Community Resources

Unity Resources

Unity Atlanta Church
Email: congregationalcare@unityatl.org

For prayer and resource requests.

Unity Prayer Ministry at Unity World Headquarters (Formerly Silent Unity)

https://www.unity.org/static/welcome-unity-prayer-ministry

The Unity approach to prayer is affirmative, based on positive prayers and affirmations that have universal, interfaith appeal. All prayer requests to Unity Prayer Ministry are private and confidential. Anyone can make a prayer request online or speak with a prayer associate by phone. There is never a charge for prayer.

By phone call: 1-816-969-2000 or 800-669-7729 (1-800-NOW-PRAY)
Times: 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. (ET)
By mail, send prayers to: Unity Prayer Ministry 1901 NW Blue Parkway Unity Village, MO 64065
Online: https://www.unity.org/request-prayer

Unity World Headquarters

We have a beautiful support system from “up top”. Our Headquarters is based in Kansas City, Missouri and our mission statement is:

“Our purpose is to serve enlightened leaders and thriving ministries in transforming the world.”

https://www.unity.org/

Unity Worldwide Ministries

Unity Worldwide Ministries is made up of individual Unity churches like ours and individuals worldwide. At the Home Office in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, they serve Unity Churches and members by providing products and programs to help us spread the Unity word.

The Association’s focus is to:

Develop individual’s spiritually,
Help leaders gain skills at all levels, and
Help churches thrive.

https://www.unityuwm.org/

Unity Online Org

Unity Online Org is a 24-hour platform for spiritual and New Thought discussions. The programs are a powerful voice in providing the consciousness, clarity, and common vision necessary to create transformation in the world today.

We call it the voice of an awakening world. Tune in today!

https://www.youtube.com/unityonlineorg

Daily Word (via email or postal mail)

Receive daily spiritual inspiration, insight and encouragement through Daily Word! Each month this magazine offers daily spiritual inspiration and practical help through positive affirmations, inspirational stories, Bible verses and guiding thoughts. If you subscribe via email, you will receive Daily Word conveniently in your inbox every day.

https://www.unity.org/grow

Resource List for Those in Need

Atlanta Community Food Bank

For help locating a food pantry or obtaining assistance with securing food, healthcare, childcare or other necessities.

Text FINDFOOD to 888-976-2232 (COMIDA for Spanish)

https://www.acfb.org/get-help/

Atlanta JF&CS (Jewish Family & Career Service):

770.677.9300

email: info@jfcsatl.org

Offers support services.

https://jfcsatl.org/services

Link for specific services.

https://jfcsatl.org/services/support-services

Link for mental health-related/clinical services.

https://jfcsatl.org/services/clinical-services

Georgia Commission on Family Violence (GCFV):

For someone in or who knows of an abusive relationship.

Georgia: 1-800-33-HAVEN (+1 800-334-2836) V/TTY (se habla español)

National: 1-800-799-SAFE (+1 800-799-7233)

https://gcfv.georgia.gov/

Georgia Crisis & Access Line (GCAL):

Available for access to services and immediate crisis help, available 24/7.

1-800-715-4225

https://www.georgiacollaborative.com/providers/georgia-crisis-and-access-line-gcal/

Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health Line:

Call or Text: 988

Direct line to trained National Suicide Prevention Lifeline counselors. Also connects people in a mental health crisis to a trained counselor, who can address their immediate needs and help them get ongoing care.

https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/be-dbhdd/9-8-8-georgia

Lifeline Chat: 988lifeline.org/chat/

Spanish Language 1-888-628-9454

For U.S. veteran or service member in crisis, call 988 and then press 1, or Text 838255.

Or chat using veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/chat/

Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services:

To report abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an older adult or adult with a disability residing in a long-term care facility (i.e. community living arrangements, personal care homes, intermediate care or skilled nursing homes), contact the Department of Community Health

1-800-878-6442

https://georgia.gov/organization/division-aging-services

Georgia Medicaid:

Primary: (404) 657-5468

Toll Free: (877) 423-4746

For info on basic services:

https://medicaid.georgia.gov/how-apply/basic-eligibility

For info on various programs:

https://medicaid.georgia.gov/programs

Grady Health Financial Assistance Program: Offers discounted care under a Financial Assistance Program to qualified individuals for emergency and medically necessary services.

404-616-6920

https://www.gradyhealth.org/financial-assistance-program/

JustServe:

Provided by the Church of Latter-Day Saints offering “humanitarian service to assist the poor and those in need.”

Local contact: Tara Carrin, 470-295-0061; ConyersGAStake@gmail.com

https://www.justserve.org/about

NASW (National Association of Social Workers):

Offers ways to find the appropriate therapist.

https://www.helpstartshere.org/

Need Help Paying Bills:

Offers an extensive list of resources.

https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/

Threshold Choir – Voices of Love

Vision: A world where all at life’s thresholds may be honored with compassion shared through song.

Mission: Singing for those at the thresholds of life.

Volunteers that sing at the bedside of those who are dying. Threshold choirs assist souls into their next experience by singing gentle songs for both the dying and their loved ones. They sing at hospitals, hospice, and assisted living homes, as well as in the home if the loved one has chosen to be there to transition.

1-707-596-8531

Web Page: https://thresholdchoir.org/Voices_of_Love

Request Singers: https://thresholdchoir.org/request-singers/

Mental Health/Substance Abuse Resources

Crisis Hotlines

Georgia Crisis & Access Line (GCAL):

Available for access to services and immediate crisis help, available 24/7.

1-800-715-4225

https://www.georgiacollaborative.com/providers/georgia-crisis-and-access-line-gcal/

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

1-800-273-8255

https://988lifeline.org/

Suicide.org: Includes phone numbers for county hotlines, as well as support for survivors and veterans.

http://www.suicide.org/index.html

http://www.suicide.org/hotlines/georgia-suicide-hotlines.html

1-800-SUICIDE
(1-800-784-2433)

1-800-273-TALK
(1-800-273-8255)

LGBT Youth
Suicide Hotline:
1-866-4-U-TREVOR

(1-866-488-7386)

Military Veterans
Suicide Hotline:
1-800-273-TALK (Press 1)

(1-800-273-8255)

Text Telephone:
1-800-799-4TTY
(1-800-799-4889)

Suicide Hotline
in Spanish:
1-800-273-TALK (Press 2)

(1-800-273-8255)

National Domestic Violence Hotline –

1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)

https://www.thehotline.org/

The Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741 about any type of crisis 24/7.

https://www.crisistextline.org/

Addiction Support

Alcoholics Anonymous in Georgia

Resource for finding in-person and virtual AA meetings throughout the state.

Emory Healthcare Addiction Service

Provides individual therapy, psychiatric consultation, recovery guidance, support groups, and medication-assisted treatment to support individuals 14 and older that are struggling with substance abuse and mental illness.

404-778-5526

https://med.emory.edu/departments/psychiatry/programs/addiction/index.html

The Summit Wellness Group – Midtown Atlanta

Joint Commission Accredited drug rehab center located at 996 Huff Rd NW, Suite C, Atlanta, GA 30318. This family-run treatment program also features helpful recovery support resources on its website.

678-705-8762 – 24/7 helpline

The GARR Network

470-296-3435

Georgia-based association of accredited sober living homes throughout the state.

https://www.thegarrnetwork.org/

SAMHSA’s Treatment Locator

1-877-726-4727

Directory for finding treatment facilities confidentially and anonymously.

https://findtreatment.gov/

Ascensa Health (Formerly Known as St. Jude’s Recovery Center)

Intown provider of free and low-cost treatment services. They are located at 139 Renaissance Pkwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30308.

404-874-2224 – For admissions information

https://ascensahealth.org/

Overdose Prevention

Georgia Overdose Prevention Project

An advocacy organization that provides free naloxone kits to Georgians through the mail.

https://georgiaoverdoseprevention.org/

National Harm Reduction Coalition Harmreduction.org

Features harm reduction strategies and provides information to help people identify, respond, and prevent overdoses.

https://harmreduction.org/issues/overdose-prevention/

Gwinnett County – Critical Support

Everyday challenges of living and unexpected emergencies can cause significant economic and well-being hardships. Consider the following resources if you need temporary financial support or urgent aid.

OneStop 4 HELP
770.822.8850 | OneStopHelp@GwinnettCounty.com

These independent organizations (outside of Gwinnett County government) maintain their own websites and operations:

Homeless Assessment Center
HomeFirst Gwinnett/Norcross Assessment Center
770.847.6765

2-1-1 (United Way of Greater Atlanta)
Hotline: 211
Text: 898-211 (with your zip code and need)