Community Resources

Kool Smiles is a network of local dental offices dedicated to expanding access to quality dental care for children and families in underserved communities. Kool Smiles official partner dentists provide preventative care, diagnostic imaging and a full range of restorative care supported with electronic health record

Our children’s dental program provides preventive and restorative treatment services to ensure the oral health of our young clients. The main cause of dental problems in children is tooth decay. Even when tooth decay is in its earliest stage, it can be detected by a dental exam. This is the best time for treatment.

• Buford Center : 770.614.2401
• Lawrenceville Center : 770.339.4283
• Norcross Center : 770.638.5700
• Rockdale Center : 770.785.4345

Here at Smiles Change Lives (SCL), we understand that for many families, braces are simply out of reach because of their cost. However, we don’t believe braces should be considered a luxury. A healthy, beautiful smile is one of the building blocks of self-esteem and self-confidence. Every child deserves to feel good about their smile!

The questions below will help you quickly determine if you meet qualifications for the SCL program. If you do meet our initial qualifications, you will be able to continue on to complete an application. [There is a non-refundable $30 application fee, and then if you are selected for the program, there is a $650 required program fee.]

Please schedule a visit to talk about depression symptoms with your child's provider. Adolescents and teenagers are screened for depression at your child's annual well visit. However, we are always here to talk about your child's symptoms. You may call the office to schedule and appointment at 678-473-4738.
We may refer you to psychology/counseling. We have several psychology referrals for counseling and inpatient crisis management facilties listed on our website under referrals.

Georgia Crisis Hotline: 404-730-1600
National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-784-2433

Earning your GEDⓇ in Georgia offers countless benefits, like increased earning potential, more employment opportunities, the option to pursue a college education, and a sense of achievement and personal fulfillment. So whether you want to get your GEDⓇ credential to advance your educational pursuits, start a new career, or reach your personal goals, we’re here to help.

You are not alone in your pursuit of a GED. As the official site for GEDⓇ certifications, we offer resources that help you prepare and successfully pass the GEDⓇ test in Georgia. So, seize the day, start working towards your goals, and learn more about online and in-person classes below.

Free classes to learn to English as a second language are available throughout Georgia. The classes are available on all levels and are free to participants. In addition to improving English language skills, students also learn job readiness and receive career training.

Find FREE English classes near you!

Free Online Educational Resources for: Learning the English Language and Achieving Citizenship Skills.

We are seeking candidates for a temporary employment opportunity for young adults, ages 18-22 years old, with lived foster care experience within Georgia's foster care system. The employer of this opportunity is a community partner that is supporting a federal initiative to provide resources to youth and young adults who have been impacted by COVID-19. Candidates who are interested in applying must have reliable transportation within the Fayette County, Georgia, area and must be able to work on-site during designated hours of operation. All safety and health protocols will be implemented as guided through state and federal health guidelines.

If you have a permanent disability and are seeking employment or need services to support your current job, please complete the referral form

After identifying personal interests, abilities and skills, and exploring the labor market, additional education or training may be needed to reach career goals. Find out about education and training programs in Georgia, as well as sources of financial assistance. 

Although the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) does not directly operate training programs, it works closely with many partners who offer both short- and long-term occupational training and education programs. Career Advisors can provide information about education and training resources that can help customers meet their employment goals.

Georgia WIC improves the health of families by providing nutritious foods, health education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to health care from staff dedicated to a healthy Georgia. Take the first step and join WIC for your family - because your children deserve a healthy start.

• Use your eWIC card to purchase nutritious foods for your family such as fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy, grains, proteins, and infant formula
• WIC nutritionists and registered dietitians can help identify heath needs for your children and connect you to the right resources for your family

SNAP provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget so they can afford the nutritious food essential to health and well-being.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is the monthly cash assistance program, with an employment services component, for low-income families with children under age 18, children age 18 and attending school full-time, and pregnant woman. Cooperation with the Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Child Support Services, is a requirement of receiving TANF benefits unless good cause can be established.

Looking for free food in your community? You can easily find a food bank near you by entering your zip code or state. We will provide you with a list of Feeding America partner food banks and their contact information. Connecting with your local food bank is the first step towards getting free food and grocery items.

The Meal Support Program makes getting free, accessible, and eating disorder informed meal support possible for anyone at the outpatient level of care over 16 that resides in the United States.

Through Project HEAL's partnership with Clinician’s Incubator, you may apply for free, weekly, virtual, meal support. Meal support sessions are live, facilitated, virtual drop-in group meals creating a safe space for those at an outpatient stage of eating disorder recovery to consume nutrition with extra support. All meal support sessions are facilitated by nutrition practitioners within the Clinician’s Incubator training program who are in process of obtaining their CNS certification. A CNS certification requires a graduate degree, extensive supervision and board approval and is an advanced nutrition credential eligible for licensure in most states.

Ninth District Opportunity's Head Start program has been recognized by the National Head Start Association as a "Program of Excellence", the highest award for quality with only 21 of the nation's 2,600 programs earning this distinction. In addition, 19 centers are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children as a high quality program. Although Georgia does not require Head Start centers to be licensed, the program has voluntarily licensed 26 centers. 

Services offered through the Head Start department
    * Early Childhood Education
    * Child Development Services
    * Family Development Services
    * Free Medical Screenings/Care
    * Free Dental Screenings/Care
    * Healthy Meals

Learn more about Georgia Medicaid, Katie Beckett, and disability medicaid insurance coverage.

The health benefits include primary, preventive, specialist, dental care and vision care. PeachCare for Kids® also covers hospitalization, emergency room services, prescription medications and mental health care. Each child in the program has a Georgia Families Care Management Organization (CMO) who is responsible for coordinating the child's care.

Trusted information to help your family stay healthy.

Reading the product label is the most important part of taking care of yourself or your family when using over-the-counter (OTC) medicines (available without a prescription). This is especially true because many OTC medicines are taken without seeing a doctor. The OTC medicine label has always contained important usage and safety information for consumers, but now that information will be more consistent and even easier to read and to understand. 

This tutorial teaches you about medical words. You'll learn how parts of medical words are put together. You'll also find quizzes to check what you've learned.

Click the link for a list of some common abbreviations and acronyms.

Symptoms, inhaler, tonsillectomy — what do all those medical words mean? Check out our easy-to-read definitions.

Purpose
The purpose of the Georgia Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is to provide:

• Appropriate and timely financial assistance to low-income eligible households
• Energy crisis assistance to households experiencing heating or cooling emergencies that are life threatening
• Long-term, low-cost residential weatherization assistance
  

The Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV), formerly known as Section 8, is a tenant-based rental assistance program that helps low-income individuals and families rent safe, decent, and affordable dwelling units in the private rental market.

DHS delivers a wide range of human services designed to promote self-sufficiency, safety, and well-being for all Georgians.

Get Help Now. Call 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) for 24/7 free confidential support for pregnant and new moms. If you are in mental health distress or have a suicidal crisis, call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 for free and confidential support.

Please call our office or your OBGYN if you have any thoughts of harming yourself or your child.
Cooper Pediatrics Phone: 678-473-4738

Trigger Warning: Mentions of mental health distress, self-harm, and suicide.

Find the Support You Need

While each journey to healing from PPD is unique, it is important to know that with support and treatment, recovery is possible. There are many ways someone struggling with PPD can get help.

Child Protective Services staff investigate reports of child abuse and/or neglect in an effort to provide services to protect the child and strengthen the family. Every child should be treasured, protected, and nurtured. When this does not happen, the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS), in partnership with the police and the court system, must step in to ensure the safety of children in compromised situations.

For over 60 years, Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes has provided quality care for hundreds of children. It is the commitment of the Sheriffs of Georgia to continue this valuable program for the youth of Georgia as well as our communities.

There are five Youth Home campuses across the state in which residents live in a structured, loving environment. The children attend public school and are offered spiritual and moral teachings. They also receive valuable training and services to help them grow into responsible, successful adults including:

The Georgia Tobacco Quit Line (GTQL) is a FREE public health service available to help Georgians quit smoking, vaping and stop using all forms of tobacco products. GTQL is monitored by the Georgia Tobacco Use Prevention Program (GTUPP) and partners with a national tobacco cessation vendor to provide telephone, text, and web-based services. The service follows the United States Public Health Service Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence Clinical Practice Guidelines.

Smoking is the #1 cause of preventable death in the United States, and every year 11,700 Georgia adults die due to tobacco related illnesses. The Tobacco Prevention and Control efforts at the health department use comprehensive strategies to reduce tobacco use and tobacco-related disease and death. The Tobacco Prevention efforts are administered locally at the Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale County Health Department. The program focuses on improving the health of Gwinnett, Newton, & Rockdale County residents through policy and systems change under four main goals:

• Prevent Initiation of Tobacco Products Among Youth and Young Adults
• Eliminate Secondhand Smoke Exposure
• Promote Smoke-Free Businesses and Workplaces
• Promote Cessation from Tobacco Use

Tobacco Use Prevention | GNR Public Health (gnrhealth.com)

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta ignites the unlimited potential of kids and teens by creating safe, inclusive, and engaging environments. Day in and day out, our Clubs follow a model for success. Research shows that kids who have an optimal experience at our Clubs are also more likely to have positive self-esteem, volunteer, and be engaged in school and learning. From our Clubhouses to our staff to our programs, we focus on delivering quality experiences for our kids. Our vision is thousands of young leaders thriving in life and strengthening the future of their communities and the world.

Live Healthy Gwinnett launched in 2014 as a partnership between Gwinnett Parks and Recreation and Eastside Medical Center. Live Healthy Gwinnett is designed to encourage and engage Gwinnett County residents to invest in personal wellness while focusing on four major wellness areas: Be Active, Eat Healthy, Get Checked and Be Positive. There are several events and programs to get involved in for children and families!

To help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother.

MESH moms is a mothers club that supports families in the Atlanta area through the wonderful - and wonderfully challenging - years of early childhood. 

We are an in-person membership-based community offering year-round activities. We provide connections in the form of newborn groups, playdates, educational opportunities, and breaks from the happy chaos of parenting with adults-only social gatherings. We’re a community for honest conversation about the hardest but most rewarding job you’ll ever have: being a mom

The Afterschool Care Program is located within the Georgia Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS), Well-Being Services Section, and provides federal funding to non-profit organizations and public agencies who serve youth and families during the out-of-school time.

Child care can be expensive, and finding safe and high-quality child care at an affordable price can be difficult. That’s why the Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program exists. The CAPS program supports early education goals by assisting low income families with the cost of child care while they work, go to school or training, or participate in other work-related activities.

The GCPS Public Library has seveal branches around the county. The library hosts many events for children and families, drivers education programs, college resources, storytimes for children, toddler classes, reading support, and wellness events. Visit the GCPS library website to begin enjoying all the library has to offer!

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA)’s core mission is to help people with disabilities find and maintain employment. As every individual is different, so too are the services our Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program offers.

As part of our effort to serve all members of a family, Ser Familia offers several interventions to help
Latino youth.

Gwinnett County offers many programs to provide transportation options for seniors and individuals that cannot access the fixed route system. If you have questions on any of the programs you see here, please call Ride Gwinnett Customer Service.
 

Ride Gwinnett Customer Service
3525 Mall Boulevard, Suite 5C, Duluth, GA 30096
770.822.5010