Empowerline is the free information and help line run by the Atlanta Regional Commission's Area Agency on Aging. Trained counselors help older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers in metro Atlanta understand their options and find services. They can also screen people who need help paying for services.
MARTA is the public transit system for metro Atlanta. It runs buses, trains, Rapid service, MARTA Reach and the Streetcar. It also sells passes and discounted fares, and runs MARTA Mobility, a ride service for people who qualify.
JF&CS Atlanta offers private rides in wheelchair accessible vehicles for medical visits, groceries, and outings. It also works with a partner company to set up monitored Uber or Lyft rides and other help. Rides cost money, and a limited number of subsidies are available for people with low income.
Fulton County Senior Services is the county department that connects older adults to resources for staying active, getting care, and living independently. Much of the help comes through partner groups. Most people start by calling the STARline at (404) 613-6000.
The Georgia Department of Community Health is a state agency. It runs health coverage programs like Medicaid, PeachCare for Kids, and the State Health Benefit Plan. It also oversees licensed health care facilities, with a website to look them up and a way to file complaints.
Empowerline is run by the Atlanta Regional Commission. It helps older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers in metro Atlanta. You can call and talk to a certified counselor for free, or search a database of local services.
The DeKalb County Office of Aging helps adults 60 and older, and their caregivers, live safely and stay active. It runs case management, meals at home and at senior centers, in-home help, rides to senior centers, and seven senior centers. Call the main number to ask about services.
Rosaleana's is a nonprofit in Georgia that helps people with housing, food, jobs, and learning. It also supports people with developmental disabilities and young adults leaving foster care. Adults can get help with transportation vouchers, job training, reading and GED classes, and a food pantry.
This is a Georgia state agency that gives grants to Georgians with a traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury. The grants help pay for things like medical and therapy care, equipment, assistive technology, personal support and transportation. It is the last place to turn for money, so you must use other funding first.
This is the DeKalb County government department that connects families to help at every age, from babies to seniors. It runs services for older adults, programs for youth, rides for seniors, and grants for nonprofits. Call the main number to find the right office.
The Aging Program is part of Clayton County Senior Services. It helps older adults find and get services such as meals, rides, and help at home. People are screened first, so there may be a wait.
MARTA is the Atlanta area's public transit system, with buses, trains, Rapid service, MARTA Reach and a streetcar.00 a trip.00 Mobility fare, day passes, group discounts, university passes and employer passes.
Fulton County Department of Senior Services runs senior centers across Fulton County. Neighborhood Senior Centers serve group meals and offer classes, health education, fitness and activities. Four Senior Multipurpose Facilities offer classes, fitness, and other activities for adults age 55 and older.
HEALing Community Health, which used to be called HEALing Community Center, is a federally qualified health center in metro Atlanta. It offers doctor visits for adults, children and women, dental care, and mental health counseling. People without insurance may be able to get lower fees based on their income and family size.
SafeRide America is a nonprofit that works to stop impaired driving. At night, two drivers come to you. One drives you and your own car home, and the other follows behind. It also rents professional drivers by the hour, works with events, and has volunteer and community service spots.
Senior Services North Fulton helps adults age 60 and older in North Fulton and parts of Atlanta. They deliver meals to homes, give rides to medical appointments, and run seven senior centers. They also send care managers to visit seniors at home and help with pet food and groceries.
Cobb County Senior Services is a county department that helps adults 55 and older in Cobb County live on their own. It runs seven senior centers and offers meals, including Meals on Wheels, rides, and help at home. Call the main office to ask what you may qualify for.
Aviv Older Adult Services is part of JF&CS Atlanta. Its social workers, care managers, and resource specialists help older adults and their families plan care, find services, and stay connected. Programs include wheelchair rides, counseling, memory support, and friendly visitors.
Angel Flight Soars is an Atlanta nonprofit that arranges free flights for people who need medical treatment far from home and can't afford or use regular airlines. Volunteer pilots donate their time, plane, and fuel to fly patients. The group also flies supplies to disaster areas, like after Hurricane Helene.
Inspiritus (once called Lutheran Services of Georgia) helps people whose lives have been upended. It helps new refugees and immigrants settle in, find jobs and get legal help. It also finds foster homes for children with serious medical or behavior needs, and host homes for people with developmental disabilities. After natural disasters, it helps families rebuild.
