PDF Decatur Cooperative Ministry %PDF-1.7 % Get Help | A Home for Everyone DeKalb County - Project Community Connections, Inc. (PCCI) CoC Program Toolkit - CoC Responsibilities and Duties A volunteer-led 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that coordinates emergency cold weather shelters in churches, and provides rapid rehousing assistancefor those experiencing homelessness in DeKalb County (Georgia), EMAIL US | DONATE NOW | SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER. The Coordinated Entry Access Point will then conduct an assessment and refer you to the appropriate program or service as openings become available. More Info Resources - Decatur Housing Authority Call the toll-free state hotline for a referral to an agency in your area 1-844-249-8367. I dont have any children, but I need a place to stay tonight. Access to all Nicholas House programs is through a community-wide coordinated entry system to ensure that you are matched with the services that best meet your needs in the fastest way possible. Food, clothing, and some services may be accepted as an in-kind donation. for an assessment, including background check. As part of this, we connect you with resources, guidance, and job training to help you stay out of homelessness forever. Trafficking Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9 am 12 pm, Persons fleeing domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, please contact liveSAFE Resources 24-hour Crisis Line: 770-427-3390, Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter Gateway Center serves as one of the coordinated access points for both the City of Atlanta and Fulton Countys Continuum of Care. The Georgia Balance of State Continuum of Care's coordinated entry system uses standardized assessment tools and practices. Decatur Cooperative Ministry (DCM) offers homelessness alleviation and prevention services to at-risk and homeless residents of DeKalb County, Georgia. from an advocate to schedule an appointment. 2017 DeKalb CoC Application for Renewal Projects, 2019 DeKalb County. Additionally,access points for those seeking assistance are identified in multiple locations within a region. I am homeless and need help - Georgia While access to emergency shelter is only available through the coordinated entry system, thanks to a grant from Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson, Decatur Cooperative Ministry will provide direct financial aid to prevent eviction, utility disconnection and relocation assistance to residents of DeKalb County, Commission District 5. PDF DeKalb County Coordinated Entry (CE) Specialist !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,document,'script','https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js');fbq('init', '351825882244962');fbq('track', "PageView"); P.O. for those experiencing homelessness in DeKalb County (Georgia). Although we are unable to assist you at this time, DHA would like to offer a few resources that may be helpful. And our two properties in Dekalb County are filled through case management referral and through the CoC. The BoS has a toll-free hotline, 1-844-249-8367, that anyone in any part of the state can call to be connected to funded agencies and CES access pointsin their area for emergency shelter or housing assistance. 2265 0 obj <> endobj 2275 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<82ED83513B4BFE4CBC735E1F8C43A74D>]/Index[2265 24]/Info 2264 0 R/Length 66/Prev 842349/Root 2266 0 R/Size 2289/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream Each year, DCMs programs provide over 1,000 individuals with the resources they need to overcomehomelessness and obtain housing stability. All others, outside of Commission District 5, if you live in DeKalb County and need homelessness prevention or emergency housing services, please contact DeKalb County Coordinated Entry by calling (404) 687-3500. If a Veteran, call the Homeless Veterans Hotline at 1-877-4AID- Vet or contact the VA Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC) at Fort McPherson 8am 2:30 pm drop in at 1701 Hardee Ave. Building 129, East Point, GA 30310 404-321-6111 ext. If you need assistance, please email us at ahomeforeveryoneindekalb@gmail.com. For additional information, contact adpope@dekalbcountyga.gov 2017 NOFA Consolidated Application 2017 NOFA Project Priority Listing Our 479 units of housing are located in the City of Atlanta and Dekalb County. Call (404) 373-2300 from 8:30 - 11 AM every day except Wednesday. It references all required coordinated entry elements established by HUD's 2017 Notice CPD-17-01 and can be used as a starting point to develop locally specific coordinated entry policies and procedures that reflect the particular CoC's operational standards and management practices. Helping Homeless Families Achieve Self-Sufficiency. Thank you! There are 8 CoC's in the state that serves local areas. Each assessment varies in the length of time required, but on average 45 minutes is required for each session. The most intensive interventions are prioritized for those with the highest needs. 404-612-0137 To assist communities in understanding and implementing coordinated entry, the BoS CoC has created a wide variety of tools and training. Assistance to people experiencing homelessness in Georgia is provided through our Continuum of Care network, or CoCs for short. Assistance with Food, Rent, Mortgage, and Utilities - Homelessness Prevention Project Take Charge Phone: 404.284.4411 Program Manager: Cliff Richards Eligibility Restrictions: Must be a resident of DeKalb County, GA. 1A. Contact us here to find volunteer opportunities, Housing for Homeless Individuals with Mental Illnesses in Atlanta. For an interactive map of homeless services access points, please click here. No. CE is a standardized community wide process to match people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness to resources that are the best fit for the situation. Coordinated Entry Specialist at DeKalb County Community Development Atlanta Metropolitan Area. HS]k@|_RAww:}1J&M_(%J6HYhW-Nv0Eoo^m~|~>559~na>_^Z]to7usYJgi%h )Lz 9DZbSLV e+qsR8 ,jGVd-@3Y'SG9pVuK/^CIm\NkE'NFP2.i;)yz 99/2N(R~5h1ur Family Support and Emergency Services - Partnership for Community Action 404-215-6600 Bags are available once a week every day except Wednesday from 9 - 11:30 AM. Coordinated Entry Assessors utilize the Vulnerability Index-Service Prioritization and Decision Assistance Tool (VI-SPDAT). The VI-SPDAT is an assessment tool that allows individuals experiencing homelessness to be prioritized based on the severity of needs and ensures they are linked quickly to the best housing options available. Once the family had stabilized, DCM helped secure a voucher for one year of housing. O<7BT1\ 0 endstream endobj 2266 0 obj <>/Metadata 134 0 R/Outlines 199 0 R/Pages 2263 0 R/StructTreeRoot 233 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences 2276 0 R>> endobj 2267 0 obj <>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Parent 2263 0 R/Resources<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> endobj 2268 0 obj <>stream We do not provide walk-in emergency shelter and we do not have a wait list. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Funded agencies outside of the implementation sites are required to assess clients using the VI-SPDAT and prioritize their permanent housing resources on an agency level. Call in a complaint: 404-687-3700. 912-876-6573. PDF Fiscal Year 2021 Continuum of Care Competition Homeless Assistance Homepage | Gateway Center Use tab to navigate through the menu items. 275 Pryor Street, Atlanta, GA 30303 229-985-3610, The City of Hinesville Call (404) 373-2300 from 8:30 - 11 AM every day except Wednesday. Monday Friday 9am 4pm If you are homeless and seeking services, please contact the following Coordinated Entry Access Points based on your location. The training webinars are linked below. Fax: 404-622-0388. Intake Hours: Helping to build strong, vibrant communities. For a food pantry, contact DEAM (Decatur-area Emergency Assistance Ministry) at 515 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur. For immediate shared housing, explore options at Padsplit. Salvation Army Financial Emergency Services Centers each day throughout Metro Atlanta, provides emergency and life-sustaining assistance with food, clothing, rent/mortgage, utilities, school supplies and furniture to individuals and families facing a financial crisis. To qualify for our program, you must be homeless, have custody of your child(ren) and be located in the City of Atlanta, DeKalb County or Fulton County. *Sign up for daily assessments takes place at 7am for the City of Atlanta. Project Community Connections, Inc. If you are interested in receiving a phone assessment, please fill out the form here. SF-424 Application Type 1. Help: Supportive services to help residents live independently. The United Way of Greater Atlanta helps through its referral line. A list of the CES Access Points and their contact informationcan be found below. To begin the process, please visit one of the Coordinated Entry Access Points. Appointments 1pm 4pm, South Fulton Assessment Center 2017 DeKalb CoC Application Guidelines Join to connect DeKalb County Government . City of Atlanta Coordinated Entry Mobile Access Points. Click here to make a financial donation to 3Keys and our mission. Go to the Gateway Center Case managers coordinated with local organizations to extend the family's motel stay. Project: Coordinated Entry 2017 - Expansion 162795 New Project Application FY2018 Page 1 09/14/2018. Submit a complaint online. The Affordable Connectivity Program or ACP is a government assistance program by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) designed to ensure that low-income households can afford the broadband they need for work, education, healthcare, and more. Coordinated entry is an important process through which people experiencing homelessness can access the crisis response system in a streamlined way, have their strengths and needs quickly assessed, and get quickly connected to appropriate, tailored housing and mainstream services within a community or designated region. For immediate shared housing, explore options at. Working with supportive service providers, mental health agencies, and volunteer groups we enable homeless individuals to achieve dignity and self-sufficiency while living with and treating their mental illness. Read some of their stories here. Monday Friday 8am- 5pm. MarciIrwin, Community Development Administrator, Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, 1328 W Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30309, 165 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30313, Atlanta Day Shelter for Women and Children, 740 Cameron Madison Alexander Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318, Daniel Evans Planning/Development Supervisor. hbbd``b`k@!` @ `@F@r#G&H_ Coordinated Entry serves all people (single adults, young adults, couples, families, and veterans) experiencing homelessness. 7741 Roswell Rd NE PDF Before Starting the Project Application - DeKalb County, Georgia *Pf}heN"]9&oM1mfX>_2%,o. Southwest Georgia Community Action Council, Inc. Resources may also be found online at www.211uwcv.org. United Way 211 Atlanta 308 Clairemont Ave. Decautur, GA 30034 You can view it here: https://www.seniorhousingnet.com/advice-and-planning/senior-care-resources/emergency-housing-guide. Contact any agency in DeKalb and ask for a coordinated entry pre-screen to be directed to the lead agency focused on a specific group, such as: veterans, men, women, families, unaccompanied youth.