Brunswick & Glynn County Disaster Relief Resource Guide
When a disaster impacts our community, finding help quickly matters. This page is a central hub of trusted recovery resources for residents of Brunswick and Glynn County, Georgia, including support for shelter, food, health and behavioral health, transportation, legal needs, utilities, and financial assistance.
If you can, call ahead—hours, eligibility, and available funding can change quickly after an emergency.
In an emergency: start here
- Life-threatening emergency: Call 911
- Emotional crisis support (24/7):
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call/Text/Chat 988 or visit 988lifeline.org
- Disaster Distress Hotline (24/7): 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 (Spanish: text Hablanos to 66746)
- Disaster sheltering and immediate needs:
- American Red Cross: 1-800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767)
Apply for major assistance programs
Federal disaster assistance
| Program | What it helps with | How to apply |
|---|---|---|
| FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) | Temporary housing, home repair, disaster-related needs | 1-800-621-3362 or DisasterAssistance.gov |
| U.S. SBA Disaster Loans | Low-interest disaster loans for homeowners, renters, businesses | sba.gov (search “Disaster loans”) |
Food benefits (SNAP)
- SNAP replacement benefits (food loss due to disaster): Apply through DFCS Food Loss Replacement (keep documentation if available)
Local “by-need” resources
Housing & shelter
| Resource | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | 1-800-733-2767 | Disaster sheltering, referrals, recovery support |
| Salvation Army (Shelter) | 912-262-2915 | Shelter availability and requirements may apply |
| Salvation Army (Social Services) | 912-265-9381 | Food assistance, utilities support (by appointment/funding) |
Food pantries & prepared meals (local options)
| Organization | Phone |
|---|---|
| Sparrow’s Nest (FaithWorks) | 912-261-8512 x110 |
| Salvation Army | 912-265-9381 |
| America’s Second Harvest | 912-261-7979 |
| Bay Harbor Church of God | 912-262-1227 |
| Golden Isles Parkway Church of God | 912-265-0937 |
| Grace Methodist Church | 912-264-1894 |
| HIS Ministries | 912-275-8614 |
| Manna House | 912-264-1594 |
Health, medical, and behavioral health services
| Resource | Phone | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast GA Health System | 912-466-7000 | Hospital and medical care |
| Glynn County Health Department | 912-264-3961 | Public health services |
| Coastal Community Health | 912-275-8028 | Primary care, behavioral health supports |
| Area Agency on Aging | 800-280-8680 | Senior services, caregiver resources |
| Veterans’ Services (local) | 912-262-2345 | Veteran benefits navigation |
| Gateway Crisis Line (24/7) | 800-715-4255 or 800-715-4225 | If one number doesn’t connect, try the other |
Dialysis / ESRD emergency help
- ESRD toll-free hotline: 1-800-524-7139
- More info: Kidney Community Emergency Response (resource referenced in the directory)
Health insurance enrollment after a disaster
- You may qualify for a Special Enrollment Period after a disaster.
- Apply/check eligibility at HealthCare.gov
Legal help & consumer protection
| Resource | Phone | What it helps with |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Legal Services | 912-264-7301 | Civil legal aid, housing issues (eligibility applies) |
| GA Dept. of Insurance | 800-656-2298 | Insurance complaints, fraud concerns |
| GA Attorney General’s Office | 800-869-1123 | Consumer protection, scams |
| GA Vital Statistics | 404-679-4702 | Replacement vital records |
| GA Dept. of Driver Services (DDS) | 678-413-8400 | IDs and licensing |
Transportation (medical and general)
| Provider | Phone |
|---|---|
| Coastal Regional Coaches | 866-543-6744 |
| Jones Transport | 912-266-4400 |
| Heartland Transport | 912-261-2177 |
| MAX Transport | 912-634-7749 |
| PTS Transport | 912-269-9666 |
Utility assistance
| Resource | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Community Action Authority | 912-264-3281 | Utility assistance (funding/eligibility varies) |
| Salvation Army | 912-265-9381 | Call early; appointments/funding may be limited |
| Sparrow’s Nest (FaithWorks) | 912-261-8512 x110 | Assistance may depend on available funds |
Rent / mortgage assistance & outreach
| Resource | Phone |
|---|---|
| Community Action Authority | 912-264-3281 |
| Salvation Army | 912-265-9381 |
| Safe Harbor – Street Outreach | 912-275-7202 |
Homelessness help (Coordinated Entry)
- Coastal Coordinated Entry: Access point for homelessness prevention, shelter, and housing navigation.
Debris cleanup & help with repairs
| Resource | Phone / Website | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Crisis Cleanup | 1-800-451-1954 or crisiscleanup.org | Volunteer help for debris removal and cleanup (as available) |
| Rebuilding Together of Glynn | 912-506-5068 | Home repair, community revitalization |
| American Red Cross | 1-800-733-2767 | Referrals and recovery support |
Government contacts (Brunswick & Glynn County)
Glynn County
| Office | Phone |
|---|---|
| Customer Service | 912-554-7111 |
| Emergency Management | 912-554-7826 |
| Public Works | 912-554-7700 |
| Health Department | 912-264-3691 |
| Recreation & Parks | 912-554-7780 |
| Non-Emergency Dispatch | 912-279-2913 |
City of Brunswick
| Office | Phone |
|---|---|
| Customer Service | 912-267-5500 |
| Public Works | 912-267-5570 |
| Bulk Pickup | 912-267-3703 |
DFCS office locations (regional)
| County | Address |
|---|---|
| Brantley County | 510 Bryan Street, Nahunta, GA 31553 |
| Camden County | 721 Charles Gilman Jr. Avenue, Kingsland, GA 31548 |
| Charlton County | 32 Oakwood Street, Folkston, GA 31548 |
| Glynn County | 823 Scranton Road, Brunswick, GA 31525 |
| McIntosh County | 1221 North Way, Darien, GA 31305 |
| Pierce County | 621 Hendry Street, Blackshear, GA 31516 |
| Wayne County | 1220 South 1st Street, Jesup, GA 31545 |
Agriculture resources
| Resource | Contact |
|---|---|
| USDA Service Center Locator | Farmers.gov |
| Georgia Farm Service Office | 706-546-2266 |
Community resource directory (FaithWorks)
The following directory was provided as the August 2024 Glynn County Resource Directory by FaithWorks:
FaithWorks / Sparrow’s Nest
2911 Altama Avenue, Brunswick, GA 31520
912-261-8512
“Putting our faith to work so all may know that faith works.”
FaithWorks Community Resource Directory
Source: FaithWorks (August 2024). Information may change.
Common contacts (used across multiple needs)
| Organization | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| FaithWorks / Sparrow’s Nest | 912-261-8512 | Main line, community support and referrals |
| Sparrow’s Nest (food/assistance line) | 912-261-8512 x110 | Mon–Thu 9:00 AM–12:00 PM (as listed) |
| Gateway Behavioral Health Services | 912-554-8500 | Behavioral health, substance use services, referrals |
| Gateway Crisis Line (24/7) | 800-715-4225, 800-715-4255 | Two numbers listed; use either |
| Gateway Crisis Unit | 912-554-8472 | Crisis stabilization, detox referenced in directory |
| Georgia Legal Services | 912-264-7301 | Free/low-cost civil legal help (eligibility applies) |
| Georgia Legal Services (Eviction prevention line) | 833-457-7529 | Mon/Wed mornings (as listed) |
| DFCS (Division of Family & Children Services) | 912-262-3200 | Medicaid, foster care, child protective services, SNAP applications |
| Glynn County Health Department | 912-264-3961 | Public health services, vital records referenced |
| Southeast Georgia Health System (SGHS) | 912-466-7000 | Hospital/medical services |
| Salvation Army (social services) | 912-265-9381 | Food/utility help (availability varies) |
| Salvation Army (shelter) | 912-262-2915 | Shelter availability and requirements may apply |
| Area Agency on Aging | 800-280-8680, 800-580-6860 | Both numbers listed; senior resources, Meals on Wheels intake referenced |
Adult day care
| Program | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Harris Center | 912-267-5520 | Congregate meals, activities, transportation, accepts Alzheimer’s (as listed) |
| Memory Matters | 912-264-0777 | Memory loss programs/assistance, accepts Alzheimer’s (as listed) |
| SHARE | 912-264-3141 | Flexible hours, caregiver friendly, accepts Alzheimer’s (as listed) |
Alcohol & drug rehab, treatment, and recovery housing
| Program | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alcoholics Anonymous (local) | 912-265-0892 | Meeting schedule and recovery information |
| Narcotics Anonymous (hotline) | 800-334-3322 | Hotline for help |
| Bridges of Hope | 912-487-2576 | Long-term residential treatment, Homerville (men), Alamo (women) |
| Coastal Addiction Counseling | 912-262-1498 | Addiction counseling |
| Coastal Community Health | 912-275-8028 | Addiction and mental health counseling |
| Doc’s Place | 912-506-7248 | Housing/shelter for men in recovery |
| Gabby’s | 912-222-3530 | Sobriety shelter for women in recovery |
| GAP House (Nahunta) | 912-462-4673 | Sobriety support services |
| Garden Gate / Unison MH | 912-449-7861 | Free mental health treatment for women/children, year program (as listed) |
| Georgia Regional Hospital (Savannah) | 912-356-2030 | State hospital, inpatient crisis |
| Grace House | 912-258-6137 | Housing for women in recovery, 12 months (as listed) |
| HIS Ministries | 912-275-8614 | Ministry support for people in need, including addiction (as listed) |
| Hudson Hill Ministries | 229-868-7272, 229-315-2707 | Long-term residential treatment for men, Chauncey GA |
| Jesus Is (Inglis, FL) | 352-447-2731 | 3–12 month faith-based recovery program |
| John’s Place (Statesboro) | 912-764-6129 | Faith-based medical detox facility |
| Living Vine Maternity Home | 912-352-9998 | Home for addicted pregnant women |
| Lost and Found Recovery (Jesup) | 912-318-2542 | Recovery housing for men/women |
| Methadone/Suboxone Clinic | 912-262-0311 | Medication-assisted treatment |
| New Beginnings (Garfield) | 478-763-2647 | Recovery house for men |
| New Roots Glynn | 912-217-0573 | 1507 Reynolds St, Brunswick GA 31520 (as listed) |
| New Way Recovery House | 912-574-9119 | Housing for men in recovery |
| No Longer Bound | 770-886-7873 | Recovery housing for men, north of Atlanta |
| Recovery Place (Savannah) | 912-355-1440 | Recovery housing/support for men and women |
| Ridgeview (Smyrna/Atlanta area) | 888-653-5557 | Inpatient addiction program |
| Saved by Grace | 912-217-0256 | 14-bed male sobriety shelter, 90 days, 2229 Starling St, Brunswick (as listed) |
| Shane’s Crib (Jesup) | 912-385-2583 | Sobriety house for women |
| St. Ila Treatment Facility (Waycross) | 912-449-7200 | 30-day medical treatment (as listed) |
| St. Simons By-The-Sea | 912-638-1999 | Inpatient psychiatric and substance abuse treatment |
| St. Vincent’s (Jacksonville) | 904-387-7300 | Rehab unit in hospital |
| Starting Point | 912-264-9045 | Housing for men in recovery |
| The Dream Center | 912-293-4618 | Faith-based housing for women in recovery |
| The Pines (Valdosta) | 229-245-8045 x2377 | Addiction recovery (as listed) |
| View Point Health (Rockdale) | 678-209-2655 | Addiction/mental health services |
Aging services
| Program | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Division of Aging Services | 912-342-8901 | Resources for coastal GA aging/disabled (as listed) |
| Area Agency on Aging | 800-280-8680, 800-580-6860 | Resource directory, Meals on Wheels intake referenced |
Alzheimer’s services (including support groups and adult day care)
| Program | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Matters | 912-264-0777 | Support groups and memory-related health resources |
| Area Agency on Aging (Alzheimer’s resources) | 800-580-6860 | Resource list and caregiver support funding (as listed) |
| Addington Place | 912-265-0225 | Memory care/assisted living (as listed) |
| Gracemore Nursing Home | 912-265-6771 | Long-term care (as listed) |
| HomeLife on Glynco | 912-280-0078 | Assisted living (as listed) |
| Magnolia Manor | 912-638-9988 | Long-term care/assisted living referenced |
| Marshes Edge | 912-291-2000 | Assisted living/memory care referenced |
| Oxton Court of Savannah | 912-925-3445 | Alzheimer’s/dementia (as listed) |
| Sears Manor Health Care | 912-264-1857 | Nursing home referenced |
| Senior Care Center (SGHS) | 912-265-8528 | Rehab/nursing care referenced |
| Thrive (Vitality) on St. Simons | 912-295-4699 | Senior living referenced |
| Roosevelt Harris Senior Center | 912-267-5520 | Adult day care, 2009 I St (as listed) |
| SHARE | 912-264-3141 | Adult day care (as listed) |
Assisted living facilities
| Facility | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Addington Place (Brunswick) | 912-265-0225 | Cost note listed: starts ~ $4,700/month |
| HomeLife on Glynco (Brunswick) | 912-280-0078 | Assisted living |
| Magnolia Manor (St. Simons Island) | 912-638-3844 | Assisted living |
| Marshes Edge (St. Simons Island) | 912-291-2000 | Assisted living |
| Ocean Breeze PCH (Tybee Island) | 912-786-4969 | Personal care home |
| Oxton Court of Savannah (Savannah) | 912-925-3445 | Alzheimer’s/dementia focus noted |
| Vitality (Thrive) Senior Living (St. Simons) | 912-295-4699 | Frederica Rd (as listed) |
Children’s services (youth, family, shelter, advocacy)
| Program | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Amity House / Glynn Community Crisis Center | 912-264-4357 | Domestic violence crisis shelter for adults/children (as listed) |
| Autism Information (Light of Hope Learning Center) | 912-289-2212 | Autism family support |
| Babies Can’t Wait | 912-356-2955 | Services for children 0–3 with special needs |
| Boys & Girls Club | 912-265-1455 | Brunswick and St. Simons locations (as listed) |
| Boys to Men (Zion Baptist mentors) | 912-264-3105 | Mentoring program (as listed) |
| Brunswick Job Corps | 912-264-8843 | Job training ages 16–24 |
| CASA | 912-264-4448 | Court-appointed special advocates |
| Child Protective Services (reporting) | 855-422-4453 | Confidential abuse/neglect reporting |
| CIA Sports | 912-332-8000 | Afterschool, free summer program (as listed) |
| Coastal Coalition for Children | 762-218-3848 | Programs supporting self-sufficient families |
| Communities in Schools | 912-262-3420 | Support for at-risk students |
| Domestic Violence Hotline (national) | 800-799-7233 | Connects to local shelters |
| Dynamic Interventions | 912-342-7064 | Family-based counseling/intervention |
| Early Head Start | 912-275-7265 | Free childcare, 6 weeks and up (as listed) |
| Family Connection / United Way | 912-265-1850 | Advocacy for children and families |
| First Steps | 912-262-1855 | Support for new mothers |
| Girl Scouts of Historic GA | 912-988-8654, 888-689-1912 | Council contact numbers listed |
| GIAHA (Arts & Humanities) | 912-262-6934 | Golden Isles Arts and Humanities |
| Hamer House | 912-267-6000 | Housing for homeless girls 16–22 |
| Head Start | 912-262-1400 | Childcare/pre-K support for working parents |
| Hope 1312 Collective | 912-399-7866 | Foster care advocacy/resources |
| Human Trafficking Hotline (national) | 888-373-7888 | Youth and adult support |
| Operation Bedspread | 478-494-4980 | Free beds/linens for kids (as listed) |
| Rapid Rehousing (CAA) | 912-264-3281 | Help for homeless singles and families (as listed) |
| Safe Harbor Children’s Shelter | 912-267-7000 | Shelter for children and young adults |
| Skylark Crisis Pregnancy Center | 912-271-1100 | Pregnancy counseling/testing/resources |
| Street Beat (Safe Harbor) | 912-342-7039 | Help for runaway and homeless teens |
| Transitional Living (Safe Harbor) | 719-671-8339 | Runaway girls 17–22 (as listed) |
| YMCA | 912-265-4100 | Day care and afterschool |
| Youth Enrichment Development | 912-261-2673 | Faith-based program |
| Zach’s Place | 912-342-7069 | Runaway/homeless youth up to 17 |
Community service groups
| Organization | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Frederica Academy | 912-638-9981 | Community/student service listed |
| Glynn Academy (National Honor Society contact) | 912-267-4210 | Sponsor listed: Heath Horton |
| College of Coastal Georgia (service learning) | 912-279-5700 | Students do projects for nonprofits (as listed) |
Counseling, mental health, grief support, career counseling
| Program | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Program (Gateway) | 912-265-9708 | Mental health services and housing support (as listed) |
| brainREconnect, Inc. | 912-506-0305, 912-466-5330, 912-638-6144 | Stroke/brain injury support; multiple numbers listed |
| Coastal Workforce | 912-554-7947 | Career counseling, training, education (as listed) |
| Compassionate Friends | 912-265-4735 | Support for parents who lost a child |
| GA Dept. of Labor (local) | 912-264-7287 | Job counseling/opportunities |
| GA Hospice Care (bereavement) | 912-574-7833 | Bereavement counseling/end-of-life support |
| Goodwill Job Connection | 912-280-9888 | Job counseling and placement support |
| Heartland Hospice (bereavement/end-of-life) | 912-261-8760 | Terminally ill patients and family support |
| Hospice of Golden Isles | 912-265-4735 | Hospice, grief support, chaplain contact referenced |
| Light of Hope Learning Center | 912-289-2212 | Autism family support (also listed under children’s services) |
| NAMI (mental illness support) | 912-506-2963 | Meeting info and support |
| Rape Crisis Center (local) | 912-554-0609 | Support for rape victims/families |
| Remedy Project | 912-580-7679 | Addiction counseling, support groups, referrals |
| Ribbon of Hope | 912-264-3939 | Prosthetics/wigs boutique, support for cancer patients |
| Skylark Pregnancy Center | 912-271-1100 | Counseling/testing/resources |
| Veterans Administration Clinic | 912-261-2355 | VA clinic, Glynco Pkwy (as listed) |
| Veterans Housing Project | 877-424-3838 | Helping homeless veterans |
| Wellness Clinic (HIV support) | 912-264-3236 | Counseling, free health care/meds referenced |
Disability / Medicaid (how to start)
| Step | Contact | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Apply/ask about Medicaid options | DFCS: 912-262-3200 | Directory notes “hospital Medicaid,” QMB/spend-down may be available in some cases |
| Social Security appointments | 866-964-6563 | Directory advises having medical records ready; terminal cases should mention urgency |
| Appeal if denied | Start with DFCS or Social Security | Directory notes denials are common and appeals are time-limited |
Domestic violence shelters & counseling
| Resource | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Violence Hotline (national) | 800-799-7233 | Connection to local shelters |
| Glynn Community Crisis Center / Amity House | 912-264-4357 | Call for instructions; referral if full (as listed) |
Food resources
| Organization | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Abundant Life | 912-265-6634 | Call for hours, 103 Buckingham Pl (as listed) |
| America’s Second Harvest | 912-261-7979 | 134 Indigo Dr (as listed) |
| Bay Harbor Church of God | 912-262-1227 | Call for hours (as listed) |
| Coastal GA Area CAA (commodity distribution) | 912-261-9071 | Commodity food distribution (as listed) |
| Golden Isles Parkway Church of God | 912-265-0937 | Call for hours (as listed) |
| Grace Methodist | 912-264-1894 | Call for hours, 1711 Albany St (as listed) |
| HIS Ministries | 912-275-8614 | Meal schedule listed: Tue AM men, Wed women, Fri 5 PM family dinner |
| Loaves and Fishes | 912-265-4974 | Call for hours, 4265 Norwich Ext (as listed) |
| Manna House | 912-264-1594 | Daily sack lunch 11:30–12:30, G St & MLK (as listed) |
| Norwich Baptist | 912-265-0494 | Call for hours, 5661 New Jesup Hwy (as listed) |
| Pine Ridge Baptist | 912-265-2228 | Call for hours, 415 Old Jesup Rd (as listed) |
| Salvation Army | 912-265-9381 | Call for hours, 1624 Reynolds St (as listed) |
| Southeast Baptist Assoc. | 912-554-0555 | Call for hours |
| St. Athanasius Episcopal | 912-342-7678 | Every other Monday 9–11 (as listed) |
| St. Vincent de Paul | 912-262-6027 | Call for hours |
| Meals on Wheels (apply via AAA) | 800-580-6860 | Intake via Area Agency on Aging (as listed) |
Handicapped services/trauma injuries
| Program | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ATRC | 770-934-8432 | Free computers/training for disabled (as listed) |
| Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission | 404-651-5112 | Assistance for qualified patients (as listed) |
| GA Advocacy Office | 404-885-1234 | Advocacy/protection for disabled |
| GA Partnership for Caring | 800-982-7468 | Healthcare/meds for uninsured (as listed) |
| Independent Living | 888-288-9780 | Independent living support (as listed) |
| Life, Inc. | 800-948-4824 | Wheelchair ramps; self-sufficiency training (as listed) |
| Lifeline | 800-538-9968 | Personal response/support service (as listed) |
| Lion’s Club | 912-261-8484 | Help for blind (glasses, etc.) |
| Medicaid (state info line) | 800-282-4536 | Healthcare for low-income disabled (as listed) |
| Quail Country Customs | 888-208-7258 | Customized cars for handicapped drivers (as listed) |
| Shepherd Center | 404-350-7536 | Brain/spinal cord injury hospital/rehab (as listed) |
| Vocational Rehab | 912-356-2130 | Job training, home modifications (as listed) |
HIV/AIDS resources
| Program | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AIDS Hotline | 800-232-4636 | Information/support |
| Imagine Hope | 404-874-4040 | Free HIV/HEP-C testing (as listed) |
| Wellness Clinic | 912-264-3236 | Free health care/meds, support group info (as listed) |
Home health agencies / in-home care
| Provider | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Advantage Home Health | 912-265-8330 | Home health |
| After Care (post-hospital) | 800-580-6860 | Program for patients going home from hospital (as listed) |
| BrightStar Care | 912-638-0638 | Personal care/in-home |
| Charlton VNS | 912-264-6522 | Home health |
| Coastal Home Care | 912-264-5363 | Home health |
| Community Care | 800-580-6860 | Help at home for disabled/elderly (as listed) |
| FirstLight Home Care | 912-275-7133 | Personal care/in-home |
| Help at Home | 912-264-5363 | In-home support |
| Home Instead | 912-264-4422 | In-home assistance |
| Infinity Health Care | 912-264-1207 | Home health |
| Intrepid Home Health | 912-264-3640 | Home health |
| Life Line Home Care | 912-554-0088 | Home care |
| Option Care | 912-267-6192 | Home IV therapy and medical equipment |
| Red River Health Care | 912-222-6410 | 5971 New Jesup Hwy (as listed) |
| Share Care | 912-265-3033 | Home health |
| SOURCE | 866-424-5207 | Help at home for disabled/elderly (as listed) |
| Tender Care | 912-466-8700 | Home health |
| We Care | 912-222-9554 | Home care |
| Visiting Angels | 912-342-8901 | In-home assistance |
Homeless shelters & recovery housing (including nearby cities)
| Program | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal Community Action (homeless assessment/housing) | 912-261-9071 | Homeless assessment/housing navigation (as listed) |
| Salvation Army (social services) | 912-265-9381 | Shelter and services |
| Sulzbacher Shelter (Jacksonville) | 904-359-0457 | Co-ed shelter with clinic/recovery programs, waiting list noted |
| Trinity Shelter (Jacksonville) | 904-355-1205 | Shelter near bus station (as listed) |
| Salvation Army (Jacksonville) | 904-356-8641 | Jacksonville shelter (as listed) |
| Union Mission (Savannah) | 912-232-8012 | Savannah shelter near bus station (as listed) |
Hospice
| Provider | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal Hospice | 912-434-9810 | Hospice |
| Georgia Hospice Care | 912-574-7833 | Inpatient and home care |
| Hearth Hospice | 912-574-5882 | Hospice |
| Heartland / ProMedica Hospice | 912-261-8760 | Inpatient and home care |
| Hospice of Golden Isles | 912-265-4735 | Inpatient and home care |
Housing for seniors and the disabled (including HUD/public housing and special programs)
| Program | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Abbington Woods | 912-574-7505 | HUD housing, all ages/disabled (as listed) |
| Brunswick Housing Authority | 912-265-1334 | Public housing, Section 8, waiting lists may apply |
| Buckingham Terrace | 912-264-0102 | Senior/disabled housing (as listed) |
| Changing Homelessness (veterans rent/deposits) | 904-354-1100 | Veterans-focused assistance (as listed) |
| GA War Veterans Home (Milledgeville) | 478-445-3234 | Disabled war veterans (as listed) |
| Golden Isles Veteran’s Village | 203-470-5203 | Tiny homes for veterans only (as listed) |
| Glynn Pines | 912-267-9994 | Housing (as listed) |
| Embassy Suites (discounted cancer rates) | 912-264-6100 | Discounted rates for cancer patients/family (as listed) |
| Habitat for Humanity | 912-265-7455 | Path to low-income home ownership |
| Hand in Hand of Glynn | 912-217-9507 | Tiny home community on Altama Ave (as listed) |
| Nunnally House | 912-466-7550 | For out-of-town cancer patients receiving chemo/radiation (as listed) |
| Shelter Plus Care | 912-280-7009 | Housing for Gateway clients only (as listed) |
| St. Mark’s Towers | 912-267-7125 | HUD senior housing |
| Tara Arms | 912-261-2400 | HUD housing, all ages/disabled (as listed) |
| Veterans Housing | 877-424-3838 | Housing assistance for homeless veterans |
| Wesley Glen (Macon) | 478-471-3711 | Residential care for mentally handicapped (as listed) |
Identification (Georgia ID)
| Resource | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GA Department of Driver Services (DDS) | 678-413-8400 | ID/driver’s license services, Hwy 17 North (as listed) |
Job training and education
| Program | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Education / GED | 912-267-4115 | Former Risley Elementary on Albany St (as listed) |
| Brunswick Job Corps | 912-264-8843 | Job training ages 16–24 |
| College of Coastal Georgia | 912-264-7235 | 4-year and advanced degrees (as listed) |
| Coastal Workforce / WorkSource Coastal | 912-554-7947 | Job placement, training, GED support (as listed) |
| Gateway (training center) | 912-264-1674 | Training center for developmentally disabled (as listed) |
| Golden Isles Career Academy | 912-280-4000 | Career/technical education |
| Goodwill Job Connection | 912-280-9809 | Job training/mentoring support (as listed) |
| STAR Foundation | 912-554-0540 | Free computer and job readiness training |
Medications and medical cost support
| Program | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Breast Test and More | 912-264-3961 | Mammograms/women’s health (as listed) |
| Cancer State Aid | 404-463-5111 | Chemo/radiation/medications (as listed) |
| Georgia Cares | 800-982-7468 | Medicare and insurance help |
| Lions Eye Club | 630-571-5466 | Help with cost of glasses (as listed) |
| Medicare | 800-633-4227 | Part D medication coverage info |
| St. Vincent de Paul (prescription help) | 912-262-6027 | Assistance may be case-by-case (as listed) |
| VA prescriptions | 800-334-2836 | Low-cost/free prescriptions for veterans (as listed) |
Developmental disabilities / mentally handicapped services
| Program | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway Behavioral Health (intake/services) | 912-554-8500 | Group homes and services (as listed) |
| Gateway Service Center / Training Center | 912-264-1674 | Training services (as listed) |
| Special Olympics | 912-554-7780 | Athletics for developmentally delayed (as listed) |
| Statewide Payee Service | 912-231-8958 | Manages disability money for those who can’t (as listed) |
| Wesley Glen (Macon) | 478-471-3711 | Residential care for adults (as listed) |
Nursing homes/health & rehab facilities
| Facility | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bayview Health Care (Nahunta) | 912-462-6044 | Nursing/rehab |
| Bostick Center (Milledgeville) | 478-414-9600 | Nursing home for prisoners/sex offenders (as listed) |
| GA War Veterans Home (Milledgeville) | 478-445-3234 | Nursing home for veterans |
| Golden Living Center (Jesup) | 912-427-6858 | Rehab/nursing care (as listed) |
| Gracemore Health & Rehab (Brunswick) | 912-265-6771 | Nursing/rehab |
| Midway / Woodlands Health & Rehab (Midway) | 912-884-3361 | Rehab facility |
| Sears Manor (Brunswick) | 912-264-1857 | Nursing/rehab |
| Senior Care Center (SGHS) | 912-265-8528 | Skilled nursing/rehab (as listed) |
Other agencies and services (general help, advocacy, crime victim support)
| Organization | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Protective Services | 912-592-5969, 866-552-4464 | Report abuse/neglect/critical living situation (as listed) |
| American Cancer Society | 912-265-7117, 800-282-4914 | Patient navigator number listed |
| Brunswick Police (non-emergency) | 912-267-5559 | Police department contact (as listed) |
| Crime Victim Program | 912-279-2907 | Assistance/counseling for crime victims (as listed) |
| Glynn County Police (non-emergency dispatch) | 912-554-3645 | Dispatch contact (as listed) |
| Operation Bedspread | 912-217-9072 | Free beds/bedding for local children (as listed) |
| Rebuilding Together of Glynn | 912-506-5068 | Home repair/community revitalization |
| United Way / Family Connection | 912-265-1850 | Coalition of nonprofits and resource navigation |
| United Way Hotline | 211 | General community resource hotline |
| Victim Assistance | 912-554-7200 | Support for crime victims (as listed) |
| Vital Records (Glynn County Health Dept) | 912-279-3346 | Birth certificate/vital records (as listed) |
| Ombudsman (nursing home concerns) | 912-261-2180 | Number appeared as “912-61-2180” in directory; verify |
Rehab hospitals (physical therapy/rehabilitation)
| Facility | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Brooks Rehab (Jacksonville) | 800-487-7342 | Rehab hospital |
| Memorial (Savannah) | 912-350-7092 | Rehab services |
| Specialty Hospital (Jacksonville) | 904-730-5902 | Rehab hospital |
| St. Joseph’s (Savannah) | 912-921-3342 | Rehab services |
Support groups & hotlines
| Resource | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Anon / Alateen | 912-634-9565 | Support for families affected by alcohol (as listed) |
| American Cancer Society (support groups) | 912-265-7117 | Call for meeting schedule |
| Cancer Network of Hope | 912-265-0080 | Support/services for cancer patients |
| Celebrate Recovery (Christian Renewal Church) | 912-996-4622 | Times listed: Tues/Thurs 6:00 PM, Sun 4:30 PM |
| Poison Control | 800-282-5846 | Poison emergencies |
| Rape Crisis Line (national) | 800-656-4673 | National hotline |
| Runaway Hotline | 800-621-4000 | Youth support |
| Substance Abuse (national referral) | 800-662-4357 | National treatment referral service (“HELP”) |
| Gambling Hotline | 800-699-7117 | Problem gambling support |
| Spina Bifida Association | 800-621-3141 | Information/support |
| Spinal Cord Injury | 800-962-9629 | Information/support |
| Suicide Hotline (listed) | 800-784-2433 | Number listed in directory; many communities now use 988 |
Transportation
| Provider | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society (rides/gas support) | 912-267-4718, 888-227-6333 | Transportation help for treatment (as listed) |
| Angel Flight | 779-452-7958 | Volunteer pilots for medical appointments (as listed) |
| Coastal Regional Coaches | 866-543-6744 | Fare notes listed; county-line fee referenced |
| Jones Transport | 912-266-4400 | Medicaid and private pay, non-emergency (as listed) |
| LogistiCare (Medicaid rides) | 888-224-7988 | 3-day advance notice (as listed) |
| Heartland Transport | 912-261-2177 | Transportation services (as listed) |
| MAX Transport | 912-634-7749 | Transportation, including airport shuttle (as listed) |
| We Care | 229-424-0051 | Transportation services (as listed) |
| PTS Transport | 912-269-9666 | Non-emergency transportation (as listed) |
Utility assistance
| Organization | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal GA CAA | 912-261-9071 | Funds periodically available; preference elderly/disabled (as listed) |
| Safe Harbor | 912-602-3289 | Rental and utility assistance contact listed (as listed) |
| Salvation Army | 912-265-9381 | Call first day of month for appointment (as listed) |
| St. Vincent de Paul | 912-262-6027 | Case-by-case eligibility (as listed) |
Veteran services
| Program | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| VA Benefits (general) | 800-827-1000 | Benefits navigation (as listed) |
| Clinic for Veterans | 912-231-2355 | Clinic contact listed |
| Veterans Crisis Line (listed) | 800-273-8255 | Number listed; many communities now use 988 then Press 1 for veterans |
| Companions for Heroes | 800-592-1194, 760-519-7774 | Companion dogs for vets with PTSD (as listed) |
| Dustin M. Wright Foundation | 912-574-3161 | Advocacy/help with enrollment (as listed) |
| Field Office on Gloucester (Veterans Services) | 912-262-2345 | Local veterans services office (as listed) |
| GY6 | 303-746-8195 | Assistance for struggling vets/employment (as listed) |
| warriors22.org | 702-906-2073 | Suicide prevention resource (as listed) |
| Changing Homelessness (vets rent/deposits) | 904-354-1100 | Veterans housing assistance (as listed) |
