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 if you are homeless /unsheltered or have other challenges with housing. They often have access to or are aware of resources.
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
Phoenix Pass, Inc. Lighthouse Village (Emergency/Transitional Housing) (770)760-1020
Partnership for Community Action 957 Bank Street in Conyers Georgia. 404-929-2500
Resources
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
