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Counties in this region: Butts, Carroll, Coweta, Heard, Lamar, Meriwether, Pike, Spalding, Troup, Upson
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Adoptive or Foster Care Support Groups      [TOP]
A.C.E.S.( Autism Coaching Education and Support
201 Willowbend Road
Peachtree City, GA  
Phone: 678-234-8723
Contact: Angellica Gutherie
Email: anjellica@numail.org
Service Area: Peachtree City and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Services -Support families living with Autism.
    Meetings are the last Sunday of each month from 2pm-4pm at the Peachtree City Library.( above address).
Experience:
    Several clients have been part of both adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Alliance for Children's Enrichment
Phone: 770-254-3339
Services:
    Offering free parenting classes and support groups. Recognized by the Coweta County Juvenile Court System. Positive discipline techniques taught for all ages. Classes arranged around client's schedule.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
ASPIRES
POB 147
Sharpsburg, GA   30277
Phone: 404-550-2558
Service Area: Region 4
Services:
    Offers support resources to families with children who have Austism, Aspbergers's and other disorders on the spectrum.
    Shannon Hoy,Resource Advisor is the contact person in the interim.
Experience:
    Limited experience with adoptive/foster families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Caring House
127 N.13th Street
Griffin, GA   30224
Phone: 770-229-4474
Website: http://www.thecaringhouse.com
Service Area: Griffin and surrounding areas.Henry County included.
Services:
    Parenting classes. Basic principles of parenting taught on a rotating basis.Extensive experience with adoptive families.
    Hours: Tues-Thurs 10a -5p. Cost: 40.00 for singles and 50.00 for couples.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Carroll County Support Group
Phone: 770-2140-8397
Contact: Susan Lester
Phone: 770-830-5765
Service Area: Foster & adoptive parents in Carroll County.
Services:
    Call for time and location of support group meeting.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Carroll-Haralson Chapter of Parent to Parent
Phone: 404-451-5484
Contact: Laura Guest or Laura Prough
Service Area: Serving Carroll and Haralson Counties
Services:
    Offering support to parents of chronically ill children or those with disabilities.
    Call for information.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Coleman Community Health Center
701 Lincoln Street
La Grange, GA  
Phone: 706-812-2468
Service Area: Serving La Grange and surrounnding areas.
Services:
    Support Group for families with troubled youth.
    Monday- Friday 8a-5p.
    Call for information on meeting times and location.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Coweta County Foster/Adoptive Parent Support Group
Phone: 678-357-1188
Website: http://www.cowetafpa.org
Contact: Heath Seacrist, Pres.
Contact: Danna Keith, VP
Phone: 678-357-1899
Services:
    Meetings are held every 3rd Tuesday of the month. Open to all adoptive and foster parents in Coweta County.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Coweta Suppporters of Developmental Disabilities
Newnan -Coweta ARC Offices
61 Hospital Road
Newnan, GA   30263
Phone: 770-463-1658
Contact: Linda Wilson
Email: lpwilson@numail.org
Contact: Sarah Pike
Phone: 770-251-5896
Email: spike@numail.org
Service Area: Coweta County
Services:
    A parent/caregiver /client organization designed to support families not only with emotional support but also with much needed information including guidelines for SSI, Medicaid, and Waivers, Will and Special Needs Trust and ADA rights. The group meets on the second Monday of the month during the school year.
    Time: 7pm-9pm. Location: Newnan /Coweta ARC Offices, 61 Hospital Road in Newnan.
Experience:
    Extensive experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Families Adopting From Asia
Phone: 770-252-1311
Contact: Beth Pettit
Email: bethpet@numail.org
Service Area: Region 4 and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Support Group for families who have adopted from any Asian country. Anytime between 8am to 8pm. Next meeting will be held in August 2006.
Experience:
    Extensive experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Families Through Adoption
Newnan, GA  
Contact: Sue Thompson
Services:
    A Christian based support group for families who have adopted internationally and domestically. The group also has an adoption book club that is designed to promote adoption education and understanding.
    For more information contact Shannon Hoy -404-550-2558.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren -Fayette County
Fayeette Presbyterian Church
791 Forest Avenue
Fayetteville, GA  
Phone: 770-460-9471
Contact: Connie Gouge- Childcare arrangements
Email: congouge@bellsouth.net
Contact: Betty Davis,LCSW
Phone: 770-487-9802
Service Area: Serving Region 4,16 (Fayette), and other surrounding areas.
Services:
    Support for grandparents or other relative caregivers. Meetings are the second and fourth Thursday of each month at the church from 9-11am. Callfor more information.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group
Tommy Thompson Senior Center
121 Hospital Road
Newnan, GA   30263
Service Area: Newnan and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Available for any grandparent(s) raising their grandchildren. Social activities planned throughout the year and support given to all who come to the meetings. Very informal.Meets the 4th Tuesday of each month from 11:00 am- to noon.
    No specific phone number. Just come on the meeting day/time to get started.
Experience:
    Experience with families being served through DFCS.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Heard County Foster & Adoptive Parent Support Group
Franklin United Methodist Church
Main Street
Franklin, GA   30217
Phone: 706-675-3361
Contact: Vickie Warren
Email: vlwarren@dhr.state.ga.us
Service Area: Heard County . Other surrounding counties are welcome
Services:
    Support for adoptive and foster families living in Heard County.Call for more information. Meetings are on the third Tuesday of every other month from 6:30pm-8:30pm.
    Small annual fee to join.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Pike County Foster and Adoptive Parent Support Group
New Hope Baptist Church
4920 New Hope Road
Zebulon, GA   30295
Phone: 770-412-0245
Contact: Rob& Sheila Newton
Email: rsnewton@bellsouth.net
Phone: 678-416-1469
Service Area: Pike County. Other surrounding counties are welcome.
Services:
    Meetings are the third Sunday of every other month from 3pm-5pm. Please call for information.
    Small annual fee to join.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Spaulding County Adoption Support Group
Service Area: Spaulding County and surrounding area
Services:
    This adoptive family support group meets the last Tuesday of each month from 7 to 9p.m. at Hanlieter United Methodist Church, 732 W.Broad Street, Griffin. For more information contact Shannon Hoy, Region 4 Regional Resource Advisor, through our office at 1-866-A-PARENT.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Upson County Support Group
Thomaston, GA  
Phone: 706-646-6078
Contact: Karen Albrighten
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Attorneys      [TOP]
Alfred F. Zachry
200 North Lewis Street
LaGrange, GA   30240
Phone: 706-884-0245
Service Area: Troup, Heard, Harris, Meriwether, Carroll, and Coweta Counties
Services:
    Family law including agency and independent adoptions.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Charles O'Neill, Jr.
2506 Highway 19
P.O.Box 1188
Zebulon, GA   30295
Phone: 770-567-1188
Service Area: Region 4
Services:
    Legal services for adoptions.
Experience:
    Mr. O'Neill has extensive experience in adoptions including serving as a DFCS Guardian An Litem and working with step-parent and grandparent adoptions.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Jason G.Smith
230 Kensington Drive
Sharpsburg, GA   30277
Phone: 770-599-0973   Fax: 770-599-4356
Email: Smittylaw777@hotmail.com
Service Area: Sharpsburg and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Familiar with all aspects of domestic adoptions and adoption laws in general.
    Payment plans available for services.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Lynn Swank
118 North Avenue
Suite G
Jonesboro, GA   30236
Phone: 770 477-5318
Service Area: state wide
Services:
    All legal services pertaining to adoption. Finalization, disruption, wrongful adoption, custodial disputes.
Experience:
    Has represented over 50 adoptions. Member of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Valrie Abrahams
3140 Flat Shoals Road
College Park, GA   30349
Phone: 404-932-3383
Website: http://www.ablawfirm.com
Service Area: College Park and surrounding area.
Services:
    Adoption and Immigration Law.
    Hours: Monday through Friday 9am-5pm.
Experience:
    Extensive experience with both private and DFCS adoptions.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Victoria Webster
1000 Ga. Hwy. 34E
Newnan, GA   30265
Phone: 770-304-8772
Service Area: Newnan/Fayette and surrounding areas
Services:
    Attorney specializing in both domestic and international adoptions.
Experience:
    An adoptive parent who has adopted both domestically and internationally.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Comprehensive Psychological or Medical Services      [TOP]
Alaris Behavioral Services
Dr. Linda Neale,D.O
184 Jefferson Pkwy.
Newnan, GA  
Phone: 770-253-3510
Service Area: Newnan and surrounding areas
Services:
    Serving children and adults.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Community Intervention Resources,LLC
244 O'Dell Road
Suite 3
Griffin, GA  
Phone: 678-378-8081
Contact: Lee Murphy
Email: llmo50@aol.com
Service Area: Griffin and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Provides court services , drug screens, assessments,and Cognitive Behavior counseling. Serves all ages.
Experience:
    Extensive experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Dr. Cole Malcom
Children's Clinic
Newnan Medical Plaza -Suite 208
58 Hospital Road
Newnan, GA  
Phone: 770-253-0170
Service Area: Newnan and surrounding areas
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Griffin Outpatient Sevices
Dr.Asad Nagvi, MD,LLC
339 S. 9th
Griffin, GA  
Phone: 770- 229-8721
Service Area: Griffin and surrounding areas
Services:
    Specializing in psychiatry and addictions. Serving all ages.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Meriwether Child and Adolescent Services
756 Woodbury Hwy.
Woodbury, GA  
Phone: 706-672-1118
Service Area: Woodbury and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Services for children 5yrs.-17yrs. with MR/MI or other disabilities. In-Home or in school therapy.
    Hours: Mon-Tues-Wed -Fri 8a-5p. Thurs 8a-8p.
    Experience with adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Pediatric Associates of Thomaston
210 Hannah's Mill Road
Thomaston, GA   30286
Phone: 706-646-4543
Service Area: Thomaston area
Services:
    Pediatric services to children 0-18.Experience with adoptive families.
    Monday- Friday-9a-5p Some Sat. hours.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Primary Healthcare Clinic
698 Main Street
POB 716
Whitesburg, GA   30185
Phone: 770-836-0103
Phone: 770-836-0504
Service Area: Whitesburg and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Providing general healthcare.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Counseling Services      [TOP]
A New Start Counseling
115 Habersham Drive
Fayetteville, GA   30273
Phone: 770-461-9944
Service Area: Fayetteville, Newnan and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Counseling Services. Has extensive experience with adoptive and foster families.
    Hours: Monday through Friday 9am-5pm by appointment only.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Abundant Life,P.C.
1717 Hwy. 154
Sharpsburg, GA   30277
Phone: 770-713-8023
Contact: Deanna Riley,LPC
Service Area: Coweta County and surrounding areas
Services:
    Services inlude marital therapy, individual, family , sexual abuse therapy and substance abuse.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Andrews, J. Scott M.D.
Leslie Toole, M.A.
321 Greenville Street
LaGrange, GA   30240
Phone: 706-884-0987
Service Area: Offices in LaGrange and Newnan
Services:
    Family and individual counseling for adults and children.
Experience:
    Experienced with adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Butts County Counseling Center
463-B Earnest Biles Drive
Jackson, GA  
Phone: 770-358-8326
Service Area: Butts County and surrounding areas
Services:
    MR/MI patients and their families.
    Has experience with adoptive families.
    Hours: Monday- Friday 8am-5pm.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
CAP Learning Association, Inc.
1122 Roscoe Road
Newnan, GA   30263
Phone: 770-253-0946
Email: ldaniel@mail.newnanutilities.org
Service Area: Region 4
Services:
    Parenting classes, primarily geared toward foster & adoptive families in dealing with attachment disorders, drug addicted infant, FAS/FAE effects on children
Experience:
    Lee Daniels is a therapist with much experience in the field of adoption/foster care. His wife, Gloria, has extensive knowlege in the foste/adoption field as well and co-trains.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Carroll County Mental Health Services
153 Independence Drive
Carrollton, GA   30116
Phone: 770-836-6678
Phone: 770-836-6625
Service Area: Carroll County
Services:
    Mental Health Services. Assistance with Behavioral Disorders and Developmental Delays
    Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm. Appointment needed.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families. Very involved with the Dept.of Family and Children Services.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Christian Family Today
115 Kathi Avenue
Fayetteville, GA  
Phone: 770-461-6053
Service Area: Newnan, Fayetteville and surrounding area
Services:
    Counseling service, family seminars, and parenting classes in a Christian setting.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Cindy Patten,LPC
411 South Greenwood Street
LaGrange, GA   30240
Phone: 706-884-7777
Service Area: LaGrange and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Family and children therapy. Play therapy with individuals from 5 years to adulthood. Medicaid- Pending.
    Hours: Monday- Wednesday- Friday: 8:30am-5:3:30pm.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Connections Counseling Center
522 Greenwood Street
Suite G
Barnesville, GA   30204
Phone: 770-229-5795
Contact: Brenda Koplan, LCSW
Contact: Marilyn Lipper, LCSW
Phone: 770-789-2238
Service Area: State wide
Services:
    Counseling group specializing in treating children with Reactive Attachment Disorder.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Coweta Counseling Services
29 Brown Street
Newnan, GA   30274
Phone: 770-253-5177
Service Area: Newnan and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Counseling Services. Extensive experience with adoptive and foster families. Hours: Monday through Friday -9am-5pm by appointment only.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Coweta-Newnan Clinical Associates
111 Oliver Potts Rd.
Newnan, GA   30263
Phone: 770-253-3987
Services:
    Family and individual counseling for adults and chidren.
Experience:
    Experienced with foster and adoptive children and families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Crossroads Counseling
2170 West Point Road
LaGrange, GA   30240
Phone: 706-884-4183
Service Area: LaGrange and surrounging areas.
Services:
    Family and individual counseling to all individuals. Several therapist on staff work with various age groups. Hours 8:30am-4:30pm. Medicaid- Pending.
    Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:30pm.
Experience:
    Has experience with both adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Cure Counseling and Assessment Training Center
C.Steven Schaffer, MA,MS, D.Min,NCC,AACC
2594 Highway 34 East
Suite B
Newnan, GA   30265
Phone: 770-252-3760
Website: http://www.curecounseling.com
Service Area: Coweta county and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Family and Marriage Counseling, parenting issues, court ordered anger management, life coaching, pre-marital counseling, teen counseling, co-parenting training certificates, blended family counseling, and several other options. Intake: Please call for times, dates and cost of services.
Experience:
    Has extensive experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: Sliding Fee- Conditional
 
Day Break Assessment & Family Services,Inc.
8 Jefferson St.
Newnan, GA  
Phone: 770-251-2990
Service Area: Newnan and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Providing family and individual counseling.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Heard County Mental Health Services
7690 Hwy.27
Franklin, GA   30217
Service Area: Heard and Coweta counties
Services:
    Mental Health , Behavioral Health Management and Court Assistance. Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm.
Experience:
    Has extensive experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Kidfare - Carroll County/ Division of Pathways
Division of Pathways
153 Independence Drive
Carrollton, GA   30116
Phone: 770-836-6678
Services:
    Day treatment ages 5 to 18, adolescent substance abuse program, counseling ages 4 to 18.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Kidfare -Heard County/ Division of Pathways
7690 U.S. Highway 27
Franklin, GA   30217
Phone: 706-675-6399
Services:
    Day treatment ages 5 to 18, adolescent substance abuse program opening June 2002, counseling ages 4 to 18.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Kidfare- Meriwether County/Division of Pathways
756 Woodbury Rd.
Greenville, GA   30222
Phone: 706-672-1118
Services:
    Day treatment ages 4 to 18, adolescent substance abuse programs, counseling ages 4 to 18.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Kidfare- Troup County/Division of Pathways
124 Gordon Commercial Drive
La Grange, GA   30241
Phone: 706-845-4054
Service Area: Troup county and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Day treatment for ages 5-18 years of age, adolescent substance abuse program, and counseling services for ages 4-18.
Experience:
    Extensive experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Kidfare/ Pathways
111B Corporate Park E.
LaGrange, GA  
Phone: 706-845-4263
Service Area: La Grange and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Counseling for Substance Abuse. Accepts age 4 for counseling. Age 5 for program entrance.Experience with adoptive and foster children.
    Hours: Mon-Fri 8a-5p.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Lighthouse Counseling
121 Jackson St.
Newnan, GA   30263
Phone: 770-251-5873
Services:
    Child, family and individual counseling.
    First Placement Best Placement
Experience:
    Experienced with foster and adoptive families in crisis situations.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Mcintosh Trail MH, MR, and SA Community Service Board
P.O. Box 1320
Griffin, GA   30224
Phone: 770-358-5252
Service Area: Spalding, Fayette, Henry, Butts, Pike, Lamar, Upson
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Medlin Treatment Center
240 Corporate Center Drive
Stockbridge, GA   30281
Phone: 770-507-6044
Service Area: Other locations available call for further details


Services:
    -Specializes in treatment for sexually abused children and other sexual issues
    -Testing and evaluation services offered
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Meriweather County Mental Health Services
756 Woodbury Road
Greenville, GA   30222
Phone: 706-672-1118
Phone: 706-672-4202
Service Area: Meriwether, Lamar,Pike and Upson Counties
Services:
    Mental Health Services. Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm.
Experience:
    Extensive experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Morningstar Family Services
506 Tanner Street
Carrollton, GA   30117
Phone: 770-832-1603
Website: http://www.morningstartreatmentservices.com
Service Area: Carrollton and surroundind areas.
Services:
    Intensive family intervention program. Short term intervention service available to do home assessment and training. Includes parenting strategies and communication skill building. Morningstar is a recipient of the "Promoting Safe and Stable Families Funding".
    Serving all families in crisis or in danger of disrupting. Hours: Varies according to need.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Pathways Center for Behavioral and Developmental Growth
122 Gordon Commercial Drive
Suite C
LaGrange, GA   30240
Phone: 706-845-4045
Service Area: Troup, Carroll, Heard, Coweta, Meriwether
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Pathways Counseling - Carroll County
153 Independence Drive
Carrollton, GA   30116
Phone: 770-836-6678
Phone: 770-836-6625
Service Area: Carroll County
Services:
    Serving any individual with mental,developmental or behavioral challenges.
    Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm.
Experience:
    Has extensive experience adoptive/foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Region 02 MHMRSA Board
14 Amlajack Boulevard #2
Newnan, GA   30265
Phone: 770-254-7474
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Rev. Melanie Stanley- Soulen,MA
576 Roscoe Road
Newnan, GA   30263
Phone: 678-378-8524
Service Area: Newnan and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Ms. Stanley -Soulen offes Christian counseling services. Adolescent counselor 13-18 years.
    Hours: Monday through Friday 9am-5pm.Call for an appointment.
Experience:
    All adoptive and foster families are welcome.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: Call for details
 
Skinner and Assoiciates, Psychologist
68 Farmer Street
Newnan, GA   30263
Phone: 770-253-3512
Services:
    Counseling and testing services for children and adolescents.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Susan Lasher, LCSW,LMFT
923 West Bankhead Hwy
Villa Rice, GA   30180
Phone: 770-434-2531
Service Area: Villa Rice and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Family, Individual,and Group therapy.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Troup County Mental Health Services
122 Gordon Commercial Drive
La Grange, GA   30240
Phone: 706-845-4054
Service Area: Troup County
Services:
    Helping individuals with mental, developmental or behavioral challenges. Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm.
Experience:
    has extensive experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: Possible Sliding Fee
 
West Georgia Assessment & Counseling
PO Box 4078
LaGrange, GA   30241
Phone: 706-837-0045
Contact: Fred Farrar
Email: westgacounseling@worldnett.att.net
Service Area: Harris County, Meriwther, Troup, Coweta, Upson & lamar
Services:
    Short & long term in-home counselign to families in need. Christian summer camps for children with all types of special needs - emotional, physical, etc. Available to hispanic clients bilingual counselors.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive families
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Whitmore, Anita
615 S. Center Street
Thomaston, GA   30286
Phone: 706-647-4513
Service Area: Region 4
Services:
    Works with teens thourgh adults. Counseling on variety of topics including depression, mental illness, etc.
Experience:
    has some experience with adoptive families
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Dentists      [TOP]
Amazing Smiles Dentistry
3150 E. Hwy. 34
Newnan, GA  
Phone: 770-304-0034
Contact: Dr. Kim A. Williams
Services:
    Experience with adoptive children.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Children's Dental Care
38 Jefferson Pkwy
Newnan, GA   30263
Phone: 770-304-5757
Contact: Hans J. Andringa,DDS,DMD,MS
Service Area: Newnan and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Specializing in pediatric dentistry.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
1265 Highway 54 West
Fayetteville, GA   30214
Phone: 770-719-5720
Service Area: Anyone coming to the Fayetteville office.
Services:
    Pediatric dentistry for children of normal development and those with special needs. Children under 5 with special needs are seen for morning appointments only. Very experienced with adopted children.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. M. Drennan Dobbs,Jr, DDS
618 North Street
Thomaston, GA   30286
Phone: 706-647-4633
Service Area: Upson county and surrounding areas
Services:
    Orthodontist.
    Hours: Thursday and Friday- 9am-5pm. Closed from 1-2pm for lunch.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. Walter Stewart- Newnan,GA
166 Jefferson Parkway
Newnan, GA   30263
Phone: 770-253-8103
Service Area: Newnan and surrounnding areas
Services:
    Orthodontist.
    Accepts all ages. Familiar with adoption and foster care.
    Hours: 8am-12 noon on Tuesdays only.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. Walter Stewart-LaGrange
208 South Greenwood Street
LaGrange, GA   30240
Phone: 770-253-8103
Service Area: LaGrange and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Orthodondist. Hours: Monday,Wednesday and Thursday 8am-5pm.
    Familiar with foster care and adoption. Accepts all ages.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Durham, Laura, DDS
102 Crescent Street
Griffin, GA   30224
Phone: 770-412-8636
Service Area: Griffin and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Dentistry services to all individuals. Typically 8am-4:30pm Monday through Friday, but can vary at different times of the year. Cll for details.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dwight McLaurin,DDS
POB 402
Buena Vista, GA   31803
Phone: 229-649-7332
Service Area: Buena Vista and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Dental care for the entire family. Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30am-4:00pm.
Experience:
    Has extensive experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Eltanlia Phillips, DDS
175 Jefferson Parkway
Newnan, GA   30265
Phone: 770-253-7800
Service Area: Newnan and surrounding areas.
Services:
    General Dentistry. Accepting all ages. Experience with foster care and adoptive families.
    Accepts all insurances except Aetna HMO.
    Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8am-5pm. Wednesday 8am-1pm, Friday 8:30am-1:30pm.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Hans J. Andringa DDS DMD MS
Childrens Dental Care PC
38 Jefferson Parkway
Newnan, GA   30263
Phone: 770-304-5757
Service Area: 38 Jefferson Parkway
Newnan and surrounding area
Services:
    -Office Hours Monday-Friday 8:30-5:30 (certain Saturdays)
    -Pediatric dentistry for infants, toddlers, children and teens
    -Specializing in children with special needs either uniquely, physical or mentally challenged
    -Medicaid and private insurance accepted
    -New patients welcome by appointments
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
It's a Small World Dentistry
2680 East Highway 34- Suite A
Across from Cornerstone UMC
Newnan, GA   30265
Phone: 770-502-9733   Fax: 770-502-9758
Website: http://www.smallworldchildrensdentistry.com
Service Area: Newnan and surrounding areas
Services:
    Accepting new patients. Participating with Newnan Pediatrics in the same building to ensure that the school examination form (3300) is done properly. Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30am-4:30pm.
    Private insurance patients: Call for details.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: Possible
 
Kelly Brummett,DDS
John Threadgill,DDS
20 Baker Road
Ste.6
Newnan, GA   30269
Phone: 770-251-8767
Service Area: Newnan and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Serving Adults and Children.
    Family and Cosmetic Dentistry. Hours: Monday throug Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm. Closed for Lunch.
    Some experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Kimberly A.Williams,DMD
Amazing Smiles,P.C.
3150 East Hwy.34 Suite 203
(In Kroger Plaza at Thomas Crossroads)
Newnan, GA   30265
Phone: 770-304-0034   Fax: 770-304-3439
Website: http://www.amazingsmilespc.com
Service Area: Newnan and surrounding areas.
Services:
    General Dentistry. Accepts all ages. Spanish speaking available. Hours: Monday through Friday 8am-4pm. Friday 8am-12 noon.
    Has experience with adoptive and foster children.
    Accepts Peachcare.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Lindsey, Chuck, DDS
120 West College Street
Griffin, GA   30224
Phone: 770-228-1223
Service Area: Griffin and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Orthodontics only.
    Hours: Monday through Wednesday- 8am-4pm.
    Thursday from 8:30am-5pm. All ages welcome.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Possible
 
Marcum, Barry & Mobley, Eric D. DMD
310 Stevens Entry
Peachtree City, GA   30269
Phone: 770-486-0054
Service Area: Region 4
Services:
    Pediatric dentistry in a child-friendly environment. Serving children age 2 to 12.
Experience:
    Experienced with adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Medicaid covers only chilren under age 3.
 
McCoy Orthodontists
Bruce P. McCoy, DMD, MS
2959 Highway 154
Bldg. C Suite A
Newnan, GA   30265
Phone: 770-304-0333
Website: http://www.mccoyortho.com
Contact: Bruce P. McCoy, DMD, MS, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
Service Area: rregion 4 and surrounding area.
Services:
    Orthodontics and reconstructive work done on all ages. No referral necessary. Phone call inquiry.
Experience:
    Extensive work with special needs children as well as general population.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Oliver, Mark DDS
409 Broome Street
LaGrange, GA   30240
Phone: 706-884-8523
Service Area: LaGrange and surrounding area
Services:
    -Office Hours Monday-Thursday 8:00-5:00
    -Limited services to children under 5 years of age
    -Root canal, periodontal therapy, silver restorations, sealants
    -Medicaid and private insurance accepted
    -New patients welcome by appointment
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Robert A.Vasquez,DDS, PC
105 Parker Street
LaGrange, GA   30240
Phone: 706-845-8669
Service Area: LaGrange and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Specializing: Implants, IV Sedation, Root Coverage, Surgical and Non- Surgical Gum Treatment. Call for an appointment.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Thomas Hopkins,DDS
408 W.Perry Street
Manchester, GA   31816
Phone: 706-846-3128
Service Area: Meriwether County and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Offering quality dental care to the general public.
    Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 9am-4pm. Call for an appointment.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Thomaston Dental
316 W.Main Street
Thomaston, GA   30286
Phone: 706-647-5575
Service Area: Thomaston ,Ga and surrounding areas
Services:
    Pediatric and young adult dentistry. Hours Monday - Friday-9a-5p.
Experience:
    Limited experience with adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
West Georgia Dental of LaGrange
1555 Dortors Drive
LaGrange, GA   30240
Phone: 706-812-8220
Services:
    -Office Hours Tuesday-Friday 8:00-5:00 (certain Saturdays)
    -Pediatric dentistry for children and teens
    -Medicaid and private insurance accepted
    -New patients welcome by appointment
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Disability Specialists and Organizations      [TOP]
Babies Can't Wait Program
District 4 Health Services
122A Gordon Commercial Drive
LaGrange, GA   30240
Phone: 1-800-847-4262
Website: http://www.ph.dhr.state.ga.us
Phone: 770-229-3116
Service Area: Region 4
Services:
    Therapy for children age newborn to 3 years with developmental delays. Physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and nutrition.
Experience:
    Many adopted children have been clients.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Butts County Life Enrichment Team, Inc.
431 East College Street
Jackson, GA   30233
Phone: 770-775-5829   Fax: 770-775-7822
Service Area: Butts County
Services:
    Family resource center / support; parent education programs
    Eligibility: Children, adolescents and their families
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Developmental Disabilities Boosters, Inc.
415 Kennedy Drive
Jackson, GA   30233
Service Area: Butts county
Services:
    Support groups; advocacy, including legislative
    Eligibility: People with developmental disabilities and their families and friends
    Fees: None
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Field of Hope Inc.
Phone: 770-486-9277
Email: parentme@bellsouth.net
Service Area: Fayette,Fulton, Meriwether,Coweta, Henry,Clayton,Carroll, Spaulding, Douglas, Muscogee, Troup, Harris
Services:
    Opportunity to offer baseball to children with disabilities.Special turf field designed for wheelchairs,etc.
    Extensive experience with adoptive and foster families.
    Fees: 55.00 annual fee allows children to play in Spring or Fall.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Newnan- Coweta Association for Retarded Citizens
Rutledge Center
61 Hospital Road
Newnan, GA   30263
Phone: 770-251-6515
Service Area: Serving Coweta and other surrounding counties.
Services:
    Serving Coweta area individuals with mental retardation and their families. Outreach,referrals, support, and workshops. Call for specific information. Sign language specialist available. Occupational therapist on staff.
Experience:
    Has extensive experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Pike-Lamar Association for Retarded Citizens (ARC)
P.O. Box 1000
Barnesville, GA   30204
Phone: 770-358-0743
Service Area: Lamar and Pike Counties
Services:
    Outreach for children. Offers information and referral services in the areas of developmental delay and mental retardation.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No   Other: some free services
Notes:
    Serves ages 12 and older. Sign language interpreters available.
 
Stepping Stones Educational Therapy Center
141 Futral Road
Griffin, GA   30224
Phone: 770-229-5511
Website: http://www.steppingstonesschool.org
Service Area: Serving children from surrounding counties including Pike, Spalding, Lamar, Butts, Henry,Monroe, Fayette, Upson, and Clayton.
Services:
    All children with special needs welcome. Included are children with Cerebral Palsy, Seizure Disorders, Brain Injury, Genetic Disorders/Syndromes, Autism and Pervasive Deficit Disorder, At Risk Conditions/No Diagnosis, Fine and Gross Motor Delays,Speech and Language Delays, Behavioral, Social and Emotional Concerns. Call for an appointment.
    Classes start in July. Call for enrollment information.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Educational Resources      [TOP]
Brain Balance Achievement Centers
357 Highway 74
Suite 5
Peachtree, GA  
Phone: 770-631-3033
Website: http://www.brainbalancecenters.com
Service Area: Serving Peachtree City and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Helping with behavior , school/academic concerns,nutrition and diet,socialization, communication,motor coordination,and sensory integration for those diagnosed with ADHD, learning disabilities, and the entire autism spectrum. Serving all ages. Hours:Monday through Friday 8am-5pm.
Experience:
    Has extensive experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Sliding Fee- Possible
 
Chinese Learning Center
Phone: 770-985-4659
Contact: Julia Suwoto
Email: atlantaclc@yahoo.com
Service Area: Mostly Metro counties but open to all.
Services:
    Offers Chinese language and culture classes for a small number of students. Translation services of all kinds. Serving clients 3 years to Adulthood.
Experience:
    Has taught several classes about China.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Communities in Schools
1220 Hogansville Road
LaGrange, GA   30240
Phone: 706-298-7164
Email: tduckett@troup.k12.ga.us
Service Area: Region 4, Statewide
Services:
    School attendance/retention, mentoring, substance abuse prevention, literacy, tutoring.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive families
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Free to Students
Notes:
    Grades K - 12
 
Georgia Learning Resource System - Metro South
440 Tilney Ave.
Griffin, GA   30224
Phone: 770-412-4082
Website: http://www.glrs.org
Email: metrosouthglrs@mindspring.com
Phone: 1-800-487-7372
Service Area: Dekalb, Fulton, Gwinnett, Rockdale
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
 
Metro South Georgia Learning Resources
440 Tilney Avenue
Griffin, GA   30224
Phone: 770-412-4082
Website: http://www.glrs.org
Contact: Cheryl Mitchell, Director
Service Area: Butts, Fayette, Henry, Lamar, Newton, Pike, Griffin, Spalding, Thomaston, and Upson counties.
Services:
    Provides localized information and resources to parents of students with disabilities. Support, referrals and advocacy. Call for information. Free except for workshops.
Experience:
    Had extensive experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
The Lion-Hearted Academy
169 Hillwood Circle
Newnan, GA   30263
Website: http://www.thelions-heartacademy.com
Service Area: Newnan,Coweta County and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Chinese heritage classes. Learn reading and writing in Chinese as well as the Chinese culture. Classes: Introductory ,Intermediate and Advanced Chinese. Mommmy and Me Chinese for ages 2-5yrs and Mission oriented Chinese. Call for fees.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive families. The Mommy and Me clases are very popular.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
West Central Georgia Learning Resources
99 Brown School Drive
Grantville, GA   30220
Phone: 770-583-2528
Website: http:// www.glrs.org
Service Area: Carroll, Coweta, Meriwether, Troup and
Carollton(city)
Services:
    Provides local resources to parents and children who have educational special needs. Resources for educational specialists. Support , advocacy and referrals.
    Free except for workshops.
Experience:
    Extensive experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Ying Li Zhang
Peachtree City, GA  
Phone: 770-632-8677
Service Area: Peachtree City area.
Services:
    Ms.Zhang is Chinese, and on a limited basis, will teach children the Chinese language, dance and art of China. Some writing of the Chinese language is also provided to older chidren.
    All children ages 3-18 years are welcome.

    Hours: Call with interest and individual consultation will be given to assess level of interest and needs of the family.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: Sliding Fee: Call for cost.
 
Other Health Professionals      [TOP]
Allan Moore, OD
1180 Warm Springs Hwy.
Manchester, GA   31816
Phone: 706-846-2131
Service Area: Meriwether and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Eye care of all types. Eye disease, diagnosis , treatment and referral. Csll for an appointment.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Central GA. Home Health
90 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Zebulon, GA   30295
Phone: 770-567-1922
Service Area: Zebulon and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Services: Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy.
    Hours: Monday -Friday 8:30am-5pm
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Communication Milestones Therapy,Inc.
Sycamore Grove Office Park
Corner of Hwy. 74 North and Tyrone Road
Fayetteville, GA  
Phone: 770-632-7000
Contact: Michele Cole Clark,Speech Therapist, Speech Therapist
Contact: Kristin Taylor Ebersold,OTR/L
Service Area: Fayetteville and surrounding areas
Services:
    Offering Sensory Integration Services, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy.Has extensive experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Dr. William Yoe,OD
320 W.Main Street
Manchester, GA   31816
Phone: 706-846-2325
Service Area: Meriwether and surrounding areas
Services:
    Optometry for the whole family. Hours: Monday through Friday 9am-4pm. Call for an appointment.
Experience:
    Has had several patients from DFCS.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Harville, Karen CCC/SLP
Speaking of Georgia
6155 Center Street
P.O. Box 6073
Thomaston, GA   30286
Phone: 706-647-7710
Phone: 706-647-7229
Service Area: Thomaston and surrounding area
Services:
    Speech pathologist
Experience:
    Ms. Harville has worked with several adopted children.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Heartland Health Care
702 Hwy.341 South
Barnesville, GA   30204
Phone: 770-358-6335
Service Area: Barnesville and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Treats chronic conditions in young adults ages 16-18 yrs. old.
    Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4pm.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
James Smith, Jr. MD
3214 Roosevelt Parkway
Manchester, GA   31816
Phone: 706-846-3151
Service Area: Manchester and surrounding areas.
Services:
    All things medical.
    Call for an apppointment. Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30am-5pm.
Experience:
    Extensive experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Sliding Scale- Conditional
 
Michele Cole Clark,M.Ed.CCC/SLP
Communication Milestones Therapy,Inc.
POB 476
Tyrone, GA   30290
Phone: 678-591-0041   Fax: 770-463-3248
Service Area: Coweta ,Spaulding, Meriwether, Henry, S.Fulton, Fayette, and Dekalb Counties.
Services:
    Speech therapy with children of all ages. Flexible hours.
    Now offering occupational therapy.
Experience:
    Experienced with adopted and foster children.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Mobley Eye Care
1307 Highway 85 North
Fayetteville, GA   30214
Phone: 678-817-7722
Contact: Drs. Mobley and Wolf
Service Area: Fayette, Coweta, and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Eye care of all types. Eye disease diagnosis,treatment and referral. Hours: Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday from 9am-4pm. Call for an appoimtment.
Experience:
    Extensive experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Skin Cancer Specialists
1624 Highway 34
Suite A
Newnan,, GA   30265
Phone: 770-502-0202
Contact: Jennifer Buckley, Dermatologist
Service Area: Region 4
Services:
    Ms. Buckley has extensive knowledge about skin conditions, including skin cancer, eczema, etc. Works with all ages. Hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call for appt.
Experience:
    Has worked with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Southern Therapy
Professional Park Bldg.
Carrolton, GA  
Phone: 770-832-9517
Service Area: Serving Haralson County and Region 4.
Services:
    Offering Speech, Occupational, and Physical therapy.
    Call for an appointment.Hours: Monday-Friday 8a-6p
    Has experience with adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Other Resources      [TOP]
4-H Club/Troup Co. Extension Service Office
900 Davis Street
LaGrange, GA   30240
Phone: 706-883-1675
Service Area: Troup County
Services:
    Educational learing experiences, much like the scouts. Social development, academic encouragement. Serves 5th grade - 12th grade
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Alliance for Children's Enrichment
27 Clark Street
Newnan, GA   30263
Phone: 770-683-3339
Website: http://acefc.org
Service Area: Coweta County
Services:
    Christmas, Easter, Back to School assistance, Drug Rehab,Court assistance, Pregnancy Counseling, and other services.
    Hours: 8am-4pm. Call for Special hours.
    Serving : Low Income Families.
Experience:
    Has extensive experience with adoptive/foster families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Brenda Martin,LPC,MAC
770 Greison Trail
Newnan, GA   30263
Phone: 770-683-9096
Service Area: Coweta County and surrounding areas.
Services:
    SOS ( Survive or Succeed) parenting classes; an intensive four hour parenting class held on the first and third Saturday of each month.Offers anger management classes for adults. Will offer these classes to youth 13-18 years starting June 2007. Also offers parenting through divorce classes as well. Hours: Monday through Friday 9am-5pm. Special hours for classes are: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays until 9:30pm. Thursdays until 8pm.
Experience:
    Has extensive experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Sliding Fee- Conditional
 
Carrol County Health Department
Carrolton, GA   30116
Phone: 770-836-6667
Service Area: Carrol County only
Services:
    Children's school exams- hearing, sight,and dental.Homevisits available.
    Hours: Monday-8am-6:30pm. Tuesday-Friday 8am-4pm.
    Experience with adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Carrolton Family Connection
401 Stadium Drive
Carrolton, GA   30117
Phone: 770-832-2120
Service Area: Carrolton and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Teaches parenting skills, job training, and tutoring. Daycare is available.Hours: Mon-Fri 9a-5p. Services are Free.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Cheryl Keyros
Dossier & Adoption Application Assistance
Newnan, GA  
Phone: 770-853-9170
Service Area: Newnan and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Very adept at helping families complete their adoption paperwork for both domestic and international adoptions. Has experience in dossier processing as well as interstate processing.
    Cost vary; call for more information.Intake: Phone call.
    Hours: Non-specific. Call with interest and an individual consultation will be given to assess specific needs of the adopting family.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Community Action for Improvement- Carrolton
619 High Street
Carrolton, GA   30116
Phone: 770-832-0322
Service Area: Serving Carrolton and surounding areas.
Services:
    Head Start affiliated. Case management.to low income families. Helps with food,rent,and other resources.Hours: Mon-Fri-8a-5p.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Community Action for Improvement-Manchester
60 J.D. Parkham Drive
Manchester, GA  
Phone: 706-846-3098
Service Area: Serving Manchester asnd surrounding areas.
Services:
    Providing Energy Assistance,and Transportation Services to lower income families.
    Intake: Phone Call or DFCS referred.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Freedom Medical
49B Hudson Plaza Shooping Center
Hwy. 85
Fayetteville, GA  
Service Area: Fayetteville and surrounding areas.
Services:
    All types of medical equipment- purchasing and rental. Special orders are available.Serving all ages with special needs. Hours: Monday - Saturday -9am-4pm except Sunday.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Financing available.
 
Guitars, Not Guns
Phone: 770-487-8007
Website: http://www.guitarsnoguns.com
Contact: Ray Nelson, Program Coordinator
Service Area: Provider resides in Peachtree City. Program currently available in Marietta. Newnan and LaGrange are possible future locations.
Services:
    Guitars, No Guns is a program designed to get at risk children interested in something other than gangs, guns and drugs. Open to all children,especially those in foster care. Guitar lessons are free of charge and no musical experience is required.You may bring your own guitar or one will be made available. Also accepting donations of guitars both old and new.
    All children up to 18years are welcome.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Donations always welcome.
 
House of Care I
208 S. Church Street
Thomaston, GA  
Phone: 706-647-7889
Service Area: Thomaston and surrounding communities.
Services:
    Providing food,clothing,furniture,medical equipment,and other household items to low income families.
    Hours: Monday and Thursday -12n-2pm ,or by appointment.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Interactive Children's Therapy Services
2959 Highway 154
Blg C, Suite C
Newnan, GA   30265
Phone: 770-683-0250
Website: http://www.sensorylearning.com
Contact: Gregory and Tara Mulvaney, OT
Service Area: Newnan and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Sensory learning techniques for adults and children with sensory developmental challenges such as Autism, ADHD/ADD,ABI,PDD,etc. Unites visual,auditory,and vestibular therapy in a multi-sensory approach to improve perception, understanding and enhance the ability to learn. This is a drug free program and Newnan is the only site in the state of GA.
    Experienced with foster and adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Neighborhood Service Center
318 A.W.Gordon Avenue
Thomaston, GA  
Phone: 706-647-9985
Service Area: Thomaston and surrounding communities.
Services:
    Assistance with winter heating, weather proofing, and commodity foods for low income families.
    Hours: Wed-Thurs- Fri- 8a-4:30p
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Pregnancy Center
300 Harwell Ave.
LaGrange, GA   30241
Phone: 706-884-3833
Service Area: Region 4
Services:
    Pregnancy counseling, parenting classes, adoption services, post abortion counseling and support
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive families
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Promise Place
POB 854
Fayetteville, GA   30214
Phone: 770-460-1604
Phone: Crisis Hotline-770-468-1673
Service Area: Pike,Fayette,Upson and Spalding counties.
Services:
    Support for families living with domestic violence. Provides crisis intervention,legal advocacy,support groups,teen dating violence education,counseling for children.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: No Fees.
 
Summer Programs & Work Programs for Teens
LaGrange Dept.of Labor
LaGrange, GA  
Phone: 706-845-4000
Contact: Sheri Verhalen
Service Area: LaGrange and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Summer Work Program for ages 14-21 for ecomically challenged or foster children. There are programs for 18+ yr olds. who are unemployed with a HS diploma or GED. The program teaches skills, technical training,and offers a two yr. degree for adoptive foster children. The program works with individuals who are challenged physically and mentally. Hours: Mon-Fri- 8:30-4:30
    The program has experience with adoptive families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Troup Co. Family Connections
PO Box 2971
LaGrange, GA   30241
Phone: 706-885-1414
Website: http://www.pccf.state.ga.us/results
Service Area: Statewide
Services:
    Pregnancy prevention, substance abuse prevention, working with young birth parents toward training in parenting classes & repeat pregnancy prevention.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive families
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Young Life
215 S. 11th Street
Griffin, GA   30224
Phone: 770-233-3732
Service Area: Griffin and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Works with at risk youth toward mentorship services.
    Please call for appointment.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Youth Connections
817 Bankhead Hwy. #G
Carrolton, GA   30117
Phone: 770-214-7445
Service Area: Carrolton and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Anger management for middle school aged children. Works with juveniles in the juvenile court system. Hours Monday - Friday -9am-5pm.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Physicians      [TOP]
Dr.Fred A.Tega, MD,FAAP
3229 Hwy. 34 East- Near Thomas Crossroads
Suite 103
Newnan, GA   30265
Phone: 770-251-5253
Website: http://www.primecarepediatricspc.com
Service Area: Newnan and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Accepting new patients, walk-ins welcome. School physicals done promptly. For those adopting internationally, Dr. Tega is Nigerian and had special knowledge of international health issues.
    Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm. Saturday 8:30am-12:30pm.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: Sliding Fee- Possible
 
ABC Pediatrics
735 South Glynn Street
Fayetteville, GA   30214
Phone: 770-461-4126
Service Area: Region 4 and south Region 3
Services:
    Pediatric care for children age newborn to 18.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Alan Thompson,MD
209 Broad Street
Manchester, GA   31816
Phone: 706-846-2215
Service Area: Meriwether County and surrounding areas.
Services:
    General Practice. Specializes in gastrointestinal disorders. Call for an appointment.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Allardice, Linda P. MD
Pediatric Associates of LaGrange PC
1495 LaFayette Parkway
LaGrange, GA   30240
Phone: 706-885-1961
Service Area: LaGrange and surrounding area
Services:
    -check ups, newborn care, allergy injections, sick visits, immunizations
    office hours Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-5:30 PM by appointment
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Children's Clinic
58 Hospital Road
Newnan, GA   39263
Phone: 770-253-0170
Services:
    Offers extensive medical services to children and their families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Clark Holder Clinic Family Practice
303 Smith Street
LaGrange, GA   30240
Service Area: LaGrange and surrounding area
Services:
    Terry C. Alford, Jr. MD
    Benice Williams MD
    Karl Astaphan MD
    Office Hours Monday-Friday 8:30-5:30 by appointment
    -Family practice physicians, x-ray and lab services, medical exams and family health care
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. Antonio Williams,MD
523 West Main Street
Thomaston, GA   30286
Phone: 706-647-9638
Services:
    General Practitioner for all ages.
    Hours: Monday- Friday from 8:30am to 5pm.
Experience:
    Has extensive experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. Ben Brown,MD
17456 Main Street
Woodbury, GA   30293
Phone: 706-553-5200
Service Area: Meriwether County and surrounding areas
Services:
    General OB/GYN practice. Call for an appointment.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Dr. Dan Bramlett and Associates
500 W. Main Street
Thomaston,, GA   30286
Phone: 706-647-8111
Service Area: Thomaston area
Services:
    Pediatric medical group serving 0-18 years.
    Does have adoption experience.
    Hours- Monday- Friday-9a-5p.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. David Feesler, MD
Dr.Antonio Williams, MD
221 Main Street
Woodbury, GA   30263
Phone: 706-553-9050
Service Area: Meriwether county and surrounding areas
Services:
    General Practitioners for all ages.
    Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 8:30am-5pm.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. Jorge A.Amador,M.D. DAAFP
Piedmont Physicians- Newnan Crossing East
1741 Newnan Crossing Blvd. East
Newnan, GA   30263
Phone: 678-633-3200
Service Area: Newnan and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Family Medicine. Dr.Amador obtained his education in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico and he his bilingual in Spanish and English.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: Possible.Call for details.
 
Dr.Gregory L.Hopkins MD, MSM, FAAFP
Piedmont Physicians- Sharpsburg
1774 Highway 154 Suite 7
Sharpsburg, GA   30277
Phone: 678-633-3260
Service Area: Sharpsburg and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Family Medicine. Hours: Monday through Friday 8am-5pm. Call for an appointment.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: Possible
 
Franklin Primary Health Care
Country Plaza
Franklin, GA   30217
Phone: (706) 675-8669
Services:
    Family Practice
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
James Collins, MD
614 Main Street
Manchester, GA   31816
Phone: 706-846-8770
Service Area: Manchester (Meriwether County) and surrounding ares.
Services:
    Provides all medical services.
    Due to his age(78), he prefers to work with older children, ages 8-18 and adults. Call for an appointment.
    Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30am-11am. and 1:45pm-4pm.
Experience:
    Extensive experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Jeffrey A. Sherman, MD
3214 Roosevelt Hwy
Manchester, GA   31816
Phone: 706-846-3151
Service Area: Manchester and surrounding areas.
Services:
    General Family Practice. Hours: Monday 8:30am-5pm.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Martha Clemons,MD
454 LaGrange Street
POB 310
Greenville, GA   30222
Phone: 706-672-4251
Service Area: Greenville and surrounding areas.
Services:
    General Physician Care.
    Hours: Monday Tuesday ,Thursday and Friday- 8am-11am and 1pm-4pm. Saturdays from 8am-11am. First three Saturdays of the month from 8am-11am. Call for an appointment.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Newnan Pediatrics
189 Jefferson Parkway
Newnan, GA   30263
Services:
    Pediatric medical care.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Pediatric Associates
210 Hannah's Mill Road
Thomaston, GA  
Phone: 706-646-4543
Service Area: Region 4
Services:
    Pediatric care for children up to age 12.
Experience:
    Many clients have adopted children. This practice is "very sensitive to their needs".
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Pediatric Associates of Thomaston
210 Hannah's Mill Road
Thomaston, GA   30286
Phone: 706-646-4543
Service Area: Thomaston area
Services:
    Pediatric services to children. Considerable experience with adoptive families.
    Hours: Monday- Friday 9a-5p. Some Saturday hours.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Roza K. Adamczyk,PC,MD
618 D South 8th Street
Griffin, GA  
Phone: 770-486-8065
Service Area: Griffin and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Neurological testing, Sleep Disorder, and Clinical Psychlogy. Has some experience adoptive/foster families. Call for an appointment.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Schuessler, Suzanne W. MD
1527 Vernon Road
LaGrange, GA   30240
Phone: 706-883-6363 office hours
Phone: 706-882-5814 after hours
Service Area: LaGrange and surrounding area
Services:
    -check ups, newborn care, sick visits, immunizations, school physicals
    Monday-Friday 8:30 to 12:00, 1:30 to 5:00 by appointment
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
The Childrens Clinic
1550 Doctors Drive
LaGrange, GA   30240
Phone: 706-884-2686 office hours Monday-Friday
Phone: 706-884-4793 night, Sundays and holidays
Service Area: LaGrange and surrounding area
Services:
    The Childrens Clinic:
    Joseph M.Almand, MD
    George J. Lechacz, MD
    W. Blake Johnson, MD
    Karyn Hunnicutt, MD
    -sick visits, newborn care, checkups, circumcisions, asthma management, immunizations, adolescent medicine
    office hours Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM by appointment
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Victor Lambert,MD
3214 Roosevelt Highway
Manchester, GA   31816
Phone: 706-846-3151
Service Area: Meriwether and surrounding areas.
Services:
    All medical services. Call for an appointment.
    Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30am-5pm.
Experience:
    Has extensive experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Sliding Fee: Conditional
 
Psychiatrists      [TOP]
Akers-Taylor, Gwen M.D.
1555 Doctor's Drive
LaGrange, GA   30240
Phone: 706-885-0111
Service Area: LaGrange and surrounding areas
Services:
    Child and adolescent psychiatry
Experience:
    Dr. Taylor-Akers has had experience with adopted children.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. Olusemi Taiwo
500 West Lanier Avenue
Suite 301
Fayettville, GA   30214
Phone: 770-461-6422
Service Area: Fayette and surrounding asreas
Services:
    Psychiatric services.
    All individuals served. Hours: Monday through Thursday 9am-5:30pm. Call for appointment.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Possible.Call for details.
 
Gary Lebendiger,MD -Smyrna
4015 S.Cobb Drive
Smyrna, GA   30080
Phone: 770-874-6100
Service Area: Smyrna and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Whole human perspective counseling style. General psychiatry. Speciality addiction disorders. Ages 6yrs. to adulthood. Call for an appointment.
Experience:
    Adoptive father of three Asian daughters.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Gary Lebendiger,MD- Fayetteville
115 Habersham Drive
Fayetteville, GA   30214
Phone: 770-461-9944
Service Area: Atlanta and south of airport region.
Services:
    Whole human perspective counseling style. General psychiatry. Specializing in addiction disorders. Ages 6yrs. to adulthood. Intake: Call for information.
Experience:
    Adoptive father of three Asian daughters.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
West Georgia Psychiatric Center
Dr. Drury
1555 Doctors Drive
Suite 106
LaGrange, GA   30240
Phone: 706-885-0111
Services:
    Children's psychiatric services, counseling and assessment and diagnosis of lerning problems.
Experience:
    Experienced with adoption issues.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
West Georgia Psychiatric Center
300 Medical Drive
LaGrange, GA   30240
Phone: 706-885-0111 ext.504
Service Area: LaGrange and surrounding areas
Services:
    Services include but not limited to marital therapy, family, individual, substance abuse and sexual abuse.
    Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30am to 7:30pm. Extended day hours available depending on need.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Psychologists      [TOP]
Anna Herrington,Ph.D.
430 Prime Point
101B
Peachtree City, GA   30269
Phone: 770-486-9660
Service Area: Peachtree and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Serving sexually abused children.Psychotherapy, Assessments. Hours: Monday through Friday 9am-5pm.
Experience:
    Extensive experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Bio-behavioral and Family Psychological Services
220 West College Street
Suite C
Griffin, GA   30224
Phone: 770-228-9317
Service Area: Griffin and surrounding areas
Services:
    Proving all aspects of psychological assistance. Anger management, sexual abuse issues etc. Hours: 9am-5:30pm. Call for appointment. Individuals starting at 3 years are served.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: Possible
 
Boucugnani-Whitehead, Lynda Ph.D.
250 Youngs Circle
Fayetteville, GA   30215
Phone: 770-716-8325
Service Area: Fayetteville and surrounding area including metro Atlanta
Services:
    Neuropsychological evaluations specializing in learning and processing problems.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Cole, Ronald
1555 Doctor's Drive
Suite 106
LaGrange, GA  
Phone: 706-885-0111
Service Area: LaGrange and surrounding areas
Services:
    Psychological testing and services.
Experience:
    Dr. Cole has had clinical experience with adopted children and their families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr.John Maulden
Newnan, GA  
Phone: 706-402-3525
Website: http://www.psypractice.com
Phone: 706-885-0435
Service Area: Region 4 and surrounding areas
Services:
    Specializing in domestic violence counseling.Trained in "Love Limited" parenting preparation classes. Web based asssessment available. Group and individual counseling available. Hours -Monday -Friday 9a-5p
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Dr.Tony Johnson
Newnan Psychological Services
45 B Sutherland Drive
Newnan, GA  
Phone: 770-683-3512
Service Area: Newnan and surrounding area.
Services:
    Psychological services for all ages.
    Hours: Monday- Friday 9a-5p.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Family Psychology Associates
516 Ridley Ave.
LaGrange, GA   30240
Phone: 706-845-1601
Service Area: Region 4, Offices in LaGrange and Newnan.
Services:
    Psychological testing, counseling, and assessment and diagnosis of learning problems.
Experience:
    Experienced with adoption issues.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Gordon,Frank, Ph.D. M.Div.
POB 504
308 South 5th Street
Griffin, GA   30224
Service Area: Griffin and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Counseling and assessments for children and adults. Parenting classes,ADHD clinic. All ages are welcome.Uses non medicated therapy.
    Call for an appointment. Accepts Peachcare
Experience:
    Extensive experience with adoptive/foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Hauser,Jonathan, Ph.D.
175 Carnegie Place
Suite 125
Fayetteville, GA   30214
Phone: 770-473-0268
Service Area: Region 3
Services:
    Psychological and psychotherapy testing with foster children. Serving Ages 4 to adulthood.
    Extremely well versed in adoption and foster care issues.
    Call for office hours.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Kathy Eichelberger,Ph.D,M.Div
610 Ridley Avenue
LaGrange, GA   30240
Phone: 706-884-5050
Service Area: LaGrange and surrounding areas
Services:
    Psychology practice with as Christian foundation.
    Hours: Monday through Friday 10am-6pm. Call for an appointment.
Experience:
    Several clients have beeen part of both foster and adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: Possible.Call for details.
 
Psychology Associates of Newnan
19 West Broad Street
Newnan, GA   30263
Phone: 770-253-1189
Contact: Susan Campbell,Ph.D.
Service Area: Newnan and surrounding arera. Office is located 1/1/2 blocks off of Court Square in Coweta.
Services:
    Serving general public- all ages.
    Several counselors are available. Includes child specific counseling as well as counseling for entire family. Hours: Monday through Friday 9am-5pm.
Experience:
    Extensive experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Sue Brown, Ph.D.
14 Brown Street
Suite 2
Newnan, GA   30263
Phone: 770-304-5800
Service Area: Newnan and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Counseling services to adolescents. Generally targeted to 13-18 years olds and their families.
    Hours: Monday through Friday 9am-5pm. Call for details.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: Possible
 
Respite Providers and Specialized Camps      [TOP]
Coweta Organiztion for Riding Rehabilitation and Learning (CORRAL)
52 Oliver Street
Newnan, GA   30263
Phone: 770-254-0840
Website: http://www.corraltrc.org
Email: mpcorral@earthlink.net
Service Area: Newnan and surrounding areas
Services:
    Services include riding rehabilitation for children with a wide range of mental and physical disabilities, ages 3 through 18. Most of the students come from Coweta and Carroll County, but call for more information on your particular situation.
    Services are free to clients. Doantions always welcome.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
FDR Outdoor Therapy/ Wilderness Camp
POB Drawer 427
Warm Springs, GA  
Phone: 706-655-5900
Service Area: Warm Springs and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Outdoor camp for disabled children. Very experienced with adoptive children.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Good Shepherd Riding Academy
POB 659
Warm Springs, GA   31830
Phone: 706-655-2354
Service Area: Serving Manchester and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Horseback riding therapy for abused, mentally and physically handicapped children and adults.
    Extensive experience with adoptive and foster families.
    Services are free to clients.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Hope House
7225 Lester Road
Union City, GA   30291
Phone: 770-969-8354
Website: http://www.swchospice.org
Service Area: Metro Atlanta and southside area
Services:
    Hope House in Union City is a 24 hour/7 day nursing care facility for non-ambulatory children and a home-based care program for ambulatory children. Special needs served include CP, autism, and MR. Planned respite is provided and a summer day camp program is planned for one week in June 2003.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: no cost
 
Southwest Christian Care
7225 Lester Road
Union City, GA   30291
Phone: 770-969-8354
Website: http://www.swchristiancare.org
Service Area: Region 3 and 4.
Services:
    Hospice(home care or center based) Respite Care for families of Medically Fragile Children. Spiritual Care.
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Thomas, Debra