Unhoused Youth Community Resources Directory

The Directory provides a list of local and national resources for unhoused youth living in the Atlanta Metro Area. To access the resources, scroll down, choose a category, then click on your choice, a list will appear, then click the name of the listing to reach a detailed description with a map below.

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Cyber Tipline (NCMEC)
Description

Hotline: 1-800-843-5678, available 24-hours, 7 days a week.

NCMECโ€™s CyberTipline is the nationโ€™s centralized reporting system for the online exploitation of children. The public and electronic service providers can make reports of suspected online enticement of children for sexual acts, child sexual molestation, child sexual abuse material, child sex tourism, child sex trafficking, unsolicited obscene materials sent to a child, misleading domain names, and misleading words or digital images on the internet. For additional information about this resource go to their website.

Phone Number
Hotline Contact: 1-800-843-5678, available 24-hours, 7 days a week
Gateway Center Atlanta
Description

Gateway Centerโ€™s provides a trauma informed and a client-centered environment where individuals can receive the tools, they need to end their homelessness and achieve self-sufficiency. To ensure the alignment of services, Gateway Center has focused our efforts into our Five Keys to Success (1) Housing Placement and Stability, (2) Health and Wellness, (3) Family and Community Engagement, (4) Job Skills Training and Placement, and (5) Adult & Financial Literacy.
For additional information about Gateway Center go to their website.

Phone Number
404-215-6600
Address
275 Pryor Street SW Atlanta, GA
30303
Open Arms, Inc.
Description

Open Arms, Inc. began in 1991 in response to a Grand Juryโ€™s recommendations to fight child abuse.ย It is the mission of Open Arms, Incorporated to bring healing, hope, and help to children, adults, and their families in need of support, intervention, and prevention as a result of child abuse and homelessness, in all its forms.

Runaway and Homeless Programs

The purpose of the Runaway and Homeless Youth Program is to reduce the number of runaway and homeless youth on the street or in crisis and to reduce the numbers of children reported to or taken into the custody local law enforcement and child protective service agencies due to youth being in crisis situations, familial dysfunction/poor family relationships, and non-compliant behavior.

Transitional Living Program:

Transitional Living Program (TLP) is for TLP youth to successfully transition from their state of being a runaway or homeless youth to being a positive, self-sufficient, and productive citizen in our community.ย 

Street Outreach:

Through this program, Open Arms, Inc. conducts outreach designed to build relationships between our staff and homeless street youth. The goal of these efforts is to help young people leave the streets.ย 

HUD Street Outreach:

HUD Street Outreach Program provides essential services necessary to reach out to unsheltered homeless people of all ages, prioritizing youth; connecting them with emergency shelter, housing, or critical services; and provide urgent, non-facilityโ€based care to unsheltered homeless people who are unwilling to exit the streets at the time of contact.

Maternity Group Home:

The Maternity Group Home (MGH) Program is a supervised scattered-site apartment design that houses and supports up to four youth at a time, with a maximum of two children each. Services are provided for up to 21 months, or until a youth turns 18 years old, if they enter a program at age 16.ย 

Rapid Re-Housing

Rapid Re-Housing Program provides short-term rental assistance and services, with services ending once rental assistance terminates.ย 

Emergency Shelter (DCA): Provides immediate shelter for individuals or families (youth are prioritized) that are literally homeless (e.g., living on the streets, in cars, places not meant for habitation, etc.). With an average stay of 30 days, clients stay in our shelter and their basic needs are met.ย 

The Bridge:ย  Accommodates children from birth to 18 years of age. During their time at the Bridges all of their necessities are provided: food, clothing, shelter, recreation, job training, advocacy, education, as well as counseling by a staff therapist.ย 

Go to Open Arms, Inc. website for additional information about their housing options.

Website Address
Phone Number
229-405-8882 – Intake for youth under age 22
Address
603 Pine Avenue, Albany, GA
31701
Young Adult Guidance Center, Inc.
Description

National Runaway Safeline – 1-800-RUNAWAY

The Young Adult Guidance Center, Inc.’s (YAGC) mission is to empower young people to be great. YAGC effectuates this mission by providing young people with prevention, intervention, and educational/training offerings that aim to comprehensively address their individual needs.

Programs

Second Chance for Success Mentoring Program – The Second Chance Program engages juvenile offenders by pairing them with a positive, adult mentor who serves as a role model and a source of guidance.
Supportive Services Outreach Center (SSOC) – The SSOC provides assistance to homeless or at-risk young people in need of transitional services and guidance.

For additional information about YAGC programs visit their website.

Website Address
Phone Number
404-257-6412
Address
250 Georgia Avenue, Suite 203 Atlanta Georgia
30312

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