Assistance programs Walton County Georgia
Get information on financial help or places for free stuff in Monroe and Walton County Georgia. Rent and utility assistance programs are available, as well as free medical care, prescriptions, food boxes, and other items. Find financial assistance near you in Walton County GA
There is help for low-income families, seniors or disabled people among others. Charities, churches and government benefits offer immediate help and long term support, including job training, free gas cards for work, and counseling. Contact the charities and non-profit organizations to start the process.
Financial help with housing, electric bills and food in Walton County
FISH (Faith in Serving Humanity) - They partner with local agencies to offer help. Some assistance programs are administered directly by FISH. They run a wide variety of services to qualifying individuals and families in Walton County Georgia.
- Health care - Primarily the help is in the form of prescription assistance. There are RX for the uninsured and low-income.
- Food pantry and a thrift store are run on site. Walton County low-income families or people with no money will get furniture, groceries, holiday meals and more.
- Funds for paying rent, utility and cooling bills.
- Transportation assistance, such as helping fixing a car, a ride, or gas voucher.
- Free clothing, furniture, and other household products.
- Education and job training assistance. They help people get new skills and find a job.
Other support is offered too. Contact FISH at 770-207-5601.
Health care for the low income and uninsured is offered by Healing Angels Medical Clinic. There are volunteer doctors, dentists, and nurses on site. All ages are supported by the medical and dental center, and there can also be some free rides to medical appointments.
- The clinic is a private, non-profit health care clinic that has been providing healthcare for Walton County and Monroe patients. It is federally government certified, non-profit clinic that will help patients including with OBGYN needs, medications, dental and more. Volunteers run the facility. The address is 226 Alcovy St, Monroe, GA 30655. Call (770) 266-7647 to learn more, or click here to find additional health care programs.
Shepherd’s Staff Ministries is a non-profit organization that provides assistance for individuals and families in a crisis situation. They can both provide direct financial help, and refer people to other community organizations. Everyone from veterans to the unemployed and homeless can get support. The charity is at 2240 Commerce Drive, Loganville, GA. Call 770-554-9722.
There is a Walton County community service Infoline that offers referrals only. The center was set up as a non-profit that can provide immediate help with bills and living expenses, but their primary mission is to ensure individuals get back on their feet over the long term.
- Emergency food pantry can provide fresh of canned food and groceries for people in a crisis
- Rental assistance is offered. It is for people who are facing an eviction, and who would otherwise be homeless without immediate assistance.
- Debt and budget counseling services. They help with credit cards, auto loans, medical and more. Get information plans to help management debts.
- Weatherization Intake/General Housing counseling - Help save on energy bills, and get information and housing resources.
- Job search assistance as well as Work Experience for Job Training
- Referrals to free community clinics for health care needs or prescription drug vouchers.
- Food stamp outreach
There are many charities, non-profits, and government social services that operate across Walton County Georgia. The resources are limited, but in an emergency that may be help available. Read more on Community Services Info line.
DFACS-Walton County Georgia is located at 300 Georgia Ave, Monroe, GA 30655 and can be reached at (770) 207-4000 or (770) 207-4176. A number of government benefits and public assistance programs are offered. Some examples include applications for TANF, food stamps, and health care.
- Other programs administered from the county agency include adult medically insurance, qualified medicaid beneficiary program as well as the Georgia Cancer State Aid Program. This resource funds both the diagnosis and treatment for low-income or uninsured patients who are not eligible for full coverage Medicaid. Read more on how to get help with cancer bills.
- The agency also has information on LIHEAP and weatherization. These will help low-income families in Walton County pay for utilities. Or read more on Georgia power bill help.
Funds for paying rent and security deposits are available in Walton County. The resources from charities and government agencies are combined with other housing programs, as noted below.
- Tenants with an eviction letter can apply for emergency rental assistance, including loans.
- The homeless, including single moms, can apply for shelters or deposit help.
- Local attorneys review eviction letters, mediate disputes, deal with repairs to apartments, and try to enter into payment plans on unpaid rent.
- Other services are available too. More on Walton County rental assistance programs.
Walker Baptist Church has a weekly free food distribution program. There will be groceries, hygiene supplies and other goods from 1150 Good Hope Rd, Monroe, GA 30655. The distribution is limited, and call (770) 267-2363
Monroe County Senior Center and Agency on aging helps people over the age of 60. The non-profit is at 1400 South Madison Ave, Monroe, GA 30655. Programs include free Meals on Wheels home delivery, information on Medicaid insurance or payees for the elderly, grant money and more. Call 770-267-6589, or learn more about the social security Representative Payee program.
Food banks, grocery programs and soup kitchens
Walton County residents have a few places to try. There is a Community Food Pantry on Turner Lake Circle (phone 770- 784-0037 or (770) 784-0037) which may help in a crisis. The Rainbow Community Center, which can be called at 678-712-9570, may also provide meals. Several other programs help battle hunger too.
The food banks are often free to use. Not only may groceries be given, but many serve holiday meals, offer household supplies, and coordinate other resources. There are other locations to try for free groceries, meals, or even items such as clothes. More on Walton County food pantries.
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