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General Resources

GENERAL RESOURCES

​Please see below for various pages and links regarding general resources and associations.
Georgia Aging and Disability Resource Connection ADRC  
Georgia's Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) is not a place or a program! It is a coordinated system of partnering organizations that are dedicated to:
  • Providing accurate information about publicly and privately financed long-term supports and services.
  • Offering a consumer-oriented approach to learning about the availability of services in the home and community.
  • Alleviating the need for multiple calls and/or visits to receive services.
  • Supporting individuals and family members who are aging or living with a disability.
ADRC Phone Tree: 1-866-552-4464 - Option   0=English    1=Spanish
1 =  TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families 1-877-423-4746.), SNAP , Medicaid (477-423-4746) and other division of Children &              Family Services or Child Support Services DEFSCS ( call 844-694-2347)
2 = Aging and Disability Resource Connection for information about aging and disability services in your area: 
       1= Development Disabilities 
       2=Brain Injury (traumatic) Note: We are not spinal injury but can provide 1 page on SCI resources and you must contact your local ADRC (option 4 or call ADRC direct based on your county)
       3= Physical Disabilities and Sensory  (or call 404-657-5258)
       4= Aging and Disability Resources ADRC  = looking for other disabilities, services, programs, resources in your area. 
             Click HERE  to contact your local area agency that services your county
       5 = Dementia, Alzheimer  Helpline: 1-800-272-3900
3 = Adult Protective Services APS Report abuse, neglect, exploitation of a disabled adult or senior citizen.  
          You can also file a report  abuse online
4 = Ga State Health Insurance Program SHIP for info on Medicare, or to receive help to select a Medicare and Drug Program
5 = Ombudsman Program - To report concerns about a resident at a nursing home or other long term care facility
6 = ELAP Elderly Legal Assistance Program provides free legal advise, services or referrals for seniors 60 and up 

The mission of the national Brain Injury Association is to create a better future through brain injury prevention, research, education and advocacy. BIAG is the Georgia state affiliate for BIAA. 
​Helpline: 800-444-6443  Leave a detailed message including your county and email
www.biausa.org
Provides grant potential for persons with Traumatic Brain Injury (brain injury due to external trauma only) and spinal cord injury. You must be a Georgia residence 1 yr or more and a US Citizen.  Funding available for treatment, equipment, modifications, services not covered by insurance. Grant award only goes to the vendor, organization or professional providing approved services.  
​To learn more visit their website.  
​Primary: (888) 233-5760
Email Us: [email protected]
Website: https://bsitf.georgia.gov/ 
Provides assistance for employment, vocational counseling, training, funding and services to assist persons with disabilities to return to work.
​404-232-3910/404-232-3911
www.vocrehabga.org
​ Resources, services, and technical assistance to help job seekers with disabilities obtain and retain employment.

State of Georgia agency responsible for Community Mental Health, Department Of Family And Children’s Services, TBI Waiver Program, and Food Stamps.
404-651-6314
www.dhr.georgia.gov
NASHIA assists the state government in promoting partnerships and building systems to meet the needs of individuals with brain injury and their families.
​301-656-3500
www.nashia.org
  • ​Social Security Administration
Federal agency that provides financial services for social security retirement, disability and supplemental security income (SSI).
Call the toll free number for your local office. 800-772-1213
www.socialsecurity.gov
​CALL THEM IMMEDIATELY AND INQUIRE ABOUT DISABILITY, MEDICARE, MEDICAID, AND SSI FUNDING. Often this is a lengthy process. Assistancance from a lawyer (specializing in Social Security may be necessary).
The Brain Injury Association of Georgia do not endorse any of the providers listed here. The information contained in the Community Resource Finder is thought to be reliable but is not guaranteed to be accurate. It is compiled from provider descriptions of their own services as well as other public data sources and is subject to change without further notice.

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​Mailing Address:
​2300 Bethelview Rd., Ste 110-343
Cumming, GA 30040
Email: [email protected]
Toll Free 1-800-444-6443 or