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Counties in this region: Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Fannin, Floyd, Gilmer, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Paulding, Pickens, Polk, Walker, Whitfield
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Adoptive or Foster Care Support Groups      [TOP]
Bartow County Adoptive Foster Support Group
Phone: 770-386-4515
Contact: Carol Lee, President
Service Area: Bartow County
Services:
    Adoptive and foster parents welcome. Meets the 3rd Tuesday each month at 7pm at the Trinity United Methodist Church on West Avenue in Cartersville. Childcare is available. Please call to reserve space.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Catoosa County Foster/Adoptive Parent Association
Fort Oglethorpe, GA  
Contact: Donna Templeton
Phone: 706-937-6034
Service Area: Catoosa County and surrounding area
Services:
    This parent support group meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 5:15pm, at Ringgold First Baptist Church in Ringgold. They welcome foster, foster-to-adoption, and adoptive parents.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: $10 annual dues
 
Foster Care Unlimited: Fannin County Foster and Adoptive Parent Support Group
Blue Ridge, GA  
Contact: Derryl Parker, Diane, Vice President
Phone: 706-258-4542
Service Area: Fannin County and surrounding area
Services:
    The group meets the first Tuesday evening of each month at 6:30. in Blue Ridge at The Power House Christian Teen Center, Blue Ridge Dr, Blue Ridge. All area adoptive and foster parents are welcome to attend.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: no cost
 
Gilmer County Friends of Foster @ Adoptive Families n
120 North Pine Trail
Ellijay, GA   30536
Phone: 678-522-8523
Website: http://www.gffaf.org
Contact: Erin Byrd, President
Email: erinbryd33@aol.com
Service Area: Gilmer County
Services:
    Meets the 2nd Tuesday each month at 7pm at The Church of Christ in Ellijay. Adoptive & foster families welcome. Call for more information.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Gordon County Adoptive/Foster Support Group
Calhoun, GA  
Phone: 678-986-2623
Contact: Kathy Ray, President
Email: kjoanne02@aol.com
Contact: Lamar Reynolds, Vice President
Email: kjoanne02@aol.com
Service Area: Gordon County
Services:
    All adoptive & foster families in Gordon County welcome. Meets the first Monday each month at Belmont Baptist Church on Hwy 53 in Calhoun at 7pm.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Rome Library
206 Riverside Parkway
Rome, GA  
Phone: 706-291-8496
Contact: Julia Kimple
Service Area: Rome and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Meet 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 10am-12noon at Sara Hightower Library in Rome. Meets on 2nd Wednesday at Sommerville Middle School at 8:30am.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Murray County Adoptive/Foster Parent Support Group
Phone: 706-695-9387
Contact: David Bishop, President
Services:
    Meets the first Monday of each month at the Welcome Valley Baptist Church on Fullers Chapel Road in Chatsworth ,GA. Adoptive and foster parents are welcome.
    Childcare provided.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Paulding County Adoptive and Foster Family Association
Dallas, GA  
Phone: 678-363-6088
Contact: Annette Robinson, President
Email: arobinson@paulding.k12.ga.us
Phone: 770-655-4175
Service Area: Paulding County and the surrounding area
Services:
    This support group meets at First United Methodist Church, 145 Memorial Drive East, Dallas, GA. The meeting time is 7pm-9pm on the third Thursday of the month. All area adoptive and foster parents are welcome to attend.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Polk County Foster Parent Association
Cedartown, GA  
Phone: 770-748-5881
Contact: Dan Gilbreath, President
Service Area: Polk County
Services:
    Foster & adoptive parents are welcome. Meets the 3rd Tuesday each month at 7pm at the Boys/Girls Club in Cedartown. Call Dan Gilbreath, President for directions.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Walker County Foster and Adoptive Parent Association
Rock Spring, GA  
Contact: Mary Franklin, President
Service Area: Walker County and surrounding areas.
Services:
    This support group welcomes foster, foster-to-adopt, and adoptive families. They meet the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm at the Walker County DFCS office, 10056 N. Highway 27, Rock Spring.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Whitfield County Foster and Adoptive Parent Association
Dalton, GA  
Phone: 706-272-9090
Contact: Jason Yarbrough
Service Area: Whitfield County and surround areas.
Services:
    This group meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at Whitfield Place, 1320 Winton Drive, Dalton. All foster, foster-to-adopt, and adoptive parents are welcome.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Attorneys      [TOP]
Barbara J.Gale
374 Walker Mountain Road
Rome, GA   30161
Phone: 706-235-7224
Service Area: Floyd County and surrounding areas
Services:
    Adoption Attorney. Willing to do ICPC- wait on payment for other state.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Burns, Speights, Grisham and Abbot, PC
21 Court Street
Suite 102
Jasper,, GA   30143
Phone: 706-301-1000
Website: http://www.bsgalaw.com
Service Area: Pickens and Cherokee Counties and surrounding area.
Services:
    Family law, real estate, and criminal offense cases.
Experience:
    Has worked with Dept. of Family and Children Services.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: call for fees, consultation.
Notes:
    Hours are from 8-5 Monday through Friday.
 
Christina Stahl, PC
140 W. Cherokee Ave.
Cartersville, GA   30120
Phone: 770-387-2540
Services:
    Adoption, domestic law, and criminal defense.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Goddard, Thames, Hammotree and Bolding LLC
2716 Cleveland Hwy.
Dalton, GA   30721
Phone: 706-278-0464
Phone: 1-888-234-3575
Service Area: Region 1 and surrounding area.
Services:
    Free initial consultation. Call for services and other information.
Experience:
    Has worked with Dept. of Family and Children Services as well as domesticating international adoptions.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Call for fees.
Notes:
    Hours are from 8-5 Monday through Friday.
 
Jennings, Michael
130 Jordan Drive
Chattanooga, TN   37421
Phone: 423-892-2006
Service Area: North west Georgia
Services:
    Adoption attorney
Experience:
    Member of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Kathryn H. Mulkey
1160- E Grimes Bridge Road
Roswell, GA   30075
Phone: 770-587-3047
Email: kathrynmulkey@comcast.net
Phone: 404-431-6234
Service Area: Pickens County
Services:
    Adoption Attorney.
Experience:
    Over five years of experience as an adoption attorney with primary focus on foster parent adoptions.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
M. Lynne Massaro
245 East Main Street
Blue Ridge,, GA   30513
Phone: 706-632-7591
Service Area: Region 1 and surrounding counties, others, also.
Services:
    15 years experience with Adoptions. Hurs: Monday through Friday 9am-5pm.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Comprehensive Psychological or Medical Services      [TOP]
Georgia H.O.P.E.
1622 Hickory
Suite 304
Dalton, GA   30720
Phone: 706-279-0405
Website: http://www.gahope.org
Service Area: Pickens County and surrounding area.
Services:
    Mental health and substance abuse evaluations. Individual, family, group therapy, childhood and adolescent therapy and crisis intervention services. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Experience:
    Has experience with foster and adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
Notes:
    Call for information, appointment.
 
Good Samaritan Health & Wellness Center
175 Samaritan Drive
Jasper, GA   30143
Phone: 706-253-4673
Service Area: Pickens County
Services:
    Primary medical care, dental,eyeglass care, help with medicines, some counseling.The clinic is primarily for adults,but will treat sick children if eligibility requirements are met.Hours: Monday - Friday -9a-12n.
    Intake: Complete paperwork to verify eligibility- based on income. Some services are free, others are based on income.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Speech & Hearing Center
600 North Holtzclaw Avenue
Suite 200
Chattanooga, TN   37404
Phone: 423-622-6900   Fax: 423-622-4834
Website: http://www.speechhearing.com
Service Area: GA, TN, surrounding areas
Services:
    Diagnostic hearing evaluations for children & adults, free screenings for children 5 & under, diagnosis & treatment of speech & hearing problems in kids & adults, individual & group therapy, hearing aids, speech/language lab using interactive software, Achieve Center for children 1-6 yrs. of age, in home services, summer Camp Achieve for hearing impaired kids & their siblings ages 2 through 13 yrs of age. Call 423-629-5899 for camp info.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: Based on individual need
 
Counseling Services      [TOP]
Amy Robbins, LPC
Solutions Therapeutic Services
11 Maybelle Street
Cartersville, GA   30120
Phone: 770-383-8909   Fax: 770-383-8930
Contact: Amy Robbins, Licensed Professional Counselor
Service Area: N. GA & surrounding areas.
Services:
    LPC, National Certified Counselor, & Registered Play Therapist. Provides group, individual, family & children psychotherapy dealing with issues of anxiety, art therapy, crisis management, depression, body image, grief & loss, low self-esteem, parent education, play therap, post-traumatic stress & abuse, sand tray & domestic violence issues.
Experience:
    Experience with adoptive & foster children.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Blue Ridge Psychotherapy Associates
Leigh Denton, LCSW, Sandra Williams, LCSW, Velimir Svoren, Psych.M.D.
505 Cove Road
Suite 6, Cove Point
Jasper, GA   30143
Phone: (770)345-7149
Service Area: Pickens, Cherokee, Dawson, Gilmer and surrounding counties
Services:
    Adults, children and adolescents with anxiety disorders, depressive disorder, post traumatic stress disorder or abuse histories.
Experience:
    Extensive adoption experience: adult adoptee and adoptive parent on staff.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Bridges-Floyd
43 Chateau Court
Rome, GA   30161
Phone: 706-235-6555
Contact: Beverly Mason, Director
Service Area: Floyd, Chattooga, Polk, Gordon
Services:
    A clinically sound and cost effective treatment program for adults (over 18) confronting emotional & behavioral health problems. Designed for individuals requiring intensive therapeutic intervention in a safe environment, but not requiring inpatient care. Full day of structured therapies designed to improve the individual's symptoms and functional level & to prevent relapse or hospitalization. Transportation, snacks, and meals provided. 5 days a week.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Medicare
Notes:
    Call for a free pre-admission screening at your home or the office.
 
Christian Counseling Center
100 Redmond Rd
Rome, GA   30165
Phone: 706-295-1409   Fax: 706-295-0483
Website: http://www.cceminc.com
Contact: Jimmy Jordan, Ed. S., Counselor
Email: llmore513@comcast.net
Service Area: Floyd & surrounding counties
Services:
    Christian counseling for families, teenagers, marital problems, post abortion, etc.
Experience:
    Familiar with adoptive family issues.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: No required fees, will accept contributions.
 
Crowe, Pamela, LPC
Solutions Therapeutic Services
11 Maybelle Street
Cartersville, GA   30120
Phone: 770-383-8909   Fax: 770-383-8930
Contact: Pamela Crowe, Licensed Professional Counselor
Service Area: NW GA & surrounding areas
Services:
    Provides individual, couple, EAP, & family counseling dealing with issues of trauma survivors, depression, adjustment issues, stress management, marital & couple therapy, & solution-focused family work.
Experience:
    Some experience with foster & adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dallas Family Counseling Center
110 Evans Mill Road
Ste.305
Dallas, GA   30157
Phone: 770-445-6358
Website: http://dallasfamilycounseling.com
Contact: Dr. Jeffery Hams
Service Area: Paulding, Douglas and Cobb County
Services:
    Child ,adolescent ,adult, individual ,marital and family therapy. Specializing in behavior , addiction and mood disorder.
    Hours: Monday through Saturdasy: 8am-9pm.
    All GA Medicaid accepted.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Family Solutions
1506 N. Thornton Ave.
Suite D
Dalton, GA   30720
Phone: 706-272-3175
Service Area: Dalton and surrounding area including Whitfield, Gordon, Catoosa and Murray Counties.
Services:
    Family Solutions is an outpatient counseling service for children, adolescents and adults. Individual, group, & family counseling. Monday through Thursday 8am-7pm.
Experience:
    Three of the four counselors in this practice have had experience working with adoptive families. The practice has had many adoptive and foster families and children receive counseling at the agency.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Haigler,Jane,M.ED
26 E.Church Street
Cartersville, GA   30120
Phone: 770-403-8817   Fax: 770-386-6294
Email: janehaigler1@aol.com
Service Area: Bartow County and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Children age 4-mid 20's. Noted experience with middle grades & highschool, play therapy, ADHD, grief,and loss. Works with parents on parenting issues,and children having difficiulty in school. Experienced with adoptive and foster families.
    Call fo appointment. Tues,Thurs, and every other Friday.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Haralson Behavioral Health Services
405 Alabama Avenue
Breman, GA   30110
Phone: 770-537 -2367
Website: http://www.haralsonbhs.org
Service Area: Haralson and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Medicine management, psychiatrist, child therapist, day treatment program. Call for phone screening. Therapist will call back to set up appointment.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Highland Rivers -Floyd County
43 Chateau Court, S.E.
Rome, GA   30161
Phone: 706-233-9023
Service Area: Floyd, Gordon, Bartow, Polk, Paulding
Services:
    Adult (18 & older)outpatient services. 4-18 child & adolescent program. Mental health & substance abuse issues.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
Notes:
    Call to schedule an appointment. For families living in Whitfield, Murray, Fannin, Gilmer, Gordon, Pickens, Cherokee, Bartow, Floyd, Polk, & Paulding.
 
Highland Rivers Behavioral Health Service of Bartow County
650 Joe Frank Harris Parkway
Cartersville, GA   30120
Phone: 770-387-3538
Service Area: Bartow county
Services:
    Mental health counseling based on individual needs. Substance abuse program. Call 1-800-923-2305 to schedule an initial apppointment.
Experience:
    Experience with adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Highland Rivers Fannin/Gilmer Mental Health
P O Box 228
18090 Hwy 515 North
Cherry Log, GA   30522
Phone: 706-276-2024
Service Area: Fannin & Gilmer counties
Services:
    Child, adolescent, adult mental health services; alcohol & drug abuse program, family therapy, partial hospitalization program, indigent medication program. Alcohol case manager. Call 1-800-923-2305 to schedule an initial visit. Accepts Peachcare for Kids.
Experience:
    Adoptive family experience.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: Medicare. Fees based on income.
 
Highland Rivers Mental Health-Polk County
180 Wateroak Dr
Cedartown, GA   30125
Contact: Christy Stephens, Child & Adolescent Dept.
Phone: 770-748-2225.Ext 117
Service Area: Polk County
Services:
    Mental health counseling based on individual needs. Substance abuse program, child & family programs. Community Support Services, in-home therapy with the family and other support services.
Experience:
    Yes.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Lookout Mountain Community Services
P.O. Box 1027
501 Mize Street
Lafayette, GA   30728
Phone: 1-800-882-1552
Website: http://lmcs.org
Service Area: Walker, Dade, Catoosa, Chattooga
Services:
    Provides clients with mental health and developmental disability issues with the following services: group homes, residential programs, foster homes, workshops, and support services.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Morton, Beth, LMSW
Solutions Therapeutic Services
9 Maybelle St
Cartersville, GA   30120
Phone: 770-383-8909   Fax: 770-383-8930
Contact: Beth Morton, Licensed Social Worker
Service Area: NW GA & surrounding areas
Services:
    Individual, couple, family, & group counseling for issues including but not limited to anger management, communication building, grief & loss, & couple issues. Specialized services to adolescents age 7-18 and their families. Utilizes play therapy, solution-focused therapy, & family therapy.
Experience:
    Experience with foster & adoptive issues.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Newbridge Northwest Psychology Associates
108 Forrest Ave.
Cartersville, GA   30120
Phone: 770-386-6222
Email: nbpsych01@bellsouth.net
Service Area: Bartow & surrounding areas
Services:
    ADHD, child behavioral & learning problems, children w/special needs, adolescent issues, depression & anxiety, trauma survivors, prychological evaluations, marital & family therapy, group psychological therapy.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Pastoral Counseling
Cartersville, GA  
Phone: 770-386-0074
Contact: Chris McDuffie
Email: cjmcdufie@juno.com
Phone: 770-605-5532
Service Area: Bartow County
Services:
    Pastoral counseling. Master's degree in Pastoral Counseling. Works out payment with family. Call for arrangements.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Works out payment with client.
 
Primetime-Pickens
323 Roland Rd
Jasper, GA   30143
Contact: Erskine Martin, Director
Email: primetime@ellijay.com
Service Area: Pickens area
Services:
    A clinically sound and cost effective treatment program for adults (over 18) confronting emotional & behavioral health problems. Designed for individuals requiring intensive therapeutic intervention in a safe environment, but not requiring inpatient care. Full day of structured therapies designed to improve the individual's symptoms and functional level & to prevent relapse or hospitalization. Transportation, snacks, and meals provided. 5 days a week.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: Medicare, will work with low-income clients.
Notes:
    Call for a free pre-admission screening at your home or their office.
 
Rainbows-Children's Grief Support Program
P.O. Box 446
Cartersville, GA   30120
Phone: 770-387-1143
Website: http://www.advochild.org
Contact: Vanessa Bryant, Volunteer Coordinator
Email: vanessa@advochild.org
Service Area: Bartow County and Cartersville
Services:
    Rainbows is a grief support program for children in Bartow County and Cartersville City schools who are dealing with a significant loss in their lives because of divorce, separation, death, adoption, or other painful transitions. Children meet in a small group setting with peers and facilitators.
    Available in 10 public schools in Bartow County. Call for more information on times and locations.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: No cost.
 
Solutions Therapeutic Services
109 Central Avenue
Cartersville, GA   30120
Phone: 770-383-8909   Fax: 770-383-8930
Contact: Armstrong,Crowe and Morton, Licensed Clinical Social Workers
Service Area: NW GA & surrounding areas.
Services:
    Individual, family, couple, & group therapy for various issues, including gender identity, at-risk adolescents & adults in crisis and play therapy. Provides personal & career/professional coaching, also.
Experience:
    Experience with foster and adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dentists      [TOP]
Atlanta Oral Surgery
201 Oakside Lane
Suite B
Canton, GA   30114
Phone: 770-479-9545
Service Area: Cherokee, Bartow, and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Oral Surgery. Adults and children through age 19.
    Hours: By appointment. Medicaid for children and teens.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Chatsworth Family Dentistry
PO Box 1096
221 N. 4th Ave
Chatsworth, GA   30705
Phone: 706-695-8318
Service Area: North Georgia
Services:
    Monday through Thursday. 8:30 to 5pm. Friday 8:30am-5pm. Serving children and adults.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Children's Dental Center, P.C.
16 B Felton Place
Cartersville, GA   30120
Phone: 770-382-3536   Fax: 770-382-1915
Service Area: Bartow and surrounding counties
Services:
    Comprehensive specialty dental care for infants through teenagers, children with special needs. Medicaid for children up to age 5. Special needs children of any age.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
D.R. Stewart,DMD
2920 Marietta Hwy.
Suite 146
Canton, GA   30114
Phone: 770-704-6987
Service Area: Bartow,Paulding,Cherokee,Polk,Cobb,& surrounding areas.
Services:
    General Dentistry. Hours: By Appointment.
    Other Insurance: Peachcare
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dalton Dental Services
Dr. Pat Little DDS, FAGD
1020 Chattanooga Ave, Suite D
Dalton, GA   30722
Phone: 706-277-1671
Service Area: NW GA
Services:
    Monday - Wednesday: 9am-4pm. Now accepting Children ages 6-19yrs.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Peachcare
 
Implant & Family Dentistry
PO Box 116
19 Walnut Ave
Summerville, GA   30747
Phone: 706-857-4741
Contact: Dr. Miller
Service Area: Northwest Georgia
Services:
    Monday through Thursday-8:30-4pm. Oral surgery, family dentistry, dentures. Patients 12 yrs. and older.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Peachcare
 
James W. Ware,DDS
94 Martin Street.
Phone: 706-857-4702
Service Area: Chattooga County
Services:
    General Practice Dentistry serving adults and children over 6yrs. Hours: By appointment.
    Medicaid is limited to Chattooga county residents only.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
John W.Carey,DMD
3755 Sixes Road
Ste 303
Canton, GA   30114
Phone: 770-345-8118
Phone: 770-345-8118
Service Area: Cherokee and surrounding areas
Services:
    Oral Surgery. Intake-Call for appointment. Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:00pm.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Northwest Oral Surgery
Lee.Vandewater, DMD, M.Davila,DMD, and R.Hunt,DMD
21-A Kimberly Lane
Blue Ridge, GA   30513
Phone: 706-632-7801
Website: http://www.nworalmax.com
Service Area: Fannin/Floyd Counties
Services:
    Oral Surgery Hours: Monday- Friday.
    Floyd County location: 300 E 6th Ave Rome ,GA. 706-235-5570
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Richard R. Miller,DDS
19 Walnut Ave.
Sumerville, GA   30747
Phone: 706-857-4741
Service Area: Chattooga County
Services:
    General Practice Dentistry serving adults and children starting from 15yrs. Hours: By appointment. Monday-8:30am-5pm, Tuesday-8:30am-5pm, Wednesday- 8:30am-2pm, Thursday-12noon-5pm.Friday 8:30am-3pm in Fairmont.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Smith, Richard F., D.M.D.
2285 Hwy 411 North
Fairmount, GA   30139
Phone: 706-337-2577
Service Area: North West GA & surrounding counties
Services:
    Complete family dentistry.
    Monday through Thursday:8am-5pm. Closed on Fridays.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Stephen N.Richie,DDS
107 Valley Run Drive
Bremen, GA   30110
Phone: 770-537-4446
Service Area: Haralson County
Services:
    General Practice Dentistry. Hours by Appointment. Monday through Thursday. Closed on Friday. Hours: 8:30am -5:00pm. Accepting patients 4 years and up.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Talbot Dental Associates
78 River Terrace
Ellijay, GA   30540
Phone: 706-635-5878
Service Area: Gilmer County
Services:
    General Dentistry. Call for Appointment.
    Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Disability Specialists and Organizations      [TOP]
GA Council for the Hearing Impaired-Rome
7 East 6th Avenue
Suite 1
Rome, GA   30161
Phone: 706-378-9058/800-541-0710   Fax: 706-378-9059
Website: http://www.gachi.org
Contact: Julie Burton, Advocate
TTY/voice
Service Area: 33 counties of North/Northwest GA
Services:
    Assists individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, late deafened, deaf-blind, & individuals or groups with whom they interact to communicate. Referrals, activities, events, social functions, presentations, workshops to educate & expand public awareness about the hearing impaired. Educates/trains mental health professionals on how to accommodate hearing impaired individuals who need mental health svcs.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Educational Resources      [TOP]
Bartow County Special Ed. Parent Mentor
65 Gilreath Rd NW
Cartersville, GA   30121
Phone: 770-547-6370
Contact: Kim Chester, Parent Mentor
Service Area: Bartow
Services:
    Assists parents in understanding the special education system & locating resources for families and children receiving special education services.
Experience:
    yes
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Cartersville City School System
Social Services
310 Old Mill Road
Cartersville, GA   30120
Phone: 770-387-7491, ext 2004   Fax: 770-387-7476
Contact: Paula Womack, School Social Worker
Email: paula_womack@cartersville.k12.ga.us
Contact: Mary Montgomery, School Social Worker
Phone: 770-387-7491, ext 2004
Email: mary_montgomery@cartersville.k12.ga.us
Service Area: Cartersville school students.
Services:
    Assessment & diagnosis of students for special education services; individual counseling with students experiencing mental health difficulties; phone contacts and home visits with parents who are overburdened; meeting with teachers; support for struggling parents; connect students & families to community resources; work with students who have experiences some form of loss; may intervene in a classroom to facilitate acceptance of non-traditional students.
Experience:
    yes
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Free
 
Georgia Learning Resource System - North Central
4731 Old Highway 5, South
Ellijay, GA   30540
Phone: 706-276-1111
Website: http://www.glrs.org
Contact: Pam Glasgow
Email: pamglasgow@ellijay.com
Services:
    Information on education of children with disabilities; support services for parents and teachers; Loan library of specialized material and equipment; Referral information about services for students; Child Find Program to identify children with disabilities; provides training to local school systems, community providers, and parents; workshops for parents and teachers. Users can create hands on instructional materials.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: no fee
Notes:
    Serves children ages 0-21 years. Services free except workshops. Sign language interpreters available.
 
Georgia Learning Resource System - Northwest Georgia
3167 Cedartown Highway, SE
Rome, GA   30161
Phone: 706-295-6189 Ext.17
Website: http://www.glrs.org
Contact: Dr.Cassandra Allen,Director
Service Area: Counties: Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Floyd, Gordon, Haralson, Paulding, Polk, Walker
Services:
    Information on education of children with disabilities; support services for parents and teachers; Loan library of specialized material and equipment; Referral information about services for students; Child Find Program to identify children with disabilities; provides training to local school systems, community providers, and parents; workshops for parents and teachers. Users can create hands on instructional materials.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: no fee
Notes:
    Serves children ages 0-21 years. Services free except workshops. Sign language and Spanish interpreters available.
 
Parent Mentor-Catoosa and surrounding counties
307 Cleveland Street
PO Box 130
Ringgold,, GA   30736
Phone: 706-965-4052   Fax: 706-965-3449
Contact: Cindy ONeal, Special Ed. Parent Mentor
Service Area: Catoosa County and surrounding counties in Educational Distric 1
Services:
    Parent Mentors assist parents of special needs children to locate resources for their child, and to understand the educational system pertaining to special education.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Free
 
Parent Mentor-Murray & surrounding counties
PO Box 40
Chatsworth, GA   30705
Phone: 706-695-2252   Fax: 706-695-3289
Contact: Ms. Delia Perez, Special Ed. Parent Mentor
Email: cookie.perez@murray.k12.ga.us
Service Area: Murray County and surrounding counties in Educational District 2
Services:
    Special Education Parent Mentors assist parents in understanding the special education system & locating resources for families/children receiving special education services.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Free
 
Parent Mentor-Polk and surrounding counties
P.O.Box 128
612 South College St
Cedartown, GA   30125
Phone: 770-748-2833 ext 229
Contact: Ms. Donna Duff, Parent Mentor
Service Area: Polk County and surrounding counties in Educational District 1
Services:
    Provides information & education to parents of children receiving special education services. Conducts training meetings and locates resources for parents pertaining to special education.
Experience:
    Experience with adoptive families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Free Services
Notes:
    Donna Duff is located at the Perks School in Cedartown, where she has a Special Education Resource Room that parents can visit and learn how to help their special needs child. *New phone system--if get wrong office please try again.
 
Talking Books
Rome Library for People with Disabilities
205 Riverside Parkway NE
Rome, GA   30161
Phone: 706-236-4618, 888-263-0769   Fax: 706-236-4631
Website: http://www.rome-lpd.org
Contact: Delana Hickman, Librarian
Email: dhickman@romelibrary.org
Service Area: Floyd, Polk, Bartow, Carroll, Heard, Haralson, Pickens, Paulding, Douglas, Gilmer, Cherokee counties
Services:
    Free library service for visually and physically handicapped. Must complete an application form with certification from doctor or qualified professional.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: No Fees
 
Occupational Resources      [TOP]
Georgia Care
formerly HICARE
2 Jackson Hill
Rome, GA   30165
Phone: 800-499-8173/706-802-5324   Fax: 706-802-5508
Service Area: 15 NW GA counties
Services:
    Information & referral on Medicare, Medicaid, supplemental & long-term care insurance; assistance in understanding medical bills & filing insurance claims; counseling on appropriate insurance policies.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Free
Notes:
    Hours--M-F--8-5. Leave message if no answer.
 
Tina DeFilippo
41 Cherokee Heights
Cartersville, GA   30120
Phone: 770-386-9587
Contact: Tina
Email: t.oshields@bartow.k12.ga.us
Service Area: Bartow
Services:
    Certified special education teacher, specializing in teaching students with intellectual disabilities. Implementation of prescribed occupational therapies, speech & language therapies, and physical therapies. Experience working with pk-12th grade, experience with developmentally delayed students. Works evenings and weekends.
Experience:
    Experience with adoptive and foster children.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: Direct pay
 
Other Health Professionals      [TOP]
McKenna Farms Therapy Services
3044 Due West Road
Dallas, GA   30157
Phone: 770-443-9672   Fax: 770-505-3595
Website: http://www.mckennafarmstherapy.org
Contact: Jessie Moore
Email: mckennafarms@yahoo.com
Service Area: Paulding, Polk, Cobb, Bartow, and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Occupational, physical and speech therapy with children with special needs.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: Peachcare, Deeming Waiver
Notes:
    Facilities in Dallas & Hiram.
 
Professional Eye Associates
136 West Belmont
Suite #3
Calhoun, GA   30701
Phone: 706-602-7775
Service Area: Gordon county and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Provides exam and glasses for children receiving Medicaid. Opthamologists & surgeons are located in Ellijay & Dalton also. Hours: Monday through Thursday-8:30-5:30. Friday:7:30am-4:30pm. Sat: Closed.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Other Resources      [TOP]
Aids Alliance of Northwest Georgia
13 Elizabeth Street
Cartersville, GA   30120
Phone: 770-606-0953   Fax: 770-606-8462
Contact: Lola Thomas
Email: bartowaids@earthlink.net
Service Area: Bartow county
Services:
    Services to people living with HIV/Aids, including emergency assistance, referrals for medical care, counseling, educational, and legal services.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: No charge
 
Babies Can't Wait
501 Broad Street
Wachovia Bank Building, Suite 211
Rome, GA   30161
Phone: 706-802-5072   Fax: 706-802-5071
Contact: Scottie Worthington, CSN, Coordinator
Service Area: NW GA
Services:
    Children ages birth to third birthday, or have significant developmental delay can receive a complete evaluation of the child' development, coordination of services such as special instruction, physical, speech, and OT therapy; family training, counseling, home visits. Evaluations, planning & service coordination are at no cost. All other services are are on a sliding fee.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: Sliding scale fee, some services are free.
 
Bartow Christmas Coalition, Inc.
Cartersville, GA   30120
Phone: 770-386-3399
Contact: Melissa Porter
Service Area: Bartow county
Services:
    Assisting needy residents of Bartow County during the Christmas holiday.Applications taken during November only.
Experience:
    Has served adoptive families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: No charge
Notes:
    Based on income. Fill out an application in November at one of the service agencies; North Bartow Community Service Agency--770-73-3812; Salvatiion Army--770-386-6256; Tallatoona EOA--770-382-4222; Social Services Indigent Care--770-387-5133; Bartow County Resource Office--770-387-5133. Call for information to bring with you.
 
Bartow County Health Department
PO Box 665
100 Zena Drive
Cartersville, GA   30120
Phone: 770-382-1920   Fax: 770-387-3999
Service Area: Bartow county
Services:
    Child check-up; hearing, vision, dental screens; WIC; nurse practitioner; height/weight check; immunizations.
Experience:
    yes
Insurance: No   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: Fees vary with service provided.
Notes:
    Call for their other services available.
 
Bartow County Women's Resource Center
20 Douglas Street
Cartersville, GA   30120
Phone: 770-382-7224
Contact: Cindy Smith, Director
Email: rwwwboys@yahoo.com
Service Area: Bartow County, and surrounding areas
Services:
    Free pregnancy tests, parenting classes, baby furniture & clothing, maternity clothing, life coaching, post-abortion counseling.
    Hours: Monday- Wednesday- Friday- 10:30am-2:00pm.
Experience:
    Experience with adoptive families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Free Services
 
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Gordon/Floyd/Bartow/Chattooga
125 Redbud Road
Suite 2
Calhoun, GA   30703
Phone: 706-278-0702   Fax: 706-629-5870
Phone: 706-629-6029
Service Area: Gordon-Bartow-Chattooga
Services:
    Matches men & women in a one-to-one relationship with at-risk boys and girls ages 6-14. Children ages 6-14; volunteers must be 18 years of age or older.
Experience:
    Experience with adopted and foster children.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: No fees
Notes:
    8:30am-4:30pm, Mon--Fri. No fees, except for school based mentoring. Go through a screening process that must be approved by a caseworker.
 
Boys & Girls Clubs of Bartow County
PO Box 455
642 Henderson Dr.
Cartersville, GA   30120
Phone: 770-382-2552   Fax: 770-382-7660
Contact: Mr. Gordon Gilley, Director
Service Area: Bartow County
Services:
    Offers youth development, guidance, life skills, educational development, and social recreation to children ages 6-18.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
Notes:
    $25.00 membership fee, $25.00 fee for summer program.
 
Childcare Resource & Referral Agency of NW Georgia
1529 Waring Road
Dalton, GA   30722
Phone: 1-800-308-1825   Fax: 706-275-6542
Website: http://www.familysupportcouncil.org
Phone: 706-272-7919
Service Area: NW Georgia, Region 1
Services:
    Services to 15 counties in NW Georgia. Parent referrals to childcare, DHR training to childcare providers. Technical assistance to family childcare providers and childcare centers, and Resource Room and Lending Library.
Experience:
    Adoptive families have called.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Free
 
Clothes Closet at Cherry Log Christian Church
947 Cherry Log Street
POB 289
Cherry Log, GA   30522
Phone: 706-632-1048
Phone: 706-632-1772
Service Area: Fannin And Gilmer Counties.
Services:
    Men's,Women's and Children's clothing available for anyone in need.
    Hours: Thursday 1pm-4pm.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: NO COST.
 
Fannin County Family Connection Thrift Shop
4060 East First Street
Blue Ridge, GA   30513
Phone: 706-455-8081
Service Area: Fannin and surrounding counties.
Services:
    Clothes, home furnishings , toys and other items. Items are for sale at minimal cost. Families in need receive items for free.
    Hours Monday -Friday 10am-5pm. Saturday 10am-2pm.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
First Steps Program
135 West Cherokee Street
Cartersville, GA   30120
Contact: Winifred Hughes
Service Area: Bartow County
Services:
    First Steps volunteers visit all mothers to give support, education, and referrals to community resources. Mothers are called for 3 months. Adoptive mothers may call for a support packet and to receive phone call support.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Free
 
First Things First
620 Lindsay Street
Suite 100
Chattanooga, TN   37403
Phone: 423-267-5383
Website: http://www.firstthings.org/
Service Area: Greater Chattanooga area including Georgia.
Services:
    Non-profit agency that strives to strengthen families with emphasis on marriage, fathering and abstinence. Conferences, calendar dates, seminars listed on web. Available to parents in Georgia. Phone to request brochures/other materials to be mailed to you.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Independent Living Aids-Ringgold
529 Rollins Industrial Blvd.
Ringgold, GA   30736
Phone: 706-965-6131/706-965-4430   Fax: 706-965-4850
Website: http://www.fullermobility.com
Contact: Chuck Harris, Mobility Specialist
Email: chuckharris@fullermobility.com
Phone: 800-582-3086
Service Area: North Georgia & surrounding areas
Services:
    Personal scooters, wheelchairs, powerchairs, specialized chairs for children and adults.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Medicare,Visa, Mastercard,
Notes:
    Funding Resource Link to help locate funding sources.
 
Kids Kingdom
Child care
2057 Joe Frank Harris Pkwy.
Cartersville, GA   30121
Phone: 770-386-9990   Fax: 770-386-9990
Contact: Dee Dee Gray, Owner
Email: dkidskingdom@aol.com
Contact: Nikki Smith, Director
Phone: 770-386-9990
Service Area: Bartow
Services:
    Provides regular childcare services. Works with programs through DFCS.
Experience:
    Experience with adoptive and foster familes. Works closely with DFCS.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: Peachcare
Notes:
    Call for space availability.
 
Lighthouse Family Clinic
26 River Terrace
Suite 1
Ellijay, GA   30540
Phone: 706-276-7151   Fax: 706-276-7152
Contact: Denise Thompson, RN,MSN
Service Area: Gilmer and surrounding counties.
Services:
    Primary Health Care for women. OB/GYN Care, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Family Planning. Ages 12 and over.
    Call for an appointment- Tuesday 9am-5pm. Monday and Thursday 9am-7pm. Wednesday 9am-5pm. Friday -9am-12 noon.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Mercy Senior Care
Grandparent's Raising Grandchildren Program
212 West 3rd Street
Rome, GA   30165
Phone: 706-291-8496   Fax: 706-295-5953
Contact: Rita Lawler, Director
Email: irose@sjha.org
Contact: Irma Garcia- Rose
Service Area: Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Floyd, Gordon, Haralson, Paulding, Polk & Walker.
Services:
    Support group and case management services for Grandparent's raising Grandchildren program. Ms. Rose is available 1st and 3rd Wednesday 10am-12pm.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
North Bartow Community Services, Inc.
PO Box 144
2397 Hall Station Rd., NW
Adairsville, GA   30103
Phone: 770-773-3812
Contact: Kay House, Director
Service Area: Bartow residents in the towns of Adairsville, Pine Log, Rydal, Kingston, and White. Eligibility based on income, but excessive medical bills may be considered.
Services:
    Prescription assistance, clothes closet, thrift store, emergency energy assistance, food pantry, assistance with office visit to doctor or dentist, referral to other community resources, Hicare Program (Senior Insurance Counseling), counseling assistance for Medicare clam appeals, Senior Meetings/Luncheons.
Experience:
    Adoptive family experience.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: No charge.
Notes:
    Call for info regarding forms to bring with you.
 
Salvation Army
1101 N.Thornton Avenue
Dalton, GA  
Phone: 706-278-3966
Service Area: Dalton nd surrounding areas
Services:
    Store has afforable clothing and household items at reasonable prices. Offers emergency assistance to families.
    Hours: Monday through Friday 9am-5pm.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Salvation Army of Bartow County
17 Apex Drive
Cartersville, GA   30120
Phone: 770-386-6256
Service Area: Bartow County
Services:
    Provides regular character building and religious programs carried out through various clubs for all ages. Emergency assistance to families. Thrift store has affordable clothing and household items.
Experience:
    Works closely with DFCS children in foster care.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Free social services, Minimal prices at Thrift Sto
 
St Vincent DePaul Society Thrift Store
5463 Peachtree Road
Suite C
Chamblee, GA   30341
Phone: 770-576-4085
Website: http://svdpatl.org
Contact: Ursula Davis
Service Area: Chamblee and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Thrift store sells adult & children's clothing inexpensively. Call 770-458-5415 for educational programs,learn to speak English and computer skills.
    Has experience with adoptive families.
    Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday,Saturday-10am-5pm. Thursday: 12noon-7pm.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Physicians      [TOP]
AGC Pediatrics,LLC
All God's Children
204 Professional Court
Calhoun, GA   30701
Phone: 706-625-5900
Website: http://agcpediatrics@bellsouth.net
Service Area: Gordon County
Services:
    Pediatrics. Hours: Monday through Friday 8am-5:30pm.
    Locations: 7311 Fairmount Hwy, Calhoun, GA 30701.
    100 Market Place, Ste. 201, Calhoun, GA 30120
    **Phone is same for all locations**
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Family Care of Cartersville
40 Fox Chase
Cartersville, GA   30120
Phone: 770-382-0185
Service Area: Bartow and surrounding counties.
Services:
    Family practice physicians.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Peachcare
 
Jeffrey N.Holley,MD
214 Cherry Street
Donaldsonville, GA   31745
Phone: 229-524-2232
Service Area: Southeast Georgia
Services:
    Family Practice. Hours: By appointment.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Laurel Pediatrics
97 Hefner Street
Ellijay, GA   30540
Phone: 706-635-1400
Website: http://laurelmedical.com
Service Area: Ellijay and surrounding areas
Services:
    General Pediatrics. Hours: Monday through Friday 8am-5pm. Saturday 10am-2pm.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Med Care Walk In- Clinic
14 B Legacy Way
Adairsville, GA   30103
Phone: 770-773-9902
Service Area: Bartow and Gordon County
Services:
    Walk-in Clinic. Pediatric and Adult Care, Diabetes, Cholestrol, ( No Chronic Pain).
    Hours: Monday,Tuesday Wednesday, Friday: 8:30am-5:30pm. Thursday/Saturday: 8:30am-12 noon.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Ringgold Pediatrics
7494 Battlefield Parkway
Ringgold,, GA   30736
Phone: 706-935-KIDS (5437)
Service Area: Catoosa County and surrounding area.
Services:
    Pediatric and adolescent medicine.
Experience:
    Has had experience with foster and adoptive children.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
Notes:
    Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Hours on Thursday are from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
 
Westside Family Practice
775 West Avenue
Ste.A
Cartersville, GA   30120
Phone: 678-605-9111
Service Area: Cartersville and surroundng areas.
Services:
    Full Family Practice. Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30am-5pm. Saturday 9am-12noon.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Psychologists      [TOP]
Beginnnings Psychological
89 Hospital Circle
Suite 7
Ellijay, GA  
Phone: 706-635-8878
Service Area: Pickens County
Services:
    Clinical Psychology. Hours: Monday through Thursday 9am-6pm. Friday by appointment only.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Cassandra G.Simms
6400 Lee Hwy.
Suite 110
Chattanooga, TN   37421
Phone: 423-899-5081
Service Area: Tennesee and Georgia
Services:
    Specializing in children and adolescents with ADHA, sensory integration disorders etc.
    Hours: Monday through Friday 9am-5pm.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Counseling Associates of North Georgia
Family Counseling & Recovery Center
317 Grassdale Rd., SE
Cartersville, GA   30120
Phone: 770-386-3777
Contact: Isralsky,Marc Ph.D.
Contact: Dougherty, Dan, LPC, NCACII
Dougherty, Ann/LPC,NCC
Service Area: Bartow & surrounding counties
Services:
    License psychologists & counselors provide individual & family counseling, drug/alcohol addiction counseling for all ages.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
Notes:
    Marietta phone number is 770-428-8417.
 
Dolcelyn Zackinson,Ph.D.
30 Hidden Tree Trace
Ringgold, GA   30736
Phone: 706-935-4700   Fax: 706-935-4748
Service Area: Catoosa and surrounding counties
Services:
    Depression, child or adolescent issues, parenting, ADHD, Life Coaching.
    Hours: Monday through Thursday 10:30am to 6:oopm. Call for an appointment.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Focus Psychiatric Services
6400 Lee Hwy. Suite 110
Chattanooga, TN   37421
Phone: 423-899-5081
Contact: Mark O.Jennings
Service Area: Tennessee and Georgia
Services:
    Child and Adolescent Psychology. Hours Monday through Friday 9a.m.- 5p.m.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Residential Services      [TOP]
Highland Rivers
323 Roland Road
Jasper, GA   30143
Phone: 706-253-1112
Service Area: Pickens County
Services:
    Out patient substance abuse treatment center. Hours: 8am- 6pm. ( Doctor's in).

    Second location:
    126 Enterprise Path, Suite 206, Hiram, Ga 30141.
    Phone 678-567-0920
    Monday and Friday - late night.
    Tuesday- Wednesday- Thursday- 8:30am-4pm
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Respite Providers and Specialized Camps      [TOP]
Care Best Family Care
PO Box 3082
1023 Ridgefield Drive
Peachtree City, GA   30269
Phone: 770-487-6445   Fax: 770-487-0420
Website: http://www.carebest.net
Contact: Delane Davis, Owner
Email: info@carebest.net
Service Area: North GA & Metro Atlanta
Services:
    In-home care, experience with children. Call to see if a sitter is available for your area.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Long-term care ins., direct pay
 
Easy Living Services, Inc.
120 Prospect Place
Alpharetta, GA   30005
Phone: 770-442-8664   Fax: 770-442-1919
Email: eslive@bellsouth.net
Contact: Debbie Franklin
Service Area: N. GA., some areas around Atlanta
Services:
    Provides in-home temporary & long-term care. Experience with children.
Experience:
    Experience with adopted children.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
Notes:
    Call to see if service is available in your area. Will file an insurance claim for you, some long-term insurances cover certain respite.
 
Highland Rivers CSB
43 Chateau Court
Rome, GA   30161
Phone: 706-295-6425, ext 102
Contact: Lisa Dodd, Family support Coordinator
Email: lisadodd@highlandrivers.org
Service Area: Bartow, Floyd, Gordon, Haralson, Paulding & Polk
Services:
    Coordinates respite and family support services for families who have special needs children, mental retardation, autism, developmental disabilities, etc., as determined by an evaluation through their mental health office in the above mentioned counties.
Experience:
    Experience with adotive families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Lighthouse Crisis Home for Youth
1705 Dean Avenue
Rome, GA   30161
Phone: 706-802-5870   Fax: 706-802-0654
Website: http://www.highlandrivers.org
Contact: Linda Bishop, Director
Service Area: Northwest GA
Services:
    Offering structured residential care for Level ll children. Must be referred through Highland Rivers Mental Health Agencies. Social workers, nurses, and house parents trained in working with children/adolescents with mental health issues provide secure care in a locked down facility for a period up to 2 wks.
Experience:
    Experience working with foster children and families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Open Arms Home Care
5515 Sherrer Dr
Acworth, GA   30102
Phone: 770-529-0161   Fax: 770-529-9954
Contact: Jean Patterson
Email: mjeanpatterson@aol.com
Service Area: Bartow, Cherokee, Pickens
Services:
    Provides RN, LPN, CNA, PCA, sitters, & companions for in-home care. Works with children.
Experience:
    Experience with adopted children
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
Notes:
    Call for further info.
 
The Joy House
POB 247
24 Virtue Lane
Jasper, GA   30143
Phone: 706-253-7569
Website: http://www.thejoyhouse.org
Email: info@thejoyhouse.org
Service Area: Pickens County
Services:
    Residential treatment facility for troubled teens age 12-18 years. Hoursd: Monday through Friday.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Wilson, Joe
160 Mary Lane
Dallas, GA   30132
Phone: 770-459-6591
Services:
    Availability: Weeknights, weekends
    Ages/Special Needs Served: Males, Ages 6 to 11, non-ambulatory; mild to moderate mental retardation; mild epilepsy; mild autism; mild cerebral palsy; cardiac or pulmonary conditions; assistance with feeding and toileting; limited verbal to non-verbal; hyperactive
Experience:
    Training/Certifications: Special Education Teacher; child care worker for children's home; CPR; First Aid
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 

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