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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.
The Matthew Larson Foundation for Pediatric Brain Tumors, also called IronMatt, helps children and families affected by pediatric brain tumors. It gives financial help to families through hospital social workers and funds pediatric brain tumor research grants.
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The Extension is a long-term residential recovery program in Marietta for adults age 25 and older who are homeless and have substance use disorders. It provides housing, counseling, groups, life skills, job readiness, family support, case management, and medication-assisted treatment for eligible clients.
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