574 organizations
How housing help works in Atlanta
Be honest with yourself about which problem you have — they have different doors. No place to sleep tonight: shelter beds fill by mid-afternoon, so call early in the day. Men's, women's, and family shelters are usually separate. Downtown, the Gateway Center is the front door into the shelter system for many people. Behind on rent: rent and utility assistance funds run out fast every month — apply the first week if you can, and bring your lease and ID. Eviction papers: you usually have only 7 days to answer after you're served. File an answer at the courthouse and call legal aid immediately — it's free and it can buy you time.
What to expect when you call a shelter: they'll ask who's with you (kids? partner?), and tell you intake hours and what you can bring. If they're full, ask who has beds tonight — they keep track.
Quest Cares is the supportive services program of Quest Community Development Corporation in Atlanta. It helps people who have been homeless or are at risk stay housed with case management, housing support, recovery support, health referrals, benefits help, life skills, and connections to other services.
8 services
Our House helps families in metro Atlanta who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. They offer family shelter, rapid rehousing help, early childhood education, free health care, job training, and case management.
13 services
Family Promise of Cobb County helps Cobb County families with children who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. They offer temporary shelter, meals, case management, housing support, eviction prevention, job readiness, financial literacy, and connections to other local resources.
7 services
United Military Care Inc. is a Marietta nonprofit that serves veterans, military families, caregivers, and survivors across Georgia. They help connect people to food, housing support, VA benefits guidance, emergency help, and veteran resource events.
8 services