Informational Neighborhood Forum on Homelessness
When our office came to City Hall, it rapidly became apparent that homelessness was of big concern. Throughout our District, there are pockets of homeless individuals. We've been working diligently with Atlanta's Continuum of Care; comprised of government, private, and faith-based organizations, to combat homelessness in our District. From attending individual meetings with concerned residents, participating in the Point-in-Time Count, volunteer opportunities, to setting up a 5K to benefit homelessness efforts, our office is engaged and dedicated to overcoming this issue that was raised last April.
On April 24, 2018, our office hosted an informational forum on the topic of homelessness. With over 50 people in attendance, the forum was a great success. The audience was able to learn about the current state of homelessness in Atlanta as well as hear how some of the city, non-profit, and faith-based organizations operate to combat the issue. A special thanks is in order for Matt Laney of Virginia-Highland Church for moderating and donating the space as well as to our panelists for sacrificing their evenings to be there.
While it's difficult to summarize the culmination of the Q & A session, our office wanted to provide the contact information for the organizations our panelists represented. The aim is for our constituents to approach homelessness in a more wholistic fashion than relying on 911.
1) City of Atlanta Continuum of Care - 404-694-2262
2) City of Atlanta Solicitor's Office - (404) 658-6618
3) The River - davidgillespie@vhchurch.org
4) Intown Collaborative Ministries - (404) 590-6956
5) City of Atlanta Public Defender's Office - (404) 658-6838
6) HOPE Atlanta - 404-817-7070
7) Our House - 404-522-6056
In subsequent conversations with various city offices, here are some additional resources:
Domestic violence hotline: 404-873-1766 Sex trafficking hotline: 1-844-842-3678 Mental health and detox crisis hotline (crisis team will come to client): 1-800-715-4225 Homeless Youth Hotline: 678-856-7825
Permanent housing help and temporary housing, men, women and families
Gateway 24/7
275 Pryor Street 30303
404-215-6645
Monday-Friday 9am-2pm walk-in for assessment and referral
Shelter for Men, Women and families
Salvation Army
400 Luckie Street
Call in the AM for a bed: 404-486-2700
Shelter for Men
Atlanta Mission, Shepherd’s Inn
165 Ivan Allen Blvd. NW (across from Aquarium and Ctr for Civil Rights)
Must line up by 3pm for a bed
Domestic Violence
Partnership against Domestic Violence
Call hotline: 404.873-1766
Shelter for Men
Atlanta City Baptist Rescue Mission
Arrive by 4pm for shelter
316 Peters St. 30313
404-577-3409
Women and children
Calvary Refuge
4265 Thurmond Road, Forest Park 30297 (404)361-5309
Must receive referral from Taskforce
Women and Families
Atlanta Day Shelter
655 Ethel Street 30318
Monday-Friday 8am-2pm
Must go in person for shelter bed
Couples
Salvation Army (see above) and
Zaban couples shelter (winter only)
1605 Peacthree st NE 30309
(404) 872-2915
Women and Children
City of Refuge
1300 Joseph E Boone Blvd 30314
Must call for a bed: 404-564-7743
Youth 18-21
Youth Hotline: 678-856-7825
Covenant House
Emergency beds available every night
1559 Johnson Road NW, 30318
404-489-0165
Veterans
For shelter and permanent housing:
Call 211 or go to
Fort McPherson, M-F 9-5pm; walk in
1701 Hardee Ave 30330
404-321-6111 ext. 7436
On April 24, 2018, our office hosted an informational forum on the topic of homelessness. With over 50 people in attendance, the forum was a great success. The audience was able to learn about the current state of homelessness in Atlanta as well as hear how some of the city, non-profit, and faith-based organizations operate to combat the issue. A special thanks is in order for Matt Laney of Virginia-Highland Church for moderating and donating the space as well as to our panelists for sacrificing their evenings to be there.
While it's difficult to summarize the culmination of the Q & A session, our office wanted to provide the contact information for the organizations our panelists represented. The aim is for our constituents to approach homelessness in a more wholistic fashion than relying on 911.
1) City of Atlanta Continuum of Care - 404-694-2262
2) City of Atlanta Solicitor's Office - (404) 658-6618
3) The River - davidgillespie@vhchurch.org
4) Intown Collaborative Ministries - (404) 590-6956
5) City of Atlanta Public Defender's Office - (404) 658-6838
6) HOPE Atlanta - 404-817-7070
7) Our House - 404-522-6056
In subsequent conversations with various city offices, here are some additional resources:
Domestic violence hotline: 404-873-1766 Sex trafficking hotline: 1-844-842-3678 Mental health and detox crisis hotline (crisis team will come to client): 1-800-715-4225 Homeless Youth Hotline: 678-856-7825
Permanent housing help and temporary housing, men, women and families
Gateway 24/7
275 Pryor Street 30303
404-215-6645
Monday-Friday 9am-2pm walk-in for assessment and referral
Shelter for Men, Women and families
Salvation Army
400 Luckie Street
Call in the AM for a bed: 404-486-2700
Shelter for Men
Atlanta Mission, Shepherd’s Inn
165 Ivan Allen Blvd. NW (across from Aquarium and Ctr for Civil Rights)
Must line up by 3pm for a bed
Domestic Violence
Partnership against Domestic Violence
Call hotline: 404.873-1766
Shelter for Men
Atlanta City Baptist Rescue Mission
Arrive by 4pm for shelter
316 Peters St. 30313
404-577-3409
Women and children
Calvary Refuge
4265 Thurmond Road, Forest Park 30297 (404)361-5309
Must receive referral from Taskforce
Women and Families
Atlanta Day Shelter
655 Ethel Street 30318
Monday-Friday 8am-2pm
Must go in person for shelter bed
Couples
Salvation Army (see above) and
Zaban couples shelter (winter only)
1605 Peacthree st NE 30309
(404) 872-2915
Women and Children
City of Refuge
1300 Joseph E Boone Blvd 30314
Must call for a bed: 404-564-7743
Youth 18-21
Youth Hotline: 678-856-7825
Covenant House
Emergency beds available every night
1559 Johnson Road NW, 30318
404-489-0165
Veterans
For shelter and permanent housing:
Call 211 or go to
Fort McPherson, M-F 9-5pm; walk in
1701 Hardee Ave 30330
404-321-6111 ext. 7436