15 verified resources.
15 Resources
1. Georgia LIHEAP – Energy Assistance — Free
Federally-funded utility bill assistance for low-income Georgia households. Covers heating, cooling, and energy crisis emergencies such as utility shutoffs. Apply through your county DFCS office or call 1-800-246-4221 to find the nearest location. Income limits apply based on household size. Funds are limited and typically distributed seasonally, so apply early. Bring proof of income, utility bills, and ID to your appointment.
1-800-246-4221 · Statewide county DFCS offices · Mon–Fri 8am–5pm · Visit Website
2. Atlanta Mission – Shepherd's Inn (Men's Shelter) — Free
Emergency shelter, meals, counseling, job training, and social services for men experiencing homelessness in Atlanta. Shepherd's Inn is a low-barrier shelter accepting men regardless of sobriety status. Programs include job readiness, addiction recovery, mental health support, and transitional housing pathways. Located at 165 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW in Atlanta. Walk-in intake available 24/7. Call 404-588-4000 for information about current capacity and requirements.
404-588-4000 · 165 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30313 · 24/7 intake · Visit Website
3. Salvation Army – Georgia Division — Free
Emergency rent, utility assistance, food, and transitional housing programs at Salvation Army locations throughout Georgia. Bring proof of need, photo ID, and documentation of income or lease when requesting financial assistance. Availability varies by location and funding. Contact your nearest Georgia Salvation Army corps for current services and appointment availability. Call the Georgia Division at 404-728-1300 Mon–Fri 9am–4pm to find the office nearest you.
404-728-1300 · 1510 Marietta Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 · Mon–Fri 9am–4pm (varies by location) · Visit Website
4. Catholic Charities Atlanta — Free
Housing counseling, emergency financial assistance, refugee services, and rental help for families in metro Atlanta. Catholic Charities Atlanta serves people of all faiths and backgrounds. Programs include eviction prevention, utility assistance, and financial coaching. Located at 2401 Lake Park Dr SE in Smyrna. Call 404-920-7725 Mon–Fri 9am–5pm for an appointment. Bring income verification, lease or mortgage documents, and photo ID when seeking assistance.
404-920-7725 · 2401 Lake Park Dr SE, Smyrna, GA 30080 · Mon–Fri 9am–5pm · Visit Website
5. HUD-Approved Housing Counseling (Georgia) — Free
Free or low-cost housing counseling for renters and homeowners. Find HUD-certified agencies in Georgia to prevent eviction or foreclosure and navigate rental assistance programs. Counselors help with lease disputes, budgeting, foreclosure prevention, and first-time homebuyer programs. Call 1-800-569-4287 or search online at hud.gov to find a certified agency near you. Bring income documentation, lease or mortgage statements, and any notices received from your landlord or lender.
1-800-569-4287 · Statewide – call HUD for nearest agency · Mon–Fri 8am–5pm · Visit Website
6. Georgia Gateway – Benefits Portal — Free
Apply online for SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, CAPS childcare, and LIHEAP all in one place at Georgia's official benefits portal at gateway.ga.gov. Available 24/7, the portal allows you to apply, check status, upload documents, and report changes. Income and household size determine eligibility for each program. Bring or upload proof of income, ID, Social Security numbers, and residence documentation. Call 1-877-423-4746 for assistance with applications.
1-877-423-4746 · Online statewide resource · Online 24/7 · Visit Website
7. St. Vincent de Paul Georgia – Emergency Assistance — Free
Emergency rent, utility, and food assistance through local parish conferences across Georgia. Services are open to people of all faiths and backgrounds. Walk-in or call your nearest parish location for help. Assistance amounts vary by local conference. Bring proof of need such as a lease or utility shutoff notice, photo ID, and documentation of income. Call 404-897-1810 Mon–Fri 9am–4pm or visit svdpgeorgia.org to find the conference nearest you.
404-897-1810 · Multiple Georgia parish locations · Mon–Fri 9am–4pm (varies) · Visit Website
8. Habitat for Humanity Metro Atlanta — Paid
Affordable homeownership program for qualifying families in metro Atlanta. Families with qualifying income levels purchase homes with a zero-interest mortgage, making monthly payments manageable. Applicants must contribute sweat equity hours by helping build their own and other Habitat homes. Apply online or call 404-223-5180. Located at 824 Memorial Dr SE in Atlanta. Income limits and other eligibility requirements apply. Visit atlantahabitat.org for the current application cycle.
404-223-5180 · 824 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30316 · Mon–Fri 9am–5pm · Visit Website
9. Nicholas House (Atlanta) — Free
Emergency shelter and transitional housing for homeless families in Atlanta. Programs include intensive case management, employment assistance, life skills training, and financial coaching to help families achieve permanent housing stability. Located at 830 Boulevard SE in Atlanta. Call 404-688-1758 for intake information. Nicholas House serves families with children and works to ensure children maintain school enrollment throughout the shelter stay.
404-688-1758 · 830 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 · 24/7 · Visit Website
10. Union Mission (Savannah) — Free
Emergency shelter, meals, and rehabilitation programs for homeless men in the Savannah area. Union Mission offers a long-term recovery program addressing addiction, job readiness, and spiritual development. Low-barrier emergency shelter is available for men in immediate need. Located at 120 Fahm St in Savannah. Call 912-236-7423 for current availability and intake requirements. Walk-in intake is available; 24/7 access for men seeking emergency shelter.
912-236-7423 · 120 Fahm St, Savannah, GA 31401 · 24/7 intake · Visit Website
11. Georgia Department of Community Affairs – Homeless Programs — Free
State agency coordinating homeless services, emergency shelter grants, and rapid rehousing programs across Georgia. Funds emergency shelters, transitional housing programs, and Continuum of Care projects through federal and state grants. Fathers experiencing homelessness can be referred to local programs through 211 Georgia. Located at 60 Executive Park South NE in Atlanta. Call 404-679-4940 Mon–Fri 8am–5pm for information about funded local programs.
404-679-4940 · 60 Executive Park South NE, Atlanta, GA 30329 · Mon–Fri 8am–5pm
12. SafeHouse Outreach (Atlanta) — Free
Day shelter providing meals, showers, case management, and job assistance for homeless men and women in the Westside Atlanta area. Open Monday through Friday 9am–1pm. Services include laundry, mail receipt, ID recovery assistance, and connections to housing and employment programs. Located at 931 Howell Mill Rd NW in Atlanta. Call 404-352-5566 for current hours and information. No overnight shelter; day services only for adults experiencing homelessness.
404-352-5566 · 931 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 · Mon–Fri 9am–1pm · Visit Website
13. Augusta Rescue Mission — Free
Emergency shelter, meals, and faith-based recovery programs for homeless men in the Augusta area. Offers a long-term residential program focused on addiction recovery, job readiness, and spiritual growth. Short-term emergency shelter is available for men in immediate need. Located at 1435 Fenwick St in Augusta. Call 706-722-2705 for intake information. Walk-in accepted for emergency needs; 24/7 access for men seeking shelter.
706-722-2705 · 1435 Fenwick St, Augusta, GA 30904 · 24/7 intake · Visit Website
14. Open Door Community – Atlanta — Free
Hospitality house providing meals, showers, clothing, and foot clinics for homeless Atlantans. The Open Door Community is rooted in radical hospitality and advocates for systemic change to address homelessness and poverty. Services are provided on a drop-in basis. Located at 910 Ponce de Leon Ave NE in Atlanta. Call 404-874-9652 or check the website for current meal and service schedules. No fees and no eligibility requirements.
404-874-9652 · 910 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 · Call for meal/service schedule · Visit Website
15. Habitat for Humanity – Metro Atlanta — Free
Affordable homeownership for qualifying low-income families in metro Atlanta. Buy a home with a 0% interest mortgage and manageable monthly payments. Applicants must contribute sweat equity hours and meet income eligibility requirements. Multiple Habitat chapters serve different parts of Georgia. Call 404-223-5180 or visit atlantahabitat.org to learn about the current application cycle, income guidelines, and what to bring to an orientation session.
404-223-5180 · 824 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30316 · Mon–Fri 9am–5pm · Visit Website