Community Resources & Health Programs

We work with a number of partner agencies who provide services at LAA sites such as free HIV testing, hemoglobin tests, Medicaid assistance, blood drives, and pre-natal classes. See schedules below. 

Atlanta Outreach Center

Norcross Outreach Center

Atlanta Outreach Center

2750 Buford Highway

Atlanta, GA 30324

(404) 638-1800

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For more information about any of the partner programs at the Atlanta Outreach Center, please contact 404-638-1813.

Free HIV Testing by AID Atlanta

We offer free and confidential HIV testing that includes pre- and post-test counseling by St. Joseph’s Mercy Care Services. Participants also receive information about medical services provided by St. Joseph’s.

Schedule:
Third Wednesday of every month, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Walk-ins are accepted

Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) - Dekalb County

The Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) is responsible for welfare and employment support, protecting children, foster care and other services to strengthen families.

Schedule:

2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

By appointment only

To schedule an appointment, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 404-638-1813

Medicaid, TANF and Food Stamps Assistance
The DeKalb Department of Families and Children Services (DFCS) offers assistance with applications and interviews to apply for food stamps, Medicaid and TANF. *DeKalb county residents only for Atlanta Outreach Center.

Schedule:
2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

By appointment only. 
To schedule an appointment, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   or 404-638-1813.

Social Security Administration

We offer assistance with applications for Social Security cards, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), disability benefits, and lost cards.

Schedule: 
2nd Thursday of every month, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
 

By appointment or walk-in.
To schedule an appointment, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   or 404-638-1813.

Support Group for Lupus in Spanish

This group offers support for patients with Lupus, their relatives and friends.

Schedule:

2nd Saturday of every month, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (For the rest of 2010)

For more information or to register, please call (404) 616-7430

Diabetes Educational Classes

Emory University Latino Diabetes Program offers these classes free of cost. In this class participants learn how to lead healthy lives and stay active while keeping diabetes under control. Activities include learning how to check blood sugar, how to use medications correctly, reduce eye, feet, heart and kidney problems, and how to manage emotions.

Schedule:

1st Saturday of each month, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (For the rest of 2010)

1st Saturday of each month, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (For all of 2011)

For more information or to register, please call (404) 778-1697.

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Norcross Outreach Center

128 Lawrenceville Street

Norcross, GA 30071

 (678) 205-1018

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For more information about any of the partner programs at the Norcross Outreach Center, please contact 678-205-1018. 

Food Stamp Application Assistance

The Department of Family and Child Services (DFCS) provides assistance with food stamp applications. Appointments are required. To schedule an appointment, contact 678-205-1018.

Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia

SCFG offers free sickle cell screenings.

Schedule:

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

1st Tuesday of each month (for the rest of 2010)

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

2nd Tuesday of each month (for all of 2011)

By appointment or walk-in

To schedule an appointment, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 404-638-1813

Legal Aid

During these sessions, visitors can meet with attorneys to discuss a variety of legal matters.

Schedule:

3rd Monday of every month from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (all of 2011)

Employment Seminar

During these sessions visitors will learn about job opportunities.

Schedule: 

1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.  (all of 2011)

DFCS

 Department of Family and Child Services.

Schedule:

2nd Tuesday of every month. Time to be determined.

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