The subsequent information illustrates existing services, and programs that were developed under the planning and direction of the Homeless Authority and the Continuum of Care organizations. Services underlined represent those that were developed over the 10-year period.
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CSAH Unified Community Support Team
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Homeless Advocacy Project – GA. Legal Services
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| Emergency Shelters |
Grace House of UMI
50 bed emergency shelter designed to meet the needs of homeless men
Phone: 912-236-7423
www.unionmission.org
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Men |
Greenbriar Children’s Center
Provides shelter and other supportive services for homeless children.
Phone: 912-234-3431
Address: 3709 Hopkins St. Savannah GA 31405
www.greenbriarchildrenscenter.org
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Children/youth |
Inner City Night Shelter
Provides emergency shelter for men and also the only shelter in Savannah that will take someone that is actively using. They also provide a meal service to anyone.
Phone: 912-232-4673
Address: 124 Arnold St. Savannah GA 31401
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Men |
Magdalene Project of UMI
An emergency shelter designed to meet the needs of unaccompanied single women without children and families.
Phone: 912-236-7423
www.unionmission.org
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Single Women, Families |
SAFE Shelter (Domestic Violence)
Provides emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence and a 24 hour crisis line. Offers individual counseling, support groups, referral services, legal advocacy, and preventive education.
Phone: 912-629-8888
Toll Free- 1-866-390-7233
www.safeshelter.org
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Single Women, Families |
The Salvation Army
Provides shelter, food and clothing for the area's homeless population
Phone: 912-651-7420
Address: 3100 Montgomery St. Savannah, GA 31403
www.salvationarmy-georgia.org
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Men, Women Families |
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Park Place Outreach
Provides shelter for Savannah's runaways.
Phone:912-234-4048
Address: 11 West Park Ave. Savannah, GA 31401
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Youth |
J.C. Lewis Health Center
The JC Lewis Health Center is a collaborative effort with Memorial Medical Center, the Chatham County Health Department, the GA Department of Community Health, and the GA Department of Community Affairs. It is a 32 bed respite care facility providing inpatient care for homeless and at-risk people discharged from area hospitals, or identified as being to ill to reside in a homeless shelter.
Phone: 912-495-8887
www.unionmission.org
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Physically infirm |
Interfaith Hospitality Network
Provides shelter for homeless families.
Phone: 912-790-9446
Address: #24 East 41st St. Savannah, GA 31401
www.nihn.org
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Families |
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| Transitional Shelters |
Hope House of Savannah
Offers transitional shelter to single mothers and their children while assisting in developing independence and self sufficiency.
Phone: 912-236-5310
Address: 214 East 34th St. Savannah GA 31401
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Young Mother w/1 child |
| Habersham House |
Mentally Challenged Single Men and Women |
Phoenix I and II
The phoenix Project exists to address the needs of persons living with HIV/AIDS, especially those who are homeless or without support systems. The Pheonix Project offers numerous on site services such as HIV primary health clinic, housing PLW H/A, and many supportive programs designed to promote independence and self-sufficiency.
Phone: 912-231-0123
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HIV-PWA Single Men Women |
| Potters of UMI |
Men – Recovering from Substance Abuse |
| SAFE Next Step |
DV Families |
Men’s Residential
Substance abuse treatment program for men offered through Recovery Place of Savannah. The program offers a sober living environment and a counseling center.
Recovery Place
Phone: 912-355-1440
Toll Free: 1-800-627-4010
Address: #835 East 65th St. Savannah GA 31405
www.recoveryplace.org
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Men – Recovering from Substance Abuse |
TANF Residential
substance abuse treatment for women with children who are TANF recipients offered through Recovery Place of Savannah. The program offers supportive services for women and children.
Recovery Place
Phone: 912-355-1440
Toll Free: 1-800-627-4010
Address: #835 East 65th St. Savannah GA 31405
www.recoveryplace.org
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Single Women, Women w/Children |
Hacienda of UMI
Transitional Housing program specifically designed for women in recovery of substance abuse.
Phone: 912-435-5151
www.unionmission.org
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Women – Recovering from Substance Abuse |
| Austin House of EOA |
Families |
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| Supportive Housing |
| Housing Authority of Savannah
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Shelter Plus Care (5 year limit) |
Union Mission
Provides shelter for men, women and families; also provides health services. The Employment and Training Center can be accessed through Union Mission after intake and assessment by a case manager.
Phone: 912-236-1755
Address: 120 Fahm St. Savannah GA 31401
www.unionmission.org
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Shelter Plus Care (1,2,3,4) (5 yr. Limit) Dually diagnosed/Mentally disabled |
Savannah Area Behavioral Health Collaborative
Nonprofit entity that holds DHR contracts for Chatham County adult mental health and substance abuse. It also provides limited developmental disabilities services, primarily for those with dual diagnosis.
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Phone: 912-351-6688
Address: 42 & 44 Medical Arts Savannah GA 31405
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| Substance Abuse- |
Phone: 912-966-3791
Address: 17 Minis Ave. Garden City GA 31408
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Group homes (4) Men Women Dually diagnosed/Mentally disabled |
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| Permanent Housing with Supportive Services |
| SRO, EOA |
Single Men |
| Union Mission |
Men, Women, Families |
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| Supportive Services for Homeless Persons |
Social Apostolate
Provides food and other assistance for area homeless
Phone: 912-233-1877
Address: 502 East Liberty St Savannah GA 31401
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Emergency/Energy Assistance |
Emmaus House
Soup Kitchen, Day Care Center, Shower, Washer/Dryer. Services provided through United Ministries.
Phone: 912-234-0330
Address: 18 Abercorn St. Savannah GA 31401
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Food Distribution |
EOA
Soup Kitchen, Day Care Center, Shower, Washer/Dryer. Services provided through United Ministries.
Phone: 912-234-0330
Address: 18 Abercorn St. Savannah GA 31401
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Rent and Utility Assistance |
| Salvation Army |
Utility, Rent, Food and Clothing Assistance |
Fair Housing Council
Works to ensure equal housing opportunities regardless of race, religion, gender, age, disability, familial status or national origin. This is carried out through public education on fair housing rights, complaint reception and resolution, advocacy and monitoring of discriminatory housing practices.
Phone: 912-651-3136
Address: 7 Drayton St. Suite 206, Savannah GA 31401
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Community Education and Awareness for Housing |
Med Bank
Provides prescription medications for low-income families *restrictions apply.
Phone: 912-356-2898
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Prescription assistance |
Wesley Community Center
Promotes the economic, educational and spiritual growth of women, children and youth. Provides recreational and educational programs, day care for children, and support groups for women and families in crisis.
Phone: 912-236-4226
Address: 1601 Drayton St. Savannah GA 31401
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Childcare for homeless families |
ETC of Union Mission
Provides supportive employment services, work and life skills training to the homeless and at-risk population in Savannah. These supportive services include employment readiness training, placement assistance, follow-up services, professional work training and life skills training.
Phone: 912-234-0525
www.unionmission.org
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Job assistance/placement, (Culinary Arts, Landscaping) |
Parent & Child of Union Mission
Strengthens families and children through educational, developmental, and counseling programs.
Phone: 912-238-2777
www.unionmission.org
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Childcare for homeless families |
| Savannah Health Mission |
Health Care |
The following services have been developed for homeless people in Savannah over the last 10 years. It is important to note that each service did not duplicate current efforts but rather addressed gaps in services that were carefully identified, planned, and implemented by the Homeless Authority.