Housing Resources

Having adequate, affordable, and safe housing/shelter is a fundamental need for EVERY man, woman, and child.

Inform your medical, mental health, and other service providers that you are homeless /unsheltered or have other housing challenges. They often have access to or are aware of resources and may be able to submit a referral on your behalf.

Individuals and families needing emergency and transitional housing can contact the Garden of Gethsemane Homeless Shelter during normal office hours: Monday - Friday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm to inquire if any beds are available.

Homeless Individuals are encouraged to contact the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Continuum of Care Program Manager, Michael Thomas, at 844-249-8367 coc@dca.ga.gov for additional assistance.

Click HERE are a list of Housing Resources

The Georgia Rental Assistance Program can provide up to 12 months of rental and utility assistance if you have fallen behind on rent payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To learn more and see if you qualify visit https://georgiarentalassistance.ga.gov/faq

Resources

Garden Of Gethsemane Homeless Shelter

7133 Turner Lake Circle, Covington, GA 30014 Phone 770-787-8519

Phoenix Pass, Inc. Lighthouse Village (Emergency/Transitional Housing) (770)760-1020

Partnership for Community Action 957 Bank Street in Conyers, Georgia. 404-929-2500

Project Renewal DVIP, Inc. (Shelter for battered women & children)

P.O Box 1205 Conyers, 30012 770-860-1660

Salvation Army Services Center 5193 S Washington St. SW Covington GA 30014 Phone770-786-2107

Hope Atlanta (formerly known as Action Ministries)
Hope Piedmont 2160 Church St. Covington, GA 3004 Phone: 1-888-206-7372

Caring Works Inc. 275 Lawrenceville HWY Suite #205 , Decatur, GA 30030

404-371-1230 www.caringworksinc.org

Financial Assistance
St. Vincent de Paul Society 20, Conyers, GA 30013 Phone: 770-761-3731

Faith Works 7129 Turner Lake Circle, SW Covington, GA 30014 Phone:770-784-1884

Salem United Methodist Church 3962 Salem Rd, Covington, GA 30016 Phone: 770-786-6027

Repairers of the Breach 5120 Old Brown Bridge Rd SW, Covington, 30014 Phone: 770-787-7250

food security

Rockdale Emergency Relief/Food Bank - Food Distribution Center 770-922-9210

Desire to Inspire Ministries, Inc 678-774-4384 Opens Monday - Friday 9 am to 6 pm

Xtra Mile Food Bank at 1203 Royal Dr. SW, Conyers, GA 30094 Opens 9 am - 1 pm Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday

Community Food Pantry at 7125 Turner Lake Cir SW, Covington, GA 30014 770-784-0037 Opens Wednesday 9 - 11:30 am

Willing Helpers Food Pantry at 1317 N Cherokee Rd, Social Circle, GA 30025 Open 10 am - 1 pm Tuesday and Thursday

health & wellness

Willing Helpers Medical Clinic at 4186 Mill St. NE A, Covington, GA 30014 678-625+8317 Open Monday through Friday 9 am - 4 pm

View Point Health at 8201 Hazelbrand Rd. Covington, GA 30014 678-209-2600

Helping Hands Outreach Clinic at 2442 Lake Rockaway Rd. Conyers, GA 30012 Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 10 am - 3 pm, Friday 10 am - 2 pm, and Saturday 9 am - 12 pm.

Newton County Health Department at 8203 Hazelbrand Rd. NE, Covington, GA 30014 Open Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm.

Rockdale County Health Department at 985 Taylor St. Conyers, GA 30012 Open Monday - Friday from 8 am - 5 pm

utilities

Partnership for Community Action at 1261 Commercial Dr. SW, Conyers, GA 30094 770-922-3331 Open Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm

The Salvation Army - Covington Services Center at 5193 Washington St SW, Covington, GA 30014 770-786-2107 Open Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm

Faith Works at 7129 Turner Lake Cir SW, Covington, GA 30014 770-784-1884 Open Wednesday and Friday 9 am - 11 am

employment

Rockdale Career Resource Center at 1765 Parker Rd SE, Conyers, GA 30094 770-648-7665

Georgia Department of Labor (Covington office) at 7249 Industrial Blvd, Covington, GA 30014 770-784-2455

child care

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning 404-656-5957

Georgia After School Program 770-318-7848

education

GED Programs

Georgia Piedmont Technical College 404-297-9522

Rockdale Career Academy contact Nancy Thompson, GPTC Program Supervisor of Adult Education, 770-786-9522 x3205 or x3218, adulteducation@gptc.edu770-388-5677

advocacy, social rights, & justice

Atlanta Legal Aid Society at 246 Sycamore St. Decatur, GA 30030 404-377-0701

Adult Protective Services (APS) 1-866-522-4464 Press 3

Newton County Division of Family and Children Services at 4117 Mill St. NE, Covington, GA 30014 770-784-2490