Community Partners
Partnership Website Links
Domestic Violence Resources
Ahimsa House
P.O. Box 8181
Atlanta , GA 31106
(404) 496-4038
(404) 452-6248 (crisis line)
Description: Provides shelter and aid to animals caught in the cycle of domestic violence.
Website:http://www.ahimsahouse.org/
Faith Trust Institute (Formerly Center for Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence ) 2400 N. 45th Street #101
Seattle , WA 98103
(206) 634-1903 ext. 10
Description: Provides communities and advocates with the tools they need to address the religious and cultural issues related to abuse.
Website:http://www.faithtrustinstitute.org/index.php
Men Stopping Violence
533 W. Howard Avenue, Suite C
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 270-9894
Description: Provides training and consultation services for individuals, groups and organizations, batterer intervention program, and a mentor internship program for young men.
Website:www.menstoppingviolence.org
Partnership Against Domestic Violence
P.O. Box 170225
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 870-9600
(800) 33-HAVEN (42836) 24 hour hotline
Description: Provides emergency shelter, parenting groups, children and youth programs, community-based services, transitional services, legal advocacy, community support groups, public benefits assistance, teen dating violence, and facial and plastic surgery.
Website: www.padv.org
Tapestri Refugee & Immigrant Coalition
PMB 362
3939 Lavista Road, Suite E
Tucker, GA 30084
(404) 299-2185
Description: Dedicated to ending violence and oppression in refugee and immigrant communities, using culturally competent and appropriate methods
Website: http://www.tapestri.org/
Travelers Aid of Metropolitan Atlanta
75 Marietta St., Suite 400
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 817-7070
Description: Provides emergency lodging, transitional housing, and emergency services to those in crisis, as well as crisis counseling, special services to Battered women, and a HIV/AIDS housing program.
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Website: http://www.travelersaidatlanta.org/
Suicide Resources
American Association of Suicidology (AAS)
4201 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 408
Washington, DC 20008
Phone: (202) 237-2280
Description: The goal of the AAS is to understand and prevent suicide. Founded in
1968, AAS promotes research, public awareness programs, public education, and education, and training for professionals and volunteers. AAS serves as a national clearinghouse for information on suicide.
Website:www.suicidology.org
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
(404) 374-5197 for Metro Atlanta (NOT A CRISIS LINE)
Description: Provides information and education about depression and suicide and supports programs for suicide survivor treatment, research, and education.
Website:http://www.afsp.org/atlanta
Camp Magik (Mainly About Grief In Kids)
3377 Ridgewood Rd, NW
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 790-0140
Description: Provides a weekend camp three times a year for children ages 6-17 who have lost a loved one.
Website: www.campmagik.org
Center for Loss and Life Transition
3735 Broken Bow Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 226-6050
Description: Provides support and information for those who are grieving, caregivers of the bereaved, and bereavement professionalsthrough information, workshops, publications, and counseling.
Website: http://www.centerforloss.com/index.php
Dougy Center
PO Box 86852
Portland, OR 97286 USA
866-775-5683
Description: Provides a safe and supportive place for children, teens, young adults and their families who are grieving a death to share their stories through education, training and peer support groups.
Website: http://www.dougy.org/
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Georgia
3050 Presidential Dr, Suite 202
Atlanta, GA 30340-3916
(770)234-0855
(800)728-1052
Description: Provides public education and information activities, family and consumer peer education and support activities, advocacy on behalf of people living with mental illness, and public events that raise funds and awareness.
Website: http://www.nami.org
NOPCAS - National Organization for People of Color Against Suicide
P.O. Box 75571
Washington, DC 20013
(202) 549-6039
(866) 899-5317
Description: Provides information on suicide prevention and intervention for people of color.
Website: www.nopcas.com
National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center
P.O. Box 6003
Rockville, MD 20849-6003
Phone: (866) 723-3968
Description: Developed by CDC in partnership with 10 other federal partners, the
Resource Center provides current information pertaining to youth violence that has been developed by federal agencies and the private sector. The NYVPRC is a gateway for professionals, parents, teens, and other interested individuals to obtain comprehensive information about youth violence—including suicide prevention and intervention.
Website:www.safeyouth.org
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE)
7317 Cahill Road, Suite 207
Minneapolis, MN 55439-2080
Phone: (952) 946-7998
Description: SAVE's mission is to educate about suicide prevention, eliminate stigma, and support those touched by suicide.
Website:www.save.org
Suicide Prevention Action Network USA (SPAN USA)
1025 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 1066
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 449-3600
Description: Dedicated to preventing suicide through public education and awareness, community action and federal, state and local grassroots advocacy.
Website: www.spanusa.org
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
Education Development Center, Inc.
55 Chapel Street
Newton, MA 02458-1060
Phone: (877) 438-7772
Description: The Suicide Prevention Resource Center supports suicide prevention by offering the best of science, skills, and practice. The Center provides
technical assistance, training, and informational materials to strengthen suicide prevention networks and advance the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention.
Website:www.sprc.org
Counseling, Shelters, and Daily Living Needs
Cascade House
1384 Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd, SW
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 752-6199
(404) 755-2666 (fax)
Description: Cascade house provides transitional housing for women and their childrenfor a maximum stay of 90 days (shelter) and 18 months (transitional program).
Website: ywcaatlanta.org
Crime Victims Advocacy Council
3101 Paces Mill Rd., NW
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 333-9254
Description: Offers pastoral care, counseling and support to adult victims of serious violent or property crimes, domestic violence support groups, spouse/domestic partner abuse counseling.
Website: http://www.gbgm-umc.org/cvac
Crossroads Community Ministries
420 Courtland St .
Atlanta , GA 30308
404-873-7650
Description: Provides referrals for housing, employment, addiction treatment, clothing and legal issues, secures birth certificates, m ailroom services, daily medical clinic, hot meal daily, and special supportive services to women and children.
Website: www.crossroadsatlanta.org
Fulton Atlanta Community Action Authority - South Fulton Site
250 Georgia Ave., SE Ste. 207
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 559-6040
Description: Provides programs to City of Atlanta and Fulton County residents such as bill and rental assistance, resume preparation assistance, transitional case/care management, and transitional housing/shelter for battered women.
Website:http://www.facaa.org
International Women’s House
P.O. Box 1327
Decatur, Georgia 30031
(770) 413-5557
Description: Serves primarily immigrant and refugee women and their children who have survived domestic violence.
Website:www.internationalwomenshouse.org
Link Counseling Center Atlanta
348 Mt. Vernon Highway NE
Atlanta Georgia 30328-4139
( 404) 256-9797
Description: Provides resources for suicide prevention and aftercare, and is dedicated to reaching out to those whose lives have been impacted by suicide and connecting them to available resources.
Website: www.thelink.org
Rising Sun Center for Loss and Renewal
2848 Windsor Oaks Trace
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 928-1027
Description: Provides grief counseling services, bereavement group facilitation, in-service seminars, books and games for retail sale, and other professional services related to the life-changing challenges of loss and renewal.
Website: http://www.risingsuncenter.com/
United Way of Metro Atlanta
100 Edgewood Avenue, N.E.
Atlanta , Georgia 30303
(404) 614-1000 211
Description: Provides referrals for housing, food, clothing, financial assistance, counseling, and other resources.
Website: http://211online.unitedwayatlanta.org/
Women’s Resource Center to End Domestic Violence
P.O. Box 171
Decatur, GA 30031
(404) 370-7670 (Business line)
(404) 688-9436 (24-hour hotline)
Description: Provides advocacy, as well as emergency shelter and services to women victims of domestic violence.
Website: www.wrcdv.org
Hotline and Online Resources
Compassionate Friends
P.O. Box 3696
Oak Brook, IL 60522-3696
(630) 990-0010
Description: For all parents and siblings who have experienced the death of a child, brother, or sister. Sponsors support groups, newsletters, and on-line support groups throughout the country, as well as an annual national conference for bereaved families.
Website:www.compassionatefriends.org
Georgia Crisis & Access Line
(800) 715-4225
Description: Provides a 24 hours crisis line to assist those with urgent and emergency needs.
Website:www.mygcal.com
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
1-800-787-3224 (TTY)
Description: 24-hour hotline to help with domestic violence that includes both English and Spanish speaking services.
Website:http://www.ndvh.org/
National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women
Description: H arnesses and uses electronic communication technology to end violence against women.
Website: http://www.vawnet.org/
National Stalking Resource Center
(800) FYI-CALL (394-2255) for victim assistance
Description: P rovides multiple services including training, technical assistance, a website, and an information clearinghouse.
Website:http://www.ncvc.org/src/main.aspx?dbID=dash_Home
National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (NSSP)
Description: The NSSP represents the combined work of advocates, clinicians,
researchers, and survivors nationwide. NSSP lays out a framework for developing an array of suicide-prevention services and programs. NSSP is a catalyst for social change and has the power to transform attitudes, policies, and services. The NSSP Goals and Objectives for Action was published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (May 2001) and includes guidance from the surgeon general.
Website:www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/suicideprevention
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(800) 273- TALK (8255)
(800) 799-4TTY (4889)
(888) 618-9454 (A sistencia en español )
Description: Provides 24-hour, toll-free suicide prevention service available to anyone in suicidal crisis
Website: http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Suicide Information and Education Centre
#201, 1615-10th Avenue
SW Calgary, Alberta CANADA
T3C 0J
(403) 245-3900
Description: Computer-assisted resource library with extensive collection of materials on suicide, including information kits, pamphlets, literature searches, and clipping services.
Website:www.suicideinfo.ca
Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Prevent Suicide
Description: This document introduces a blueprint for addressing suicide: Awareness, Intervention, and Methodology (AIM). This approach is derived from the collaborative deliberations of the 1st National Suicide Prevention Conference participants. As a framework for suicide prevention, AIM includes 15 key recommendations that were refined from consensus and evidence-based findings presented at the Reno conference.
Website:www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/calltoaction/default.htm
Legal Resources
American Bar Association Commission on Family Violence
Description: Provides justice and safety for victims of domestic violence
Website: http://www.abanet.org/domviol/home.html
Atlanta Legal Aid Society
151 Spring St., NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 524-5811
Description: Provides legal services for civil cases to the indigent.
Website:www.atlantalegalaid.org
Battered Women's Justice Project
(800) 903-0111
Description: Provides resources for advocates, battered women, legal and justice system personnel, and policymakers.
Website: http://www.bwjp.org/menu.htm
Georgia Law Center for the Homeless
60 Walton St, NW, Suite 300
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 681- 0680
Description: Provides representation for homeless people in administrative and judicial proceedings of a civil nature, with attorneys and paralegals.
Website:www.galawcenter.org
Georgia Legal Services (Domestic Violence Section)
Description: Provides many valuable documents, including the family violence self-help manual, the stalking self-help manual, and several useful domestic violence legal forms.
Website: http://www.lawhelp.org/documents/clusters/GA/115/English/GLSPFAMVIOL.shtml
WomensLaw.org
Description: This site has state-by-state legal information and resources for domestic violence, including information on how to get a restraining order in GA, and downloads of legal forms related to domestic violence.
Website:http://www.womenslaw.org/GA/GA_main.htm
Substance Abuse Resources
Alcoholics Anonymous
127 Peachtree St., Suite 1310
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 525-3178
Description: Provides a brief description of the A.A. program, a calendar of upcoming events, a searchable database of the area meetings, and links to other internet sites of interest.
Website:www.atlantaaa.org
Al-Anon and Alateen Family Groups
558 Medlock Rd
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 687-0466
Description: Provides relatives and friends of alcoholics an opportunity to share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems.
Website:www.atlantaal-anon.org
Narcotics Anonymous
P.O. Box 420615
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 708-3219
Description: Narcotics Anonymous is an international community-based association of drug addicts. Narcotics Anonymous is an international Website:www.grscna.org; www.na.org
