Acworth Community Resources
Cobb County School District Family Resource Database
Cobb County School District has a Family Resource Database providing instant access to approximately 1,000 local and out-of-district resources to support its students and families. You can access the database at www.cobbk12.org/familyresources or via the Cobb County School district’ main webpage by clicking on the “community resources” link located on the left side at the bottom. Searches can be conducted by service type, agency name or zip code.
If you require additional assistance please contact your school social worker.
Cobb County School District has a Family Resource Database providing instant access to approximately 1,000 local and out-of-district resources to support its students and families. You can access the database at www.cobbk12.org/familyresources or via the Cobb County School district’ main webpage by clicking on the “community resources” link located on the left side at the bottom. Searches can be conducted by service type, agency name or zip code.
If you require additional assistance please contact your school social worker.
HERITAGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (FOOD PANTRY AND CLOTHING CLOSET)
Food pantry workers serve to give people an emergency supply of food. Request must be made by phone and NO WALK INs are taken, appointments only.
Services Offered: food
Web Site: www.heritagepres.com
Agency Phone Information: 770-926-3558
Agency Address(es):
5323 Bells Ferry Road
Acworth, GA 30102
NEW BEGINNINGS OUTREACH (FOOD AND CLOTHING)
Food pantry open Wednesdays 10:30 am - 12:30 pm and Fridays 11 am to 2 pm. Thrift Shop open Mon - Sat 10 am - 4 pm.
Services Offered: Clothes, Food
Agency Phone Information: 770-529-6353
Agency Address(es):
7034 Glade Road
Acworth , GA 30102
TRICOUNTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC --SWARNALATHA INDERJITH, MD (PSYCHIATRIST)Offers psychiatric services.
Services Offered: Therapists/Counselors, Mental Health
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 5:00pm
Agency Phone Information: 770-917-1050
Agency Address(es):
2365 Highway 92 Ste 110
Acworth, GA 30102
United Way - 211
http://211online.unitedwayatlanta.org/
Food pantry workers serve to give people an emergency supply of food. Request must be made by phone and NO WALK INs are taken, appointments only.
Services Offered: food
Web Site: www.heritagepres.com
Agency Phone Information: 770-926-3558
Agency Address(es):
5323 Bells Ferry Road
Acworth, GA 30102
NEW BEGINNINGS OUTREACH (FOOD AND CLOTHING)
Food pantry open Wednesdays 10:30 am - 12:30 pm and Fridays 11 am to 2 pm. Thrift Shop open Mon - Sat 10 am - 4 pm.
Services Offered: Clothes, Food
Agency Phone Information: 770-529-6353
Agency Address(es):
7034 Glade Road
Acworth , GA 30102
TRICOUNTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC --SWARNALATHA INDERJITH, MD (PSYCHIATRIST)Offers psychiatric services.
Services Offered: Therapists/Counselors, Mental Health
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 5:00pm
Agency Phone Information: 770-917-1050
Agency Address(es):
2365 Highway 92 Ste 110
Acworth, GA 30102
United Way - 211
http://211online.unitedwayatlanta.org/
COVID-19 Resources
AuntBertha | The Social Care Network
Search for free or reduced cost services in your area code such as; medical care, food, job training, housing, transit, and financial assistance.
Services Provided: Community gardens, housing help and advice, clothing, baby supplies, medical supplies, dental care, bus passes, education cost help, skills training, job placement
Website: https://www.auntbertha.com
Cobb Collaborative
The Cobb Collaborative is a membership of nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, businesses, educational institutions, professional organizations, and citizens who share ideas, expertise, free trainings, and resources to improve outcomes for children and families in Cobb County.
Services Provided: Food assistance location, education, childcare, mental health help, civil engagement, voting, senior resources, community based resources, technology, emergency assistance, nonprofit resources, recourses en español
Website: https://www.cobbcollaborative.org/covid-19-response
Email Address: [email protected]
Agency Phone Information: 678-766-5574
Agency Address:
940 Concord Rd SE,
Smyrna, GA 30080
Tallatoona
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), a federally-funded program that assistance low-income households with home heating and cooling bills. Beginning April 1, 2020 at 8:30am, Tallatoona will begin accepting appointments for the LIHEAP cooling program for Senior Households 65 & older and Homebound Households. Appointments for the General Public will be accepted beginning May 1, 2020 at 8:30am. Cobb County residents who qualify will receive either $350.00 or $400.00 toward their electric bill
Agency Phone Information:
Corporate Office - 678-721-9391 Fax - 671-721-9396
Central Office - 770-382-5388 Fax - 770-387-4302
Head Start Central Office - 770 382-5421 Fax - 770-386-6787
Agency Address(es):
P.O. Box 1480, 202 S Erwin Street
Cartersville, GA 30120
P.O. Box 1480, 1010 N Tennessee St, Suite 107
Cartersville, GA 30120
Pathbrite
Information Provided On: MUST Food Distribution, YMCA Childcare, Crisis Resources, Food Resources, Low cost/free internet, Financial resources
Website: https://pathbrite.com/u304004176/zVeL
Food Stamp and Medicaid Benefits
Applications: https://gateway.ga.gov/access/
Additional Information: https://dfcs.georgia.gov/services
Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT)
Website: dfcs.georgia.gov/services
Phone Number: 888-421-3281
DFCS Phone Numer: 877-423-4746
County Offices: https://dfcs.georgia.gov/locations
Search for free or reduced cost services in your area code such as; medical care, food, job training, housing, transit, and financial assistance.
Services Provided: Community gardens, housing help and advice, clothing, baby supplies, medical supplies, dental care, bus passes, education cost help, skills training, job placement
Website: https://www.auntbertha.com
Cobb Collaborative
The Cobb Collaborative is a membership of nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, businesses, educational institutions, professional organizations, and citizens who share ideas, expertise, free trainings, and resources to improve outcomes for children and families in Cobb County.
Services Provided: Food assistance location, education, childcare, mental health help, civil engagement, voting, senior resources, community based resources, technology, emergency assistance, nonprofit resources, recourses en español
Website: https://www.cobbcollaborative.org/covid-19-response
Email Address: [email protected]
Agency Phone Information: 678-766-5574
Agency Address:
940 Concord Rd SE,
Smyrna, GA 30080
Tallatoona
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), a federally-funded program that assistance low-income households with home heating and cooling bills. Beginning April 1, 2020 at 8:30am, Tallatoona will begin accepting appointments for the LIHEAP cooling program for Senior Households 65 & older and Homebound Households. Appointments for the General Public will be accepted beginning May 1, 2020 at 8:30am. Cobb County residents who qualify will receive either $350.00 or $400.00 toward their electric bill
Agency Phone Information:
Corporate Office - 678-721-9391 Fax - 671-721-9396
Central Office - 770-382-5388 Fax - 770-387-4302
Head Start Central Office - 770 382-5421 Fax - 770-386-6787
Agency Address(es):
P.O. Box 1480, 202 S Erwin Street
Cartersville, GA 30120
P.O. Box 1480, 1010 N Tennessee St, Suite 107
Cartersville, GA 30120
Pathbrite
Information Provided On: MUST Food Distribution, YMCA Childcare, Crisis Resources, Food Resources, Low cost/free internet, Financial resources
Website: https://pathbrite.com/u304004176/zVeL
Food Stamp and Medicaid Benefits
Applications: https://gateway.ga.gov/access/
Additional Information: https://dfcs.georgia.gov/services
Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT)
Website: dfcs.georgia.gov/services
Phone Number: 888-421-3281
DFCS Phone Numer: 877-423-4746
County Offices: https://dfcs.georgia.gov/locations
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Community Resources Quick-List
The resources listed below help with food, clothing, medical care and financial assistance when funds are available.
Community Resources Quick-List
The resources listed below help with food, clothing, medical care and financial assistance when funds are available.
CELEBRATE LIFE INTERNATIONAL (TEACH ONE TO LEAD ONE)
Agency delivers programs, materials, and personnel that equip young people to create positive relationships, stand strong in healthy habits, and multiply their influence among their peers. Program called "Teach One to Lead One." Fee applies.
Services Offered: Collaborative Resources/Miscellaneous, family resources, mentoring, troubled teens
Web Site: www.t1l1.org
Email Address: [email protected]
Agency Phone Information: 770-529-7700
Agency Address(es):
3104 Creekside Village Drive, NW, Suite 303
Kennesaw, GA 30144
The Center for Family Resources
Web Site: http://thecfr.org/
Agency Phone Information: 770-428-2601
Agency Address(es):
9995 Roswell Street
Marietta, Georgia 30060
COBB COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD - BRIGHT CHANGES
The Bright Changes Program provides mental health and substance abuse services for children & adolescents. Treatment is family focused. Accepts Medicaid, Peachcare and other insurance. Can do sliding scale.
Services Offered: Counseling Agencies/Treatment Facilities, Mental Health, family resources
Web Site: www.cobbcsb.com
Hours of Operation: M-F 8am - 6pm - call center
Agency Phone Information:
(770) 422-0202 for initial appointment
800-715-4225 (GA crisis and access line - links to other community services boards)
Agency Address(es):
331 North Marietta Parkway
Marietta GA 30060
Community Health Center
Services Offered: Medical services on a sliding scale
Web Site: http://www.chcaustell.org/
Agency Phone Information: 678-398-6548
Agency Address(es):
5000 Austell-Powder Springs Rd, Suite 273
Austell, GA 30106
Family Promise of Cobb County
Services Offered: Shelter for Homeless Families, Assistance with Housing,
Web Site: http://www.familypromisecobbcounty.org/
Agency Phone Information: 678-594-3150
Agency Address(es):
2325 Roswell Rd Bldg 400
Marietta Ga 30062
Good Samaritan Health Center
Services Offered: Medical services on a sliding scale
Web Site: http://www.goodsamcobb.org/
Agency Phone Information: 770-419-3120
Agency Address(es):
1605 Roberta Drive,
Marietta 30008
Internet Essentials
Services Offered: Free Internet for needy families.
Web Site: https://internetessentials.com/
Agency Phone Information: 1-855--8-Internet (1-855-846-8376)
M.U.S. T. Ministries
Services Offered: Food Pantry, Summer Lunches, Housing, Toy Shop, Employment Services
Web Site: http://www.mustministries.org/
Agency Phone Information: 770-427-9862
Agency Address(es):
1407 Cobb Parkway
Marietta, Georgia
Needy Meds
Services Offered: Free/Low-Cost/Sliding Scale Medical Clinics
Web Site: http://www.needymeds.org/fczip.taf
Reflections of Trinity
Services Offered: Thrift Store, Food Pantry, Employment Services
Web Site: http://www.trinitychapel.org/reflections-of-trinity/
Agency Phone Information: 770-222-6511
Agency Address(es):
4037 Austell Powder Springs Road,
Powder Springs GA 30127
Salvation Army
Services Offered: Emergency Assistance
Web Site: http://salvationarmyatlanta.org/marietta-corps-community-center/
Agency Phone Information: 770-724-1652
Agency Address(es):
202 Waterman Street
Marietta, 30060
Storehouse Ministries
Services Offered: Food Pantry
Web Site: http://www.noondayba.org/49164
Agency Phone Information: 770-428-8410
Agency Address(es):
1348 Canton Road NE,
Marietta, Georgia 30066
Tallatoona Community Action Partnership
Services Offered: To assist low-income individuals and families to acquire useful skills and knowledge, to gain new opportunities, and to achieve self-sufficiency.
Web Site: http://www.tallatoonacap.org/index.cfm
Agency Phone Information:
(770) 382-5388 , Fax: (770) 387-4302
Agency Address(es):
406 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Cartersville, GA 30120
TRAVELER'S AID (HOPE ATLANTA)
Web Site: http://www.hopeatlanta.org/
Agency Phone Information: 404-817-7070
Agency Address(es):
34 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 700
Atlanta GA 30303
Agency delivers programs, materials, and personnel that equip young people to create positive relationships, stand strong in healthy habits, and multiply their influence among their peers. Program called "Teach One to Lead One." Fee applies.
Services Offered: Collaborative Resources/Miscellaneous, family resources, mentoring, troubled teens
Web Site: www.t1l1.org
Email Address: [email protected]
Agency Phone Information: 770-529-7700
Agency Address(es):
3104 Creekside Village Drive, NW, Suite 303
Kennesaw, GA 30144
The Center for Family Resources
Web Site: http://thecfr.org/
Agency Phone Information: 770-428-2601
Agency Address(es):
9995 Roswell Street
Marietta, Georgia 30060
COBB COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD - BRIGHT CHANGES
The Bright Changes Program provides mental health and substance abuse services for children & adolescents. Treatment is family focused. Accepts Medicaid, Peachcare and other insurance. Can do sliding scale.
Services Offered: Counseling Agencies/Treatment Facilities, Mental Health, family resources
Web Site: www.cobbcsb.com
Hours of Operation: M-F 8am - 6pm - call center
Agency Phone Information:
(770) 422-0202 for initial appointment
800-715-4225 (GA crisis and access line - links to other community services boards)
Agency Address(es):
331 North Marietta Parkway
Marietta GA 30060
Community Health Center
Services Offered: Medical services on a sliding scale
Web Site: http://www.chcaustell.org/
Agency Phone Information: 678-398-6548
Agency Address(es):
5000 Austell-Powder Springs Rd, Suite 273
Austell, GA 30106
Family Promise of Cobb County
Services Offered: Shelter for Homeless Families, Assistance with Housing,
Web Site: http://www.familypromisecobbcounty.org/
Agency Phone Information: 678-594-3150
Agency Address(es):
2325 Roswell Rd Bldg 400
Marietta Ga 30062
Good Samaritan Health Center
Services Offered: Medical services on a sliding scale
Web Site: http://www.goodsamcobb.org/
Agency Phone Information: 770-419-3120
Agency Address(es):
1605 Roberta Drive,
Marietta 30008
Internet Essentials
Services Offered: Free Internet for needy families.
Web Site: https://internetessentials.com/
Agency Phone Information: 1-855--8-Internet (1-855-846-8376)
M.U.S. T. Ministries
Services Offered: Food Pantry, Summer Lunches, Housing, Toy Shop, Employment Services
Web Site: http://www.mustministries.org/
Agency Phone Information: 770-427-9862
Agency Address(es):
1407 Cobb Parkway
Marietta, Georgia
Needy Meds
Services Offered: Free/Low-Cost/Sliding Scale Medical Clinics
Web Site: http://www.needymeds.org/fczip.taf
Reflections of Trinity
Services Offered: Thrift Store, Food Pantry, Employment Services
Web Site: http://www.trinitychapel.org/reflections-of-trinity/
Agency Phone Information: 770-222-6511
Agency Address(es):
4037 Austell Powder Springs Road,
Powder Springs GA 30127
Salvation Army
Services Offered: Emergency Assistance
Web Site: http://salvationarmyatlanta.org/marietta-corps-community-center/
Agency Phone Information: 770-724-1652
Agency Address(es):
202 Waterman Street
Marietta, 30060
Storehouse Ministries
Services Offered: Food Pantry
Web Site: http://www.noondayba.org/49164
Agency Phone Information: 770-428-8410
Agency Address(es):
1348 Canton Road NE,
Marietta, Georgia 30066
Tallatoona Community Action Partnership
Services Offered: To assist low-income individuals and families to acquire useful skills and knowledge, to gain new opportunities, and to achieve self-sufficiency.
Web Site: http://www.tallatoonacap.org/index.cfm
Agency Phone Information:
(770) 382-5388 , Fax: (770) 387-4302
Agency Address(es):
406 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Cartersville, GA 30120
TRAVELER'S AID (HOPE ATLANTA)
Web Site: http://www.hopeatlanta.org/
Agency Phone Information: 404-817-7070
Agency Address(es):
34 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 700
Atlanta GA 30303