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Health coverage
Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids
State of Georgia · All of Georgia
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Free or low-cost health coverage for adults and kids who qualify.
How to get it · Apply at Georgia Gateway, or call 1-877-423-4746.
Free or low-cost health coverage for adults and kids who qualify.
How to get it · Apply at Georgia Gateway, or call 1-877-423-4746.
Georgia Access health insurance
State of Georgia · All of Georgia
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Georgia’s official place to shop for health insurance. You may qualify for low-cost or even no-cost coverage.
How to get it · Apply at georgiaaccess.gov or call 1-888-687-1503. You can get free help from a local expert to compare plans.
Who it’s for · Open enrollment for 2027 runs Nov. 1, 2026 to Jan. 15, 2027. Sign up by Dec. 15 for coverage that starts Jan. 1.
Georgia’s official place to shop for health insurance. You may qualify for low-cost or even no-cost coverage.
How to get it · Apply at georgiaaccess.gov or call 1-888-687-1503. You can get free help from a local expert to compare plans.
Who it’s for · Open enrollment for 2027 runs Nov. 1, 2026 to Jan. 15, 2027. Sign up by Dec. 15 for coverage that starts Jan. 1.
Grady Financial Assistance Program
Grady Health System · Metro Atlanta
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Free or lower-cost care at Grady if you qualify. Most bills drop to a small copay. If you’re homeless, you may owe no copay at all.
How to get it · Call 404-616-6920 and press 1 for a financial counselor (Mon-Fri, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.). You can also apply in MyChart or walk in.
Who it’s for · Fulton and DeKalb residents with income up to 400% of the poverty level. People from other counties may get help with emergency care.
Free or lower-cost care at Grady if you qualify. Most bills drop to a small copay. If you’re homeless, you may owe no copay at all.
How to get it · Call 404-616-6920 and press 1 for a financial counselor (Mon-Fri, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.). You can also apply in MyChart or walk in.
Who it’s for · Fulton and DeKalb residents with income up to 400% of the poverty level. People from other counties may get help with emergency care.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Photo ID
✓ Proof of your address for at least 30 days, like a utility bill or lease
✓ Proof of income, like pay stubs or a benefits letter
✓ Proof of children or dependents, like a tax return or birth certificates
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Photo ID
✓ Proof of your address for at least 30 days, like a utility bill or lease
✓ Proof of income, like pay stubs or a benefits letter
✓ Proof of children or dependents, like a tax return or birth certificates
Georgia SHIP free Medicare counseling
State of Georgia · All of Georgia
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Free, fair Medicare advice from Georgia’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). Get help with plans and lowering your costs.
How to get it · Call 1-866-552-4464 and press 4 to talk with a counselor.
Who it’s for · For people with Medicare and the people who care for them.
Free, fair Medicare advice from Georgia’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). Get help with plans and lowering your costs.
How to get it · Call 1-866-552-4464 and press 4 to talk with a counselor.
Who it’s for · For people with Medicare and the people who care for them.
Medicare Savings Programs: state pays your Part B premium
Georgia Medicaid (apply through DFCS / Georgia Gateway) · All of Georgia
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If you are on Medicare with a low income, Georgia Medicaid can pay your monthly Part B premium for you (QMB, SLMB or QI). QMB also pays your Medicare deductibles and copays. You also get Extra Help with drug costs automatically.
How to get it · Apply online at gateway.ga.gov or ask your county DFCS office for Form 700 (a short application). DFCS: 1-877-423-4746. Free help from GeorgiaCares/SHIP: 1-866-552-4464. Applying for Extra Help through Social Security also counts as an application for these programs. SLMB can be granted up to 3 months back, which can refund premiums you already paid.
Who it’s for · 2026 federal monthly income limits: QMB $1,350 single / $1,824 couple; SLMB $1,616 / $2,184; QI $1,816 / $2,455. Resource limit $9,950 single / $14,910 couple (your home, one car and a burial account do not count). Apply even if you think you are over; the state decides.
If you are on Medicare with a low income, Georgia Medicaid can pay your monthly Part B premium for you (QMB, SLMB or QI). QMB also pays your Medicare deductibles and copays. You also get Extra Help with drug costs automatically.
How to get it · Apply online at gateway.ga.gov or ask your county DFCS office for Form 700 (a short application). DFCS: 1-877-423-4746. Free help from GeorgiaCares/SHIP: 1-866-552-4464. Applying for Extra Help through Social Security also counts as an application for these programs. SLMB can be granted up to 3 months back, which can refund premiums you already paid.
Who it’s for · 2026 federal monthly income limits: QMB $1,350 single / $1,824 couple; SLMB $1,616 / $2,184; QI $1,816 / $2,455. Resource limit $9,950 single / $14,910 couple (your home, one car and a burial account do not count). Apply even if you think you are over; the state decides.
Wellstar hospital bill help (Financial Assistance Program)
Wellstar Health System · Metro Atlanta
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Free or discounted hospital care based on your income. Wellstar's published policy summary says care is free at or below 125% of the federal poverty level, discounted up to 97% between 126% and 200%, and some help may be available up to 300%. It can cover bills you already got.
How to get it · Apply in Wellstar MyChart (you can e-sign and upload pay stubs there), or print the paper application from wellstar.org and mail it to Wellstar SBO FAP Department, 805 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta, GA 30066. Call 470-245-9998 for help. You have 240 days from your service date or first bill to apply.
Who it’s for · You may qualify if you are uninsured or underinsured and got medically necessary care at a Wellstar hospital or hospital outpatient facility. Help is based on your household income compared to the federal poverty level.
Free or discounted hospital care based on your income. Wellstar's published policy summary says care is free at or below 125% of the federal poverty level, discounted up to 97% between 126% and 200%, and some help may be available up to 300%. It can cover bills you already got.
How to get it · Apply in Wellstar MyChart (you can e-sign and upload pay stubs there), or print the paper application from wellstar.org and mail it to Wellstar SBO FAP Department, 805 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta, GA 30066. Call 470-245-9998 for help. You have 240 days from your service date or first bill to apply.
Who it’s for · You may qualify if you are uninsured or underinsured and got medically necessary care at a Wellstar hospital or hospital outpatient facility. Help is based on your household income compared to the federal poverty level.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Wellstar FAP application, bank statements, tax returns, other income verification
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Wellstar FAP application, bank statements, tax returns, other income verification
Emory Healthcare hospital bill help (financial assistance)
Emory Healthcare · Metro Atlanta
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Help paying Emory hospital and clinic bills for emergency or medically necessary care. You may qualify with income up to 350% of the federal poverty level, whether you are uninsured or underinsured.
How to get it · Log into Emory MyChart and fill out the financial assistance application. No MyChart? Call 404-778-7318 and Emory Customer Services will help you apply. Application and summary PDFs are on the page in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean.
Who it’s for · You may qualify if you are uninsured or underinsured with income up to 350% of the federal poverty level and received emergency or medically necessary care from a participating Emory provider (Emory Medical Group, Emory Specialty Associates, The Emory Clinic and others).
Help paying Emory hospital and clinic bills for emergency or medically necessary care. You may qualify with income up to 350% of the federal poverty level, whether you are uninsured or underinsured.
How to get it · Log into Emory MyChart and fill out the financial assistance application. No MyChart? Call 404-778-7318 and Emory Customer Services will help you apply. Application and summary PDFs are on the page in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean.
Who it’s for · You may qualify if you are uninsured or underinsured with income up to 350% of the federal poverty level and received emergency or medically necessary care from a participating Emory provider (Emory Medical Group, Emory Specialty Associates, The Emory Clinic and others).
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta bill help (up to 600% FPL)
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta · Metro Atlanta
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A discount on your child's bills for emergency and medically necessary care at Children's. Families with income up to 600% of the federal poverty level may qualify (400% at Hughes Spalding), with or without insurance. You can apply before, during or after care.
How to get it · Download the 2026 application (English or Spanish) from choa.org/patients/bills-and-insurance. Email it with your documents to FinancialAssistanceApplications@choa.org, mail to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Attention: Financial Assistance Department, 1575 Northeast Expressway, Atlanta, GA 30329, or call 404-785-5515 for a paper copy. Decisions take up to 90 days. Hughes Spalding patients apply through Grady at gradyhealth.org/fap/application.
Who it’s for · You may qualify if your child got emergency or medically necessary care at Children's and your family income is at or below 600% of the federal poverty level (400% for Hughes Spalding). Insured families can apply too.
A discount on your child's bills for emergency and medically necessary care at Children's. Families with income up to 600% of the federal poverty level may qualify (400% at Hughes Spalding), with or without insurance. You can apply before, during or after care.
How to get it · Download the 2026 application (English or Spanish) from choa.org/patients/bills-and-insurance. Email it with your documents to FinancialAssistanceApplications@choa.org, mail to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Attention: Financial Assistance Department, 1575 Northeast Expressway, Atlanta, GA 30329, or call 404-785-5515 for a paper copy. Decisions take up to 90 days. Hughes Spalding patients apply through Grady at gradyhealth.org/fap/application.
Who it’s for · You may qualify if your child got emergency or medically necessary care at Children's and your family income is at or below 600% of the federal poverty level (400% for Hughes Spalding). Insured families can apply too.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Government-issued ID, proof of income, proof of family size, proof of county of residence (Hughes Spalding only)
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Government-issued ID, proof of income, proof of family size, proof of county of residence (Hughes Spalding only)
Katie Beckett Medicaid: disabled kids, any family income
Georgia Department of Community Health · All of Georgia
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Medicaid for a child with a serious disability who lives at home, even if the parents earn too much for regular Medicaid. Georgia ignores family income for this program. Approvals now last at least two years.
How to get it · Apply online at gateway.ga.gov, or send the signed Katie Beckett application (English or Spanish PDF on the page) to the Centralized Katie Beckett Medicaid Team, 2211 Beaver Ruin Road, Suite 150, Norcross, GA 30071. Call 678-248-7449. A new online portal (katiebeckettportal.dch.georgia.gov) opened April 2026 for tracking your case.
Who it’s for · You may qualify if your child is 18 or younger, meets Social Security's definition of disabled, lives at home rather than in an institution, and needs an institutional level of care. Family income is not counted; the child's own assets are.
Medicaid for a child with a serious disability who lives at home, even if the parents earn too much for regular Medicaid. Georgia ignores family income for this program. Approvals now last at least two years.
How to get it · Apply online at gateway.ga.gov, or send the signed Katie Beckett application (English or Spanish PDF on the page) to the Centralized Katie Beckett Medicaid Team, 2211 Beaver Ruin Road, Suite 150, Norcross, GA 30071. Call 678-248-7449. A new online portal (katiebeckettportal.dch.georgia.gov) opened April 2026 for tracking your case.
Who it’s for · You may qualify if your child is 18 or younger, meets Social Security's definition of disabled, lives at home rather than in an institution, and needs an institutional level of care. Family income is not counted; the child's own assets are.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Katie Beckett application, Pediatric DMA 6(A) medical form, Medical Necessity Level of Care Statement, Cost Effectiveness Form
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Katie Beckett application, Pediatric DMA 6(A) medical form, Medical Necessity Level of Care Statement, Cost Effectiveness Form
Children's Medical Services: kids with chronic illness
Georgia Department of Public Health · All of Georgia
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A free care coordinator for a child with a long-term condition (asthma, seizures, diabetes, cerebral palsy, heart defects and more), plus help paying for medical services or equipment that Medicaid or insurance does not cover, specialty clinics, rides and translation.
How to get it · Fill out the Child Health Referral Form (English or Spanish) on the page and send it to your local Child Health Referral Contact, found with the Women and Children Service Locator on the page; you can also call them and do it by phone. Parent to Parent of Georgia can help you apply: 1-800-229-2308.
Who it’s for · You may qualify if your child lives in Georgia, is under 21, has an eligible chronic condition, and family income is under 247% of the federal poverty guidelines. Kids on Medicaid, PeachCare, SSI or in foster care already meet the income test.
A free care coordinator for a child with a long-term condition (asthma, seizures, diabetes, cerebral palsy, heart defects and more), plus help paying for medical services or equipment that Medicaid or insurance does not cover, specialty clinics, rides and translation.
How to get it · Fill out the Child Health Referral Form (English or Spanish) on the page and send it to your local Child Health Referral Contact, found with the Women and Children Service Locator on the page; you can also call them and do it by phone. Parent to Parent of Georgia can help you apply: 1-800-229-2308.
Who it’s for · You may qualify if your child lives in Georgia, is under 21, has an eligible chronic condition, and family income is under 247% of the federal poverty guidelines. Kids on Medicaid, PeachCare, SSI or in foster care already meet the income test.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Child Health Referral Form
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Child Health Referral Form
Dollar For: free help getting a hospital bill forgiven
Dollar For · Nationwide
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Free help applying for hospital charity care (financial assistance). Nonprofit hospitals must have programs that lower or forgive bills for some patients. Dollar For fills out the application and works with the hospital for you.
How to get it · Start with the online eligibility screener at dollarfor.org/help, then fill out the patient form. Dollar For prepares your application in 7 to 10 days and sends it to the hospital. No phone number is listed.
Who it’s for · People with a hospital bill. Help is usually based on income, household size and the age of the bill. Hospitals must take applications for bills less than 240 days old, even if sent to collections. The hospital makes the final decision.
Free help applying for hospital charity care (financial assistance). Nonprofit hospitals must have programs that lower or forgive bills for some patients. Dollar For fills out the application and works with the hospital for you.
How to get it · Start with the online eligibility screener at dollarfor.org/help, then fill out the patient form. Dollar For prepares your application in 7 to 10 days and sends it to the hospital. No phone number is listed.
Who it’s for · People with a hospital bill. Help is usually based on income, household size and the age of the bill. Hospitals must take applications for bills less than 240 days old, even if sent to collections. The hospital makes the final decision.
Free and low-cost clinics
Mercy Care
Mercy Care · Metro Atlanta
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Doctor, dental, eye, and mental health care in Atlanta and Chamblee. Everyone is welcome, no matter your insurance or income.
How to get it · Call 678-843-8600 to make an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome at all clinics, but walk-in hours vary, so call first if you can.
Doctor, dental, eye, and mental health care in Atlanta and Chamblee. Everyone is welcome, no matter your insurance or income.
How to get it · Call 678-843-8600 to make an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome at all clinics, but walk-in hours vary, so call first if you can.
Southside Medical Center
Southside Medical Center · Metro Atlanta
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Low-cost doctor, dental, eye, women’s, and kids’ care at sites across metro Atlanta. If you have little or no insurance, you pay by income.
How to get it · Call 404-688-1350 to make an appointment. Urgent care is at the East Point and Stockbridge sites.
Who it’s for · The sliding fee is for people with no insurance or not enough insurance. It is based on household income and size.
Low-cost doctor, dental, eye, women’s, and kids’ care at sites across metro Atlanta. If you have little or no insurance, you pay by income.
How to get it · Call 404-688-1350 to make an appointment. Urgent care is at the East Point and Stockbridge sites.
Who it’s for · The sliding fee is for people with no insurance or not enough insurance. It is based on household income and size.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Photo ID (no ID? ask the front desk for a form)
✓ Proof of income, like 2 recent pay stubs
✓ Proof of family size, like a tax return or kids’ birth certificates
✓ Insurance card, if you have one
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Photo ID (no ID? ask the front desk for a form)
✓ Proof of income, like 2 recent pay stubs
✓ Proof of family size, like a tax return or kids’ birth certificates
✓ Insurance card, if you have one
Family Health Centers of Georgia (West End)
Family Health Centers of Georgia · City of Atlanta
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Community health center for the whole family: doctor visits, kids’ care, family planning and more. You are seen whether or not you have insurance. Fees slide with your income.
How to get it · Call 404-752-1400 or walk in during business hours at 868 York Ave SW, Atlanta. New patients: arrive 30 minutes early. For the sliding fee, fill out the form and send it with proof of income to slidingfee@fhcga.org; questions 404-752-1428.
Who it’s for · Anyone, with or without insurance. The sliding fee is based on household income and family size.
Community health center for the whole family: doctor visits, kids’ care, family planning and more. You are seen whether or not you have insurance. Fees slide with your income.
How to get it · Call 404-752-1400 or walk in during business hours at 868 York Ave SW, Atlanta. New patients: arrive 30 minutes early. For the sliding fee, fill out the form and send it with proof of income to slidingfee@fhcga.org; questions 404-752-1428.
Who it’s for · Anyone, with or without insurance. The sliding fee is based on household income and family size.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Photo ID
✓ Proof of address
✓ Insurance card, if you have one
✓ Proof of income for each adult in the home (sliding fee)
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Photo ID
✓ Proof of address
✓ Insurance card, if you have one
✓ Proof of income for each adult in the home (sliding fee)
Mosaic Health Center (Clarkston): adults with no insurance
Mosaic Health Center · DeKalb County
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Low-cost clinic only for adults with no health insurance. New patient visit $60, follow-up $30, medicines free. Can’t pay? Ask about financial help; nobody in need is turned away.
How to get it · Call or text 678-383-1383 for an appointment. 3700 Market St, Building B, Clarkston. Mon-Thu 9am-7pm; Saturday by appointment. Pay before the visit; no bills later. Print the new patient forms from the website if you can.
Who it’s for · Adults 18 and older with no health insurance. Bring proof of financial need to ask for lower fees.
Low-cost clinic only for adults with no health insurance. New patient visit $60, follow-up $30, medicines free. Can’t pay? Ask about financial help; nobody in need is turned away.
How to get it · Call or text 678-383-1383 for an appointment. 3700 Market St, Building B, Clarkston. Mon-Thu 9am-7pm; Saturday by appointment. Pay before the visit; no bills later. Print the new patient forms from the website if you can.
Who it’s for · Adults 18 and older with no health insurance. Bring proof of financial need to ask for lower fees.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ New patient forms (or fill out there)
✓ Proof of financial need, if asking for help with fees
WHAT TO BRING
✓ New patient forms (or fill out there)
✓ Proof of financial need, if asking for help with fees
Ethne Health medical and dental (Clarkston)
Ethne Health · DeKalb County
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Primary care, mental health visits and dental care in Clarkston for a multicultural community. Staff and interpreters cover 48 languages. Call to ask about fees if uninsured.
How to get it · Medical: call 470-799-0044, 980 Rowland St, Suite 4190, Clarkston. Mon 9am-9pm, Tue-Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-1pm. Dental: 470-799-2919, 4122 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Clarkston, Mon-Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-1pm.
Who it’s for · Anyone in the Clarkston area; many patients are refugees and immigrants. Ask about costs when you call.
Primary care, mental health visits and dental care in Clarkston for a multicultural community. Staff and interpreters cover 48 languages. Call to ask about fees if uninsured.
How to get it · Medical: call 470-799-0044, 980 Rowland St, Suite 4190, Clarkston. Mon 9am-9pm, Tue-Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-1pm. Dental: 470-799-2919, 4122 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Clarkston, Mon-Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-1pm.
Who it’s for · Anyone in the Clarkston area; many patients are refugees and immigrants. Ask about costs when you call.
Find a community health center near you
U.S. government (HRSA) · Nationwide
⚠ Confirm before you go
Community health centers offer low-cost checkups, prenatal care, and baby shots. What you pay depends on your income.
How to get it · Open findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov to see health centers near you. Then call one to ask about appointments and fees.
Community health centers offer low-cost checkups, prenatal care, and baby shots. What you pay depends on your income.
How to get it · Open findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov to see health centers near you. Then call one to ask about appointments and fees.
AID Atlanta free HIV and STI testing
AID Atlanta · City of Atlanta
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Free rapid HIV tests and STI testing in Midtown, with treatment at no cost if an STI test is positive. Walk in, no appointment needed. Also PrEP, primary care and a pharmacy.
How to get it · Walk in to the Wellness Center, 1438 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, Mon-Fri 9:30am-5:30pm. Testing questions: 404-870-7741. Georgia AIDS and STI Info Line: 1-800-551-2728. Parking garage entrance on Spring St.
Who it’s for · Anyone. Testing is free; no appointment needed.
Free rapid HIV tests and STI testing in Midtown, with treatment at no cost if an STI test is positive. Walk in, no appointment needed. Also PrEP, primary care and a pharmacy.
How to get it · Walk in to the Wellness Center, 1438 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, Mon-Fri 9:30am-5:30pm. Testing questions: 404-870-7741. Georgia AIDS and STI Info Line: 1-800-551-2728. Parking garage entrance on Spring St.
Who it’s for · Anyone. Testing is free; no appointment needed.
Positive Impact Health Centers free HIV testing
Positive Impact Health Centers · Metro Atlanta
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Free rapid HIV testing for anyone 13 and older in Decatur and Duluth. HIV care, mental health and addiction treatment on a sliding fee in Decatur, Duluth, Marietta and Jonesboro.
How to get it · Decatur: 523 Church St, 404-589-9040. Duluth: 3350 Breckinridge Blvd, Suite 200, 770-962-8396. HIV care also at 1650 County Services Pkwy, Suite 200, Marietta, 770-514-2464, and 1117 Battle Creek Rd, Jonesboro, 678-210-9750.
Who it’s for · Anyone 13 or older can get a free HIV test. Most other services are on a sliding fee.
Free rapid HIV testing for anyone 13 and older in Decatur and Duluth. HIV care, mental health and addiction treatment on a sliding fee in Decatur, Duluth, Marietta and Jonesboro.
How to get it · Decatur: 523 Church St, 404-589-9040. Duluth: 3350 Breckinridge Blvd, Suite 200, 770-962-8396. HIV care also at 1650 County Services Pkwy, Suite 200, Marietta, 770-514-2464, and 1117 Battle Creek Rd, Jonesboro, 678-210-9750.
Who it’s for · Anyone 13 or older can get a free HIV test. Most other services are on a sliding fee.
Vaccines for Children: free shots for uninsured kids
Georgia Department of Public Health · All of Georgia
⚠ Confirm before you go
All childhood vaccines (including school-required shots) at no charge for the vaccine itself if your child is uninsured, on Medicaid, or American Indian/Alaska Native. The provider may charge a small shot fee of no more than $21.93 per injection, and possibly an office visit fee.
How to get it · Ask your child's doctor or a county health department if they are a VFC provider, or call the Georgia Immunization Program at 800-848-3868 or 404-657-5013. Apply for Medicaid or PeachCare at gateway.ga.gov to see what else you qualify for.
Who it’s for · You may qualify if your child is 18 or younger and is enrolled in Medicaid, has no health insurance, is underinsured and seen at a Federally Qualified Health Center, or is American Indian or Alaska Native.
All childhood vaccines (including school-required shots) at no charge for the vaccine itself if your child is uninsured, on Medicaid, or American Indian/Alaska Native. The provider may charge a small shot fee of no more than $21.93 per injection, and possibly an office visit fee.
How to get it · Ask your child's doctor or a county health department if they are a VFC provider, or call the Georgia Immunization Program at 800-848-3868 or 404-657-5013. Apply for Medicaid or PeachCare at gateway.ga.gov to see what else you qualify for.
Who it’s for · You may qualify if your child is 18 or younger and is enrolled in Medicaid, has no health insurance, is underinsured and seen at a Federally Qualified Health Center, or is American Indian or Alaska Native.
Clayton County free HIV tests, home kits and PrEP visits
Clayton County Health District
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Free HIV testing at the Jonesboro health center, free OraQuick at-home HIV test kits (pick up or mailed to you), free condoms by mail, and evaluation for PrEP (the HIV prevention pill) or PEP after an exposure.
How to get it · Walk in at 1117 Battle Creek Rd, Jonesboro, GA 30236, Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Order a home test kit online or call 678-373-8245. For PrEP or PEP call 678-610-7473. Main appointment line 678-610-7199.
Who it’s for · Anyone; home test kits are for ages 17 and older. Fees may apply for other clinic and lab services.
Free HIV testing at the Jonesboro health center, free OraQuick at-home HIV test kits (pick up or mailed to you), free condoms by mail, and evaluation for PrEP (the HIV prevention pill) or PEP after an exposure.
How to get it · Walk in at 1117 Battle Creek Rd, Jonesboro, GA 30236, Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Order a home test kit online or call 678-373-8245. For PrEP or PEP call 678-610-7473. Main appointment line 678-610-7199.
Who it’s for · Anyone; home test kits are for ages 17 and older. Fees may apply for other clinic and lab services.
Cobb & Douglas free rapid HIV tests, condoms and PrEP
Cobb & Douglas Public Health · Cobb County
⚠ Confirm before you go
Free rapid HIV testing (paid by grant funds) at the Marietta, Smyrna, Douglasville and Acworth-Kennesaw health centers, free condoms at every location, and PrEP (the HIV prevention pill) appointments. The Marietta center also has an in-house pharmacy that fills PrEP.
How to get it · Walk in Monday to Friday during business hours, or book online under STI Services. Call 770-514-2300 for PrEP or appointments.
Who it’s for · Anyone. Cost of PrEP medication is not stated on the page.
Free rapid HIV testing (paid by grant funds) at the Marietta, Smyrna, Douglasville and Acworth-Kennesaw health centers, free condoms at every location, and PrEP (the HIV prevention pill) appointments. The Marietta center also has an in-house pharmacy that fills PrEP.
How to get it · Walk in Monday to Friday during business hours, or book online under STI Services. Call 770-514-2300 for PrEP or appointments.
Who it’s for · Anyone. Cost of PrEP medication is not stated on the page.
Dental
Ben Massell Dental Clinic
Jewish Family & Career Services · Metro Atlanta
⚠ Confirm before you go
Free dental care for adults who qualify, from cleanings and fillings to root canals and dentures. No walk-ins or emergencies.
How to get it · Fill out the online application at benmasselldentalclinic.org. Then email, fax, or mail your papers. Review can take up to 4 weeks. Questions: 404-881-1858.
Who it’s for · Adults 18+ with no dental insurance and income at or below 125% of the poverty level, in a metro county such as Fulton, DeKalb, or Cobb.
Free dental care for adults who qualify, from cleanings and fillings to root canals and dentures. No walk-ins or emergencies.
How to get it · Fill out the online application at benmasselldentalclinic.org. Then email, fax, or mail your papers. Review can take up to 4 weeks. Questions: 404-881-1858.
Who it’s for · Adults 18+ with no dental insurance and income at or below 125% of the poverty level, in a metro county such as Fulton, DeKalb, or Cobb.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Georgia driver’s license, Georgia ID, or U.S. passport
✓ Proof of where you live, like a lease or a letter from your shelter
✓ A bill or official mail from the last 30 days
✓ Proof of income for every adult in your home
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Georgia driver’s license, Georgia ID, or U.S. passport
✓ Proof of where you live, like a lease or a letter from your shelter
✓ A bill or official mail from the last 30 days
✓ Proof of income for every adult in your home
Good Samaritan Health Center
Good Samaritan Health Center · City of Atlanta
⚠ Confirm before you go
Low-cost care in west Atlanta. Walk in to have a bad tooth pulled: $20 for the exam and x-ray, then $60 to pull the tooth.
How to get it · Walk in Monday to Thursday and check in by 7:45 a.m. with a photo ID. First come, first served. For other care, call 404-523-6571.
Who it’s for · Tooth pulling: anyone with a photo ID. Regular care: income at or below 200% of the poverty level. This is not a free clinic.
Low-cost care in west Atlanta. Walk in to have a bad tooth pulled: $20 for the exam and x-ray, then $60 to pull the tooth.
How to get it · Walk in Monday to Thursday and check in by 7:45 a.m. with a photo ID. First come, first served. For other care, call 404-523-6571.
Who it’s for · Tooth pulling: anyone with a photo ID. Regular care: income at or below 200% of the poverty level. This is not a free clinic.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Photo ID (driver’s license, ID card, or passport)
✓ Proof of income (for regular care)
✓ Proof of address (for regular care)
✓ Insurance card, if you have one
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Photo ID (driver’s license, ID card, or passport)
✓ Proof of income (for regular care)
✓ Proof of address (for regular care)
✓ Insurance card, if you have one
Glasses and hearing
Georgia Lions Lighthouse free eye exams and low-cost glasses
Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation · All of Georgia
⚠ Confirm before you go
Free eye exams and low-cost glasses for Georgians with no insurance or not enough insurance. Fees for glasses depend on your income. Eye surgery help too.
How to get it · Apply online at lionslighthouse.org (English or Spanish form) or mail the paper form. If you already have a glasses prescription, walk in to the Harrell Vision Clinic, 5582 Peachtree Rd, Chamblee, Mon-Thu 9am-4pm (closed 12-1). Or call 404-325-3630.
Who it’s for · Georgia residents who are uninsured or underinsured and meet the income rules on the application.
Free eye exams and low-cost glasses for Georgians with no insurance or not enough insurance. Fees for glasses depend on your income. Eye surgery help too.
How to get it · Apply online at lionslighthouse.org (English or Spanish form) or mail the paper form. If you already have a glasses prescription, walk in to the Harrell Vision Clinic, 5582 Peachtree Rd, Chamblee, Mon-Thu 9am-4pm (closed 12-1). Or call 404-325-3630.
Who it’s for · Georgia residents who are uninsured or underinsured and meet the income rules on the application.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Photo ID
✓ Your glasses prescription (for walk-in glasses)
✓ Proof of income (see application)
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Photo ID
✓ Your glasses prescription (for walk-in glasses)
✓ Proof of income (see application)
Prevent Blindness Georgia: free eye exams and $30 glasses
Prevent Blindness Georgia · All of Georgia
⚠ Confirm before you go
Free eye exams and $30 glasses at monthly pop-up clinics in metro Atlanta for adults with low income. Free glasses vouchers for kids and adults who already have a prescription.
How to get it · For a clinic appointment call 404-266-2020. For a glasses voucher, fill out the form at georgia.preventblindness.org and email or mail it with your prescription and proof of income; questions 404-266-1548. Office: 7507 Roswell Rd #268, Sandy Springs.
Who it’s for · Adults with low income who are uninsured, and uninsured kids from low-income homes. You must show proof of income. Adult vouchers also need a screening or referral from a partner agency.
Free eye exams and $30 glasses at monthly pop-up clinics in metro Atlanta for adults with low income. Free glasses vouchers for kids and adults who already have a prescription.
How to get it · For a clinic appointment call 404-266-2020. For a glasses voucher, fill out the form at georgia.preventblindness.org and email or mail it with your prescription and proof of income; questions 404-266-1548. Office: 7507 Roswell Rd #268, Sandy Springs.
Who it’s for · Adults with low income who are uninsured, and uninsured kids from low-income homes. You must show proof of income. Adult vouchers also need a screening or referral from a partner agency.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Proof of income
✓ Glasses prescription less than 2 years old (vouchers)
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Proof of income
✓ Glasses prescription less than 2 years old (vouchers)
EyeCare America: free medical eye exam, no insurance
American Academy of Ophthalmology · Nationwide
⚠ Confirm before you go
A medical eye exam by a volunteer ophthalmologist at no out-of-pocket cost, plus up to one year of follow-up visits for any condition found. It does not cover glasses, contacts or surgery costs.
How to get it · Answer the short online questionnaire at secure.aao.org/Forms/ECAReferral, or call 877-887-6327 (8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pacific, Monday to Friday) or email eyecareamerica@aao.org. One-time referral only; not for urgent eye problems.
Who it’s for · You may qualify if you are 18 or older, a U.S. citizen or legal resident, do not belong to an HMO or PPO or have private insurance or VA eye benefits, and have not seen an ophthalmologist in three or more years.
A medical eye exam by a volunteer ophthalmologist at no out-of-pocket cost, plus up to one year of follow-up visits for any condition found. It does not cover glasses, contacts or surgery costs.
How to get it · Answer the short online questionnaire at secure.aao.org/Forms/ECAReferral, or call 877-887-6327 (8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pacific, Monday to Friday) or email eyecareamerica@aao.org. One-time referral only; not for urgent eye problems.
Who it’s for · You may qualify if you are 18 or older, a U.S. citizen or legal resident, do not belong to an HMO or PPO or have private insurance or VA eye benefits, and have not seen an ophthalmologist in three or more years.
Free audiobooks and braille by mail (GLS talking books)
Georgia Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled · All of Georgia
⚠ Confirm before you go
A free library of more than 100,000 books and magazines in audio, braille and large print for people who cannot read regular print. Books come by mail or through the BARD download service.
How to get it · Apply at gls.georgialibraries.org/applications/. A doctor, nurse, therapist, social worker, teacher or librarian must sign your application. Call 1-800-248-6701. Atlanta office: One Margaret Mitchell Square NW, 1st floor, Mon-Fri 8-5.
Who it’s for · Georgia residents who cannot read or hold standard print because of a visual, physical or reading disability, permanent or temporary. Honorably discharged veterans get priority.
A free library of more than 100,000 books and magazines in audio, braille and large print for people who cannot read regular print. Books come by mail or through the BARD download service.
How to get it · Apply at gls.georgialibraries.org/applications/. A doctor, nurse, therapist, social worker, teacher or librarian must sign your application. Call 1-800-248-6701. Atlanta office: One Margaret Mitchell Square NW, 1st floor, Mon-Fri 8-5.
Who it’s for · Georgia residents who cannot read or hold standard print because of a visual, physical or reading disability, permanent or temporary. Honorably discharged veterans get priority.
Women’s health
Free or low-cost mammograms and Pap tests (Georgia BCCP)
State of Georgia (DPH) · All of Georgia
⚠ Confirm before you go
Georgia’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Program pays for mammograms, Pap and HPV tests, follow-up tests and help getting treatment for women with low income and little or no insurance
How to get it · Call your county public health department and ask for the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP). State DPH main line: 404-657-2700. If cancer is found, the program can connect you to Women’s Health Medicaid for treatment.
Who it’s for · Georgia women with low income who are uninsured or underinsured. Breast screening ages 40-64. Cervical screening ages 21-64 (65+ if not on Medicare Part B).
Georgia’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Program pays for mammograms, Pap and HPV tests, follow-up tests and help getting treatment for women with low income and little or no insurance
How to get it · Call your county public health department and ask for the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP). State DPH main line: 404-657-2700. If cancer is found, the program can connect you to Women’s Health Medicaid for treatment.
Who it’s for · Georgia women with low income who are uninsured or underinsured. Breast screening ages 40-64. Cervical screening ages 21-64 (65+ if not on Medicare Part B).
Center for Black Women’s Wellness clinic
Center for Black Women’s Wellness · City of Atlanta
⚠ Confirm before you go
Women’s health, primary care, mental health support and breast and cervical cancer screening on a sliding fee for women without insurance. Also help for moms and babies.
How to get it · Call 404-688-9202 ext. 110 for a health appointment. Clinic: 477 Windsor St SW, Suite 309, Atlanta. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Questions: info@cbww.org.
Who it’s for · Women without health insurance. Fees slide based on what you can pay. Call to ask if you qualify for a program.
Women’s health, primary care, mental health support and breast and cervical cancer screening on a sliding fee for women without insurance. Also help for moms and babies.
How to get it · Call 404-688-9202 ext. 110 for a health appointment. Clinic: 477 Windsor St SW, Suite 309, Atlanta. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Questions: info@cbww.org.
Who it’s for · Women without health insurance. Fees slide based on what you can pay. Call to ask if you qualify for a program.
Feminist Center (formerly Feminist Women’s Health Center)
Feminist Center for Reproductive Liberation · Metro Atlanta
⚠ Confirm before you go
Birth control, STI testing and treatment, pregnancy tests, Pap smears and physicals. A wellness fund helps pay for these visits if your income is low. Also abortion care.
How to get it · Call 404-728-7900 (toll-free 1-800-877-6013) and ask about the Virginia Folli Wellness Fund. Clinic: 1924 Cliff Valley Way NE, Atlanta. Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm, Sat 8am-2pm.
Who it’s for · Anyone. Help from the wellness fund is based on income. Takes some private insurance; Medicaid cannot be used for abortion care.
Birth control, STI testing and treatment, pregnancy tests, Pap smears and physicals. A wellness fund helps pay for these visits if your income is low. Also abortion care.
How to get it · Call 404-728-7900 (toll-free 1-800-877-6013) and ask about the Virginia Folli Wellness Fund. Clinic: 1924 Cliff Valley Way NE, Atlanta. Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm, Sat 8am-2pm.
Who it’s for · Anyone. Help from the wellness fund is based on income. Takes some private insurance; Medicaid cannot be used for abortion care.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Government photo ID (needed to pay by card)
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Government photo ID (needed to pay by card)
Planning for Healthy Babies: free birth control Medicaid
Georgia Department of Community Health · All of Georgia
⚠ Confirm before you go
A Medicaid card just for family planning: birth control, exams and related care for women who earn too much for regular Medicaid. Women who had a very low birth weight baby in the last 3 years can also get 24 months of extra care.
How to get it · Apply online at gateway.ga.gov or mail the Form 94 Medicaid application (English or Spanish PDF on the page). Questions: 404-657-5468 or 877-423-4746, Monday to Friday 8 to 5.
Who it’s for · You may qualify if you are a woman age 18 through 44, a Georgia resident and U.S. citizen (or with qualified proof), able to become pregnant, not eligible for any other Medicaid program, with family income no more than 211% of the federal poverty level.
A Medicaid card just for family planning: birth control, exams and related care for women who earn too much for regular Medicaid. Women who had a very low birth weight baby in the last 3 years can also get 24 months of extra care.
How to get it · Apply online at gateway.ga.gov or mail the Form 94 Medicaid application (English or Spanish PDF on the page). Questions: 404-657-5468 or 877-423-4746, Monday to Friday 8 to 5.
Who it’s for · You may qualify if you are a woman age 18 through 44, a Georgia resident and U.S. citizen (or with qualified proof), able to become pregnant, not eligible for any other Medicaid program, with family income no more than 211% of the federal poverty level.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Form 94 Medicaid application
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Form 94 Medicaid application
Mental health and crisis
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988 Lifeline · Nationwide
Free · Private
Free, private support any time if you’re thinking about suicide or in a mental health crisis.
How to get it · Call or text 988, any time.
Free, private support any time if you’re thinking about suicide or in a mental health crisis.
How to get it · Call or text 988, any time.
Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL)
State of Georgia · All of Georgia
Free · Private
Help any time in a mental health, drug, or alcohol crisis. They can talk with you, send a crisis team, or find a bed or quick appointment.
How to get it · Call 1-800-715-4225 any time, day or night. If someone is in danger right now, call 911.
Help any time in a mental health, drug, or alcohol crisis. They can talk with you, send a crisis team, or find a bed or quick appointment.
How to get it · Call 1-800-715-4225 any time, day or night. If someone is in danger right now, call 911.
Peer2Peer Warm Line
Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network · All of Georgia
⚠ Confirm before you go
Someone to talk to, day or night. A certified peer specialist listens when you feel low, stressed, or alone.
How to get it · Call 1-888-945-1414 any time. If you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, call or text 988 instead.
Someone to talk to, day or night. A certified peer specialist listens when you feel low, stressed, or alone.
How to get it · Call 1-888-945-1414 any time. If you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, call or text 988 instead.
NAMI Georgia (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
NAMI Georgia · All of Georgia
⚠ Confirm before you go
A helpline plus free support groups led by peers, for people with mental illness and their families. Some groups are in Spanish.
How to get it · Call the HelpLine at 770-408-0625, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is not a crisis line. In a crisis, call or text 988.
A helpline plus free support groups led by peers, for people with mental illness and their families. Some groups are in Spanish.
How to get it · Call the HelpLine at 770-408-0625, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is not a crisis line. In a crisis, call or text 988.
The Link: free grief groups and sliding-scale counseling
The Link Counseling Center · Metro Atlanta
⚠ Confirm before you go
Free grief support groups for kids and teens ages 4 to 19 and for people who lost someone to suicide. Counseling for adults, couples and families on a sliding fee.
How to get it · Call 404-256-9797 to book. Sandy Springs: 348 Mt. Vernon Hwy NE. Cobb: 1820 The Exchange, Suite 650, Atlanta, 770-541-1114. In a crisis call or text 988.
Who it’s for · Anyone in metro Atlanta. Grief groups and grief consultations are free; therapy sessions are priced on a sliding scale.
Free grief support groups for kids and teens ages 4 to 19 and for people who lost someone to suicide. Counseling for adults, couples and families on a sliding fee.
How to get it · Call 404-256-9797 to book. Sandy Springs: 348 Mt. Vernon Hwy NE. Cobb: 1820 The Exchange, Suite 650, Atlanta, 770-541-1114. In a crisis call or text 988.
Who it’s for · Anyone in metro Atlanta. Grief groups and grief consultations are free; therapy sessions are priced on a sliding scale.
Kate’s Club: free grief support for kids and teens
Kate’s Club · All of Georgia
⚠ Confirm before you go
Free grief groups and activities for kids and teens who lost a parent, sibling or caregiver, plus a free program for young adults 18 to 30. Atlanta and Cobb, in person and online.
How to get it · Apply online at katesclub.org/join (English or Spanish form) or mail the paper form. Then a phone call with the parent, a short assessment and a family orientation. Office: 1190 W Druid Hills Dr NE, Suite T80, Atlanta.
Who it’s for · Georgia children, teens and their families grieving a death; young adults 18-30 through LoKate. Families can join starting 2 months after the death.
Free grief groups and activities for kids and teens who lost a parent, sibling or caregiver, plus a free program for young adults 18 to 30. Atlanta and Cobb, in person and online.
How to get it · Apply online at katesclub.org/join (English or Spanish form) or mail the paper form. Then a phone call with the parent, a short assessment and a family orientation. Office: 1190 W Druid Hills Dr NE, Suite T80, Atlanta.
Who it’s for · Georgia children, teens and their families grieving a death; young adults 18-30 through LoKate. Families can join starting 2 months after the death.
CHRIS 180 counseling for kids and young adults
CHRIS 180 · Fulton County
⚠ Confirm before you go
Trauma-focused counseling for children, teens and young adults ages 4 to 24 in Fulton County. Parents can ask for help for their child. Individual, family and group therapy.
How to get it · Fill out the Get Help form at chris180.org (choose Mental Health Counseling) and the intake team will call you, or call 1-800-896-4106. Main office: 1030 Fayetteville Rd SE, Atlanta.
Who it’s for · Ages 4-24 living in Fulton County. Others can still ask; a spot is not guaranteed.
Trauma-focused counseling for children, teens and young adults ages 4 to 24 in Fulton County. Parents can ask for help for their child. Individual, family and group therapy.
How to get it · Fill out the Get Help form at chris180.org (choose Mental Health Counseling) and the intake team will call you, or call 1-800-896-4106. Main office: 1030 Fayetteville Rd SE, Atlanta.
Who it’s for · Ages 4-24 living in Fulton County. Others can still ask; a spot is not guaranteed.
Postpartum Support International HelpLine and free groups
Postpartum Support International · Nationwide
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Someone to talk to if you are struggling during pregnancy or after a baby, plus free online support groups for moms, dads, NICU parents, first-time moms, single parents and more. Groups are 100% free. Not a crisis line.
How to get it · Call 1-800-944-4773 (press 1 for Spanish, 2 for English) or text HELP to 800-944-4773 (Spanish: text 971-203-7773). Leave a message any time; a volunteer calls back between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. Eastern, every day. Join groups at sharewellnow.com/psi-support-groups.
Who it’s for · Anyone: pregnant or postpartum parents, partners and family members who want information, support and referrals. Groups let in the first 16 people who join.
Someone to talk to if you are struggling during pregnancy or after a baby, plus free online support groups for moms, dads, NICU parents, first-time moms, single parents and more. Groups are 100% free. Not a crisis line.
How to get it · Call 1-800-944-4773 (press 1 for Spanish, 2 for English) or text HELP to 800-944-4773 (Spanish: text 971-203-7773). Leave a message any time; a volunteer calls back between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. Eastern, every day. Join groups at sharewellnow.com/psi-support-groups.
Who it’s for · Anyone: pregnant or postpartum parents, partners and family members who want information, support and referrals. Groups let in the first 16 people who join.
Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline
Alzheimer's Association · Nationwide
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Free, confidential help any time, day or night, for people with dementia and their caregivers: information, local resources, free caregiver support groups and classes, and a free care consultation with a dementia expert to make a plan.
How to get it · Call 1-800-272-3900, 24/7, 365 days a year. Dial 711 first for relay. Live chat on the website Mon-Sat 7am-7pm Central. Help in more than 200 languages through interpreters.
Who it’s for · Anyone: people living with dementia, caregivers, families and the public.
Free, confidential help any time, day or night, for people with dementia and their caregivers: information, local resources, free caregiver support groups and classes, and a free care consultation with a dementia expert to make a plan.
How to get it · Call 1-800-272-3900, 24/7, 365 days a year. Dial 711 first for relay. Live chat on the website Mon-Sat 7am-7pm Central. Help in more than 200 languages through interpreters.
Who it’s for · Anyone: people living with dementia, caregivers, families and the public.
Vet Centers: free veteran counseling (3 metro sites)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (Vet Centers) · Metro Atlanta
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Free, confidential counseling for PTSD, depression, military sexual trauma, grief and family or couples issues, in a non-medical setting. You do not need VA health care or a disability rating, and any discharge status is accepted.
How to get it · Call 877-927-8387 any time (24/7). Atlanta Vet Center: 1800 Phoenix Blvd, Bldg 400, Suite 404, College Park 30349. Lawrenceville Vet Center: 930 River Centre Place, Lawrenceville 30043, 678-442-3082, Mon-Fri 7:30-5. Marietta Vet Center: 980 South Cobb Dr, Marietta 30060, 770-423-7800, Mon-Fri 8-4:30.
Who it’s for · Veterans and service members (including Guard and Reserve) who served in a combat zone or area of hostility, anyone who experienced military sexual trauma from any era, some users of VA education benefits, and family members in certain cases, including bereaved families.
Free, confidential counseling for PTSD, depression, military sexual trauma, grief and family or couples issues, in a non-medical setting. You do not need VA health care or a disability rating, and any discharge status is accepted.
How to get it · Call 877-927-8387 any time (24/7). Atlanta Vet Center: 1800 Phoenix Blvd, Bldg 400, Suite 404, College Park 30349. Lawrenceville Vet Center: 930 River Centre Place, Lawrenceville 30043, 678-442-3082, Mon-Fri 7:30-5. Marietta Vet Center: 980 South Cobb Dr, Marietta 30060, 770-423-7800, Mon-Fri 8-4:30.
Who it’s for · Veterans and service members (including Guard and Reserve) who served in a combat zone or area of hostility, anyone who experienced military sexual trauma from any era, some users of VA education benefits, and family members in certain cases, including bereaved families.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ DD214 or deployment orders if you have them (staff can help you get them)
WHAT TO BRING
✓ DD214 or deployment orders if you have them (staff can help you get them)
Addiction and recovery
Free Narcan (naloxone) mailed to you
Georgia Overdose Prevention · All of Georgia
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A free naloxone kit mailed to any Georgia resident who might see or have an overdose. Naloxone reverses an opioid overdose. No prescription and no training needed.
How to get it · Fill out the short form at georgiaoverdoseprevention.org and a kit comes in the mail (nasal spray or injection). For a kit today, use the free Narcan box map at ganaloxone.com; many boxes are open 24 hours. If someone is overdosing, call 911.
Who it’s for · Georgia residents who use drugs, are in recovery, or have a friend or family member at risk. Kits are for people, not groups.
A free naloxone kit mailed to any Georgia resident who might see or have an overdose. Naloxone reverses an opioid overdose. No prescription and no training needed.
How to get it · Fill out the short form at georgiaoverdoseprevention.org and a kit comes in the mail (nasal spray or injection). For a kit today, use the free Narcan box map at ganaloxone.com; many boxes are open 24 hours. If someone is overdosing, call 911.
Who it’s for · Georgia residents who use drugs, are in recovery, or have a friend or family member at risk. Kits are for people, not groups.
CARES Warmline: talk to someone in recovery, 24/7
Georgia Council for Recovery · All of Georgia
⚠ Confirm before you go
Call or text any time, day or night, to talk with a peer about drugs or alcohol. For people using, people in recovery, and their families. Not an emergency line.
How to get it · Call or text 1-844-326-5400. If someone is in danger, call 911. For a treatment referral you can also call the Georgia Crisis & Access Line, 1-800-715-4225.
Who it’s for · Anyone in Georgia affected by substance use, including family members.
Call or text any time, day or night, to talk with a peer about drugs or alcohol. For people using, people in recovery, and their families. Not an emergency line.
How to get it · Call or text 1-844-326-5400. If someone is in danger, call 911. For a treatment referral you can also call the Georgia Crisis & Access Line, 1-800-715-4225.
Who it’s for · Anyone in Georgia affected by substance use, including family members.
SAMHSA National Helpline (find treatment)
U.S. government (SAMHSA) · Nationwide
⚠ Confirm before you go
Free, private, 24-hour helpline that tells you where to get help for drugs, alcohol or mental health near you, including places that take people with no insurance.
How to get it · Call 1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357). TTY 1-800-487-4889. Or text your ZIP code to 435748 (HELP4U), English only. They give referrals, not counseling.
Who it’s for · Anyone in the U.S., for yourself or a family member.
Free, private, 24-hour helpline that tells you where to get help for drugs, alcohol or mental health near you, including places that take people with no insurance.
How to get it · Call 1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357). TTY 1-800-487-4889. Or text your ZIP code to 435748 (HELP4U), English only. They give referrals, not counseling.
Who it’s for · Anyone in the U.S., for yourself or a family member.
Fulton County free mental health and addiction treatment
Fulton County
⚠ Confirm before you go
Free counseling, psychiatry, medication and drug or alcohol treatment for Fulton County residents, with or without insurance. Walk in Monday to Friday.
How to get it · Go to the Center for Health & Rehabilitation, 265 Boulevard NE, Atlanta, Mon-Fri 8:30am-6:30pm, 404-665-8600. North: 4700 North Point Pkwy, Alpharetta, 8:30am-5:30pm. South: 5600 Stonewall Tell Rd, College Park, 8:30am-5pm; both 404-616-2410.
Who it’s for · Fulton County residents. There is no charge for treatment. If you have no insurance, staff help you apply and can help with medicine.
Free counseling, psychiatry, medication and drug or alcohol treatment for Fulton County residents, with or without insurance. Walk in Monday to Friday.
How to get it · Go to the Center for Health & Rehabilitation, 265 Boulevard NE, Atlanta, Mon-Fri 8:30am-6:30pm, 404-665-8600. North: 4700 North Point Pkwy, Alpharetta, 8:30am-5:30pm. South: 5600 Stonewall Tell Rd, College Park, 8:30am-5pm; both 404-616-2410.
Who it’s for · Fulton County residents. There is no charge for treatment. If you have no insurance, staff help you apply and can help with medicine.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Georgia photo ID
✓ Proof of Fulton County address (bill or mail)
✓ Proof of income (two recent pay stubs)
✓ Jail release papers, if just released
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Georgia photo ID
✓ Proof of Fulton County address (bill or mail)
✓ Proof of income (two recent pay stubs)
✓ Jail release papers, if just released
Claratel (DeKalb CSB) mental health and addiction care
Claratel Behavioral Health · DeKalb County
⚠ Confirm before you go
DeKalb’s public mental health and substance use provider. Counseling, psychiatry, addiction treatment and crisis help. Takes Medicaid and Medicare; sliding fee if uninsured.
How to get it · Call 404-892-4646 for crisis support, appointments and referrals. Ask for the sliding fee scale if you have no insurance; it is based on income and family size.
Who it’s for · DeKalb County residents, including people with no insurance. Formerly the DeKalb Community Service Board.
DeKalb’s public mental health and substance use provider. Counseling, psychiatry, addiction treatment and crisis help. Takes Medicaid and Medicare; sliding fee if uninsured.
How to get it · Call 404-892-4646 for crisis support, appointments and referrals. Ask for the sliding fee scale if you have no insurance; it is based on income and family size.
Who it’s for · DeKalb County residents, including people with no insurance. Formerly the DeKalb Community Service Board.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Proof of income (for the sliding fee)
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Proof of income (for the sliding fee)
View Point Health (Gwinnett) mental health and addiction
View Point Health · Gwinnett County
⚠ Confirm before you go
Gwinnett’s public mental health and substance use provider. Counseling, psychiatry and addiction treatment for people who are uninsured or underinsured. Spanish line available.
How to get it · Call 678-209-2411 to schedule or ask about services. Spanish: 470-559-8235. Main clinic: 175 Gwinnett Dr, Lawrenceville. In a crisis call the Georgia Crisis & Access Line, 1-800-715-4225, any time.
Who it’s for · People in Gwinnett and nearby counties with mental health or substance use needs, including people with no insurance.
Gwinnett’s public mental health and substance use provider. Counseling, psychiatry and addiction treatment for people who are uninsured or underinsured. Spanish line available.
How to get it · Call 678-209-2411 to schedule or ask about services. Spanish: 470-559-8235. Main clinic: 175 Gwinnett Dr, Lawrenceville. In a crisis call the Georgia Crisis & Access Line, 1-800-715-4225, any time.
Who it’s for · People in Gwinnett and nearby counties with mental health or substance use needs, including people with no insurance.
Clayton Center mental health and addiction care
Clayton Center · Clayton County
⚠ Confirm before you go
Clayton County’s public mental health and substance use provider. Adult counseling, outpatient and residential addiction treatment, and services for kids ages 4 to 21.
How to get it · Call 1-844-438-2778 for an appointment. Main office: 1412 Southlake Plaza Dr, Morrow, 770-478-2280. In a crisis call 1-800-715-4225 any time.
Who it’s for · Clayton County residents with mental health, substance use or developmental disability needs.
Clayton County’s public mental health and substance use provider. Adult counseling, outpatient and residential addiction treatment, and services for kids ages 4 to 21.
How to get it · Call 1-844-438-2778 for an appointment. Main office: 1412 Southlake Plaza Dr, Morrow, 770-478-2280. In a crisis call 1-800-715-4225 any time.
Who it’s for · Clayton County residents with mental health, substance use or developmental disability needs.
Georgia Tobacco Quit Line: free patches or gum and coaching
Georgia Department of Public Health · All of Georgia
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Free help to quit smoking, vaping or chewing, 24/7 by phone, text or web. Qualified Georgia residents 18 and older get a free supply of nicotine gum or patches. Also serves pregnant and postpartum women and people 13 and up.
How to get it · Call 877-270-7867 (877-270-STOP), English and Spanish, 24 hours a day including holidays. Or text READY to 21586 (Spanish: text LISTO to 21586). Relay users dial 711 and ask for 877-270-7867.
Who it’s for · Any Georgia resident who wants to quit or is helping someone quit; services for ages 13 and up. Free nicotine replacement is for qualified Georgia residents 18 and older.
Free help to quit smoking, vaping or chewing, 24/7 by phone, text or web. Qualified Georgia residents 18 and older get a free supply of nicotine gum or patches. Also serves pregnant and postpartum women and people 13 and up.
How to get it · Call 877-270-7867 (877-270-STOP), English and Spanish, 24 hours a day including holidays. Or text READY to 21586 (Spanish: text LISTO to 21586). Relay users dial 711 and ask for 877-270-7867.
Who it’s for · Any Georgia resident who wants to quit or is helping someone quit; services for ages 13 and up. Free nicotine replacement is for qualified Georgia residents 18 and older.
Medicine
St. Vincent de Paul Georgia Community Pharmacy
St. Vincent de Paul Georgia · All of Georgia
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No-cost medicine for Georgians with low income and no or limited insurance. It fills daily medicines for things like diabetes and asthma.
How to get it · Call the assistance line at 678-892-6163 and follow the prompts. They may call you back from an unknown number, so pick up.
Who it’s for · Georgia residents with low income who are uninsured or underinsured. The program decides who qualifies.
No-cost medicine for Georgians with low income and no or limited insurance. It fills daily medicines for things like diabetes and asthma.
How to get it · Call the assistance line at 678-892-6163 and follow the prompts. They may call you back from an unknown number, so pick up.
Who it’s for · Georgia residents with low income who are uninsured or underinsured. The program decides who qualifies.
NeedyMeds: find help paying for your medicine
NeedyMeds · Nationwide
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Free website and helpline that finds programs to lower the cost of your prescriptions: free medicine from drug makers, coupons and a free discount card. Lists low-cost clinics too.
How to get it · Search your drug at needymeds.org, or call the helpline at 1-800-503-6897 (email info@needymeds.org). Print the free NeedyMeds Drug Discount Card or get the app. They point you to programs; you apply to the program yourself.
Who it’s for · Anyone in the U.S. who needs help paying for medicine. The discount card is free and has no sign-up.
Free website and helpline that finds programs to lower the cost of your prescriptions: free medicine from drug makers, coupons and a free discount card. Lists low-cost clinics too.
How to get it · Search your drug at needymeds.org, or call the helpline at 1-800-503-6897 (email info@needymeds.org). Print the free NeedyMeds Drug Discount Card or get the app. They point you to programs; you apply to the program yourself.
Who it’s for · Anyone in the U.S. who needs help paying for medicine. The discount card is free and has no sign-up.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Name of your medicine and dose
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Name of your medicine and dose
Medicare Extra Help with prescription costs (Part D)
Social Security Administration / Medicare · Nationwide
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Extra Help pays your Part D drug plan premium and deductible and caps what you pay per prescription (for 2027: no more than $5.80 for generics and $14.40 for brand names). Once your total drug costs hit $2,400 in the year, you pay $0.
How to get it · Apply online at ssa.gov/medicare/part-d-extra-help, or call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213. Free help applying: Georgia SHIP / GeorgiaCares at 1-866-552-4464. If you get Medicaid, SSI or a Medicare Savings Program you get Extra Help automatically.
Who it’s for · 2026 limits: yearly income up to $23,940 single or $32,460 married, and resources up to $18,090 single or $36,100 married. You must have Medicare.
Extra Help pays your Part D drug plan premium and deductible and caps what you pay per prescription (for 2027: no more than $5.80 for generics and $14.40 for brand names). Once your total drug costs hit $2,400 in the year, you pay $0.
How to get it · Apply online at ssa.gov/medicare/part-d-extra-help, or call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213. Free help applying: Georgia SHIP / GeorgiaCares at 1-866-552-4464. If you get Medicaid, SSI or a Medicare Savings Program you get Extra Help automatically.
Who it’s for · 2026 limits: yearly income up to $23,940 single or $32,460 married, and resources up to $18,090 single or $36,100 married. You must have Medicare.
Novo Nordisk free insulin (Patient Assistance Program)
Novo Nordisk · Nationwide
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Free Novo Nordisk insulin and some other diabetes medicines shipped to your home at no cost, for 12 months at a time, if you have no insurance or only Medicare. No fees to join.
How to get it · Apply online at diabetespap.novocare.com (a paper form is also offered) and upload your documents; your doctor's office must provide the prescription. Approved applications are processed within 2 business days and medicine is shipped by Neovance Specialty Pharmacy. Call 1-866-310-7549.
Who it’s for · You may qualify if you are a U.S. citizen or legal resident with no insurance or Medicare only, household income at or below 400% of the federal poverty level (200% for Ozempic if uninsured), and you are not on Medicaid, Extra Help or VA benefits. Uninsured people who might qualify for Medicaid must show a Medicaid denial.
Free Novo Nordisk insulin and some other diabetes medicines shipped to your home at no cost, for 12 months at a time, if you have no insurance or only Medicare. No fees to join.
How to get it · Apply online at diabetespap.novocare.com (a paper form is also offered) and upload your documents; your doctor's office must provide the prescription. Approved applications are processed within 2 business days and medicine is shipped by Neovance Specialty Pharmacy. Call 1-866-310-7549.
Who it’s for · You may qualify if you are a U.S. citizen or legal resident with no insurance or Medicare only, household income at or below 400% of the federal poverty level (200% for Ozempic if uninsured), and you are not on Medicaid, Extra Help or VA benefits. Uninsured people who might qualify for Medicaid must show a Medicaid denial.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Proof of income if you did not file taxes, Medicaid denial letter (uninsured, if income is under your state's limit), Medicare Extra Help denial (Medicare, under 150% FPL)
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Proof of income if you did not file taxes, Medicaid denial letter (uninsured, if income is under your state's limit), Medicare Extra Help denial (Medicare, under 150% FPL)
Lilly insulin for $35 a month (Insulin Value Program)
Eli Lilly · Nationwide
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Any Lilly insulin (Humalog, Humulin, Basaglar, Lyumjev, Rezvoglar, insulin lispro) for $35 a month at the pharmacy, whether you have commercial insurance or no insurance. Low-cost, not free.
How to get it · Download the savings card at insulins.lilly.com (pick 'I pay cash' or 'I have commercial insurance'), activate it, and show it on your phone or printed at any retail pharmacy. Questions: 1-800-545-5979 (press 2 for Spanish).
Who it’s for · You may qualify if you are 18 or older, live in the U.S. or a U.S. territory, have a prescription for a Lilly insulin, and are not enrolled in Medicaid, Medicare or any other government health program. Medicare Part D already caps insulin at $35 by law.
Any Lilly insulin (Humalog, Humulin, Basaglar, Lyumjev, Rezvoglar, insulin lispro) for $35 a month at the pharmacy, whether you have commercial insurance or no insurance. Low-cost, not free.
How to get it · Download the savings card at insulins.lilly.com (pick 'I pay cash' or 'I have commercial insurance'), activate it, and show it on your phone or printed at any retail pharmacy. Questions: 1-800-545-5979 (press 2 for Spanish).
Who it’s for · You may qualify if you are 18 or older, live in the U.S. or a U.S. territory, have a prescription for a Lilly insulin, and are not enrolled in Medicaid, Medicare or any other government health program. Medicare Part D already caps insulin at $35 by law.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Lilly savings card, prescription
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Lilly savings card, prescription
Disability equipment and services
FODAC: wheelchairs and medical equipment for $25 for life
Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC) · Metro Atlanta
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Refurbished wheelchairs (manual and power), walkers, canes, hospital beds, Hoyer lifts, shower chairs and other home medical equipment. You pay a one-time $25 registration fee; after that items are free (some need batteries; delivery in metro Atlanta costs extra).
How to get it · Call 770-491-9014 and press 2 to check what is in stock, or schedule through the contact page. Walk-ins are not recommended. First come, first served. Pickup Mon-Thu 9-4:30, Fri 9-3:30 at 4900 Lewis Rd, Tucker, GA 30083.
Who it’s for · Adults and children with disabilities in need in the Atlanta area. No income rules listed on the page.
Refurbished wheelchairs (manual and power), walkers, canes, hospital beds, Hoyer lifts, shower chairs and other home medical equipment. You pay a one-time $25 registration fee; after that items are free (some need batteries; delivery in metro Atlanta costs extra).
How to get it · Call 770-491-9014 and press 2 to check what is in stock, or schedule through the contact page. Walk-ins are not recommended. First come, first served. Pickup Mon-Thu 9-4:30, Fri 9-3:30 at 4900 Lewis Rd, Tucker, GA 30083.
Who it’s for · Adults and children with disabilities in need in the Atlanta area. No income rules listed on the page.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ State ID or driver's license or other proof of address, height and weight of the person who will use the equipment
WHAT TO BRING
✓ State ID or driver's license or other proof of address, height and weight of the person who will use the equipment
Care at home for seniors and people with disabilities
Elderly and Disabled Waiver (CCSP): care at home
State of Georgia (Division of Aging Services / Medicaid) · All of Georgia
⚠ Confirm before you go
Medicaid pays for help at home so you can avoid a nursing home: personal care, adult day care, home-delivered meals, alternative living services, and respite for family caregivers. This program used to be called CCSP.
How to get it · Call the statewide Area Agency on Aging line at 1-866-552-4464 for a screening (in metro Atlanta this reaches Empowerline). The screening sets your place on the waitlist; when your name comes up you get an in-home assessment and a care plan.
Who it’s for · You may qualify if you are Medicaid-eligible, age 65 or older (or younger with a qualifying disability), need a nursing home level of care, and choose to stay home. There is often a waitlist.
Medicaid pays for help at home so you can avoid a nursing home: personal care, adult day care, home-delivered meals, alternative living services, and respite for family caregivers. This program used to be called CCSP.
How to get it · Call the statewide Area Agency on Aging line at 1-866-552-4464 for a screening (in metro Atlanta this reaches Empowerline). The screening sets your place on the waitlist; when your name comes up you get an in-home assessment and a care plan.
Who it’s for · You may qualify if you are Medicaid-eligible, age 65 or older (or younger with a qualifying disability), need a nursing home level of care, and choose to stay home. There is often a waitlist.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Proof of income and assets, proof of citizenship, doctor's approval for intermediate nursing home care
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Proof of income and assets, proof of citizenship, doctor's approval for intermediate nursing home care
SOURCE: home care for people on SSI Medicaid
State of Georgia (Medicaid / Division of Aging Services) · All of Georgia
⚠ Confirm before you go
A Medicaid program that pays for in-home and community care, such as personal care, adult day care, home-delivered meals and respite for caregivers, as an alternative to a nursing home.
How to get it · Find the SOURCE provider for your county on the Department of Human Services website and call for a phone screening. If approved, a staff member assesses your needs and writes a care plan. Statewide aging line: 1-866-552-4464.
Who it’s for · You may qualify if you meet SSI Medicaid rules, are 65 or older (or younger with a qualifying disability), need a nursing home level of care, and live in a county served by SOURCE.
A Medicaid program that pays for in-home and community care, such as personal care, adult day care, home-delivered meals and respite for caregivers, as an alternative to a nursing home.
How to get it · Find the SOURCE provider for your county on the Department of Human Services website and call for a phone screening. If approved, a staff member assesses your needs and writes a care plan. Statewide aging line: 1-866-552-4464.
Who it’s for · You may qualify if you meet SSI Medicaid rules, are 65 or older (or younger with a qualifying disability), need a nursing home level of care, and live in a county served by SOURCE.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Proof of income, proof of assets (bank accounts, property), proof of citizenship
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Proof of income, proof of assets (bank accounts, property), proof of citizenship
NOW and COMP waivers (intellectual/developmental)
Georgia DBHDD (developmental disabilities agency) · All of Georgia
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Medicaid waivers that pay for support at home or in the community for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities. NOW is for people who can live on their own or with family; COMP is for people with more intense needs, including residential care.
How to get it · Apply online in the Individual IDD Connects portal (Georgia Collaborative ASO), or print the application and bring or mail it to your DBHDD regional field office (find it by zip code on dbhdd.georgia.gov). Online is processed faster. DBHDD schedules a screening within 14 business days. Main DBHDD line: 404-657-2252.
Who it’s for · You may qualify if you are eligible for Medicaid and have an intellectual disability that began before 18, or a related developmental disability (autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy) that began before 22, with significant limits in daily functioning and a need for an institutional level of care. Expect a waitlist.
Medicaid waivers that pay for support at home or in the community for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities. NOW is for people who can live on their own or with family; COMP is for people with more intense needs, including residential care.
How to get it · Apply online in the Individual IDD Connects portal (Georgia Collaborative ASO), or print the application and bring or mail it to your DBHDD regional field office (find it by zip code on dbhdd.georgia.gov). Online is processed faster. DBHDD schedules a screening within 14 business days. Main DBHDD line: 404-657-2252.
Who it’s for · You may qualify if you are eligible for Medicaid and have an intellectual disability that began before 18, or a related developmental disability (autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy) that began before 22, with significant limits in daily functioning and a need for an institutional level of care. Expect a waitlist.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Proof of citizenship, Social Security and Medicaid cards, psychological evaluations or school/provider records, the DBHDD application and release forms
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Proof of citizenship, Social Security and Medicaid cards, psychological evaluations or school/provider records, the DBHDD application and release forms
VA Caregiver Support: stipend and help for family caregivers
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) · Nationwide
⚠ Confirm before you go
If you care for a veteran at home, the Comprehensive Assistance program (PCAFC) can give a monthly stipend, health insurance if you have none, counseling, training and respite care. The General Caregiver program (PGCSS) gives coaching, peer support and training to caregivers of veterans from any era.
How to get it · Call the Caregiver Support Line at 1-855-260-3274, Mon-Fri 8am-8pm Eastern. Apply for PCAFC online with VA Form 10-10CG, by mail, or in person with the Atlanta VA Caregiver Support team (find it with the CSP Team Locator on caregiver.va.gov).
Who it’s for · The veteran must be enrolled in VA health care. PCAFC has stricter rules, including a 70% or higher service-connected rating; caregivers who do not meet them may use PGCSS.
If you care for a veteran at home, the Comprehensive Assistance program (PCAFC) can give a monthly stipend, health insurance if you have none, counseling, training and respite care. The General Caregiver program (PGCSS) gives coaching, peer support and training to caregivers of veterans from any era.
How to get it · Call the Caregiver Support Line at 1-855-260-3274, Mon-Fri 8am-8pm Eastern. Apply for PCAFC online with VA Form 10-10CG, by mail, or in person with the Atlanta VA Caregiver Support team (find it with the CSP Team Locator on caregiver.va.gov).
Who it’s for · The veteran must be enrolled in VA health care. PCAFC has stricter rules, including a 70% or higher service-connected rating; caregivers who do not meet them may use PGCSS.
Free this week: clinics and health events
Giveaways posted by local groups and checked by Hettie show up here.
Common questions
I don't have insurance. Where can I see a doctor?
Mercy Care welcomes everyone, no matter your insurance or income, and takes walk-ins. Southside Medical Center charges by income if you have little or no insurance. To find another clinic near you, use Find a community health center near you, or call 211.
I'm struggling with my mental health. Who can I call?
In a crisis, call or text 988, or call the Georgia Crisis and Access Line at 1-800-715-4225, any time. To just talk with someone, call the Peer2Peer Warm Line at 1-888-945-1414. If someone is in danger now, call 911.
I have a toothache and no dental insurance. What can I do?
To get a bad tooth pulled, walk in to Good Samaritan Health Center Monday to Thursday. Check in by 7:45 a.m. with a photo ID. For free ongoing care, adults with low income can apply to Ben Massell Dental Clinic.