Resources

To empower our community to craft local solutions based on local decisions, we have access to the latest research and information about best practices for collaborating and improving the well-being of children and families.

  • Dive into state and local level policies that affect Georgia’s communities.
  • Check out the Evaluation Snapshot series of research summaries that will help as we plan, implement, and account for effects of our strategies on outcomes for children and families.
  • View or download annual reports as well as compendiums regarding topics like building the path to reading proficiency and addressing low birthweight in Georgia.
  • Check out the Georgia Civic Health Index, which seeks to answer the question: “How do Georgians participate in civic life and what does it mean for Georgia?”

Directory

A Buddy’s Hope

Lisa Gibson
Dallas, GA

A Buddy's Hope, Inc's mission is to provide support for Paulding County Children to make sure they have everything needed to help them succeed in their Educational paths by providing any personal or home items. We feel that no child should go without something they need. ''Hope for better tomorrows'

A Hand Up Homeless Outreach of Georgia

2156 Buchanan Highway, Dallas, GA 30157

At A Hand Up Homeless Outreach, we are dedicated to supporting the most vulnerable members of the Georgia community. Our mission is to provide essential resources and services to those experiencing homelessness and hardship. Mon thru Friday 11:00 a.m. – 03:00 p.m.

Action Ministries Atlanta, now part of Hope Atlanta

458Ponce de Leon Avenue
Bldg. B, Terrace Level
Atlanta, GA 30308

Advantage Counseling Solutions, LLC

3400 Chapel Hill Road, Suite 312
Douglasville, GA

SERVICES: Individual Therapy; Group Therapy; In-Person; Virtual Sessions TREAMENT: Anxiety; Bullying; Depression; Emotional Regulation; Life Skills; Trauma; Anger; Autism; Grief FOCUS GROUPS AVAILABLE: BIPOC; LGBTQIA+

Ahimsa House – Helpring People and Pets Escape Domestic Violence

Al-Anon Family Groups

Harmony in Hiram AFG

Thursday 8:00 PM

Bethel United Methodist Church

1444 Bethel Church Rd, Hiram, GA, 30141, USA

Please use front door of brick home

Alcoholics Anonymous

Meetings at Bethel United Methodist Church, Hiram

1444 Bethel Church Rd, Hiram, GA 30141, USA

American Red Cross-Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter

1955 Monroe Drive, NE
Atlanta, GA 30324

Anchor Hospital

call our Assessment & Referral Services team direct at 678-251-3226 to learn more

Inpatient programs are ideal for patients who need intensive evaluation and support to stabilize themselves. We offer inpatient services to teens, adults, and seniors in crisis. We treat several issues, including: Depression Bipolar Disorder Anxiety Disorder Schizophrenia Dissociative Disorders

Anchored Down Wellness & Recovery LLC

Tonya Ledford
201 W. Memorial Drive
Dallas, GA 30132

Atlanta Legal Aid Society

Barden Behavioral Health

5150 Stilesboro Rd, Suite 430
Kennesaw, GA

SERVICES: Individual Therapy; Group Therapy; Family Therapy; In-Person TREAMENT: Anxiety; Bullying; Anger; Emotional Regulation; Depression; Trauma; Life Skills; More FOCUS GROUPS AVAILABLE: LGBTQIA+; Christian

Bethany Christian Church – Dallas

3264 Villa Rica Hwy,
Dallas, GA 30157

May provide limited gift card for gas/groceries, when available. These may be provided on a case-by-case basis.

Bright from the Start

2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SE, 754 East Tower,
Atlanta, GA 30334

Broken Chains International

5205 Stilesboro Road
Kennesaw, GA

SERVICES: Individual Therapy; Family Therapy; Group Therapy; Recreational Therapy; Out-Patient Services; In-Person; Virtual Sessions TREAMENT: Addiction; Anger; Anxiety; Bullying; Depression; Emotional Regulation; Life Skills; Trauma; More FOCUS GROUPS AVAILABLE: LGBTQIA+; Christian; BIPOC

Bullock Hope House

Located in the heart of Powder Springs, the Bullock Hope House is Georgia's first privately owned home dedicated to the comfort and healing of those receiving medical treatment of children going through rehabilitation along with their families.

Burnt Hickory Baptist Church

Alecia Hawkins
5145 Due West Road
Powder Springs, Ga 30127

Campbell Creek Apartments

351 West Memorial Drive
Dallas, GA 30132

CASA of Paulding County (Court Appointed Special Advocates)

CAYA (Come As You Are) Reconciliation Ministries

Cedartown Housing Authority, located in Grayfield Apartments

344 West Avenue
Cedartown, GA 30125

Celebrate Recovery of NorthGeorgia

https://celebraterecovery.com/ or follow the podcast https://celebraterecovery.com/podcast/

Central Baptist Church

Ted Smith
5811 Central Church Road
Douglasville, Ga 30135

Chattahoochee Tech Adult Education

The Adult Education program at Chattahoochee Technical College offers free High School Equivalency diploma classes, English as a Second Language, basic skills, and business soft skills classes

Chattahoochee Technical College – Paulding Campus Adult Education

400 Nathan Dean Blvd,
Dallas, GA 30132-4913

Child Protective Services (CPS) Central Intake Center to report Child Abuse

Child Support Enforcement

1387 Industrial Blvd. North
Suite 102
Dallas, GA 30132

Counseling Innovations

Covenant House Georgia

1559 Johnson Road, NW
Atlanta, GA 30318

Creekstone Apartments

1300 Merchants Drive
Dallas, GA 30132

Crescent Pines

1000 Eagles Landing Pkwy, Stockbridge, GA 30281

For over 10 years, Crescent Pines Hospital has provided behavioral healthcare and treatment services for children, adolescents and adults with special, and often complex, mental health needs. They announced its intention to consolidate its behavioral healthcare services at its nearby Anchor Hospital

Crimes Against Children – Paulding County Sheriff’s Office

180 Constitution Boulevard,
Dallas, GA 30132

Crisis Text Line

Crossroads Church

Dean Scott
5960 Stewart Pkwy
Douglasville, Ga 30135

D.B.G.E.M.- Developing Boys into Gainfully Employed Men, Inc.

80 Seven Hills Blvd. Ste. 101, PMB 174,
Dallas, GA 30157

Dallas Family Counseling Center

110 Evans Mill Drive, Suite 305 Dallas, Georgia 30157

SERVICES: Individual Therapy; Group Therapy; Family Therapy; Recreational Therapy; Out-Patient Services; In-Person; Virtual Sessions TREAMENT: Anxiety; Addiction; Anger; Bullying; Depression; Emotional Regulation; Life Skills; Trauma; Grief; Autism FOCUS GROUPS AVAILABLE: LGBTQIA+; Christian; BIPOC

Dallas First United Methodist Church

Dallas Housing Authority

434 Paulding Lane
P.O. Box 72
Dallas, GA 30132

Dallas Manor Apartments

350 Paulding Lane
Dallas, GA 30132

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) – Paulding County

1387 Industrial Blvd North, Suite, 102,
Dallas, GA 30132-0168

Department of Juvenile Justice – Paulding County

Community Services Office; 101 Bainbridge Way, Suite 230,
Dallas GA 30132-4270

Discovery Center (Douglas) Males

Domestic Violence/Family Intervention

Douglas County Homeless Shelter

Driver’s License Examinations & Department of Motor Vehicle Safety

Limited driver license services available by appointment only.

EasterSeals North Georgia

815 Park North Blvd.
Clarkson, GA 30021

Families First

80 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd., NW,
Atlanta, GA 30314-3421

Family Alliance of Paulding

PO Box 1088,
Hiram, GA 30141

Family Alliance of Paulding – Drug Free Paulding Community Coalition

Family Alliance of Paulding – Welcome Home Visitation Center

First Baptist Hogansville

Bill Dollar
500 East Main Road
Hogansville, Ga 30230

First Christian Chruch

Billy Ressler
306 College Street
Carrollton, Ga 30117

Floyd Road Baptist Church

Teresa Knox
3996 Floyd Road
Austell, Ga 30106

Fortified Hills Baptist Church

4705 East Paulding Drive
Dallas, GA 30157

The Bread of Life mission seeks to meet both the temporal and eternal needs of those in the community by providing clothing and food to those in need.Thursday: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT

Foster Care Support Foundation

Distribution Center: 115 Mansell Place,
Roswell, GA 30076

Georgia Center for Resources & support (serving Adoptive Families)

80 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd, NW,
Atlanta, GA 30314-3426

Georgia Commission on Family Violence

2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, SE, Ste 866 East Tower
Atlanta, GA 30334

Paulding Provider Turning Point Diversion Center 44 Darbys Crossing Drive Suite 202-D Hiram (470) 276-9608 *Classes offered: Men, Women, Spanish, LGBTQUI+ & Virtual*

Georgia Crisis and Access Line

Georgia Crisis and Access Line (CHAT SERVICES 24/7)

Georgia Department of Community Affairs

Patrick Vickers
60 Executive Park South, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329

Homeownership - GA Dream Program- Housing Outreach Dept. Homelessness Assistance Special Needs Housing Housing Development Paulding County in Region 1

Georgia Department of Labor

19 Felton Place
Cartersville, Ga 30120

Georgia Highlands College

25 Courthouse Square,
Dallas, GA 30132-4132

Georgia Hope

Georgia HOPE is a community-based provider of mental health, substance use, and family preservation services in the state of Georgia. Georgia Crisis & Access Line: 1-800-715-4225 National Suicide Hotline: 800-273-8255 Crisis text line: 741-741

Georgia Legal Services Program, Inc.

104 Marietta Street
Suite 250
Atlanta, GA 30303

Georgia State Patrol (Serves Haralson and Paulding County)

1723 Bill Carruth Pkwy
Hiram, Ga 30141

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency

101 Bainbridge Way, Suite 300
Dallas, Ga 30132

Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter

Helping Hands of Paulding County, Inc (Food Pantry and Clothing Closet)

Food Pantry: 228 West Spring St,
Dallas, GA 30132

Clothing Center: 240 Professional Court,
Dallas, GA 30132

High Impact Training and Counseling, Inc.

7193 Douglas Blvd
Suite 101
Douglasville, GA 30135

High Impact Training/Anger Management Institute offers anger management, substance abuse, family violence intervention, individual and couple counseling, and positive attitude life management services.

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health – Substance Use Outpatient Programs

Dawn Smith
126 Enterprise Path,
Suite 201, Hiram, GA 30141

Highland Rivers in Hiram Health-Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

126 Enterprise Path
Hiram, GA 30141

Hiram First United Methodist Church

324 Hiram Douglasville Hwy., Hiram, GA, 30141

4th Sat. of the month 10:00 a.m - noon (except on 3rd Sat. in Nov. & Dec.) Open by appointment only on the 4th Sat. - please call. We are currently offering emergency food distribution on a case-by-case basis. Call the above number or email hfumcoffice@gmail.com for emergency availability.

Hiram Police Department

217 Main St.
Hiram, Ga30141

Hiram United Methodist Church (Food Pantry)

324 Hiram Douglasville Hwy,
Hiram, GA 30141

Holy Manna Ministries of Rockmart

410 Industrial Drive, Rockmart, GA, United States, Georgia

Thanks to the generous donations from our partners, Holy Manna Ministries gives away an astounding amount of food each week to those in need. This service is free of charge in accordance with Matthew 10:8

Holy Manna Ministries of Rockmart

American Legion - Post 12
1 Veterans Circle
Rockmart, Georgia 30153

Tuesdays 9-noon

Hope Church

1970 Charles Hardy Parkway
Dallas, GA 30157

Horizons Kennesaw State University- Summer learning program

Ignite Hope Inc

1635 old 41 hwy nw, Suite 112-241, Kennesaw, GA,

Ignite Hope exists to Bridge the Gap between kids in crisis & the Hope and Healing needed to thrive.

Immigrants Relief Initiatives

Immigrants Relief Initiatives (IRI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering immigrants and supporting their successful integration into communities across Georgia.

Influencers Church Kennesaw

Mrs. Keven Covert
1455 Ben King Road
Kennesaw, Ga 30144

Jodi Forman, LCSW

2854 Johnson Ferry Road
Suite 200
Marietta, GA 30062

L.I.P.T. (Local Interagency Planning Team) – Paulding County Juvenile Court

280 Constitution Blvd,
Dallas, GA 30132

Laurelwood

Northeast Georgia Physicians Group
200 Wisteria Dr, Gainesville, GA 30501

Laurelwood offers a variety of treatment options including detoxification, inpatient treatment, day partial treatment, intensive outpatient treatment and aftercare support.

Learning Disabilities Association of Georgia

1366 North Druid Hill Road
Brookhaven, GA 30319

Liberty Baptist Church

Gary Hoggard
1077 Hwy 314
Fayetteville, Ga 30214

Life Renewed International, Inc.

6141 Shallow Wood Lane
Douglasville, GA 30135

Light House Food Pantry

294 White Ingram Parkway,
Dallas, GA 30132

Linea Nacional de Esperanza

liveSAFE Resources

Magnolia Creste Apartments

201 Butler Industrial Drive
Dallas, GA 30132

Mary Alexander Counseling

Mary Alexander
200 E Memorial Dr, Ste 6,
Dallas, GA 30132

McEachern United Methodist Church

Merry Ward
4075 Macland Road
Powder Springs, Ga 30127

Mighty Fortress Lutheran Church – Food Pantry

4425 Macland Road,
Hiram, GA 30141-1911

Ministry House

Ronnie Hayes
347 Holly Street
Canton, Ga 30114

Must Ministries

1260 Cobb Parkway NW,
Marietta, GA 30062

Must Ministries Marietta

My Father’s House (Sobriety support for Women)

Narcotics Anonymous

various locations on website

National Alliance for Grieving Children

National Runaway Safeline

National Youth Crisis Hotline

Need an ID?

2206 East View Parkway
Conyers, GA 30013

Never Alone Foundation

44 Darbys Crossing Drive, Suite 202, Hiram, GA 30141

470-695-8162 Our mission is simple yet profound: to be the hand that reaches out when someone feels lost in the darkness of their mind. We create safe havens where vulnerability is met with understanding, and pain is answered with empathy.

Northpointe Church

Pam Ryan
30 Orchard Road
Adairsville, Ga 30103

Northwest Georgia RESA (Regional Educational Service Agency)

3167 Cedartown Hwy SE,
Rome, GA 30161

Outer Circle Foundation

Outer Circle Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting Veterans, First Responders, and their families during times of need. We provide critical PTSD awareness and resources, suicide prevention programs, and career transition support.

Pathways Autism Center

50 Plaza Way, NW
Suite A
Marietta, GA 30060

Paulding Child Advocacy Center

244 Carter Road
Dallas, Ga 30157

Paulding County Animal Control and Shelter

779 Industrial Blvd N
Dallas, Ga 30132

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: Noon - 4:00pm Saturday: Noon - 6:00pm Sunday: Noon - 5:00pm Closed: Monday and Holidays

Paulding County Bar Association

280 Merchants Drive
Unit 1633
Dallas, GA 30132

Paulding County Marshal Bureau

240 Constitution Blvd
Dallas, Ga 30132

Monday-Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Paulding County Parent Mentor (Paulding County School District)

Yesenia Lopez Alvarez
3236 Atlanta Highway
Dallas, GA 30132

Paulding County School District (Central Registration)

522 Hardee St,
Dallas, GA 30132

Paulding County School District (Main Office)

3236 Atlanta Hwy,
Dallas, GA 30132

Paulding Family Connection

Michele Craig
140 Bethel Church Road, Hiram, GA 30141

The Collaborative membership consists of stakeholders within the community who are committed to improving the well-being of Paulding County children and families including but not limited to: government agencies, businesses, non-profit organizations, faith-based entities, families and individuals.

Paulding Literacy Council (Paulding Reads)

Paulding Pregnancy Services

1899 Lake Road
Suite 120
Hiram, GA 30141

Text assistance available at 470-397-5130

Paulding Preschool (formerly Ivy Hall Day School)

4860 EAst Paulding Drive,
Dallas, GA 30157

Paxen – A Program of Eckerd Kids (GED and Workforce Development Classes)

1010 N Tennessee St, Suite 213,
Cartersville, GA 30120

Peachford Hospital

Peachford Hospital also features individual units for children, adolescents, adults and seniors, serving residents of Georgia and beyond. We offer inpatient acute care, as well as partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs.

Pleasant Grove Baptist Church

Keith Hallman
1167 Angham Road
Hiram, Ga 30141

Praise Tabernacle

Deborah Gervais
4052 Hiram Lithia Springs Road
Powder Springs, Ga 30127

Premier Transitional Services

Premiere Transitional Services, Inc.’s mission is to provide therapeutic & community based services for children, adolescents, and adults, and serve as a beneficial source to individual and families and assist them with making healthy and safe choices that will help them transition to a better life.

Premiere Transitional Services

44 Darbys Crossing Dr, Suite 110D
Hiram, GA

SERVICES: Individual Therapy; Family Therapy; Out-Patient Services; In-Person; Virtual Sessions TREAMENT: Anxiety; Anger; Bullying; Emotional Regulation; Life Skills; Trauma; More FOCUS GROUPS AVAILABLE: LGBTQIA+

Radiant Recovery and Counseling Services

1201 West Peachtree Street NW
Suite 2300
Atlanta, GA 30309

Group Therapy Individual Therapy Adult, Children, and Teen Counseling Telehealth Trauma Therapy and Recovery Most Insurance accepted, including Medicaid- see website for complete list

Recovery Unlimited

We specialize in working with individuals and families with an array of emotional and behavioral issues. Our licensed clinicians and specialists are here to support you with effective results, a safe therapeutic environment, and a positive counseling experience.

Reformers Unanimous (RU)

Pine Valley Baptist Church
63 Pine Valley Road
Hiram, Ga 30141

Reliant Ministries

Dallas, GA

Mental Wellness Ministry Student Ministry From the very beginning of Reliant Church, we have been driven by genuine relationships. Through these relationships we disciple, grow, and connect with other believers in our community. If you're looking for a faith filled community - Reliant Church is just

Ridgeview Institute

3995 South Cobb Drive, Smyrna, Georgia 30080

Depression Bipolar Disorder Anxiety Disorder PTSD Suicidal Thoughts Psychosis Substance Use Disorder Adolescent IOP/PHP Women’s IOP/PHP Adult IOP/PHP Men’s IOP

Rising Sun Recovery

Rising Sun Recovery offers a safe place where those struggling with addiction and alcoholism can transition from a life of active addiction to a life grounded in a 12-step recovery community.

Rockmart First Baptist Church

Skip Sproull
311 E. Elm Street
Rockmart, Ga 30153

S.H A.R.E. House, Inc.

Darryl Johnson
113 Village Walk,
Dallas, GA

S.H.A.R.E. House – Family Violence Crisis Center

Ser Familia

1000 Cobb Place Boulevard NW
Suite 170
Kennesaw, GA 30144

Sex Trafficking Information and Prevention

P.O. Box 724197
Atlanta, GA 31139

SHARE House- Dallas & Douglasville

Crisis Line: 770-489-7513

Share House Douglas is a non-profit organization providing crisis intervention and the continuum of care to address the causes and effects of family violence. We were founded in 1990 Crisis Line: 770-489-7513

Shepherd’s Rest Ministries – Battered Women’s Shelter

Sixes United Methodist Church

Beth Jones
8385 Bells Ferry Road
Canton, Ga 30114

Society of St. Vencent De Paul Family Support Center and Thrift Store

SonRise Baptist Church

Bill Larkey
6 Shenandoah Blvd
Newnan, Ga 30265

St Vincent De Paul – Dallas

651 West Memorial Drive, Dallas Georgia 30132

We are a NON PROFIT CATHOLIC ORGANIZATION, all our proceeds go back to help our neighbors in need! Every time you donate your gently used items (Clothing, shoes, linens, furniture, housewares) you are helping us to help others. For financial assistance, call 770-443-1533

State Bar of Georgia

104 Marietta Street, NW
Suits 100
Atlanta, GA 30303

Summit Ridge Hospital

250 Scenic Highway, Lawrenceville, GA 30046

SummitRidge Hospital provides mental health and substance abuse treatment and is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, approximately 30 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta. Our inpatient, partial hospitalization and outpatient programs have helped adolescents, adults, older adults and their families

Surviving Transitions, LLC

Our vision is to enhance the lives of individuals and families by empowering them with the necessary skills required to effectively manage their transitions successfully. Services covered include: Behavioral Modifications Individual Therapy for Children, Adolescents and Adults Family Preservation

Susan Norris-A Voice for Hope

Sweetwater Mission

6130 Hotel St,
Austell, GA 30106

Tallatoona Early Childhood Development Centers (Head Start Programs)

145 Academy Dr.,
Dallas GA 30132

The Comfy Place

126 Enterprise Path, Suite 205
Hiram, GA

SERVICES: Individual Therapy; Group Therapy; Family Therapy; In-Person; Virtual Sessions TREAMENT: Anxiety; Anger; Bullying; Depression; Emotional Regulation; Life Skills; Trauma; Grief; Autism FOCUS GROUPS AVAILABLE: LGBTQIA+;BIPOC

The Northrop Connection, LLC

Jessica Northrop
702 W. Memorial Drive;
Dallas, GA 30132

SERVICES: Individual Therapy; Group Therapy; Family Therapy; Out-Patient Services; In-Person; Virtual Sessions TREAMENT: Anxiety; Addiction; Anger; Bullying; Depression; Emotional Regulation; Life Skills; Trauma FOCUS GROUPS AVAILABLE: LGBTQIA+; BIPOC; Christian

The Potter’s Behavioral Medicine Clinic

The Potter’s Behavioral Medicine Clinic specializes in diagnosing and treating all types of mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and autism,

The Thrift Store of Choice

Tranquil Life Counseling Center, LLC

Jessica Koalenz
1899 Lake Road Suite 123
Hiram, GA 30141

3950 Cobb Pkwy NW Suite 501
Acworth, GA 30101

290 Merchants Square Suite C
Dallas, GA 30132

Trevor Project Lifeline (LBGTQ+ and Youth)

United Way of Greater Atlanta

40 Courtland Street, NE
Atlanta, GA 30303

Victory Thrift

3083 Atlanta Highway
Dallas, GA 30132

Vintage 242 Church

8492 Dallas-Acworth Hwy.
Suite 115
Dallas, GA 30157

West Ridge Church

Brittney Franklin
3522 Hiram Acworth Hwy
Dallas GA 30157

Willowbrooke at Tanner

20 Herrell Rd Villa Rica, GA, United States, Georgia 30180

Willowbrooke at Tanner provides inpatient and outpatient services for adults, teens and children who have one or more mental health or substance use needs.

Woodstock Church/Nazarene

Dan Ploth
874 Arnold Mill Road
Woodstock Ga 30188

Word of Life Gospel Ministries

Tim Smith
1633 Bankhead Hwy
Carrolton, Ga 30116

YMCA Paulding Early Learning Center

55 Hiram Drive,
Hiram, GA 30141

Youth Ameria Hotline (Teen to Teen Peer Counseling)