Community Organizations, Services & Agencies

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4Sarah, Inc.

Mission is to empower change in the life direction of women who are adult entertainers, prostitutes, escorts, or victims of abuse and women who have been recently incarcerated by offering a holistic approach as well as comprehensive, educational, emotional, physical and spiritual support system. Offers career exploration, GED, college and continuing education guidance, etc.

Counseling/Crisis Intervention
A Child's Voice Advocacy Center

Child advocacy center which provides a child friendly place for victims of child abuse to be interviewed by a qualified forensic interviewer. The Center also will provide training for local law enforcement and DFACS personnel to help them become more proficient in investigating abuse cases. Training will also be available for child care workers (teachers, administrators, daycare personnel, church workers, etc).

Children's Services
AARP

AARP Covington Chapter #3542

Civic Organizations
AARP

AARP Covington Chapter #3542

Senior Services
Abbey Hospice

The purpose of Abbey Hospice as a community based health agency is to provide quality palliatve (freedom from pain) care and sympton relief to terminally ill patients in their own homes. Modeled after an ancient prototype of humane, compassionate treatment of the sick, Abbey represents the best elements of that nurturing tradition. Medicare/Medicaid certified. In addition to the home services, Abbey also has an inpatient facility open for short-term sympton management.

Ellen Petry, Executive Director

Hospice
Adopt-a-Horse

Serve children victims of crime in Newton County through their horse and dance programs. Mentoring to children in crises situations.

Children's Services
Adult Grief Support Programs

Call for details.

Hospice
AIDS Gwinnett

Provides for the residents of Newton, Rockdale and Gwinnett counties HIV/AIDS supportive services and prevention education.

Support Groups
AIDS Gwinnett

Provides the residents of Newton, Rockdale, and Gwinnett counties HIV/AIDS supportive services and prevention education.

Counseling/Crisis Intervention
Alcohol Hotline Counseling/Crisis Intervention