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Disability Resource Guide: First Edition Alzheimers Center Hours: Tuesday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This center offers adult day care year round. FEES: $35 per day; $6 per hour Alzheimers Center
Autumn Care Adult Day Care Center Hours: Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This center offers adult day care year-round. FEES: $42 per day; $25.20 _ day
Emerald Adult Day Care Center Hours: Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This center offers adult day care year-round. FEES: $28 per day; $5 per hour
Warren Baptist Church Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This centers offers adult day care year-round. FEES: $20 to $35 per day, depending on clients needs; $5 per hour ADVOCACY AARP, American Association of Retired Persons 2231 Highway 88 Hephzibah, Georgia 30815 (706) 592-2634 AARP meetings 2nd Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. at the Senior Center, 15th Street, Augusta, GA. Organization provides insurance, pharmacy services, services for widowed persons, tax aid program. Information and education on all situations pertaining to senior citizens. National office has strong advocacy program. FEES: National Fees: $8 Local Fees $3 APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Attend Meeting SERVICE CATEGORIES: Advocacy, Recreation/Organizations, Volunteer Opportunities. COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
CSRA Coalition of Advocates For the Aging An organization open to all people who share an interest in the aging population. The object of the organization is to improve the quality of life for the CSRA older citizens through advocacy, education, public awareness, and networking. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone sharing an interest in the aging population FEES: Organization Annual Dues $50, Association Organization Annual Dues $25, Individual Annual Dues $20, Associate Individual Annual Dues $5 (senior adults age 60+ and full-time students) APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact AAA office SERVICES CATEGORIES: Advocacy, Education/Self-Enrichment COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Georgia Legal Services Program Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Legal representation in civil cases to low income persons. ELIGIBILITY: Income below Federal Poverty Guidelines and resource levels. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Call the office (706) 721-2327 SERVICES CATEGORIES: Advocacy, Legal, Consumer Services COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
The Georgia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Advocacy for nursing home and personal care home residents. Local program is at the Senior Citizens Council. ELIGIBILTY: Call the office FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: None SERVICES CATEGORIES: Advocacy COUNTIES SERVED: State of Georgia
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A Long-Term Care Ombudsman serves the residents of long-term care facilities, including nursing home and personal care homes. The primary duty of an ombudsman is to protect the rights of individuals by investigating and resolving problems and grievances, providing information and working with institutions, organizations and agencies to increase their responsiveness to the people they serve. ELIGIBILTY: Any long-term care resident FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Call the office SERVICES CATEGORIES: Advocacy, Housing COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Silver Haired Legislature Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Advocacy through legislative proposals for the elderly and their issues. ELIGIBILITY: Persons age 60 and over FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Call the office (706) 737-1823 SERVICES CATEGORIES: Advocacy, Self-Enrichment COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
The League of Women Voters of the Augusta Area (Please write to office. No contact person is available at present.) APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Write to office at the above address. SERVICES CATEGORIES: Advocacy, Volunteer Opportunities COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
The Senior Citizens Council of Greater Augusta and the CSRA, Inc. Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Advocacy Programs Department consists of The Center for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and Neglect and Casework Services. Advocacy Programs provide senior adults with legal assistance, information and referral, counseling and an avenue of gaining suitable and needed education and assistance with or regarding elder abuse prevention and reporting regulations for victims. ELIGIBILITY: Age 60 or older living in the CSRA 16 county area. FEES: None; United Way funded program. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Call the office to request the services SERVICES CATEGORIES: Advocacy, Safety/Protection COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA CONSUMER SERVICES American Cancer Society Hotline Supplies information on hospice and support groups. Answers questions about cancer diagnoses and treatments. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Consumer Services, Counseling/Mental Health, Medical/Health Care COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
American Health Care Association A professional organization that represents the interests of licensed nursing homes and long-term care facilities to Congress, Federal Regulatory Agencies, and other professional groups. It also provides leadership in dealing with long-term care issues. FEES: None SERVICE CATEGORIES: Consumer Services, Medical/Health Care COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Augusta Minority Business Development Center Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Management and technical assistance to small businesses, especially minorities. ELIGIBILITY: Minority small business entrepreneur FEES: $10 per hour APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Consumer Services COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Better Business Bureau Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Gather and disseminate information, act as third party independent dispute resolution group, charitable solicitation control monitoring, advertising review program, auto line, consumer education. ELIGIBILITY: Available to all FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: None SERVICE CATEGORIES: Consumer Services COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
CSRA Area Agency on Aging Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Planning, advocacy, program development, funding, and special services. The following services are partially funded by AAA: Congregate meals, transportation, homebound, counseling, homemaker services, legal services, case management services, Operation Independence Home Modifications, home-delivered meals, Alzheimers support, Senior Center, Ombudsman, recreation, food banks and Community Care Services Program, and the Aging Connection. Administer staff support to Silver Haired Legislators and other committees concerned with aging issues. ELIGIBILITY: Contact the office FEES: Varies APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office (706) 737-1823 SERVICE CATEGORIES: Consumer Services, Advocacy COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Drivers License Bureau Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Provide drivers licenses and State ID cards to eligible citizens, provide assistance with suspensions of drivers licenses, clear up insurance suspensions, handicapped parking permits. ELIGIBILITY: Contact the office FEES: $15 Regular Class C License; $10 Identification Card APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply at the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Consumer Services COUNTIES SERVED: All Counties
Georgia State Department of Veterans Services Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Handle claims for Veterans benefits, State and Federal, Aid and Attendance Claims/Housebound, compensation/pensions, nursing home applications, VA Hospital admissions applications, insurance education benefits, domiciliary nursing home applications, burial claims for widows. Pensions based upon qualification. ELIGIBILITY: Veteran of war, conflict, or occupation as established by Congress and the VA FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Must be filed with VA or Department of Veterans Service SERVICE CATEGORIES: Consumer Services, Insurance/Claims COUNTIES SERVED: Richmond, Burke
Georgia Natural Gas Company Hours: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day Call your local number for information regarding budget payments, extended payment agreements, medical condition agreements, seasonal payment agreements, assistance referral program as referred by Department of Family and Children Services and the Telecommunication Service for Hearing and Speech Impaired. ELIGIBILITY: Contact office for more information FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office. Need account number to speak to representative. SERVICE CATEGORIES: Consumer Services, Energy Assistance COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Promote economic development for Jefferson County. Act as liaison for are businesses, provide information on historical sites in Jefferson County. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone FEES: Civic Club - $25; Business - $100; Industry - $150 APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Consumer Services COUNTIES SERVED: Jefferson
Metro Augusta Chamber of Commerce Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A Not-For-Profit member organization serving the business community. Mission us to enhance the quality of life by encouraging the economic growth of new and existing businesses in Richmond, Columbia, and Burke counties. ELIGIBILITY: Metro Augusta resident or business person FEES: Contact the office APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Consumer Services, Employment, Recreation/Organizations COUNTIES SERVED: Richmond, Columbia, and Burke
National Association of Senior Friends Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free filing of all insurance claims forms, full time RN Advisor, free copying services, free notary public services, monthly newsletter published, various discounts for services and programs. Social activities include day trips, overnight trips, cruises, free bingo, card group, group lunches, education programs, free exercise program three times a week. ELIGIBILITY: Age 50 years and older FEES: $15 per year or $25 for two years APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Consumer Services, Education/Enrichment, Recreation/Organizations COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
National Hearing Aid Society Hotline Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Provide information on hearing aids and hearing aid specialists in the caller's area. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Call the hotline SERVICE CATEGORIES: Consumer Services, Medical/Health Care COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Office of Consumer Affairs, Consumer Intake and Compliant Center Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Statewide system designed to intake, record, and process complaints and inquiries relating to a business or business practice received from consumers for the Governors Office of Community Affairs. ELIGIBILITY: Residents of Georgia FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Consumer Services COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA, State of Georgia
Resource Center on Aging Telephone referral service for older adults. ELIGIBILITY: Older Adults FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Consumer Services COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Senior Citizen ID Cards Hours: First working Monday of the month 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Senior ID Cards are made and a booklet describing local discounts is distributed once a month (the 1st Monday of the month). ELIGIBILITY: Age 60 or above FEES: $10.00 APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Verification of birth date SERVICE CATEGORIES: Consumer Services COUNTIES SERVED: Richmond and surrounding counties
Small Business Development Center Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Counseling for prospective and active small business persons on a one to one basis, seminars and workshops on a variety of business related topics, information and answers to questions relating to small business. ELIGIBILITY: None FEES: Free counseling and information; fee for workshops and seminars APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Consumer Services, Education/Self-Enrichment, Employment COUNTIES SERVED: Richmond, Columbia, Burke, Jefferson
The Georgia Council on Aging Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Legislative issues, public education, advocacy on behalf of Georgias elderly citizens, Make recommendations regarding programs and services for seniors. ELIGIBILITY: Any organization or group desirous of working on behalf of Georgias elderly FEES: Donations are accepted APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Consumer Services, Advocacy COUNTIES SERVED: All in Georgia
Thomson/McDuffie Chamber of Commerce Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Concerned with improvement of the county area. Major goals aimed at the promotion of business and industrial expansion, creating more and better jobs, and the betterment of the area in general. ELIGIBILITY: Any resident of McDuffie County FEES: Individual - $150; Business - $150 $400; Industry - $150 - $600 APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Consumer Services COUNTIES SERVED: McDuffie
United CereBRal Palsy of CSRA Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Information, referral, follow-up. Various programs and services for the handicapped. ELIGIBILITY: Persons with a diagnosis of cereBRal palsy. FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Consumer Services, Advocacy, Education/Self-Enrichment, Counseling/Mental Health, Medical/Health Care COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA Back to Resource Guide COUNSELING/MENTAL HEALTH Able-Disabled Hours: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day Provide peer counseling with handicapped persons and their families. Offer support groups for people with disabilities and make referrals to agencies or groups that may be help to clients. ELIGIBILITY: Disabled or other interested parties FEES: No charge for services; $6 membership APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Counseling/Mental Health, Advocacy COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Alcoholics Anonymous Hours: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day Self help for alcohol abuse. Literature including books, cassette tapes, pamphlets are available as well as meetings schedules. There are 135 AA Meetings in the CSRA every week. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Call the office Tuesday Saturday, 11:30 am 5:30pm. When the office is closed answering service will give you assistance for a contact. SERVICE CATEGORIES: Counseling/Mental Health COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Alzheimers Association Augusta Chapter Hours: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day 24 Hour Helpline, day care, in-home respite services, support group, educational programs, speakers bureau, caregiver counseling available. ELIGIBILITY: Those with irreversible memory loss disorders and their caregivers FEES: Contact the office for more information APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Counseling/Mental Health, Medical/Health Care COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Augusta Arthritis Club Hours: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day Support group that provides valuable information and ongoing support for those affected by arthritis. Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at the Community Room at Augusta Mall. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone interested FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office or just come to a meeting SERVICE CATEGORIES: Counseling/Mental Health, Medical/Health Care COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Better Breathers Support Group Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Support group for persons with lung disease. ELIGIBILITY: Persons with lung disease FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office for meeting times (706) 855-6546 SERVICE CATEGORIES: Counseling/Mental Health COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Cancer Share Group Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Support group that provides emotional support for victims and families of victims of cancer. The group meets each Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. at University Hospital Oncology Unit. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact University Hospital Department of Pastoral Care SERVICE CATEGORIES: Counseling/Mental Health COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Caregivers Support Group Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A caregivers support group that strives to help others who share the same responsibility of caring for frail elderly parents, spouse, or siblings. The group meets every 4th Tuesday from 6:30 8:30 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Council. November and December meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone who provides care for another person FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Counseling/Mental Health COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Children of Aging Parents A nonprofit self-help organization that provides information and emotional support to caregivers of older persons. Children of Aging Parents holds "Instant Aging Workshops" for community groups. Training programs also available for nurses and social workers in hospitals, nursing homes, and rehabilitation centers. Caregivers nationwide can contact the information and referral service. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone FEES: CAPS Memberships: Individual caregiver - $15 per year. Professional in caregiving field - $25 per year. Organization - $25 per year. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Call the office for membership forms SERVICE CATEGORIES: Counseling/Mental Health COUNTIES SERVED: Nationwide
Chronic Pain Support Group Hours: Contact the office for information about the meetings. Support group for people dealing with painful illness or conditions. ELIGIBILITY: Contact the office for more information FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Counseling/Mental Health COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Columbia Augusta Medical Center Hours: Monday through Friday24 hours a day Treatment of alcohol and drug abuse. Free consultation, free intervention. ELIGIBILITY: Any chemically dependent person FEES: Varies APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Self-referral or physician referral SERVICE CATEGORIES: Counseling/Mental Health, Medical/Health Care COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Community Mental Health Center of East Central Georgia Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 24 Hour Emergency Services Outpatient adult mental health, mental retardation, alcoholism and other drugs. Day treatment, 24 hour emergency services. Supportive living and group homes. Consultation and education for clients most in need with DSM IIIR psychiatric diagnoses excluding personality disorders or a diagnosis of alcoholism, substance abuse, or mental retardation. ELIGIBILITY: Mentally ill or substance abusers of all ages and their families that meet the most in need criteria. Mentally retarded and in need of state supportive services to avoid hospitalization. FEES: Varies, Medicaid accepted, sliding scale used APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact program location or walk in SERVICE CATEGORIES: Counseling/Mental Health COUNTIES SERVED: Richmond, Columbia, Lincoln, McDuffie, Taliaferro, Warren, Wilkes
CSRA Compassionate Friends Hours:3rd Tuesday of each month 7:30 p.m. Self-help organization offering friendship and understanding to bereaved parents. The objective is to promote positive resolution of grief to aid parents in dealing with the death of their child. Augusta meetings: Aldersgate Methodist Church, 3185 Wheeler Road. Contact office for other area meetings. ELIGIBILITY: Bereaved parents FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATETGORIES: Counseling/Mental Health COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Department of Human Resources/Rehabilitation Services Hours: Monday through Friday 8: 15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Diagnostic evaluation, vocational assessment, physical and mental restoration programs, work adjustment training, vocational training, counseling, job placement, information and referral. Business Enterprise Program services to blind individuals. Supervise the Independent Living Program of Rehabilitation Services. ELIGIBILITY: Physically, mentally, or emotionally handicapped persons FEES: Based on income APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interviews by appointment SERVICE CATEGORIES: Counseling/Mental Health, Employment Volunteer Opportunities, Medical/Health Care COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Hours: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day Inpatient psychiatric treatment. ELIGIBILITY: Referral through Mental Health Center or private physician FEES: Sliding scale based on income APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact admitting office or Mental Health Center SERVICE CATEGORIES: Counseling/Mental Health, Employment/Volunteer Opportunities COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Growth in Grief/Healing of Memories Support Group Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A support group which deals with healthy resolution of grief. This group meets at Summerville Professional Center, next door to St. Joseph Hospital from 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m., Monday and Thursday on a quarterly basis. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Counseling/Mental Health COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
McDuffie County Medical Health Care Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Diagnostic assessment, day treatment, nursing assessment, medical assessment, activity therapy, medication administration, individual counseling, family counseling, group counseling, crisis stabilization. ELIGIBILITY: Persons with mental health problems, mental retardation, substance abuser FEES: Based on income; sliding scale APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact office for appointment, walk-ins accepted if emergency SERVICE CATEGORIES: Counseling/Mental Health COUNTIES SERVED: McDuffie, Warren, Wilkes, Lincoln, Taliaferro, Columbia
Narcotics Anonymous Hours: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day Support group and 12 step program for persons who believe they have a chemical dependency. ELIGIBILITY: Any chemically dependent person FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Counseling/Mental Health, Medical/Health Care COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Ogeechee Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Voluntary outpatient treatment for mentally ill, mentally retarded, and substance abusers. ELIGIBILITY: Physician referral, self-referral FEES: Sliding scale based on income; Medicaid, Medicare accepted APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office for appointment SERVICE CATEGORIES: Counseling/Mental Health COUNTIES SERVED: Emanuel, Jefferson, Burke, Jenkins, Screven, Glascock
Professional Counseling for the Homebound Elderly Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Individual and family counseling/psychotherapeutic services to the homebound elderly. ELIGIBILITY: Persons age 60 or over and homebound FEES: Contact the office for more information APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Counseling/Mental Health COUNTIES SERVED: Burke, Columbia, Richmond, McDuffie
Presbyterian Family Life Center Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Provide family-oriented spiritual counseling with emphasis on crisis intervention. Focus on ministry to individuals, families, and groups with emphasis on reconciliation, relationship issues, problem solving, conflict resolution, behavior modification, stress management, self-esteem and family education and enrichment. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone interested FEES: Based on income APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Counseling/Mental Health COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Rape Crisis and Sexual Assault Services Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Emergency Services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Respond to adult sexual assault victims and their families in crises. Nonjudgmental and empathic staff and volunteers facilitate victims access to care, provide information regarding medical, investigative, legal procedures. Provide emotional support and also educate professionals, volunteers, and public on sexual assault, related issues and prevention. Short term individual counseling available. Also offer support groups and play therapy. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Call for immediate help SERVICE CATEGORIES: Counseling/Mental Health, Employment/Volunteer Opportunities COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
St. Pauls Counseling Service Hours: Monday through friday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., by appointment Individual, couple, family, and group counseling and psychological aptitude testing. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone FEES: Based on income APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Counseling/Mental Health COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Stroke Support Group A support group for persons who have suffered a stroke and their families/friends. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone interested FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office for information on meetings. SERVICE CATEGORIES: Counseling/Mental Health COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
The Comforters Hours: 2nd and 4th Friday of the month 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Support group, education, and therapy for those grieving the loss of a spouse ELIGIBILITY: Anyone interested FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Call Maxine Toole or the Church office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Counseling/Mental Health COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
The Family Counseling Center of the CSRA, Inc. Hours: Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Individual, couples and family counseling. Play therapy for children. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone FEES: Sliding scale based on income; medicare and insurance accepted APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Counseling/Mental Health COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
University Hospital Behavioral Health Center Hours: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day Chemical Dependency Services: Evaluation, assessment, detox, rehabilitation, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient aftercare. Psychiatric Services: Inpatient depression program, special care program. Outpatient counseling services in Augusta and Aiken. ELIGIBILITY: Primary diagnosis of alcohol and drug dependency or depression following evaluation. FEES: Must have financial responsibility APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Self-referral, physician referral SERVICE CATEGORIES: Counseling/Mental Health COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Widow/Widower Supper Group Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Meetings every 2nd Tuesday. For more information call the office. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Call the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Counseling/Mental Health COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA Back to Resource Guide DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES Burke County Department of Family and Children Services Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Food Stamps, Medicaid, Protective Services for adults and children, emergency energy program. ELIGIBILITY: Based on Federal and State Guidelines FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office to apply SERVICE CATEGORIES: Transportation, Advocacy, Emergency Assistance, Insurance, Safety/Protection COUNTIES SERVED: Burke
Hancock County Department of Family and Children Services Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Applications taken for Food Stamps, Medicaid. Adult Protective Services. ELIGIBILITY: Depends on program. Contact the office for more information FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office or come in SERVICE CATEGORIES: Advocacy, Emergency Assistance, Insurance, Safety/Protection. COUNTIES SERVED: Hancock
Jefferson County Department of Family and Children Services Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Applications taken for Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC), Food Stamp Program, Nursing Home Vendor Payment, and various Medicaid programs. Also provide social services in the form of Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, placement services where we have custody of children who are removed by court order from the parent or guardian. Take applications for Energy Assistance Programs. Act as a referral agency for other community resources. ELIGIBILITY: Poverty level set by the Federal and State governments. FEES: Contact the office APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications are filled by interview at the office. Representatives can be appointed for households where someone is unable to come in person; contact office. SERVICE CATEGORIES: Advocacy, Emergency Assistance, Insurance, Safety/Protection COUNTIES SERVED: Jefferson
McDuffie County Department of Family and Children Services Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Applications taken for financial assistance, Aid to Families for Dependent Children (AFDC), Food Stamps, Medicaid, energy assistance, Project Share, social services, Adult Protective Services, Medicaid transportation arranged, homemaker services, day care for dependent children with mothers in school. ELIGIBILITY: Based on Federal and State regulations; contact office FEES: Most services free APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Personal Interview; contact office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Transportation, Advocacy, Emergency Assistance, Insurance, Safety/Protection COUNTIES SERVED: McDuffie
Taliaferro County Department of Family and Children Services Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Applications taken for Food Stamps, AFDC, Medicaid, Adult Protective Services. ELIGIBILITY: Based on Federal and State income guidelines. Adult protection provided without regard to income. FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply at the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Transportation, Advocacy, Emergency Assistance, Insurance, Safety/Protection COUNTIES SERVED: Taliaferro
Warren County Department of Family and Children Services Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. AFDC, Food Stamps, Medicaid, and other related services. ELIGIBILITY: Low income; varies by program FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Make application in person in office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Transportation, Advocacy, Emergency Assistance, Insurance, Safety/Protection COUNTIES SERVED: Warren Back to Resource Guide EDUCATION/SELF-ENRICHMENT Augusta State University Provide an educational foundation that enables students to be creative, responsible, and productive citizens. Encourage students to develop critical and analytical approaches to issues and situations and to develop a frame of reference for informed judgements. Offer 20 degree programs. Fee waiver program for seniors. ELIGIBILITY: High School Diploma or equivalent, SAT Score, Life Enrichment FEES: Call the admissions office APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Call the admissions office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Education/Self-Enrichment COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA. Aiken and Edgefield County residents pay instate rates.
Augusta-Richmond County Museum Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tours and lectures given throughout the day. A learning and educational experience. Collections and exhibits pertaining to the history of Augusta and Georgia. Revolutionary war, Indians, memorabilia of Augusta, story of USS Augusta, prehistory and 400 million years of animal development, modern mammals. ELIGIBILITY: Everyone welcome FEES: Members free; Adults - $4; Students - $2; Senior Citizens - $3 APPLICATION PROCEDURE: 2 weeks advance application for guided tours SERVICE CATEGORIES: Education/Self-Enrichment COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Augusta Technical School Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Provide education, opportunities both day and evening classes. The Institute awards both diplomas and associate degrees. There are also continuing education and short term courses and seminars held throughout the year. ELIGIBILITY: 16 or older FEES: $274 per quarter full time, plus books and supplies APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact admissions office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Education/Self-Enrichment COUNTIES SERVED: Richmond, Columbia, Burke, Glascock, Jefferson, Lincoln, McDuffie
Augusta Technical Institute/ Office of Adult LIteracy Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Basic Literacy instruction, remedial education in reading, language and math. GED Preparation, conversational English. Volunteers needed for programs. ELIGIBILITY: Persons age16 or older FEES: Fee for GED Test APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Education/Self-Enrichment, Employment/Volunteer Opportunities COUNTIES SERVED: Richmond, Columbia, Lincoln, Glascock, Burke, McDuffie, Jefferson
Bartram Trail Regional LiBRary Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Recreational and educational materials for loan. Audiovisual materials and equipment, adult enrichment programs. ELIGIBILITY: County residents FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Fill out membership application card SERVICE CATEGORIES: Education/Self-Enrichment COUNTIES SERVED: Wilkes, Taliaferro, McDuffie
Bedingfield and Pritchard Memorial LiBRary Hours: Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lend Books. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the liBRary SERVICE CATEGORIES: Education/Self-Enrichment COUNTIES SERVED: Jefferson
Burke County Board of Education Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Education for children from Kindergarten through 12th grades. Specialized training for exceptional children. Adult education programs including word processing and typing. ELIGIBILITY: Citizens of Burke County FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Education/Self-Enrichment COUNTIES SERVED: Burke
Burke County Public LiBRary Hours: Monday 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. saturday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lending of books, video check out for educational purposes or movies and recordings. Preschool story time each Wednesday. Art exhibits schedule monthly, Georgia room housed historical genealogy. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Public Document Room is housed concerning information about Plant Vogtle. Branches also in Midville and Sardis. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone FEES: $12 membership; no fee for Burke County residents APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Fill out form for liBRary card SERVICE CATEGORIES: Education/Self-Enrichment COUNTIES SERVED: All CSRA counties
East Central Georgia Regional LiBRary Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Lend books, films, videos, audiovisual talking books ELIGIBILITY: Any resident of Richmond, Burke, Columbia, Glascock, Lincoln and Warren counties FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Fill out form for liBRary card SERVICE CATEGORIES: Education/Self-Enrichment, Volunteer Opportunities COUNTIES SERVED: Richmond, Burke, Columbia, Glascock, Lincoln, Warren
Georgia TASC (Training and Support in the Community) Hours: Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Development training services to children and adults who have a diagnosis of mental retardation. Therapeutic support services include health services, psychological services, social services, case management. Specialized services offered: supported employment, mobile crews, sub-contract work, family support services, social integration services and early intervention. ELIGIBILITY: Children 0-3 with evidence of a developmental disability; adults with IQ 70 or less FEES: Charges for intake and selected services, on a sliding scale APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Education/Self-Enrichment COUNTIES SERVED: McDuffie, Warren
Georgia TASC (Training and Support in the Community) Hours: Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Development training services to children and adults who have a diagnosis of mental retardation. Therapeutic support services include health services, psychological services, social services, case management. Specialized services offered: supported employment, mobile crews, sub-contract work, family support services, social integration services and early intervention. ELIGIBILITY: Children 0-3 with evidence of a developmental disability; adults with IQ 70 or less. Dual Diagnosis Program for adults with IQ 70 or less FEES: Charges for intake and selected services, on a sliding scale APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Education/Self-Enrichment COUNTIES SERVED: Wilkes, Lincoln, Taliaferro
Jefferson County Board of Education Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Traditional public education for Pre-K through 12th grade. ELIGIBILITY: Resident of Jefferson County FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Education/Self-Enrichment COUNTIES SERVED: Jefferson
Jefferson County LiBRary System Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. General liBRary services, meeting facilities on request to area clubs and organizations, bookmobile services four days a week through the county visiting schools and homes. Children's hour on Tuesdays. Audio and video check outs available. Branches in Wrens and Wadley, also. ELIGIBILITY: Jefferson County residents FEES: None for membership APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Fill out application for liBRary card SERVICE CATEGORIES: Education/Self-Enrichment COUNTIES SERVED: Jefferson
Learning Foundations Hours: Tuesday through Thursday 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Basic tutoring, elementary to college levels. Enrichment programs, SAT preparations, GED Preparation. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone FEES: $35 Test Fee; $10 per hour thereafter APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Education/Self-Enrichment COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
McCollum Public LiBRary Hours: Monday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Book lending, preschool story hour on Thursdays. Copy machine and computer available for public use. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the liBRary SERVICE CATEGORIES: Education/Self-Enrichment COUNTIES SERVED: Jefferson
Morris Museum of Art Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sunday 12:30 noon to 5:30 p.m. The Morris Museum of Art houses a BRoad-based survey collection of Southern art, encompassing both a history of painting in the South and a diverse contemporary collection. ELIGIBILITY: None FEES: Free with museum membership. Adults - $2.00; Students and Senior Citizens - $1.00; Children - $1.00. Children 12 and under - free with adult APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Education/Self-Enrichment COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Reading Success, Inc. Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Diagnosis and remedial training for reading and learning disabilities. ELIGIBILITY: Persons who need assistance in reading, math, and study skills. FEES: Contact the office for more Information APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Call the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Education/Self-Enrichment COUNTIES SERVED: Richmond, Washington, Wilkes, Burke, Aiken
Sacred Heart Cultural Center Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Community cultural center, open for tours and community events. Great Hall available for rent for functions. A gift shop features work for sale by artists and authors of the region. ELIGIBILITY: Contact the office FEES: Fees are set to rent Great Hall according to the number of hours rented APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office/Deposit required for all rentals SERVICE CATEGORIES: Recreation/Organizations, Education/Self-Enrichment COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Speaker's Bureau-University Hospital Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Public speaking. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Education/Self-Enrichment COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Taliaferro County Board of Education Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Traditional education for kindergarten through 6th grade. Also Pre-K Program for 4 years old through Chapter 1 federally funded program. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Education/Self-Enrichment COUNTIES SERVED: Taliaferro
Taliaferro County LiBRary Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Recreational and educational materials for loan, Bookmobile service, audiovisual equipment. Adult enrichment program, exhibits. ELIGIBILITY: Taliaferro County residents FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Fill out liBRary card. Need ID and proof of residence SERVICE CATEGORIES: Education/Self-Enrichment COUNTIES SERVED: Taliaferro
Thomson/McDuffie County LiBRary Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lending books and other literature, including magazines, newspaper, video tapes, cassettes, and records. Computer available for public use. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone FEES: None for residents; $10 fee required for liBRary card to patrons living outside the regional system APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Proof of current address required, fill out form for liBRary card SERVICE CATEGORIES: Education/Self-Enrichment COUNTIES SERVED: McDuffie and surrounding counties
United CereBRal Palsy of the CSRA Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Information, Referral, follow-ups. Various programs and services for the handicapped. ELIGIBILITY: Persons with a diagnosis of cereBRal palsy. FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Education/Self-Enrichment, Health COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Warren County Board of Education Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Public school education, adult education, GED, vocational education. ELIGIBILITY: Contact the office FEES: Contact the office APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Education/Self-Enrichment COUNTIES SERVED: Warren
Warren Gibbs Memorial LiBRary Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Wednesday, Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Books and programs geared toward community. Laubach Literacy Program, a free service for adults learning to read. Friends of the LiBRary. Volunteers are always welcome, duties may include book shelving, sorting and filing. ELIGIBILITY: Open to all FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Bring proof of address and fill out liBRary card SERVICE CATEGORIES: Education/Self-Enrichment, Volunteer Opportunities COUNTIES SERVED: Richmond, Columbia, Burke, Lincoln, Glascock, Warren
Warren County LiBRary Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday 10: a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Books and magazines for loan, monthly preschool program, quarterly film programs for all ages. ELIGIBILITY: County residents FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Fill out liBRary card SERVICE CATEGORIES: Education/Self-Enrichment COUNTIES SERVED: Warren, Glascock, Columbia, Richmond, Burke, and Lincoln Back to Resource Guide EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
Army Community Service Hours: Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Budget counseling, processing of Army emergency relief loans or grants, free tax preparation assistance, food commodities distribution, emergency food, transportation, shelter services, information and referral services, preventive child abuse services, advocacy and support services for the handicapped, free employment counseling and assistance. ELIGIBILITY: Active duty and families, retirees and families, reservists FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Emergency Assistance, Employment/Volunteer Opportunities, Advocacy, Transportation COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Burke County Emergency Management Agency Hours: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day County-wide fire protection, emergency medical services with advanced life support, rescue, extrication, dive team, emergency planning/preparedness. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone FEES: Charges as per required treatment APPLICATION PROCEDURE: None SERVICE CATEGORIES: Emergency Assistance, Safety/Protection COUNTIES SERVED: Burke
Burke Neighborhood Service Center Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Emergency assistance, consumer education, energy assistance, USDA Food Distribution, Feed-A-Kid, senior meals and senior transportation to congregate meal sites. ELIGIBILITY: Poverty Income Guidelines FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Community Services Block Grant Family Application SERVICE CATEGORIES: Emergency Assistance, Food/Nutrition, Consumer Services COUNTIES SERVED: Burke
Comfort House, Inc. Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Homemaker/chore assistance, public awareness, emergency assistance, employment assessment, counseling and placement, consumer education, energy assistance, homeless service, USDA Food Distribution, public awareness/drug education, weatherization. ELIGIBILITY: Poverty Income Guidelines FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Community Service Block Grant Family Application and interview SERVICE CATEGORIES: Emergency Assistance, Consumer Services, Counseling/Mental Health, Food/Nutrition, Education/Self-Enrichment COUNTIES SERVED: Richmond
CSRA Economic Opportunity Authority, Inc. Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Homemaker/chore assistance, public awareness, emergency assistance, employment assessment, counseling and placement, consumer education, energy assistance, homeless service, USDA Food Distribution, public awareness/drug education, weatherization. ELIGIBILITY: Poverty Income Guidelines FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Community Service Block Grant Family Application and interview SERVICE CATEGORIES: Emergency Assistance, Consumer Services, Counseling/Mental Health, Food/Nutrition, Education/Self-Enrichment COUNTIES SERVED: Richmond
East Central Georgia Emergency Medical Services Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Coordination of Emergency Medical Services. ELIGIBILITY: None FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Emergency Assistance,Safety/Protection COUNTIES SERVED: All CSRA Counties
Greater Augusta Presbyterian Ministries Hours: Monday through Thursday; leave message Emergency needs, soup kitchen, light home, repair assistance. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone in need FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Volunteers screen applicants SERVICE CATEGORIES: Emergency Assistance, Food/Nutrition COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Salvation Army Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Emergency shelter for men, women and children. Soup kitchens, pantry, clothing issued. Emergency assistance for rent and utilities, emergency transportation assistance, counseling and disaster services. ELIGIBILITY: Persons in need FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Emergency Assistance, Food/Nutrition, Employment/Volunteer Opportunities COUNTIES SERVED: Columbia, Richmond, Burke, McDuffie, Glascock
St. Joseph Lifeline Program Hours: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day Personal response system which links clients to 24-hour assistance at the push or a button. A small, portable Personal Help button is worn. It sends an automatic call for help to St. Joseph Lifeline personnel who are trained to respond accordingly. For serious situations, an ambulance or police will be dispatched. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone FEES: $75 for installation and $30 service charge per month APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Emergency Assistance COUNTIES SERVED: All CSRA Counties
St. Stephen's Ministry of Augusta Hours: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day Provides housing services for persons with AIDS and other terminal illnesses who are homeless or in danger or becoming so. Community education and counseling support. Individual support in the form of such services as a food pantry, electric blankets, hospital beds and a client emergency fund to address basic human needs. ELIGIBILITY: HIV+ and homeless APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Call the numbers listed above SERVICE CATEGORIES: Emergency Assistance, Housing, Counseling/Mental Health, Education/Self-Enrichment COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Taliaferro County Emergency Management Agency Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tornado drills, service for chemical hazards, emergency shelters, food for those in need. Coordinate with city and county fire department and ambulance services. Serve as host county for survivors from neighboring county disasters. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Call (706) 456-2800 SERVICE CATEGORIES: Emergency Assistance, Safety/Protection COUNTIES SERVED: Taliaferro
The Master's Table Hours: Daily 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Serving); Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Monday and Wednesday 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Medical clinic) On-site meals for the hungry poor. Medical clinic on Monday and Wednesday during serving hours. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact manager for volunteer opportunities SERVICE CATEGORIES: Emergency Assistance, Employment/Volunteer COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Thomson/McDuffie Emergency Management Agency Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Emergency management planning and coordination of all emergency services and local rescue services. Disaster investigation, response and recovery. 911 service available ELIGIBILITY: Anyone FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: None. Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Emergency Assistance, Safety/Protection COUNTIES SERVED: McDuffie Back to Resource Guide EMPLOYMENT/VOLUNTEER SERVICES
Boys Club of Augusta, Inc. Hours: Monday through Friday 2:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A Boy Guidance Organization offering social development, special education and recreation for boys age 6-18. Wide variety of activities ranging from athletics to educational. ELIGIBILITY: Special Interest FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Fill out short application at the Boys Club SERVICE CATEGORIES: Employment/Volunteer COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Boys Club of America-Georgia/Carolina Council Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Character building and citizenship training in the lives of boys. Camp Linwood Hayne is available for outings, fishing, etc. Several Volunteer Opportunities area available with handicapped, low income and mainstream youth. ELIGIBILITY: Special Interest FEES: Some APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the Scout office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Employment/Volunteer, Volunteer Opportunities COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Central Savannah River Girl Scouts Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Programs for girls 5-17 years of age with emphasis on training in citizenship, service to others, health and safety. ELIGIBILITY: Special Interest FEES: $6.00 per year APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Employment/Volunteer COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
East Georgia Easter Seal Society Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Vocational evaluation; work adjustment; sheltered workshop; blind training; field services; equipment loans, Job Club Prevocational Evaluation, information and referral. Satellite offices at Thomson, Millen, Savannah, and Statesboro. ELIGIBILITY: At least 16 years old, able to manage own daily living FEES: Depends on program or service needed APPLICATION PROCEDURE: MD Exam signed by doctor; physchiatric evaluation if indicated SERVICE CATEGORIES: Employment/Volunteer, Volunteer Opportunities COUNTIES SERVED: 41 Georgia Counties
Foster Grandparent Program & Senior Companion Program The Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Programs are open to low-income persons 60 years old and over. In return for their service they recieve a modest tax free stipend as well as transportation allowance, hot meals while in service, accident insurance and an annual physical examination. ELIGIBILITY: Age 60 and older, able to work 20 hours per week, income no more than 125% or poverty level FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Call the Senior Citizen Council for an application or stop by SERVICE CATEGORIES: Employment/Volunteer, Companion, Organizations COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Girls Inc. of the CSRA Hours: Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. After-school and summer program for girls; majority are low-income; provide social, recreational and education programs. ELIGIBILITY: Girls 5-18 years old SERVICE CATEGORIES: Employment/Volunteer, Volunteer Opportunities COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Georgia Department of Labor Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Job placement, testing, employment counseling. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Call the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Employment/Volunteer COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Georgia Department of Labor Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Job placement, counseling. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone Fees: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply in person SERVICE CATEGORIES: Employment/Volunteer COUNTIES SERVED: Jefferson, Lincoln, McDuffie, Taliaferro, Wilkes, Warren
Golden Harvest Food Bank Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Assistance with food will be provided to agencies but not to individuals. ELIGIBILITY: Contact the office FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office-Agency Donor Relations Manager SERVICE CATEGORIES: Employment/Volunteer, Food/Nutrition, Volunteer Opportunities COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Gracewood State School and Hospital Hours: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day Gracewood is a 24 hour residential facility which provides comprehensive health and habilitation services to mentally retarded/developmentally disabled Georgians form the 47 county East Region of the state. Services are designed to meet the specific need of each client and are inclusive of medical, social, psychological, educational, leisure/recreational, vocational, nutritional, speech and auditory, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and daily living skills training. Gracewood is licensed as a skilled nursing facility (SNF) and as an intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded (ICF/MR). Requests for admission to the facility begin in the Office of the Developmental Services Chief for the county in which the applicant's family resides. ELIGIBILITY: Resident of East Region of Georgia and developmentally disabled FEES: Based on income APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Office of the Developmental Services Chief SERVICE CATEGORIES: Employment/Volunteer, Volunteer Opportunities COUNTIES SERVED: 47 counties in Northeast, East Central, and Southeast Georgia
Meals on Wheels Hours: Monday through Friday 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon Volunteers are needed to deliver meals to elderly citizens. ELIGIBILITY: Contact Meals on Wheels Director, Approximately 50 homebound individuals FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Call the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Employment/Volunteer, Volunteer Opportunities COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Retired and Senior Volunteer Programs (RSVP) Hours: Monday through Friday Call the senior center for further information. A great many agencies and organization are in need of volunteers. ELIGIBILITY: Must be 55 or over FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Call the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Employment/Volunteer, Volunteer Opportunities COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Senior Community Service Employment Program Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Employment service that pays the mature adult 55 years or older for work training in community service agencies while help in finding a job with a private or public agency. Unemployed must be able and willing to work. Clients are placed for 20 hours a week at minimum wage in a nonprofit or public service agency where they receive on the job work training to assist and upgrade themselves in finding employment. Student interns welcome. ELIGIBILITY: 55 years or older; income meet poverty guidelines FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Personal visit to office, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon SERVICE CATEGORIES: Employment/Volunteer COUNTIES SERVED: Richmond, Columbia, Burke, Warren
United Way of the CSRA Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. United Way of the CSRA provides fund raising, comprehensive planning, coordination and networking, communications and administrative functions for the community at large. United Way funds 26 member agencies whose purposes are to provide a wide variety of services ranging from family support services, emergency assistance, day care, counseling services for the elderly and the handicapped. ELIGIBILITY: Services open to the public FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To become a United Way member agency, an agency must apply at least one calendar year prior to the time they are requesting funds and must have a 501 (C) (3) tax exempt status. Agencies must also make their books available for audit and have had at least one certified audit. SERVICE CATEGORIES: All areas COUNTIES SERVED: Richmond, Columbia, Burke, Aiken, and Lincoln Back to Resource Guide HOUSING
Apartment Finders Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday by appointment Publishes Augusta Apartment Finders Guide ELIGIBILITY: Call the office for more information FEES: Free rental service APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Call the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Housing/Living Arrangements COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Bon Air Apartments ELIGIBILITY: Those qualified for Section 8 Housing FEES: Contact the office APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Housing/Living Arrangements COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Brandon Wilde Life Care Retirement Community Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday by appointment Life Care Retirement Community, independent apartments and cottages, personal care, and skilled nursing services. Programs and services include wellness and activity programming, prepared meals, housekeeping, security, transportation, emergency response service, swimming pool, 60 acre facility, lake, walking trail, laundry service, beauty shop, bank, sundry shop and more. ELIGIBILITY: Persons age 62 or over, must meet financial guidelines. FEES: Initial residence purchase, monthly fees starting at $1040 for apartment, PC-$2000 per month, NC-$106 per day, semiprivate APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Call the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Housing/Living Arrangements COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
CSRA Health Service Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Personal care homes and group homes. Individual must be ambulatory. If wheelchair required, must be capable of independent transfer and be able to maneuver the wheelchair. ELIGIBILITY: Call the office for more information FEES: Call the office for current fee structure SERVICE CATEGORIES: Housing/Living Arrangements COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Georgia Housing and Finance Authority Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Operates a variety of housing programs to assist low and moderate income Georgians with their housing needs, such as home loans, Section Housing, low income tax credit, homeless. ELIGIBILITY: Varies according to programs; generally low income FEES: Some programs free, some have fees APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Call the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Housing/Living Arrangements COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Grove Suites Hours: Contact the office One bedroom suites with full kitchen for extended stay.
Housing Authority of the City of Crawfordville Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Low-cost housing. ELIGIBILITY: Persons with low income FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Call the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Housing/Living Arrangements COUNTIES SERVED: Taliaferro
Housing Authority of the City of Thomson Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Low-income housing project. Resident's Association where residents meet and voice opinions on ways to make living in the housing authority safer and more enjoyable. Counseling for residents when requested, Community Room for residents to congregate and do activities. ELIGIBILITY: Persons with low income FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Call the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Housing/Living Arrangements COUNTIES SERVED: McDuffie
Housing Authority of the City of Warrenton Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Low-cost housing. ELIGIBILITY: Persons with low income FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Call the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Housing/Living Arrangements COUNTIES SERVED: Taliaferro
Housing Authority/Regional Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Low income housing. ELIGIBILITY: Persons with low income FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Call the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Housing/Living Arrangements COUNTIES SERVED: Burke, Jefferson, Jenkins, Screven
St. John Towers Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Retirement residence. ELIGIBILITY: Call office FEES: Based on income APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Call the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Housing COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA Back to Resource Guide INSURANCE/CLAIMS
Social Security Administration Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Social Security Retirement, Survivors and Disability Benefits, Supplemental Security Income, Medicare. ELIGIBILITY: Varies with program; contact the office FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Call the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Insurance/Claims COUNTIES SERVED: Wilkes, Taliaferro
Social Security Administration Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Social Security Retirement, Survivors and Disability Benefits, Supplemental Security Income, Medicare. ELIGIBILITY: Varies with program; contact the office FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Call the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Insurance/Claims COUNTIES SERVED: Richmond, Columbia, Lincoln, McDuffie, Glascock, Warren
Social Security Administration Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Social Security Retirement, Survivors and Disability Benefits, Supplemental Security Income, Medicare. ELIGIBILITY: Varies with program; contact the office FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Call the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Insurance/Claims COUNTIES SERVED: Washington, Hancock
Social Security Administration Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Social Security Retirement, Survivors and Disability Benefits, Supplemental Security Income, Medicare. ELIGIBILITY: Varies with program; contact the office FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Call the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Insurance/Claims COUNTIES SERVED: Emanuel, Jenkins, Jefferson, Burke
State of Georgia Department of Veterans Services Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Claims for Veterans' Benefits, State and Federal; Aid and Attendance claims/Housebound; Compensation/Pensions, nursing home applications, insurance education benefits, domiciliary nursing home applications, burial claims and claims for widows, pensions based upon qualification. ELIGIBILITY: Veterans of war, conflict, occupation by Congress and VA FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Must be filed with VA or Department of Veterans Services SERVICE CATEGORIES: Insurance/Claims COUNTIES SERVED: Glascock, Jefferson, Lincoln, McDuffie, Taliaferro, Warren, Wilkes Back to Resource Guide MEDICAL/HEALTH CARE
AIDS Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pre and post test counseling for HIV antibody test. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone needing help FEES: Contact the office, $10 fee, no one denied due to inability to pay APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Call for appointment, identification not required SERVICE CATEGORIES: Medical/Health Care COUNTIES SERVED: Burke
Alcohol and Drug Prevention and Control Program Hours: Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Alcohol and drug education, treatment, rehabilitation, and biochemical testing. ELIGIBILITY: Military, civilian employees; retirees and their dependents FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Must complete Form DA 8003 prior to enrollment SERVICE CATEGORIES: Medical/Health Care, Education/Self-Enrichment, Counseling/Mental Health COUNTIES SERVED: Richmond, Columbia, McDuffie, Burke
American Cancer Society Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Funds research, supplies public and professional education, materials for schools, speakers bureau, smoking cessation, transportation for cancer patients, assist with pain relieving drugs, hospital equipment, rehabilitation for patients after cancer surgery. ELIGIBILITY: Contact office FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Telephone, letter, referral SERVICE CATEGORIES: Medical/Health Care, Consumer Services COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA excluding SC counties
American Cancer Society Hotline Information available on hospices and support groups. Answer questions about cancer diagnoses and treatments. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone interested FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: None SERVICE CATEGORIES: Medical/Health Care, Counseling/Mental Health COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
American Foundation for the Blind Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Provide information and referral services. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone interested FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: None SERVICE CATEGORIES: Medical/Health Care COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
American Heart Association Stroke support, information and referral, outreach/visitation program, nutrition education program. SERVICE CATEGORIES: Medical/Health Care COUNTIES SERVED: United States
American Lung Association of Georgia Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Smoking education and cessation, asthma workshop, support groups, education, air conservation, various programs available for children and adults, in service program for teachers, speakers bureau. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone FEES: Some programs have small fees, for example, smoking cessation clinics APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Call the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Medical/Health Care COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Americare Health Service Corporation Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Medical equipment available for home rental use. ELIGIBILITY: Medical prescription for equipment FEES: Varies for equipment APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact office for information SERVICE CATEGORIES: Medical/Health Care COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Ask-A-Nurse/University Hospital Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Medical problems, physicians referral, general health questions, community/hospital service referrals. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Call the nurse SERVICE CATEGORIES: Medical/Health Care COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Augusta Chapter of the Georgia Council of the Blind Hours: Call for information, after 5:00 p.m. Assist with visual or other physical problems, referrals, the chapter meets the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Walton Rehabilitation Hospital on 13th Street (outpatient section). ELIGIBILITY: Varies FEES: Membership fees: Georgia chapter-$5.00 per year; local chapter-$10.00 per year APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Attend meetings SERVICE CATEGORIES: Medical/Health Care, Counseling/Mental Health COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. General eye care, Ocular plastics, contact lenses, cataract surgery, glaucoma and refractive surgery. ELIGIBILITY: None FEES: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Medical/Health Care COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Bell South Telecommunication services for people with special needs. Deaf and speech impaired: billing, equipment inquiries, etc. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone SERVICE CATEGORIES: Medical/Health Care
Burke County Health Department Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Immunization, family planning, child health. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone needing help FEES: Contact the office APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Call for an appointment, identity not required SERVICE CATEGORIES: Medical/Health Care COUNTIES SERVED: Burke
Burke County Hospital Hours: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day 40 Bed hospital with surgical, medical, OB/GYN, and pediatric services. Respiratory and physical therapy, emergency units. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone FEES: Varies with service APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact hospital operator SERVICE CATEGORIES: Medical/Health Care COUNTIES SERVED: Burke
Careone Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Wednesday, Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy. ELIGIBILITY: Contact office FEES: Medicare/Medicaid, private insurance, worker's compensation, private pay APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Medical/Health Care COUNTIES SERVED: Statewide
Care South Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; On Call 24 hours Skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, case management, home health side, personal care aide. ELIGIBILITY: Contact office for information FEES: Contact office APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Referrals, physician or hospital SERVICE CATEGORIES: Medical/Health Care COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Care Management Consultants Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Provides community-based services as an alternative to institutionalization ELIGIBILITY: Persons low income, medically needy and over 60 years of age FEES: Sliding Scale; none for SSI clients APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Referrals from assessment team; contact office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Medical/Health Care COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Columbia Augusta Regional Medical Center Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Health screening (free of charge), blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar screening; inpatient and outpatient care, medicine, surgery, nuclear medicine, pathology, obstetrics/gynecology, psychiatry, pediatrics, ICU/CCU wards, general hospital services, burn unit, Association of Senior Friends, physician's referral program (free). ELIGIBILITY: Anyone FEES: Varies APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Emergency and physician admission SERVICE CATEGORIES: Medical/Health Care, Employment/Volunteer Opportunities COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Community Care Services Program Provides community based services as an alternative to institutionalization. SERVICE CATEGORIES: Medical/Health Care, Counseling/Mental Health COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Comprehensive Diabetes Care Center Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All aspects of diabetes care including nursing, dieting instruction, and counseling. ELIGIBILITY: Clinic patients/diabetics and their families, in-house patients FEES: Contact the office APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Medical/Health Care COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
CSRA Home Health Agency Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Medical care delivered to your home. Skilled nursing care, physical therapy, social work, personal care assistance and other professional services. ELIGIBILITY: Contact office for information FEES: Varies APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Call office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Medical/Health Care COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA, Greene, Oglethorpe, Elbert, Morgan
Eldercare Convalescent/Nursing Service Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Provide personal care, home care; and skilled care nursing needs 24 hours a day. Personal assistant and homemaker skills and all homecare needs. ELIGIBILITY: Contact office for information FEES: Insurance and private pay and community care APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Medical/Health Care COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
First American Home Care Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Skilled nursing care, home health aides, referrals to physical therapy and occupational therapy. ELIGIBILITY: Contact office for information FEES: Medicare/Medicaid accepted APPLICATION PROCEDURE: By Physicians referral SERVICE CATEGORIES: Medical/Health Care COUNTIES SERVED: Hancock
Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, Inc. Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eyeglasses, eye surgery, hearing aids, low vision aids, artificial eyes. ELIGIBILITY: All Georgians of all ages in financial need FEES: Contact the office APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Medical/Health Care COUNTIES SERVED: Statewide
Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Health care for Veterans, nursing home care. ELIGIBILITY: Veterans of a war, conflict, occupation or their dependents FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Must be filed with VA or Department of Veterans Services. Physician referral. SERVICE CATEGORIES: Medical/Health Care COUNTIES SERVED: Statewide
Georgia Assessment Group Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Physical, nutritional, dental, psychological, social assessment by an interdisciplinary team; consultation, some case management. Provide primary and consultative services, referrals to appropriate departments as identified. ELIGIBILITY: Age 65 and up, transportation to appointments FEES: Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance or private pay APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Doctors referral or previous medical records. Self referral with previous records SERVICE CATEGORIES: Medical/Health Care COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Hancock County Health Department Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Health services for adults, children, infants. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone FEES: Accept Medicaid; slide scale for fees APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact office for appointment SERVICE CATEGORIES: Medical/Health Care COUNTIES SERVED: Hancock
Hearing Aid Associates Hours: Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturdays by appointment In home evaluations throughout the CSRA. Discount for senior citizens. Evaluations, repairs, service counseling. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone FEES: No charge for tests for service APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Medical/Health Care COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Hospice of Saint Joseph Hospital Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Home delivered nursing, social serves, chaplain services, volunteers for the terminally ill and caregivers, bereavement services. ELIGIBILITY: Life expectancy 6 months or less, physical referral FEES: Sliding scale, Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, private pay APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Physician or discharge planner referral SERVIE CATEGORIES: Medical/Health Care COUNTIES SERVED: Columbia, McDuffie, Richmond
Independent Living Program Division of Rehabilitation Services Hours: Monday through Friday 8:15 a.m. to 5:00p.m. Assist people with disabilities in becoming more independent and productive. Direct services include case management, counseling, independent living skills, training and advocacy. Vocational Rehabilitation, assist the disabled in getting back in the work force. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone with physical or mental disability FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Medical/Health Care, Education/Self Enrichment COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Inhome Medical Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In home equipment and respiratory care. Aiken, SC office, 66 University Parkway Marketplace, Aiken, SC 29801, 1-800-308-3245, (803) 643-3500. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone FEES: Call the office for more information APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Call the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Medical/Health Care COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Jefferson Hospital Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 37 bed hospital, offering inpatient and outpatient services, other services include: mammography, echocardiogram, CT scan, emergency room, wellness center, etc. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone FEES: Varies APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Emergency or physician referral SERVICE CATEGORIES: Medical/Health Care COUNTIES SERVED: Jefferson
Kelly Assisted Living Provide quality care and companionship to relieve the stress of caring for an elderly parent or for individuals whose independence has been limited in some way by a long term disability, recent surgery or serious illness. ELIGIBILITY: Call the office FEES: Call the office APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Call the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Medical/Health Care COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
McDuffie County Hospital Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Generalized medical care, acute, short term general surgery, emergency service 24 hours, ICU, CT scan, mammography and wellness center. ELIGIBILITY: Contact the office FEES: Contact the office APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Medical/Health Care COUNTIES SERVED: McDuffie, Glascock, Warren, Hancock, Taliaferro, Wilkes, Columbia, Jefferson, Lincoln
Medical College of Georgia Eyebank Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Collect and distribute human donor eye tissue for corneal transplant surgery and research. ELIGIBILITY: Contact the office for information FEES: Contact the office APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Physician's referral SERVICE CATEGORIES: Medical/Health Care COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics Ambulatory Care Center Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Health care on an outpatient basis, various medical specialists available on an appointment basis through physicians referral and/or self appointment. ELIGIBILITY: Physician referral, self appointment FEES: Varies APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Medical/Health Care, Counseling/Mental Health COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Muscular Dystrophy Association Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Diagnosis and follow up, periodic reevaluations, physical, occupational and respiratory therapy; genetic counseling, flu inoculations, transportation to the MDA clinic, wheelchairs. Summer camp 6-12. ELIGIBILITY: Contact the office for information FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Medical/Health Care COUNTIES SERVED: Richmond, Burke, Glascock, Jefferson, Lincoln, McDuffie, Wilkes, Taliaferro, 23 SC Counties
Physiotherapy Associates Hours: Monday through friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy. ELIGIBILITY: Contact the office for information FEES: Varies according to service APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Medical/Health Care COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Resource Council for the Hard of Hearing and Deaf Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week The Georgia Relay Center: TDD: 1-800-255-0056; VOICE: 1-800-0135 ELIGIBILITY: Contact the office for information FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Call the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Medical/Health Care COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
St. Joseph Hospital Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 235 bed offering inpatient and outpatient services including cardiac cauterization laboratory, womens health services which includes clinical, diagnostic and educational services, the Family Life Center, day surgery, physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, home health care, emergency room, hospice, Lifeline and pharmacy. ELIGIBILITY: No limitations FEES: Varies APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Direct referral by member of hospital staff SERVICE CATEGORIES: Medical/Health Care, Employment/Volunteer Opportunities COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Thomson Easter Seals Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Serve the handicapped. Service programs, equipment loan program, homebound evaluation, vocational and prevocational evaluation, blind training, pre-employment training at local schools for disabled students. ELIGIBILITY: Persons with physical, mental, emotional handicap FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Medical/Health Care, Counseling/Mental Health, Employment/Volunteer Opportunities COUNTIES SERVED: McDuffie, Columbia, Warren, Taliaferro, Glascock, Wilkes, Lincoln
Tri County Health Systems, Inc. Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Primary care services to the undeserved population. Develop and provide multi-institutional programs for health care, assist in the development of medical group practices and other organized health systems and sharing of support services. ELIGIBILITY: Contact the office for information about referrals FEES: Sliding scale APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Medical/Health Care COUNTIES SERVED: Taliaferro
Tri County Health Systems, Inc. Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Primary care services to the undeserved population. Develop and provide multi-institutional programs for health care, assist in the development of medical group practices and other organized health systems and sharing of support services. ELIGIBILITY: Contact the office for information about referrals FEES: Sliding scale APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Medical/Health Care COUNTIES SERVED: Warren
University Hospital Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Outpatient and death clinics, extended care facility, emergency services, ambulance and rescue services, regional poison control center, MHC, mental health, inpatient unit, open heart and total hip surgery units, speech and hearing centers, respiratory, physical and occupational therapy; diabetic diet counseling, mental health services, education and self enrichment. ELIGIBLITY: As needed FEES: Varies APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Medical/Health Care, Education/Self-Enrichment, Employment/Volunteer Opportunities COUNTIES: CSRA
Walton Options for Independent Living, Inc. Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Or by scheduled appointments Advocacy; information and referral; peer support; independent living skills training; personal assistance services management; community education; production of materials in Alternative Formats; Assistive Technology Information and Demonstration, Assistive Technology Training; Loan Closet; Work Adjustment; Job Development and Placement; Supported Employment; and Lawn Service. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone FEES: None, other than maintenance fee for Load Closet APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Call office for appointment SERVICE CATEGORIES: Supportive Services COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA, Aiken, Barnwell, Edgefield, McCormick
Walton Rehabilitation Hospital Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation for stroke, traumatic head injury, chronic pain management, neuromuscular/demyeelinating disease, multiple orthopedic injuries, spinal injury, arthritis, amputee and other disabling illness and injuries. Transportation living center for persons having sustained traumatic Brain injury, 3 satellite care centers providing outpatient rehab services. ELIGIBILITY: Specific to particular program FEES: Specific to particular program APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Call 823-8519 for more information SERVICE CATEGORIES: Medical/Health Care, Employment/Volunteer Opportunities COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Warren County Health Department Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dental health, lead abatement, home visiting, mental health, mental retardation, lab services, adult health, homemaker aide program, Womens health, senior health, hypertension disease control, TB control, sexually transmitted disease control, primary care, physician referral clinic. ELIGIBILITY: Warren County FEES: Based on income and number in family-sliding scale APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Appointment only. Call office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Medical/Health Care COUNTIES SERVED: Warren Back to Resource Guide NURSING AND PERSONAL CARE HOMES Nursing Home Facilities Burke County Brentwood Terrace Keysville Hancock County Hancock Memorial Hospital Providence - Sparta Sparta Health Care Jefferson County Glendale Old Capitol Hill McDuffie County Thomson Manor Warren County Providence-Warrenton Personal Care Homes Burke County Barlett Community Bernice Striggles Frances B. Bell Human Touch Maria Shugard Marvin D. Scott Mattie Brown Miss Daisy Mae's Neely Home Optimists Personal Quicks VA Home Ruby L. Bynes Setzer Sheppard Personal Thomas Personal Twin Oaks Utley Personal Wesby's Personal Jefferson County Little Home Providers Phylax House Sunset Acres The Home Place Three Gables McDuffie County Carolyn Lake Health Elsie Burkes Hill Top Masters Mt. Pleasant Stella Crosby Watson Manor Group Whispering Pines Taliferro County Fina Inc. Rosa Colors Warren County The Evans House The Department of Human Resources, Office of Regulatory Services is the regulatory agency for Nursing Homes and Personal Care Homes. To comply with Article 4, REPORTING OF ABUSE AND EXPLOTAION OF RESIDENTS IN LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES, you must contact the appropriate number listed below. NURSING HOMES David H. Dunbar, Director PERSONAL CARE HOMES Vickie Flynn, Director NOTE You may always contact the local Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP) at (706) 826-4480 if you have any questions regarding abuse reporting or concerns in a nursing home, personal care home or unlicensed home located in the sixteen (16) counties of the CSRA in Georgia. The LTCOP Staff work to protect the rights of individuals residing in long-term care facilities. LTCOP serves as a resident advocate and assists in the resolution of problems and concerns. The goal of the Ombudsman Program is to improve the quality of life for long-term care residents. Extension Services Burke County - University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Closed 12-1) Education services related to agriculture, resource development, home economics. Nutrition, parenting, and grandparenting topics including discipline, budgeting, and money management. Diabetes programs for seniors. ELIGIBILITY: Resident of Burke County FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Food/Nutrition, Consumer Service Education/Self-Enrichment, Volunteer Opportunities COUNTIES SERVED: Burke Jefferson County - University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service 611 Walnut Street P.O. Box 111 Louisville, Georgia 30434<> 912-625-3007 Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Educational services related to agriculture, home economics, community and resource development. ELIGIBILITY: Citizens of Jefferson County FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Food/Nutrition, Consumer services, Education/Self-Enrichment COUNTIES SERVED: Jefferson
McDuffie County - University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Closed 12-1) Home economics, agriculture, resource development, general homemaking services. ELIGIBILITY: Resident of McDuffie County FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Food/Nutrition, Education/Self-Enrichment COUNTIES SERVED: McDuffie
Taliaferro County - University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Closed 12-1) Educational services related to agriculture, home economics, community and resource development, 4-H, youth programs. ELIGIBILITY: Citizens of Taliaferro County FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Food/Nutrition, Education/Self Enrichment COUNTIES SERVED: Taliaferro
Warren County- University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Closed 12-1) Agriculture and resource development. ELIGIBILITY: Citizens of Warren County FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Food/Nutrition, Education/Self-Enrichment COUNTIES SERVED: Warren Back to Resource Guide SENIOR CENTERS Burke County Senior Center Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Home-delivered and congregate meals, transportation, crafts and recreation, programs and demonstrations, medical visits periodically for blood pressure checks. Branch offices in Midville (912) 589-7289 and Girad (912) 569-4661. ELIGIBILITY: Age 60 and over FEES: Varies APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Food/Nutrition, Transportation, Recreation/Organizations, Medical/Health Care COUNTIES SERVED: Burke
Glascock County Senior Center Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Transportation, Homebound meals and congregate meals, exercise class, arts and crafts. ELIGIBILITY: Age 60 or over FEES: Varies APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Food/Nutrition, Transportation, Recreation/Organizations, Medical/Health Care COUNTIES SERVED: Glascock
Golden Harvest Food Bank Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Food warehouse supplying 280 church emergency food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, agencies; also operate The Masters Table which serves a free lunch to the needy seven days a week at 842 Fenwick Street, Augusta, (722-0607), also operate the Brown Bag Program for the elderly, giving 20 pounds of free groceries to the 100 most needy seniors in every county. ELIGIBILITY: Nonprofitable charitable organization, elderly, children FEES: $25 per year certification fee and $.12 per pound of food APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Food/Nutrition, Volunteer Opportunities COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Jefferson County Senior Center Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Meals on Wheels, transportation for medical services, shopping trips, meetings with activities, field trips, exercise programs, games, quilting, educational programs, Social Security assistance, DFACS services, noon meal served daily. ELIGIBILITY: Center activities persons age 55 or over; Nutrition services age 60 or over FEES: Varies APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Food/Nutrition, Transportation, Recreation/Organizations COUNTIES SERVED: Jefferson
McDuffie County Leisure Services Center Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Congregate and home-delivered meals, transportation, legal counseling, shopping assistance, outreach, information and referral, arts and crafts, movies, music and drama, exercise classes, outdoor recreation, walking club, indoor recreation, education program, social security and Medicaid assistance, housing assistance, employment assistance, food commodity distribution, Senior Companion and Literacy programs, emergency assistance, security. ELIGIBILITY: Age 60 for Nutrition Program and age 55 for other activities FEES: Varies APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Food/Nutrition, Transportation, Recreation/Organizations, Education/Self-Enrichment COUNTIES SERVED: McDuffie
The Senior Citizen Council of Greater Augusta and the CSRA Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Casework and related services, CSRA Senior Centers Program, Foster Grandparent Program, Laubach Literacy Training Program, Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Meals on Wheels, Retired Senior and Volunteer Program, Senior Center activities, Senior Companion Program, transportation of the elderly and handicapped (TOTE), auxiliary social services and advocacy activities. ELIGIBILITY: Varies for different services and programs FEES: Contact the office APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Food/Nutrition, Education/Self-Enrichment, Recreation/Organization, Advocacy COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Taliaferro County Senior Center Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Serve as Aging Connection Representative, home-delivered and congregate meals. ELIGIBILITY: Age 60 or over FEES: Varies APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Food/Nutrition, Recreation/Organizations COUNTIES SERVED: Taliaferro
Warren County Senior Center Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Home-delivered and congregate meals, transportation provided from center to home and other various trips, recreation includes needlework and crafts, educational programs, trips, fun day, bible study, quilting and bingo. ELIGIBILITY: Age 60 years of age and older FEES: Varies APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Food/Nutrition, Recreation/Organizations COUNTIES SERVED: Warren Back to Resource Guide RECREATION/ORGANIZATIONS Augusta Mini Theatre, Inc. Hours: Monday through Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Arts programs for children, teens, adults, and senior citizens to join and learn about the theatre, such as private piano lessons and drama. Acting parts available in plays, shows, and skits. Also focus on issues that concern the Augusta community. The students provide training sessions and performances geared toward drug prevention and effective job skills. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone interested FEES: Call office for more information APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Come into office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Recreation/Organization, Education/Self-Enrichment COUNTIES SERVED: Richmond, Columbia, McDuffie
Augusta Symphony Hours: Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Symphony Guild and Symphony League promotion, ticket sales, contributions and publicity for the orchestra. ELIGIBILITY: Everyone welcome FEES: Contact office for more information APPLICATION PROCEDURE: None SERVICE CATEGORIES: Recreation/Organization COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Burke County Recreation Department Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Nutrition programs available for senior citizens. Sites in Waynesboro, Midville, and Girad. Arts and crafts classes offered. ELIGIBILITY: Burke County Residents FEES: Contact office for more information APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Recreation/Organization COUNTIES SERVED: Burke
Callaway Plantation Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sunday 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Historic working plantation that has been owned by the same family since 1783. Log cabin, 1790 Federal Style house and 1869 BRick Greek Revival house on tour. All three are furnished. Weaving house, 1-room school house and blacksmith shop, family cemetery, smokehouse, and dally cabin. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone FEES: $2, adults; $1.50, 13-18 years; $1, 6-12 years; group rates available APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Call Chamber of Commerce for group tours - 678-2874 SERVICE CATEGORIES: Recreation/Organization COUNTIES SERVED: All
Fort Gordon Music and Theater Program Hours: Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dinner theater performances, Sunday matinee, Senior Citizen tickets discounted by $3. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone FEES: Contact office for information SERVICE CATEGORIES: Recreation/Organization COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Greater Augusta Arts Council Includes Augusta Ballet, Augusta Choral Society, Augusta Mini Theatre, Augusta Opera, Augusta Players, Richmond County Museum, Richmond County Public LiBRary, Augusta-Richmond County Museum, Augusta Symphony, Fort Gordon and Theatre Program, Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art, and Sacred Heart Cultural Center. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone FEES: Call the office for information APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Recreation/Organizations, Education/Self-Enrichment, Employment/Volunteer Opportunities COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Department Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. During Fall and Winter, basketball is offered for boys and girls, age 6 and above and for adult men; during Summer, baseball and softball are offered for boys and girls, age 4 and older; tennis courts and softball fields are available for use. A lighting field is charged for use of the softball field at night. Football is offered for boys ages 5-13. ELIGIBILITY: Jefferson County FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Recreation/Organization, Volunteer Opportunities COUNTIES SERVED: Jefferson
Mistletoe State Park Hours: 7 days a week 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 107 sites for camping and recreational vehicles; fully furnished cabins that sleeps 8 people. Boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing and five hiking trails. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone FEES: Camping, $12 per night; Weekly rental on cabins, $445.20 APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact office SERVICE CATEGORIES: CSRA
Newman Tennis Center Hours: Monday through Sunday; March-August 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; September-February 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone FEES: Public, $4 for 2 hours; Members, $180 per year; Families, $240 per year APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Recreation/Organization COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Old Depot Museum Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Historical railroad information and other displays. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: None SERVICE CATEGORIES: Recreation/Organization, Education/Self-Enrichment COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Resource Center on Aging Membership Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free membership for adults age 50 and over. Promotes wellness for seniors: seminars, trips, insurance/Medicare counseling, hospital visitation. ELIGIBILITY: Persons age 50 and over FEES: None APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact office SERVICE CATEGORIES: Recreation/Organization, Education/Self-Enrichment, Insurance/Claims COUNTIES SERVED: CSRA
Sacred Heart Cultural Center Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Self-guided tours, gift shop, Great Hall available for rent for functions, offices available for lease. Special rates fo | |||||