When You Need Help…
For those moments in life when you find yourself in the place where you need some help, it can be hard to know where to turn. Depending on your situation, these local Toccoa/Stephens County agencies can be a practical lifeline when you need a helping hand or you’re at the end of your rope.
Housing/Utility Help
The Salvation Army | 706-886-5293 | website
Ninth District Opportunity | 706-886-0211 | website
NEGA Housing Authority | 706-886-9455
Food & Essentials
The Hope Center | 706-898-5050 | website
Neighbors 4 Neighbors | 706-491-5636 | website
Pregnancy/Parenting Help
Toccoa Life Family Resource Center | 706-886-0177 | website
Parenting Helpline | 1-800-CHILDREN
medical (for under or not insured)
Open Arms Clinic | 706-886-0940 | website
ADdictions
Miracles Happen | 706-886-0307 | website
Center for Wellness & Recovery of NE Georgia | 706-886-4673 | website
Celebrate Recovery | 706-282-7345 | website
Abuse Reporting
Report Child Abuse | 1-855-GACHILD | online
Report Elderly/Disabled Abuse | 886-552-4464
DOmestic Violence
Circle of Hope | 706-776-3406 | website
Sexual Assault
FAITH PowerHouse | 706-886-2290 | website
24hr Crisis Line | 888-782-1338
Rape Response Hotline | 800-721-1999
Crisis
Crisis Text Line | 741741
Georgia Crisis Line | 800-715-4225
National Suicide Prevention | 800-273-8255
Grief
Griefshare | 706-886-5948 | website
Prayer or conversation
We at First Alliance would be glad to also pray with/for you or have a biblically based conversation with you in connection with your need. Click here to submit a prayer request.
Stephens County Community Resource Guide
The above are suggested as first contacts. There are many more resources available in the community. The resource guide (from Family Connections of Stephens County) is the most thorough guide designed to help people and families find the support they need for whatever situation of life they find themselves in. The pdf file features a quick reference index as well as detailed information about each resource/agency. Click this link to access and download the guide.