Resources

Will serve as an Angel Network for families of children with autism. Its primary purpose is to arrange air travel on private jets for families in need of medical care for their children.
http://autismescapes.org/

The Atlanta office of Bridges from School to Work matches youth with disabilities ages 17-22 with entry level job positions in local Atlanta area businesses that are seeking workforce diversification solutions. 404-523-6335
http://www.bridgestowork.org/locations/atlanta/

Employment training via Home Depot. Ken’s Krew enables individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to successfully enter the workforce by providing access to good jobs and professional training. 212-290-8999
http://kenskrew.org/

Helping each person to reach their full potential and workplace success by providing job training, employment, and vocational support for youth and adults with disabilities and other barriers to employment. 770-427-9000
https://tommynobiscenter.org/

PHP, Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Program, Therapy, IOP, In-home counseling, Residential services.
Hillside’s provides residential services and day programs for behavioral and mental health for children, adolescents, and their families. 404-846-5118
https://hside.org/

Laurel Heights is a behavioral hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, that treats children and adolescents with psychiatric disorders, autism and developmental disabilities.
https://laurelheightshospital.com/

Therapies, individual, group, and family therapy, PHP, IOP, In-home, Therapeutic Foster Care, Vocational (developmental disabilities), Addiction.
Lookout Mountain Community Services provides mental health, substance abuse, and developmental disabilities services.
https://www.lmcs.org/

Peachford Hospital offers a safe and nurturing environment for individuals looking for hope and healing from emotional, psychiatric and addictive diseases.
https://peachford.com/

Ridgeview Institute Smyrna & Monroe are two mental health facilities offering high-quality mental health care to the Atlanta, GA community. We offer professional drug treatment programs & mental health services.
https://ridgeviewinstitute.com/

Offers residential and day treatment programs for adolescents and adults. 866-504-4966
https://www.skylandtrail.org/

Inpatient, PHP,IOP, In-home counseling.
Willowbrooke at Tanner’s mission is to provide a safe and supportive environment for behavioral healthcare patients, so that they can focus on healing and returning to a healthy life. 770-812-9666
https://www.tanner.org/behavioral-health-care

An organization of pediatricians dedicated to the health and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
https://www.aap.org/en-us/Pages/Default.aspx

DBHDD offers a variety of services to eligible individuals living with developmental disabilities. 800-436-7442
https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/dd-community-based-services

Information regarding Georgia laws, policies and procedures for general education, 504 plans, and special education. 404-656-2804
https://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Pages/default.aspx

GLASS provides books and magazines in audio formats, Braille and digital downloads. Free delivery to your door. 800-248-6701
https://georgialibraries.org/glass/

Katie Beckett is an eligibility category in Medicaid that allows certain children under age 19 who have long-term disabilities or complex medical needs to become eligible for Medicaid coverage. Katie Beckett eligibility enables children to be cared for at home instead of an institution.
http://www.eohhs.ri.gov/Consumer/FamilieswithChildren/ChildrenwithSpecialNeeds/KatieBeckett.aspx

CHADD provides information, education and consultation about assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and issues of health and well-being for children with ADHD and their families. 301-306-7070
https://chadd.org/

Eli Project provides love and comfort to families with special needs by hosting events in safe environments where they can come together and connect with others.
https://eliproject.org/

NAMI provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives. 800-950-6264
https://www.nami.org/

Supporting Georgia families and individuals impacted by disabilities or special health care needs.
https://www.p2pga.org/

Parenting strategies, and support groups. Therapeutic photography DBT, Families in Separate Homes/Children of Divorce groups, Traditional counseling, Art therapy, “Creatively You” (girls) group.
Provides creative and dynamic counseling services to children, teens, and adults through individual therapy, social skills enrichment, group therapy, and parenting workshops. 770-726-9589
https://www.artitout.com/

BlazeSports of America embraces the mission of changing the lives of children and adults with physical disabilities through sport. 404-270-2000
https://blazesports.org/

Provides therapy services to boys and girls ages birth-21 with special needs from throughout Northwest Georgia and metro Atlanta. The children we serve have a variety of diagnoses and delays in development. 770-443-9672
https://www.facebook.com/mckennafamilyfarm