Crisp/Dooly County Resource Guide
Employment:
Georgia Department of Labor
1205 7th Street South
Cordele, GA 31015
(912) 276-2355
The Labor department assists people who are looking for jobs. Services provided include clerical proficiency tests, unemployment insurance, job referrals and placement, and job information for other cities or states. Counseling is also available in job seeking skills, job retention skills, and career exploration.
Dooly County Department of Family & Children Services
209 West Union Street
Vienna, GA 31092
(912) 268-4111
Workfirst provides employability services for public assistance applicants and recipients. This includes help with the job search process. Many individuals who have disabilities may need these assistive services to help their lives, especially during their search for a job.
Easter Seal Society
1404-B East Union Street
Vienna, GA 31092
(912)268-6762
Easter Seal Society provides vocational evaluations, specific skills training, community based work, adjustment and supported employment through the Division of Rehabilitation Services. The Director of Vocational Services is Lamon Brand in the Albany office 1-800-365-4583.
Public Safety Department:
Georgia State Patrol Post
409 South Midway Road
Cordele, GA. 31015
912-276-2330
Driver's license tests are given on Tuesday through Saturday from 9a.m. - 5p.m. Accommodations are provided to individuals with disabilities such as testing in a private room or oral tests. Forms for accommodations must be obtained at the "Post" prior to testing.
Dooly County Sheriff's Office
212 Cotton Street
Vienna. GA 31092
912-268-4128
The Sheriff's department is available to work with people who have specific safety needs. This is the local Sheriff's office in Vienna.
Public Services:
Dooly County Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 308
117 East Union Street
Vienna, GA 31092
(912) 268-8275
(912) 268-8200 (fax)
E-mail: dccofc@sowega.net
Cordele-Crisp Chamber of Commerce
302 East 16th Avenue
P.O. Box 158
Cordele, GA 31010
(912) 273-1668
The Chamber of Commerce offices provide you with guides to businesses, services, accommodation and recreation facilities in the area you live. As a newcomer or current resident, you can acquire information about specific services needed for persons with disabilities or community support for families and individuals. The membership lists of local businesses can be an important resource for job contacts also.
Crisp County Community Council/The Family Connection
P.O. Box 5032
Cordele, GA 31010
(912) 271-1054
The Community Council is designated as the planning body for families and children in Crisp County. The organization is a Family Connection Collaborative.
Dooly County Community Enrichment Coalition
748 Fitzpatrick Place
Vienna, GA 31092
(912) 268-8500
The Coalition is a Family Connection collaborative that works to improve circumstances for family and children in Dooly County.
Southwest Georgia United Empowerment Zone
115 13th Avenue West
P.O. Box 587
Cordele, GA 31010
(912) 273-9111
This Community organization has partnered with residents in Crisp and Dooly Counties in order to "work together in a well-educated, active, attractive, and sustainable community in which families are self-sufficient and children whole." Initiatives have been taken to promote services for people with disabilities.
Dooly County Library
1200 East Union Street
Vienna, GA 31092
(912) 268-4687
Cordele-Crisp Carnegie Library
115 East 11th Avenue
Cordele, Georgia 31015
(912) 276-1300
The libraries in the county have made accommodations for access. Large print books and specific audiovisual aids are limited but available. Specific requests by disabled persons can be made and the library will make efforts to accommodate needs. Internet access is available.
Dooly County Recreation Center
1565 Borum Street
Unadilla, GA 31091
Contact: Jay Phillips, Recreation Director
(912) 627-9395
The new Recreation Complex in Vienna (Old Industrial Park) opens on June 4, 1999 and this facility was developed with individuals with disabilities as a priority. The building is fully accessible and all persons in the community are invited to participate in activities. In addition to the complex, the new facility offers a picnic and playground area that has an accessible walkway. If special accommodations need to be made, contact Jay Phillips with the request. The pool in Vienna has been closed for the 1999 season but plans are being made to renovate and provide a lift for access when it is reopened. The Unadilla Recreation Center has a gymnasium and it is accessible also.
Crisp Area Arts Alliance
302 17th Avenue East
P.O. Box 531
Cordele, GA 31010
(912) 273-6242
The Arts Alliance promotes art and educational programming within the school system. They promote local artists and sponsor art exhibits or performances for the Cordele community. The Arts Alliance partners with organizations to offer educational and cultural programming.
Community Support/Service Agencies
Easter Seal Society
1404-B East Union Street
Vienna, GA 31092
(912)268-6762
Easter Seal Society works with independent living choices. The office in Vienna runs two group homes; one home in Vienna is for women and the other home is in Unadilla and houses men. Both homes house persons with mental retardation. The main office is in Albany (1-800-365-4583) and it offers respite care/family support services with Debbie Bailey as contact and services to "at risk" youth with Darrell Sabbs as contact. Support services to people with disabilities and their families and advocacy information/referral services are also available.
United Way of Southwest Georgia
P.O. Box 70429
Albany, Georgia 31708-0429
(912) 888-6126
United Way published community resources and links people to local health and human services. The organization provides volunteer involvement for individuals and supports the development of new services to address local needs through community funds.
Houston Baptist Association c/o Dr. Victor Lyons
2116 Highway 441 North
Cordele, GA 31015
(912) 273- 4127
This organization provides emergency services to families or individuals in the community through communication with the pastors of 42 churches in Crisp County. A three day supply of groceries can be provided and through the Helping Hand Building that is supported by the HBA, clothing can be obtained.
They work with Family and Children Services also.
Crisp County Ministerial Association
Leroy Griffith, President
Don Howell, Secretary
(912) 271-8256
Services are designed for stranded transients but any person with emergency need in the community can contact a member of the Crisp County Ministerial Association for support. Services such as a night's stay, food or gas vouchers can be provided.
Dooly County Ministerial Association
Mike Brown, President
(912) 268-4207 (Vienna United Methodist Church)
Valorette Social and Civic Club
Lucille Harris
(912) 273-1432
This organization plans community events and the members do community service projects designed to improve the lives of citizens in the community. Scholarships are offered for college students through this organization.
Rosalynn Carter Institute For Human Development
800 Wheatley Street
Americus, GA 31709-4693
(912) 928-1234
http://rci.gsw.edu
The mission of the Rosalynn Carter Institute (RCI) is to understand the process of caregiving and discover new ways to benefit both informal (lay/family) and formal (professional) caregivers for persons with chronic physical illnesses, mental illnesses, difficulties of the frail elderly, or developmental disabilities. The RCI has established a collection of resource materials for use by caregivers available at three locations: the Lake Blackshear Regional Library in Americus; the James earl Carter Library on the campus of Georgia Southwestern State University; and the Rosalynn Carter Institute. Workshops are conducted periodically in various locations on specific topics of interest to formal and informal caregivers. The institute's web site (http://rci.gsw.edu) provides access to on-line support groups, American Caregiver (the institute's newsletter), caregiving links, upcoming events, the Caregiver's Corner, information about the institute and much more. Caring for You, Caring for Me is a published education and support program for caregivers designed to bring formal and informal caregivers together to gain a better understanding of each other's perspectives on what it means to be a caregiver, with the hope that both will improve their caregiving skills.
Financial Aid/Food/Shelter:
Vienna Housing Authority
700 Fitzpatrick Place
Vienna, GA 31092
(912) 268-4458
Cordele Housing Authority
401 South 10th Street
P.O. Box 5439
Cordele, Georgia 31010
Public Housing Authorities provide low-cost rentals or subsidized housing for persons who need assistance.
Dooly County Department of Family & Children Services
209 West Union Street
Vienna, GA 31092
(912) 268-4111
Crisp County Department of Family & Children's Services
107 West 23rd Avenue
P.O. Box 459
Cordele, Georgia 31010
(912) 276-2349
The mission of the Department of Family and Children Services is to provide services for people in need by optimizing all available resources to sustain the family unit and encourage traditional family values thereby promoting self-sufficiency and personal responsibility. The organization provides Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), food stamps, Medicaid, adult and child protective services, family management and support services, subsidized childcare, and foster care. Workfirst provides employability services for public assistance applicants and recipients. This includes help with the job search process. Many individuals who have disabilities may need these assistive services to help their lives, especially during their search for a job.
Social Security Administration
305-B 16th Avenue East
P.O. Box 1098
Cordele, GA 31010
(912) 273-6311
Social Security cards for persons can be obtained from this office. In addition, Supplemental Security Income and Social Security benefits and Medicare benefits information can be obtained from this office.
Veterans Service Office
Crisp County Courthouse, First floor
Cordele, GA 31015
(912) 276-2366
Processing of veteran's administration pensions and compensation for veterans, their spouses or dependents of the U.S. Military is done in this office.
RSM Medicaid
309 West Union Street
Vienna, GA 31092
(912) 268-4111 or 276-2739
Medical coverage for pregnant women and children can be obtained for residents of the State of Georgia. Fees are based on income level and eligible family size.
Healthcare:
Dooly County Health Department
204 West Union Street
Vienna, GA 31092
(912) 268-4725
Dooly County Health department provides preventive services for the community. These include immunizations, women's health, hypertension services, sexually transmitted disease treatment, lab tests, well baby services, environmental health, tuberculosis screening and treatment and physical exams for children.
Crisp County Health Department
111 East 24th Avenue
Cordele, GA 31015
(912) 276-2680
The Health Department offers immunizations, blood pressure checks, tuberculosis clinics, birth control information, lab work, vaccine program, venereal disease treatment and well baby care services. Referral and information about health issues is available also.
Dooly Medical Center
1300 East Union Street
Vienna, GA 31092
(912) 268-4141
An acute care community hospital offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including emergency medical care diagnostic services, same day surgery, and intensive care. Residents living in the Dooly County community can access immediate medical help through this center.
Crisp Regional Health Services
902 7th Street, North
Cordele, GA 31015
(912) 276-3100
This hospital offers 24-Hour Physician-staffed emergency services; nursing home, retirement home, home health nursing, hospice and homecare services, extensive inpatient and outpatient diagnostic services; dialysis services; non-emergency medical transportation; intensive care nursing unit; family-centered birthing suites; physical therapy; clinical/pathology lab and cardiodiagnostic services. In 1993, Crisp Regional Hospital was listed in an analysis of hospital charges around the State of Georgia. Only eight hospitals were found to have lower charges. To arrange a personal tour of the hospital and to discuss any specific needs, persons with disabilities or their families can call Community Relations at 912-276-3294.
Emergency Medical Services (Dooly County)
(912) 268-0911 or 268-4121
Emergency Medical Services (Crisp County)
(912) 273-2687
Emergency and non-emergency medical care ambulance transportation to county citizens. Ambulance operates at the Advance Life Support level and is staffed by licensed paramedics and emergency medical technicians.
Middle Flint Behavioral Health Care:
Crisp County Mental Health Center
112 East 23rd Avenue
Cordele, GA 31015
(912) 276-2367
This center offers help for drug/alcohol addiction, individual/family problems, medical intervention and medication, educational materials, group referrals, and community support referrals. The cost of fee for services is based on ability to pay.
The Phoenix House
106 4th Ave. West
Cordele, GA 31015
(912) 273-2091
Day treatment offered for adults who have mental illnesses in Crisp/Dooly County. The Phoenix House provides cost effective quality treatment and consultation, education, and support services to people with addictive, emotional, behavioral, and/or developmental issues.
Emotional Support:
Middle Flint Behavioral Health care for Crisp-Dooly Counties
Crisp County Mental Health Center
112 East 23rd Avenue
Cordele, GA 31015
(912) 276-2367
This center offers help for drug/alcohol addiction, individual/family problems, medical intervention and medication, educational materials, group referrals, and community support referrals. The cost of fee for services is based on ability to pay.
America's Counseling Service, Inc.
2501 East 13th Avenue
Cordele, GA 31015
(912) 273-4214
Parenting:
First Steps/ Healthy Families
906 North 7th Street
Cordele, GA 31015
(912) 276-3295
( located in old hospital building behind Crisp Regional Hospital )
This is a hospital-based program utilizing trained volunteers to offer support, education, and referrals to all families with newborns delivered at Crisp regional Hospital. Healthy Families is a program offering first-time parents with newborns home visitor services delivered by a trained professional who provides support, education and access to community services for a period of 3 to 5 years. This program is designed to strengthen and empower families.
Crisp County University of Georgia Extension Service
110 West 13th Avenue, Suite C
Cordele, GA 3105
This office provides free educational pamphlets on nutrition, feeding infants, and young children, child safety, meal planning, budgeting, time management, parenting, clothing, sewing and consumer information.
Education:
Dooly County Board of Education Office
202 Cotton Street
Vienna, Georgia 31092
(912) 268-4761
Crisp County Board of Education
P.O. Box 729
Cordele, GA
(912) 276-3400
If you have any question regarding your child's educational experience in Crisp-Dooly counties, you can call the Board of education Office and they will direct you to the appropriate school person to talk with for assistance. As a parent of a child with a disability, you may want to meet with teachers in the schools and talk about specific needs.
Dooly County Mental Retardation Center
565 Borum Street
Unadilla, GA 31091
(912) 627-2290
Dooly County Head Start
Borum Street
Unadilla, GA 31091
(912) 627-9217
Crisp County Head Start
1110 South 12th Street
Cordele, GA
(912) 276-9880
CHAMPS - Crisp County 4-year old program
O'Neal Center
501 14th Avenue East
Cordele, GA 31015
(912) 276-3444
This is a program that offers a developmentally appropriate environment for 4-year old children designed to meet their physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs. In addition, coordinated support services are offered to families.
Dooly County Adult Education Center
1311 Cordele Road
Vienna, GA 31092
(912) 268-2330
Adult Literacy for Non-Readers
Cordele Carnegie Library
115 East 11th Avenue
Cordele, Georgia 31015
(912) 276-1300
A volunteer tutoring program is provided for adult non-readers who work on a one-to-one basis.
South Georgia Technical Institute (Adult Literacy)
Crisp County Center
402 North Midway Road
Cordele, GA
(912) 271-4040
Middle GA Technical Institute (Adult Literacy)
Union Street
Vienna, GA 31092
(912) 268-2330
HOURS: Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
1311 Coder Road
Unadilla, GA 31091
(912) 627-9360
HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The above institutes provide GED and Adult Education classes. The Adult Education classes are free classes geared to help individuals take the GED test. This consists of independent study, classroom instruction, and computer based education on all levels of the GED test. Classes are offered morning, afternoon and evenings.
Brewton Parker (Night Classes)
Crisp County High School
Cordele, GA
(912) 276-3430
Persons interested in taking classes must apply through Brewton College Admissions (1-800-342-1087) and classes for core requirements towards degrees are offered at the Crisp County High School. A degree in Education is the only 4-year program that is offered at the Cordele Branch for Brewton Parker.
LEARNetwork, Inc.
401 South 10th Street
Cordele, GA 31015
(912) 273-1565
Lisa Essick, Program Coordinator
This is non-profit agency that offers computer-based adult education for persons of all academic levels. It is instruction designed to offer adult basic education courses as well as GED preparation. One-on-one tutoring is also offered for the lower level learners. The classes are free. Classes are offered morning, afternoon and evening.
Day Care - Cordele
First Baptist Church
205 East 13th Avenue
(912) 273-5254
First United Methodist Church
302 East 12th Avenue
(912) 273-4539
Kiddie Korner
505 East 21st Avenue
(912) 273-1130
Pinecrest Child Care
1001 East 19th Avenue
(912) 276-0033
St. Paul Presbyterian Day Care
509 West 15th Avenue
(912) 273-6938
Crisp County Head Start
1110 South 12th Street
(912) 825-6236
Day Care - Dooly
Nutt's About Kids
Pinehurst
(912) 645-3839
T.I.P. Learning Center
Unadilla
(912) 627-3605
Town and Country Early Learning Center
Vienna
(912) 268-4598
Day Care facilities offer support for parents who are seeking employment and need assistance with care for their children. The cost and hours vary for each facility. A parent of a child with a disability should call and talk with the specific center about their needs.
Transportation
Vienna City Transit
Union Street
Vienna, GA 31092
(912) 268-7033
Hours: 10:00a.m. - 2:00p.m.
Assurance Cab
(912) 268-8131
Hours: 24 Hours
Express Taxi
16th Avenue West
Cordele, GA 31015
(912) 271-9919
Reliable Cab
16th Avenue
Cordele, GA 31015
(912) 273-3330
Legal Services
Child Support Recovery
108-A East 16th Avenue
Cordele, GA 31015
(912) 430-4261
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
This office assists individuals in collecting delinquent child support payments.
Georgia Legal Aide
(912) 430-4261
This service offers clients legal assistance for civil cases based on income level. Legal Aide professionals come to Crisp County Courthouse every third Thursday of each month from 9:30a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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