1-800-799-7233 Official website
• National Sexual Assault Hotline — RAINN Confidential support for survivors of sexual assault and sexual violence. Text HOPE to 64673. Call 1-800-656-4673 Official website
• Georgia Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Report suspected child abuse or neglect in Georgia. Reports are accepted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If a child is in immediate danger, call 911. 1-855-GA-CHILD Call 1-855-422-4453 Official website
• Georgia Adult Protective Services Report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an older person or an adult with a disability. Adult Protective Services is not a first responder. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. Press 3. See the official website for phone and online reporting information. Call 1-866-552-4464 Official website
• 211 — Find Local Help Call 211 when you need help finding community resources such as food, housing, shelter, utility assistance, transportation, and other local services. Information and referrals; assistance or availability is not guaranteed. Call 211 Official website

Promise Place

Domestic-violence program with a 24-hour crisis hotline: 770-460-1604. Contact Promise Place for support and safety planning. Shelter availability and immediate placement are not guaranteed.

Services include

• 24-hour crisis hotline
• Emergency shelter (availability not guaranteed)
• Legal advocacy
• Support groups
• Child advocacy
• Teen Dating Violence Prevention
• Jail Groups

Service area

Griffin / regional domestic-violence services

Location

Griffin office: 410 E Taylor Street, Suite K-6, Griffin, GA

Hours

Crisis hotline: 24 hours a day. Call to confirm office hours.

Please note

If you are in immediate danger, call 911 if it is safe to do so. Contact the program to discuss your circumstances; do not assume an available shelter bed.

Griffin Area Habitat for Humanity

Affordable homeownership organization. New housing applications are currently paused because of application volume. Call about programs such as emergency accessibility ramps; eligibility and availability must be confirmed.

Service area

Griffin area

Please note

This is not emergency housing. Do not assume applications are open or that assistance is immediately available.

Current details

Contact the organization for current details.

Middle Georgia Community Action Agency — LIHEAP (Energy Bill Help)

The agency that runs federal LIHEAP energy assistance for Spalding County: one-time payments toward heating and cooling bills, plus crisis energy help. Apply at the start of each season — funds run out.

Services include

• Heating and cooling bill assistance (one-time payment to your energy vendor)
• Crisis energy assistance
• General emergency services including utilities, food, clothing, shelter, and prescription help

Who it helps

Spalding County households with income at or below 60% of Georgia’s state median income. Seniors 65+ and homebound households get priority booking.

Service area

Spalding County (one of MGCAA’s service counties).

Location

121 Prince St, Warner Robins, GA 31093. LIHEAP scheduling: 478-654-0101. Main: 478-922-4464. Online scheduling: mgcaa.itfrontdesk.com.

Hours

Heating and cooling assistance is seasonal. Application periods vary and assistance is available while funds last. Check the current MGCAA schedule before applying.

Eligibility

Must pay the energy bill; U.S. citizen or legal resident. Bring proof of income for all household members, IDs, Social Security cards, and a recent energy bill with the account number.

Please note

Free and income-based, but funds are limited. Apply as soon as the season opens. Federal funding can shift the schedule — re-verify dates each season.

Weatherization Assistance Program — Free Home Energy Upgrades

Free whole-home energy upgrades for low-income households — sealing, insulation, and heating/cooling improvements that lower energy bills long term. Spalding County is served through Middle Georgia Community Action Agency.

Services include

• Air and duct sealing
• Wall and attic insulation
• HVAC improvements
• Lighting and water-heater measures

Who it helps

Households with income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level or receiving SSI; priority to elderly and disabled residents.

Service area

Spalding County (MGCAA is the GEFA subgrantee for the county).

Location

Apply through MGCAA: 478-922-4464. Online: mgcaa.org/programs/community-services/.

Hours

Call to apply.

Eligibility

Contact MGCAA to apply. Free and income-based.

Please note

Long waitlists are typical — the program serves a limited number of homes per year.

Project SHARE — Emergency Utility & Crisis Assistance

Statewide emergency financial help administered by The Salvation Army — primarily emergency utility/crisis assistance; other assistance varies by local office, eligibility, and available funding.

Services include

• Emergency help with utility bills
• In some cases part of a rent payment or an emergency prescription (varies by office and funding)
• Georgia Power matches donations at 150%

Who it helps

Georgia households in sudden financial crisis; priority to elderly, disabled, unemployed, and sick residents.

Service area

Statewide. Apply at the Salvation Army in your county of residence.

Location

Griffin Salvation Army: 725 Meriwether Street, Griffin. Phone: 770-412-6561 (per the City of Griffin). General info: 1-800-257-4273.

Hours

Call for intake hours.

Eligibility

Need-based; eligibility is set by the local case manager based on your change in circumstances. Funds are limited.

Please note

Do not promise Griffin rent assistance. Describe as utility/crisis assistance — other help varies by local office. Apply in person; appointments may be required.

Georgia Mortgage Assistance (Homeowner Assistance Fund)

New applications are closed as of March 1, 2026. This Georgia Department of Community Affairs program offered grants of up to $50,000 per household to Georgia homeowners behind on their mortgage. It covered mortgage and foreclosure prevention only, not rent help.

Services previously offered

• One-time mortgage reinstatement (catch up 3+ delinquent payments or forbearance)
• Principal reduction
• Delinquent property taxes, homeowners insurance, and HOA fees
• Related delinquent utilities when tied to mortgage assistance

Who it helps

Program eligibility (new applications are closed): Georgia homeowners whose primary residence is in Georgia, with pandemic-related financial hardship, income at or below 100% of area median income (150% if socially disadvantaged).

Service area

Statewide. Listed in the Spalding Collaborative’s 2026 resource guide.

Location

Previous applicants: check your application status online at georgiamortgageassistance.ga.gov. Email: HAF@dca.ga.gov. Phone: 770-806-2100 or 1-877-519-4443.

Hours

Online. New applications are closed.

Eligibility

Not accepting new applications. Previous applicants can check their application status through Georgia Mortgage Assistance. This was a grant, not a loan.

Please note

IMPORTANT UPDATE (March 2026): Georgia Mortgage Assistance stopped accepting new applications on March 1, 2026, due to high application volume and limited available funding.

If you applied before the closure, check your application status through Georgia Mortgage Assistance.

If you are behind on your mortgage, do not wait. Contact your mortgage servicer immediately to ask about hardship or foreclosure-prevention options. You can also talk to a HUD-approved housing counselor at 800-569-4287 or call 211 for other local assistance.

A pandemic-related hardship link is required. This program does NOT help with rent.

McIntosh Trail Head Start / Early Head Start

Early education and family support serving local families, including Spalding County. Head Start Preschool serves eligible children ages 3–5; Early Head Start supports children from birth to age 3 and expectant mothers.

Service area

Butts, Henry, Lamar, Newton, Pike, Spalding, and Upson counties

Location

Central office: 565 Recreation Drive, Jackson, GA 30233

Eligibility

Confirm current eligibility, enrollment, and local program options directly. Enrollment availability is not guaranteed.

Please note

Contact the organization to confirm current services and eligibility.

Current details

Contact the organization for current details.

PeachCare for Kids

Georgia children’s health coverage information. Apply online through Georgia Gateway, or call 1-877-427-3224 to ask about PeachCare for Kids and how to apply.

Service area

Statewide: Georgia

Eligibility

Eligibility and program requirements apply. Contact the program for current information; coverage is not guaranteed.

Please note

Contact the organization to confirm current services and eligibility.

Current details

Contact the organization for current details.

Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation

Vision and hearing assistance through low-cost, program-based services. Ask about current help with glasses, vision care, and hearing needs. Services are not universally free.

Service area

Statewide: Georgia

Eligibility

Eligibility, fees, and program requirements may apply. Confirm current services and costs directly.

Please note

Contact the organization to confirm current services and eligibility.

Current details

Contact the organization for current details.

EyeCare America — Free Medical Eye Exams

Free medical eye exams by volunteer ophthalmologists nationwide — matched by ZIP code.

Services include

• No-out-of-pocket-cost medical eye exam plus up to one year of follow-up care related to the exam

Who it helps

Adults who may qualify. Eligibility varies by program.

Service area

Nationwide — matches depend on a volunteer ophthalmologist in the area.

Location

Apply through the online eligibility questionnaire at aao.org/eyecare-america. Phone: 877-887-6327. Email: eyecareamerica@aao.org.

Hours

Complete the online questionnaire to apply.

Eligibility

Eligibility varies by program — complete the official online eligibility questionnaire to determine whether you qualify for a medical eye exam at no out-of-pocket cost.

Please note

Does NOT cover eyeglasses, contact lenses, or surgery — the exam only.

Prevent Blindness Georgia — Vision Outreach

Free eye exams and $30 eyeglasses for low-income uninsured adults. Mobile teams bring screeners, eye doctors, equipment, and glasses on-site to agencies across Georgia.

Services include

• Free eye exams
• Single-vision and bifocal glasses for $30
• Mobile clinics serving partner agencies statewide

Who it helps

Low-income, uninsured adults meeting income requirements. A children’s program offers free pre-K screenings and exams/glasses for rural underserved kids.

Service area

Statewide — Griffin residents qualify; service arrives through partner agencies or scheduled clinics.

Location

Email: visionoutreach@preventblindnessga.org. Phone: 404-266-2020.

Hours

Contact for the clinic schedule.

Eligibility

Income-based. Contact for the clinic schedule or an agency referral.

Please note

Free exams; $30 glasses. Confirm the current clinic schedule.

Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia

Georgia’s only statewide epilepsy agency: help finding specialists, support groups, free seizure-recognition and first-aid education, employment services, and medication assistance.

Services include

• Specialist information and referrals
• Support groups across the state
• Free seizure first-aid education for schools and workplaces
• Employment services
• Medication assistance programs

Who it helps

Georgians with epilepsy or seizure disorders, their families, caregivers, and employers.

Service area

Statewide.

Location

Email: epilepsy@epilepsyga.org. Phone: 404-527-7155. Online: epilepsyga.org.

Hours

Call for hours.

Eligibility

Free programs. Contact the office for referral and support-group schedules.

Please note

Some employment services are metro-Atlanta-focused; support-group meeting locations vary — confirm current Spalding-area meetings.

ACS Hope Lodge — Atlanta

Free overnight lodging for cancer patients traveling for outpatient treatment — 57 private guest rooms with community kitchens, laundry, and wellness activities. Patients and their caregivers stay free.

Services include

• Free lodging for cancer patients in active outpatient treatment plus one caregiver
• Private rooms and baths
• Shared kitchens and laundry

Who it helps

Cancer patients in active outpatient treatment and their caregivers; eligibility screening required.

Service area

National program — open to Georgia patients.

Location

1552 Shoup Court, Decatur, GA 30033. Phone: 404-327-9200. Email: hopelodgeatlantaga@cancer.org.

Hours

Complete the lodging request form.

Eligibility

Free. Complete the lodging request form and email or fax it; treatment-facility information is required.

Please note

57 rooms — space is limited. Request early.

Parent to Parent of Georgia

Statewide information, resources, training, and parent support for families of children with disabilities or special health care needs. Helps families understand options and connect with support.

Service area

Statewide: Georgia

Please note

An information and family-support resource; this listing does not offer financial assistance.

Current details

Contact the organization for current details.

Advo-Kids CASA — Advocates for Abused & Neglected Children

Trained volunteer advocates appointed by the court to speak up for abused and neglected children in the Griffin Judicial Circuit, including Spalding County.

Services include

• Court-appointed volunteer advocacy for children in foster care and dependency cases

Who it helps

Abused and neglected children in the Griffin Judicial Circuit (Fayette, Pike, Spalding, Upson).

Service area

Spalding County confirmed.

Location

141 W Solomon St, Griffin. Phone: 770-228-4714. Email: info@advo-kidscasa.org.

Hours

Call for office hours.

Eligibility

Free. Volunteers are trained; ask about volunteering or referrals.

Please note

A volunteer-advocacy program, not a crisis service.

Southern Crescent Sexual Assault and Child Advocacy Center

Free, confidential help for survivors of sexual assault and for child abuse victims: 24-hour crisis line, victim advocacy, forensic exams, child interviews, and counseling.

Services include

• 24-hour crisis line (770-477-2177)
• Victim advocacy
• SANE forensic medical exams
• Child forensic interviews
• Counseling — all free

Who it helps

Survivors of sexual assault of any age; child abuse victims and their families.

Service area

Spalding County confirmed in the 18-county service area.

Location

24-Hour Crisis Line: 770-477-2177. Email: support@scsac.org. Mailing: PO Box 1788, Jonesboro, GA.

Hours

Crisis line: 24 hours a day.

Eligibility

Free. Call the crisis line anytime.

Please note

This is a sexual-assault and child-advocacy center — NOT a domestic-violence shelter. It does not provide emergency housing.

District 4 Public Health — Home Visiting Program

Free home visits from public-health nurses for high-risk expectant mothers in Spalding County — from pregnancy through the baby’s first birthday.

Services include

• Perinatal home visits
• Pregnancy and infant health support and education

Who it helps

High-risk expectant mothers in Spalding County (one of 12 confirmed counties).

Service area

Spalding County confirmed.

Location

Call 1-800-847-4262. Online: district4health.org/services/health-services/perinatal/.

Hours

Call for availability.

Eligibility

Free. Call to check eligibility.

Please note

Call to confirm current availability.

Goodwill — Stockbridge Career Center & Virtual Services

Nearest Career Center is in Stockbridge; virtual services are also available. Griffin has a Goodwill store/donation location, not a Career Center. Confirm program location, eligibility, and availability.

Services include

• Job-search support and training options across Goodwill of North Georgia; not every program is offered at every center.
• Training areas may include welding, forklift, logistics/supply chain, phlebotomy, medical billing/coding, technology, construction, maintenance, and customer service.
• Programs serving veterans, people with disabilities, and youth; confirm current eligibility and costs directly.

Who it helps

Job seekers; contact the provider about individual requirements.

Service area

Griffin / Spalding County residents; program locations vary.

Location

3871 Highway 138 SE, Stockbridge, GA 30281

Eligibility

Contact the provider to confirm eligibility and current services.

Please note

No job, acceptance, funding, or current opening is guaranteed.

Current details

Contact the organization for current details.

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency — Griffin VR Office

Employment counseling, training, and disability-related work support. Eligibility and authorized services are determined individually; contact GVRA to confirm services and any costs.

Services include

• Employment counseling, job placement, supported employment, and job coaching.
• Vocational training, postsecondary support, and on-the-job training.
• Assistive technology, interpreters, and workplace accommodations.
• Transportation support where authorized, and driver evaluation/training.

Who it helps

People whose permanent disability affects their ability to work; eligibility is determined individually.

Service area

Griffin / Spalding County residents; program locations vary.

Location

914 W Taylor St, Griffin, GA 30224

Hours

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Eligibility

Contact the provider to confirm eligibility and current services.

Please note

No job, acceptance, funding, or current opening is guaranteed.

Georgia Justice Project — Employment Barriers

Free legal help for people whose Georgia criminal history blocks employment or housing. This is legal assistance, not a housing, shelter, or rent-assistance provider.

Services include

• Record restriction/sealing, criminal-record corrections, first offender issues, and pardons.

Who it helps

Job seekers; contact the provider about individual requirements.

Service area

Griffin / Spalding County residents; program locations vary.

Eligibility

Contact intake at extension 238 about case eligibility; help and legal outcomes are not guaranteed.

Please note

No job, acceptance, funding, or current opening is guaranteed.

Current details

Contact the organization for current details.

Ticket to Work & WIPA Benefits Counseling

Free, voluntary employment services for SSI/SSDI beneficiaries ages 18–64. WIPA offers free counseling about how work affects benefits; use the Ticket to Work helpline for county assignment.

Services include

• Ticket to Work: career counseling, vocational rehabilitation, job placement, and training.
• WIPA (Work Incentives Planning and Assistance): SSI/SSDI, Medicare/Medicaid, trial work periods, and work incentives.

Who it helps

Job seekers; contact the provider about individual requirements.

Service area

Griffin / Spalding County residents; program locations vary.

Eligibility

Contact the provider to confirm eligibility and current services.

Please note

Ask a benefits counselor how work would affect your situation; continued benefits or a particular outcome is not guaranteed.

Current details

Contact the organization for current details.

Workplace Accommodations — JAN & Georgia Tools for Life

JAN provides free, confidential expert guidance on workplace accommodations and ADA employment issues, not legal representation. Georgia Tools for Life offers assistive technology resources, including workplace technology.

Who it helps

Job seekers; contact the provider about individual requirements.

Service area

Griffin / Spalding County residents; program locations vary.

Eligibility

Contact the provider to confirm eligibility and current services.

Please note

Ask Tools for Life about access, availability, and any equipment or service costs; equipment is not guaranteed.

Current details

Contact the organization for current details.

Veteran Employment — Hire Heroes USA & VA VR&E

Hire Heroes USA offers free career support. VA Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) provides employment and training services for eligible veterans with service-connected disabilities; individual eligibility applies.

Services include

• Hire Heroes USA: one-on-one career coaching, resumes, mentoring, workshops, job board, and career fairs.
• VA VR&E: education/training, apprenticeship, on-the-job training, and employment help for eligible veterans.

Who it helps

Job seekers; contact the provider about individual requirements.

Service area

Griffin / Spalding County residents; program locations vary.

Eligibility

Contact the provider to confirm eligibility and current services.

Please note

No job, acceptance, funding, or current opening is guaranteed.

Current details

Contact the organization for current details.

Express Employment Professionals — Griffin

Staffing for office, light industrial, and skilled trades: temp, contract, temp-to-hire, and full-time opportunities. Check current openings directly.

Who it helps

Job seekers; contact the provider about individual requirements.

Service area

Griffin / Spalding County residents; program locations vary.

Location

1327 West Taylor Street, Griffin, GA 30223

Eligibility

Contact the provider to confirm eligibility and current services.

Please note

No job, acceptance, funding, or current opening is guaranteed.

Current details

Contact the organization for current details.

ResourceMFG / Employbridge — Griffin

Manufacturing staffing: production, assembly, machinist, quality, maintenance, welding, and material handling. Temp, temp-to-hire, and direct hire; current openings vary.

Who it helps

Job seekers; contact the provider about individual requirements.

Service area

Griffin / Spalding County residents; program locations vary.

Location

200 Boyd's Crossing Road, Griffin, GA 30223

Eligibility

Contact the provider to confirm eligibility and current services.

Please note

No job, acceptance, funding, or current opening is guaranteed.

Current details

Contact the organization for current details.

Personnel Options, Inc. — Griffin

Manufacturing, textile, staffing, and HR services. Contact the agency about current opportunities and application requirements.

Who it helps

Job seekers; contact the provider about individual requirements.

Service area

Griffin / Spalding County residents; program locations vary.

Location

240 Odell Rd, Griffin, GA 30224

Eligibility

Contact the provider to confirm eligibility and current services.

Please note

No job, acceptance, funding, or current opening is guaranteed.

Current details

Contact the organization for current details.

Major Employers — Official Career Pages

Check stable official employer portals for current opportunities. These links do not mean a particular Griffin-area vacancy is open; check each role’s location and requirements.

Services include

• The Spalding County careers page includes Sheriff’s Office openings, its separate application, and additional applicant requirements.

Who it helps

Job seekers; contact the provider about individual requirements.

Service area

Griffin / Spalding County residents; program locations vary.

Eligibility

Contact the provider to confirm eligibility and current services.

Please note

No job, acceptance, funding, or current opening is guaranteed.

Current details

Contact the organization for current details.

Earn While You Train — Employer-Sponsored Paths

Paid or employer-funded pathways have selection rules and may require a work commitment or repayment. Check current cohorts, openings, locations, and written terms directly; these are not guaranteed free training or jobs.

Services include

• Georgia Power Lineworker Entry Program: six-week paid training, no prior lineworker experience required. Enrollment is not continuously open; confirm future classes and selection requirements. Completion does not guarantee employment.
• Wellstar CareerCare: funded healthcare pathways with no upfront tuition, possible book reimbursement, career navigation, and placement into Wellstar roles after successful completion and program requirements. A work commitment applies; early exit may require repayment.
• Georgia Department of Corrections: correctional officer opportunities with a five-week basic academy after hire; individual openings and hiring requirements vary.
• Roehl: employer-sponsored CDL training. Employment commitments apply; check current openings, training locations, and repayment terms before agreeing.

Who it helps

Job seekers; contact the provider about individual requirements.

Service area

Griffin / Spalding County residents; program locations vary.

Eligibility

Contact the provider to confirm eligibility and current services.

Please note

No job, acceptance, funding, or current opening is guaranteed.

Current details

Contact the organization for current details.

Griffin-Spalding County Library — Computer & Career Skills

Public computers and digital learning resources can help with job applications and computer skills. Ask about basic computer workshops and current access requirements.

Services include

• Free online tutorials for typing, email, Microsoft Office, career skills, and test preparation.
• Public computer access and basic computer skills workshops; confirm current schedules with the library.

Who it helps

Job seekers; contact the provider about individual requirements.

Service area

Griffin / Spalding County residents; program locations vary.

Location

800 Memorial Drive, Griffin, GA 30223

Eligibility

Contact the provider to confirm eligibility and current services.

Please note

No job, acceptance, funding, or current opening is guaranteed.

Current details

Contact the organization for current details.

PCs for People — Low-Cost Computers & Internet

PCs for People provides affordable refurbished desktop and laptop computers, along with low-cost internet options, to eligible households.

Prices and inventory vary by device, location, and whether you shop online or in person. Computers are available for online ordering with shipping to Georgia.

Check the official PCs for People website for current prices, eligibility requirements, shipping information, and warranty details.

Services include

• Refurbished desktop and laptop computers
• Low-cost unlimited mobile internet
• Affordable computer repair for eligible customers

Who it helps

Households with income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, or enrolled in an income-based government assistance program. Citizenship is not checked.

Service area

Georgia is an operating state; online store ships.

Location

Order at pcsrefurbished.com; upload eligibility documents at checkout. Email: support@pcsforpeople.org.

Hours

Online store.

Eligibility

Photo ID plus an eligibility document dated within the last 12 months.

Please note

Low-cost, not free. Confirm the current internet plan price. No confirmed walk-in location in Griffin — online order is the reliable route.

Ahimsa House — Emergency Pet Sheltering for Domestic-Violence Victims

Free emergency shelter and care for the pets of people fleeing domestic violence — up to 60 days in confidential foster homes or boarding facilities. You do not have to leave your pet behind to get safe.

Services include

• Emergency pet shelter (up to 60 days, free)
• 24-hour statewide crisis line
• Emergency pet transportation
• Veterinary care for sheltered pets
• Pet food and supplies
• Help including pets in protective orders

Who it helps

Anyone in Georgia escaping domestic violence who has pets — all victims regardless of sex, race, ethnicity, age, or immigration status. You must be actively fleeing domestic violence.

Service area

Statewide. Promise Place (770-460-1604) coordinates directly with Ahimsa House.

Location

24-Hour Crisis Line: 404-452-6248. Admin: 404-496-4038. Online: ahimsahouse.org.

Hours

Crisis line: 24 hours a day.

Eligibility

Free. Call the 24-hour crisis line to apply; pet locations are kept confidential.

Please note

Pet sheltering lasts up to 60 days per stay. Free and confidential. Not a general pet-boarding service.

H.E.L.P. Spay Neuter Clinic — Spalding County Pickup

Low-cost spay/neuter surgeries, vaccine clinics, and heartworm testing. Their ‘Snip Ship’ transport program picks up animals in Spalding County at Animal Care and Control — drop off in the morning, animals return the next day.

Services include

• Low-cost spay/neuter
• Monthly vaccine clinics
• Heartworm testing
• Online pharmacy
• Special funds that can fully or partly cover surgery for qualifying low-income owners, hardship cases, feral cats, and pit bulls

Who it helps

Anyone. Reserve a Snip Ship transport spot for the Spalding pickup.

Service area

Clinic in Newnan; transport serves 12 Georgia counties including Spalding.

Location

Pickup: Spalding County Animal Care and Control, 105 Justice Blvd., Griffin. Clinic: 12 The Crescent, Newnan, GA 30263. Phone: 770-304-7911.

Hours

By appointment. Reserve the transport spot for Spalding pickup.

Eligibility

Appointments required. Book online or by phone.

Please note

Low-cost, not free. Does NOT see sick or injured pets. The clinic does not provide follow-up care — post-surgery problems must go to a regular vet.

Jazzy Paws — Low-Cost Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic

Nonprofit low-cost spay/neuter and basic wellness clinic in Hampton (about 20 minutes from Griffin), listed on Spalding County Animal Care and Control’s recommended-clinics handout.

Services include

• Low-cost spay/neuter
• Basic wellness and vaccines

Who it helps

Local and surrounding pet owners.

Service area

Open to the public; no county restriction published. Hampton, GA is in Henry County, ~20 minutes from Griffin.

Location

11334 Tara Blvd, Hampton, GA 30228. Phone: 770-629-5291.

Hours

By appointment.

Eligibility

Book an appointment on the website; email vaccine records at least 72 hours before the appointment.

Please note

Low-cost. Rabies vaccination required or given at surgery. Strict surgery-day rules apply.

Spalding County Animal Care and Control

The county’s official pet-resource referral point: adoption center, plus the county’s official handout of recommended low-cost spay/neuter and vet clinics.

Services include

• Pet adoption
• Lost-and-found
• The county’s official ‘Vets and Clinics’ referral list for low-cost spay/neuter and veterinary care

Who it helps

Spalding County residents.

Service area

Spalding County.

Location

105 Justice Blvd., Griffin. Phone: 770-467-4772. Email: animalcontrol@spaldingcounty.com (allow up to 48 hours for reply).

Hours

Call for hours.

Eligibility

Call or email about adoption, reclaim, and referral information.

Please note

Not a free vet clinic. Use it as the county’s official referral point for pet help.

PetVet Vaccination Clinic at Tractor Supply — Griffin

Walk-in low-cost preventive vet care inside the Griffin Tractor Supply: vaccines, heartworm/tick testing, microchipping, nail trims, and deworming. No appointment needed.

Services include

• Low-cost vaccines
• Heartworm and tick testing
• Microchipping
• Nail trims
• Deworming
• Wellness packages

Who it helps

Anyone; walk-ins welcome.

Service area

Griffin / Spalding County.

Location

Tractor Supply Co., 1515 Lucky St, Griffin, GA 30223. Phone: 1-800-427-7973.

Hours

Clinic dates and times vary. Check the official PetVet Upcoming Clinics page for the current schedule.

Eligibility

Low-cost packages; a $6 medical disposal fee per pet applies.

Please note

Preventive care ONLY — no sick or injured pets.

FORTify Resource Center

Free baby and children’s essentials for qualifying foster, adoptive, and kinship caregivers in Georgia’s Region 4.

Available donated items may include

• Diapers
• Formula
• Children’s clothing
• Furniture
• School supplies
• Other donated household essentials

Location

1025 S Hill St, Griffin, GA 30224

Hours

Shop days are posted on FORTify’s Events page. Check before visiting.

Eligibility

For qualifying state, private, or kinship caregivers in Georgia’s Region 4. This is not a general-public giveaway program.

Feed My Sheep Pantry — New Birth Fellowship of Praise

Free food pantry serving local residents.

Location

1315 Lyndon Ave, Griffin, GA 30223

Hours

Tuesday & Friday, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Eligibility

Bring a picture ID and proof of residency. Households may receive assistance once per month.

Wellstar Goodr Mobile Market — Spalding County

Free monthly grocery market for local families. The Wellstar Goodr Mobile Market provides groceries through scheduled pop-up markets in Spalding County.

Location

The Gathering International, 545 N Expressway, Griffin, GA 30223

Hours

Market dates change. Check the website for the next scheduled Spalding County market before going.

Eligibility

Registration is required. Limit: one market visit per household per month.

Pathways Center — Griffin Office

Outpatient mental health and addiction treatment for adults and youth.

Location

1710 GA-16 W, Suite 6, Griffin, GA 30223

Hours

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Please note

Call the Griffin office for current service, eligibility, appointment, and payment information.

Impact Christian Ministries

Food and meal assistance for people in need in the Griffin community. Impact Christian Ministries provides hot meals and other food assistance and is an established Atlanta Community Food Bank partner.

Location

115 W Solomon St, Griffin, GA 30223

Hours

Call ahead for current serving times.

WayPoint Veteran Service Center / DSP II

WayPoint Veteran Service Center / DSP II (Discovering Soldiers Potential II) operates the Hanleiter Veterans Transitional Housing Center. The service center and housing program are co-located at 732 West Broad Street, Griffin, GA 30223.

Who it helps

Veterans

Location — both centers

732 West Broad Street, Griffin, GA 30223

Veteran Service Center hours

Monday–Thursday, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM.

Please note

Contact WayPoint directly about services, housing eligibility, and current availability.

Open Hands–Open Table Food Pantry

Free food assistance for individuals and families, run by Faith United Methodist Church in Griffin.

Services include

• Free food assistance, distributed once a month

Who it helps

Individuals and families in the community

Service area

Griffin / Spalding County

Location

590 N 2nd Street, Griffin, GA 30223

Hours

Every fourth Thursday of the month, 8:00–11:00 AM.

Eligibility

All are welcome.

Please note

The schedule may change on holiday weeks (the fourth Thursday of November is Thanksgiving Day) — call to confirm before going.

Wellstar Healthy Start

Free support for pregnant women and new parents in Butts, Spalding, and Troup counties — before, during, and after pregnancy.

Services include

• Doula services — trained doulas offering research-based, culturally tailored support
• Parenting and breastfeeding classes, in person or virtual, for mothers and fathers/partners
• Nurse navigation — help getting care between doctor's appointments and connecting to community programs
• Case management — short-term counseling and community referrals for mothers, fathers/partners, and children up to 18 months

Who it helps

Pregnant women and new parents in Butts, Spalding, and Troup counties

Service area

Butts, Spalding, and Troup counties

Location

Call 470-610-0309 or use the Interest Form on the Wellstar Healthy Start page.

Hours

Call for availability.

Eligibility

Free program. Wellstar's page does not state that participants must be Wellstar patients; enrollment starts with the public Interest Form on the program page or a phone call.

Please note

Funded by a federal Healthy Start grant. Call to confirm current enrollment.

Bloom Our Youth — Family Resource Center

A prevention program that helps families in distress in Fayette and Spalding counties connect to direct services and resources — before a crisis becomes neglect or abuse.

Services include

• Point of entry for families to obtain direct services and resources
• Referrals and family support

Who it helps

Families in distress who live in Fayette or Spalding County

Service area

Fayette and Spalding counties

Location

150 Marquis Drive, Fayetteville, GA 30214

Hours

Call for availability.

Eligibility

Referral only — this is not a walk-in program. Services are for families in distress residing in Fayette and Spalding counties. Call to ask how referrals work.

Please note

Run by Bloom Our Youth with a Georgia Department of Human Services grant. The Bloom Closet (free clothing and essentials for foster and kinship families) is a separate Bloom program.

Griffin Judicial Circuit District Attorney — Victim Assistance

Victim-witness help inside the District Attorney's office for people whose criminal case is being prosecuted in the Griffin Judicial Circuit (Fayette, Spalding, Pike, and Upson counties).

Services include

• Guidance through the court process
• Notification of court proceedings
• Help obtaining restitution and victim compensation
• Referrals to community resources

Who it helps

Victims and witnesses of crime in cases prosecuted by the Griffin Judicial Circuit District Attorney

Service area

Griffin Judicial Circuit: Fayette, Spalding, Pike, and Upson counties

Location

Spalding County office: 132 E Solomon Street, Griffin, GA 30223

Hours

Call for availability.

Eligibility

For victims and witnesses in cases prosecuted by the Griffin Judicial Circuit District Attorney.

Please note

This is victim-witness assistance inside the prosecutor's office — not a general legal-aid service for the public.