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.
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.
Empowerline is the help line of the Atlanta Regional Commission's Area Agency on Aging. You can call and talk with a certified counselor about aging, disability, and caregiver needs in metro Atlanta. The counselor helps you find services, and can set up a check to see if you qualify for help paying for them.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Southside Medical Center is a nonprofit health center that has served metro Atlanta families for nearly 60 years. The Main Center at 1046 Ridge Ave SW offers doctor visits, children's and women's care, dental, eye care, pharmacy and mental health care. People without insurance can ask about discounts based on household income and family size.
Good Samaritan Health Center is a Christian nonprofit health center in Atlanta. It serves people who are uninsured or have low incomes. It offers checkups, dental care, counseling, medicine help, and a Friday clinic for people without homes. Patients pay based on what they can afford.
HEALing Community Health (also known as HEALing Community Center) is a federally qualified health center serving metro Atlanta since 2013. It offers adult, children's, and women's health care, dental care, behavioral health, and vaccinations at several Atlanta-area clinics. Call to ask about payment options and to book a visit.
Emmaus House works to improve life for people in Peoplestown and nearby south Atlanta neighborhoods. Its Lokey Help Center at 27 Haygood Ave SW offers a food pantry, SNAP application help, rent and utility help, Georgia ID vouchers, and more. It also runs youth, family, and job-training programs.
MARTA is the public transit system for metro Atlanta. It runs rail, buses, and a streetcar, and it offers lower fares for seniors and people with disabilities. It also runs MARTA Mobility, a ride service for people who qualify.
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.
Aniz is a nonprofit health and support agency in downtown Atlanta. It offers counseling, substance use help, HIV and STI testing, PrEP consultations, services for people living with HIV, and support groups. The office is open Monday to Friday.
Philips Tower in downtown Decatur is a 10-story apartment building for older adults with low or fixed incomes. It is run by Presbyterian Homes of Georgia, a Christian nonprofit, and helped by HUD, so rent is tied to your income. Residents also get activities, a fitness center, a chaplain, and rides to shopping and medical visits.
