gwinnettcounty seniorresource directory a publication of

2008 gwinnettcounty seniorresource directory a publication of

Introduction The purpose of this publication is to provide a reader-friendly listing of programs and services available to Gwinnett County senior adults and to their families. While efforts have been made to include only programs and services that appear in good standing with Gwinnett County, potential recipients of any service should carefully examine those agencies or organizations that provide services, before making a commitment. To report an incident of misconduct concerning a nursing home or personal care/assisted living facility, contact the State Ombudsman Program (page 5). For organizations that protect against misconduct in other areas, see Consumer Safety & Fraud (page 16). Listings do not constitute any kind of endorsement of a Gwinnett County service or program. This directory is a best effort to provide resource referrals for seniors in Gwinnett County but may not be a comprehensive listing as such. Please note that information included in this directory may become outdated or obsolete and that new resources and information may come along during the tenure of this publication. To help us revise these materials for future issues, please report errors and/or omissions on the Revision Form (page 49) and return to the address listed on the form. Cultural Languages For assistance with translating this publication, please contact one of the following facilities: Asian Languages Asian-American Resource Center 6045 Atlantic Boulevard, Suite 213 Norcross, GA 30071 (770) 270-0663 Haitian Haitian Community Center of Gwinnett (404) 324-1199 Multiple Languages Refugee Family Services 3647 Market Street Clarkston, GA 30021 (404) 299-6217 Turkish Istanbul Cultural Center 6760 Jimmy Carter Boulevard, NW, Suite 125 Norcross, GA 30071 (678) 966-0048 i

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Table of Contents One Stop Solutions American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)...1 Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC)...2 Emory Eastside Medical Center...2 Gwinnett County Department of Family & Children Services (DFCS)...3 Gwinnett County Senior Services...3 Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation...3 Gwinnett Coalition for Health & Human Services...4 Gwinnett Hospital System...4-5 Long-Term Ombudsman Program...5 SummitRidge Center for Psychiatry & Addiction Medicine...5 Emergency Numbers Police / Fire / Ambulance (911)...6 Elder Abuse Hotline...6 Food Pantries...6 Mental Health...7 Gwinnett County Police Departments...7 Municipal Police Departments...7 The Aging Network Department of Health & Human Service (Federal Government)...8 Georgia Department of Human Resources...8 Area Agencies on Aging Atlanta Region...8 Northeast Georgia...8 Georgia Mountains...8 Gwinnett County Aging Services Gwinnett County Senior Services...8 Gwinnett Council for Seniors...8 Other Aging Resources Georgia Council on Aging...9 National Council for the Prevention of Elder Abuse & Neglect (NCPEA)...9 National Council on Aging...9 National Institute on Aging...9 Care Providers Assisted Living & Personal Care Homes (PCH)...9-10 Home Health Agencies...11 Hospice Care...12 Nursing Homes... 12-13 The Community Care Services Program (CCSP)...13 Geriatric Care Managers... 13-14 Private Home Care Providers... 14-15 Consumer Information Better Business Bureau...15 Georgia Governor s Office of Consumer Affairs...15 Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful...15 Energy Assistance Program Heating Energy Assistance Team (HEAT)...15 iii

Energy Assistance Program (continued) Partnership for Community Action, Inc....15 State of Georgia Energy Resource Division...15 Financial Planning & Related Services Consumer Credit Counseling...15 Internal Revenue Service...15 Memorial Society of Georgia...16 Pension Counseling Hotline...16 U.S. Railroad Retirement Board...16 Veteran s Administration...16 Utilities...16 Consumer Safety & Fraud...16 Educational Opportunities AARP...17 American Red Cross...17 Atlanta Association of Interpreters & Translators...17 Elder Hostel...17 Georgia Division of Rehab Services...17 Georgia Industries for the Blind...17 Gwinnett Neighborhood Leadership Institute...18 Gwinnett Hospital System - PrimeTime Health...18 Gwinnett Senior Center at Bethesda Park...18 Gwinnett Technical College...18 Community School Programs...18 Project Healthy Grandparents...19 Employment Opportunities AARP...19 Georgia Department of Labor...19 Jewish Family & Career Services...19 Volunteer Opportunities AARP...19 American Cancer Society...19 American Red Cross...19 Emory Eastside Medical Center...19 Georgia Cares...20 Georgia Radio Reading Service...20 Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce...20 Gwinnett Coalition for Health & Human Services...20 Gwinnett County Senior Services - Administrative Office...20 Gwinnett County Victim Witness Program...20 Gwinnett Hospital System - Volunteer Services...20 Gwinnett Senior Golden Olympics...20 Long-Term Ombudsman Program...20 RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program)...20 Triad / Senior and Law Together (S.A.L.T.) Council...20 United Way - Metro Atlanta...21 Cooperative Ministries Duluth Cooperative Ministry...21 Lawrenceville Cooperative Ministry...21 iv

Lilburn Cooperative Ministry...21 Norcross Cooperative Ministry...21 North Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry...21 Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry...21 Health Services Health or Disease Focus Associations Alcoholics Anonymous...21 Alzheimer s Association...21 American Cancer Society...22 American College of Rheumatology...22 American Diabetes Association...22 American Foundation for the Blind...22 American Heart Association...22 American Lung Association...22 American Parkinson s Disease Association...22 Arthritis Foundation...22 Center for Black Women s Wellness...22 Diabetes Association of Atlanta...22 Friends of Disabled Adults & Children...22 Georgia Diabetic Association...22 Georgia Dental Association...22 Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of America...22 Lupus Foundation of America...23 National Mental Health Association of Georgia...23 Muscular Dystrophy Association...23 National Multiple Sclerosis Society...23 Myasthenia Gravis Foundation...23 National Kidney Foundation of Georgia...23 Ostomy Association of Greater Atlanta...23 Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia...23 United Ostomy Association...23 Health Service Agencies ARC - Intake Unit...23 Georgia Division of Rehabilitation Services - State Office...23 Georgia Division of Rehabilitation Services - Gwinnett Office...24 Gwinnett County Public Health Centers...24 Health Clinics Gwinnett Community Clinic...24 Hope Clinic...24 Veteran s Administration Outpatient Clinic...24 Hearing Services Auditory Verbal Center of Atlanta...25 Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation...25 Helen Keller National Center for the Deaf-Blind...25 Hospitals Emory-Eastside Medical Center...25 Gwinnett Medical Center...25 SummitRidge Center for Psychiatry & Addiction Medicine...25 Veteran s Administration Medical Center...25 Wesley Woods Center of Emory University...25 v

Pharmacy & Compound Centers...25 Mental Health American Suicide Foundation...26 Buford Mental Health Center...26 Care & Counseling Association of America...26 Emory-Eastside Heritage Center...26 GRN Community Service Board...26 Lawrenceville Mental Health Center...26 National Mental Health Association of Georgia...26 Norcross Mental Health Center...26 SummitRidge Center for Psychiatry & Addiction Medicine...26 Health / Wellness / Fitness Programs Gwinnett Hospital System - Diabetes Nutrition Education Center...27 Gwinnett Hospital System - PrimeTime Health...27 Gwinnett Senior Center...27 Health, Happiness & You (H2U)...27 YMCA...27 Vision Services Center for the Visually Impaired...27 Eye Care America...27 Georgia Library for Accessible Services...27 Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation...27 Helen Keller National Association for the Deaf-Blind...28 Prevent Blindness Georgia...28 Independent Living Guides to Mature Living Facilities...28 New Lifestyles...28 Housing Resource Information Barrier Free Gwinnet...28 Georgia Department of Community Affairs...28 Gwinnett Housing Resource Partnership...29 Housemate Match...29 National Center & Caucus on Black Aged...29 Shelters Partnership Against Domestic Violence...29 Quinn House...29 Retirement / Independent Living Facilities... 29-30 Subsidized Housing Communities in Gwinnett...30 Information & Referral Service Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC)...31 Eldercare Locator...31 Gwinnett Coalition for Health & Human Services...31 Gwinnett County Senior Services - Aging Connection...31 United Way of Metro Atlanta - The Help Book...31 Insurance Needs Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) - Georgia Cares...32 Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services...32 Medicare Prescription Drug Program...32 Office of the Commissioner of Insurance...32 vi

Insurance Needs (continued) Veteran Affairs...32 Legal Services Atlanta Bar Association...32 Atlanta Legal Aid Society...32 Georgia Senior Legal Hotline...32 Gwinnett County Bar Association...32 Gwinnett County Victim Witness Program...33 Gwinnett Pro Bono Project...33 National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys...33 Senior Citizens Law Project...33 Triad / S.A.L.T. Council...33 Tax Services...33 Senior Associations AARP...33 Georgia Retired Educators Association...34 Gray Panthers Information & Referral...34 League of Women Voters of Georgia...34 National Center & Caucus on Black Aged, Inc....34 Senior Clubs & Groups... 34-36 Municipal Senior Centers...36 Senior Internet Websites...37 Social Security National Caucus & Center on Black Aged...37 U.S. Social Security Administration...38 Social Services AARP...38 AID Gwinnett...38 American Red Cross...38 Atlanta Association of Interpreters & Translators...38 Catholic Social Services...38 Center for Pan-Asian Community Services...39 Disabled American Veterans...39 Duluth Cooperative Ministry...39 Friends of Disabled Adults & Children...39 Georgia Radio Reading Service...39 Gwinnett Coalition for Health & Human Services...39 Gwinnett County Department of Family & Children Services (DFCS)...39 Gwinnett County Senior Services...39 Jewish Family & Career Services...40 Korean Welfare Center...40 Latin American Association...40 Lawrenceville Cooperative Ministry...40 Lilburn Cooperative Ministry...40 Marcus Jewish Community Center...40 Norcross Cooperative Ministry...40 North Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry...40 Partnership Against Domestic Violence...40 Raksha, Inc...41 vii

Social Services (continued) Saint Vincent de Paul Society...41 Salvation Army - Gwinnett...41 Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry...41 United Way...41 Support Groups Alzheimer s Association...42 Atria Caregiver Support Group...42 Family Caregiver Support Group...42 SummitRidge Center for Psychiatry & Addiction Medicine...42 GHS Congregational Health Ministry Support Groups Alpharetta First United Methodist Church...42 Christ Church Episcopal...42 Corpus Christi Catholic Church...42 Duluth United Methodist Church...42 Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church...43 Lawrenceville First Baptist Church...43 Norcross First United Methodist Church...43 Presbyterian Church of the Redeemer...43 Snellville United Methodist Church...43 Westminster Presbyterian Church...43 Hospital Based Support Groups Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Group...43 Emory Eastside Medical - Wellness Center...43 Gwinnett Hospital System...43 Parkinson s Support Group...44 Stroke Support Group...44 Medical Alert Systems...44 Transportation...44 Medical Transportation AID Atlanta...44 American Cancer Society...44 Angel Flight...44 Christian Air Ministry...44 Flying Doctors of America...44 Gwinnett County DFCS...44 Jewish Family & Career Services...44 Leukemia Society of America...44 Outreach, Inc...45 Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia...45 Transportation & Assistance Gwinnett County Para-Transit...45 Traveler s Aid...45 Gwinnett County Public Libraries... 45-46 Gwinnett County Tag Offices...46 Miscellaneous County Listings...47 viii

OneStop Solutions The following agencies and/or organizations offer multiple programs and services. American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people age 50 and over. AARP is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all as we age and leads positive social change and delivers value to its members through information, advocacy and service. AARP also provides a wide range of unique benefits, special products, and services for its members, Including: Educational Opportunities Employment Opportunities Social Services Senior Clubs & Associations Legal & Tax Services Volunteer Services AARP Headquarters & Grandparent Information Center 601 E Street, NW Washington, DC 20049 1(800) 424-3410 or 1(888) 687-2277 Fax - 1(202) 434-6466 www.aarp.org www.aarp.org/families/grandparents/gic Contact this facility for resources concerning Social Services and Educational Opportunities. AARP Southeast Regional Office 999 Peachtree Street, NE, Suite 1650 Atlanta, GA 30309 1(866) 295-7280 www.aarp.org/states/ga Contact this facility for resources concerning Educational Opportunities and Volunteer Opportunities. AARP Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) 1718 Peachtree Street, NW, Suite 991 Atlanta, GA 30309 (404) 892-4446 or (404) 892-4606 www.aarp.org/money/careers/employerresourcecenter/recruitment/scsep.html Contact this facility for resources concerning Employment Opportunities. AARP Tax-Aide Program 1(888) 227-7669 www.aarp.org/money/taxaide Contact this facility for resources concerning Tax Services. AARP Tax-Aide sites are operational from February 1 st through the middle of April. 1 Gwinnett Senior Resource Directory

Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) As the Area Agency on Aging (AAA), the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) plans and provides comprehensive services to address the needs of the region s older population. The Atlanta region s Area Plan on Aging is carried out through contracts with 10 county-based aging programs and 13 specialized agencies to provide a continuum of home and community-based services. Older citizens and their families have many options, including: Information & Referral Services Home-Delivered Meals Case Management Senior Centers Transportation Legal Services Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) 40 Courtland Street, NE Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 463-3333 www.agewiseconnection.com Georgia Cares - Sponsored by ARC Georgia Department of Human Resources Division of Aging Services 2 Peachtree Street, NW, 9 th Floor Atlanta, GA 30303-3142 (404) 463-3350 or 1(800) 669-8387 http://aging.dhr.georgia.gov Contact this facility for resources concerning Insurance Counseling, Volunteer Opportunities, and Referral. Emory Eastside Medical Center Emory Eastside Medical Center offers a variety of programs & services focused on the care of seniors in Gwinnett County, including: Mental Health Services Hospital Services Support Groups Volunteer Opportunities Health/Wellness/Fitness Programs Emory Eastside Medical Center 1700 Medical Center Way Snellville, GA 30078 (770) 929-0200 Volunteer Opportunities - (770) 736-2463 www.emoryeastside.com Emory Eastside Medical - Heritage Center 2160 Fountain Drive Snellville, GA 30078 (770) 985-6460 Contact this facility for resources concerning Senior Mental Health Services. Emory Eastside Medical - Wellness Center 1700 Tree Lane Snellville, GA 30078 (770) 736-2551 Contact this facility for resources concerning Senior Support Groups. 2 Gwinnett Senior Resource Directory

Gwinnett County Department of Family & Children Services (DFCS) DFCS offers assistance with: Medicaid Applications Emergency Energy Assistance (Utilities) Adult Protective Services Family Management Emergency Financial Assistance Transportation Lawrenceville DFCS Office Norcross DFCS Office Buford DFCS Office 446 West Crogan Street 5030 Georgia Belle Court 2755 Sawnee Avenue Norcross, GA 30093 Buford, GA 30518 (678) 518-5500 (770) 638-5790 (770) 614-2500 For information concerning Medical Transportation, call the Lawrenceville DFCS office at (678) 518-5500. Gwinnett County Senior Services The purpose of Gwinnett County Senior Services is to provide a variety of programs and services for our seniors, designed to enhance the quality of their lives and maintain their independence. These services also assist the families of seniors with their care-giving duties. To fulfill the needs of Gwinnett County residents, Senior Services offers the following services: Meals on Wheels Senior Activity Centers Homemaking Services Senior Information & Referral Hotline Individual Case Management Transportation (Limited) In-Home Respite Care Volunteer Opportunities Nutrition Assessment & Planning Gwinnett Co. Senior Services (Aging Connection) 750 South Perry Street, Suite 308 (678) 377-4150 Fax - (678) 377-4152 www.gwinnettseniorservices.com Senior Services - Administrative Office 75 Langley Drive (770) 822-8845 Fax - (770) 822-8885 Volunteer Opportunities - (770) 822-8837 Lawrenceville Senior Center Norcross Senior Center Buford Senior Center 225 Benson Street 5030 Georgia Belle Court 2755 Sawnee Avenue Norcross, GA 30093 Buford, GA 30518 (700) 822-5180 (770) 638-5683 (770) 614-2527 Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation s Gwinnett Senior Center hosts several programs & services. Gwinnett Senior Center at Bethesda Park 225 Bethesda Church Road Lawrenceville, GA 30044 (770) 564-4680 SeniorNet Classes - (770) 564-4699 Contact this facility for resources concerning Educational Opportunities, Health / Wellness / Fitness Programs, Senior Clubs & Groups, and Municipal Senior Centers. 3 Gwinnett Senior Resource Directory

Gwinnett Coalition for Health & Human Services The Gwinnett Coalition for Health and Human Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing the health and human service needs of everyone in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It does so through: Collaborative Community Planning Applied Research Community Education Advocacy Volunteer Opportunities Gwinnett Coalition for Health & Human Services 750 South Perry Street, Suite 312 (770) 995-3339 www.gwinnettcoalition.org Gwinnett Hospital System Gwinnett Hospital System, anchored by flagship Gwinnett Medical Center, is a not-for-profit healthcare network providing high quality facilities and services to Gwinnett and the surrounding community. Services include: Health/Wellness/Fitness Programs Hospital Based Support Groups Nursing Home Facilities Educational Opportunities Volunteer Opportunities Senior Clubs & Groups Diabetes Nutrition Education Gwinnett Medical Center 1000 Medical Center Boulevard (678) 312-4321 www.gwinnetmedical.org Contact this facility for resources concerning Hospitals and Hospital Based Support Groups. For information concerning Educational Opportunities, Health / Wellness / Fitness Programs, and Senior Clubs & Groups call (678) 312-2676. Gwinnett Medical Extended Care Center Gwinnett Medical Center Campus 650 Professional Drive (678) 312-3000 Contact this facility for resources concerning Nursing Homes. Diabetes Nutrition Education Center - Gwinnett Hospital System Hudgens Professional Building 3855 Pleasant Hill Road, Suite 130 Duluth, GA 30096 (678) 584-7660 or (678) 312-7660 Contact this facility for resources concerning Health / Wellness / Fitness Programs. 4 Gwinnett Senior Resource Directory

Gwinnett Hospital System (continued) Gwinnett Hospital System - Volunteer Services PO Box 348 (678) 312-4318 Contact this facility for resources concerning Volunteer Opportunities. Long-Term Ombudsman Program The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program investigates and mediates complaints regarding the quality of care and protection of rights of residents in nursing homes and personal care/assisted living homes. Volunteer Opportunities are available through the Long Term Care office. State Ombudsman Program 2 Peachtree Street, NW, 9 th Floor Atlanta, GA 30303 1(888) 454-5826 TTY - (404) 657-1929 www.georgiaombudsman.org Long Term Care Ombudsman Program 246 Sycamore Street, Suite 248 Decatur, GA 30030 (404) 371-3800 www.georgiaombudsman.org Serves 10 metro counties. SummitRidge Center for Psychiatry & Addiction Medicine SummitRidge has provided high-quality mental health and substance abuse treatment since opening in April 1993. Services include: Mental Health Services Inpatient Services Support Groups Outpatient Services 24 Hour Crisis Hotline SummitRidge Center for Psychiatry & Addiction Medicine 250 Scenic Highway (678) 442-5800 or (678) 312-5858 Hotline www.gwinnettmedicalcenter.org/summitridge 5 Gwinnett Senior Resource Directory

Emergency Numbers Police / Fire / Ambulance Call 911 Elder Abuse Hotline - Adult Protective Services (404) 657-5250 or 1(888) 774-0152 24 hour adult abuse hotline - (678) 518-5500, option 2. Emergency Numbers - Food Pantries Church of Christ of Buford 4550 Lenora Church Road Snellville, GA 30078 (770) 972-6988 Thursdays only. Faith Free Full Gospel Church 539 Washington Street Buford, GA 30518 (770) 932-1661 Duluth Cooperative Ministry (See page 21 for contact information.) First Baptist Church of Buford 4550 Hamilton Mill Road Buford, GA 30518 (770) 945-9705 Serves only Buford, Rest Haven & Sugar Hill areas. Call first. First Baptist Church of Grayson 2142 Highway 20 Grayson, GA 30017 (770) 963-3610 Mondays & Thursdays 10am - 1pm only. Lilburn Cooperative Ministry (See page 21 for contact information.) Norcross Cooperative Ministry (See page 21 for contact information.) North Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry (See page 21 for contact information.) Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry (See page 21 for contact information.) Signs & Wonders (Quinn House) 120 Perry Street (770) 962-0470 Lawrenceville Cooperative Ministry (See page 21 for contact information.) Lilburn Christian Church 314 Arcado Road Lilburn, GA 30047 (770) 921-2993 Norcross First United Methodist 2500 Beaver Ruin Road Norcross, GA 30071 (770) 448-4142 Salvation Army 3455 Sugarloaf Parkway (770) 963-8802 6 Gwinnett Senior Resource Directory

Emergency Numbers - Mental Health Gwinnett County Mental Health 175 Gwinnett Drive (770) 963-8141 After 5:00 PM on weekends & holidays call: (770) 985-2494 SummitRidge Center for Psychiatry & Addiction Medicine (See page 5 for contact information.) 24 hour crisis line: mental health & substance abuse. Gwinnett County Police Departments Westside Precinct - District 1 6160 Crescent Drive Norcross, GA 30071 (770) 417-2376 Admin offices open 8am - 5pm. Southside Precinct - District 2 2180 Stone Drive Lilburn, GA 30048 (770) 982-4440 Precinct Investigators - Ext 16 & 17. Admin offices open 8am - 5pm. Northside Precinct - District 3 2735 Mall of GA Boulevard Buford, GA 30518 (770) 932-4830 Precinct Investigators - Ext 13 & 19. Admin offices open 8am - 5pm. Eastside Precinct - District 4 2273 Alcovy Road Dacula, GA 30019 (770) 338-7430 Precinct Investigators - Ext 13 & 14. Crime Prevention Unit 2273 Alcovy Road Dacula, GA 30019 (770) 623-2610 Ext 5750 for staff assistant. Open Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm. Municipal Police Departments Duluth Police Department 3578 West Lawrenceville Street Duluth, GA 30096 (770) 476-4151 Lilburn Police Department 76 Main Street Lilburn, GA 30047 (770) 921-2211 Snellville Police Department 2686 Springdale Road Snellville, GA 30078 (770) 985-3555 Lawrenceville Police Department 20 South Clayton Street (770) 963-2443 Norcross Police Department 65 Lawrenceville Street Norcross, GA 30071 (770) 448-2111 Suwanee Police Department 373 Buford Highway Suwanee, GA 30024 (770) 945-8995 7 Gwinnett Senior Resource Directory

The Aging Network Department of Health & Human Services - Federal Government Administration on Aging 200 Independence Avenue, SW, Room 309-F Washington, DC 20201 1(202) 401-4541 www.aoa.gov Georgia Department of Human Resources - State Goverment Division of Aging Services Two Peachtree Street, Suite 18-403 Atlanta, GA 30303-3176 (404) 657-5258 www.aging.dhr.georgia.gov Area Agencies on Aging (AoA) Atlanta Region Area - Area Agency on Aging Atlanta Regional Commission (See page 2 for contact information.) Serves ten counties including Gwinnett, Dekalb, Fulton, and Rockdale. Provides information through the Aging Connection. Georgia Mountains - Area Agency on Aging Legacy Link, Inc. 508 Oak Street Gainesville, GA 30503 (770) 538-2650 or 1(800) 845-5465 Serves 13 counties including Forsyth and Hall. Northeast Georgia - Area Agency on Aging Northeast Georgia Regional Development Center 305 Research Drive Athens, GA 30605 (706) 583-2547 or 1(800) 474-7540 Serves 11 counties including Barrow and Walton. Gwinnett County Aging Services Gwinnett Council For Seniors 186 Pike Street, PO Box 933 Lawrenceville, GA 30046 (770) 822-5147 Info on housing, health, education, clubs, volunteering, social events, jobs, classes, etc Advocacy for senior issues. Gwinnett County Senior Services (See page 3 for contact information.) Services: Congregate & home-delivered meals, limited transportation, housekeeping, case management, employment, info & referral. 8 Gwinnett Senior Resource Directory

Other Aging Resources Georgia Council on Aging Two Peachtree Street, NW, Suite 35-457 Atlanta, GA 30303-3142 (404) 657-5343 Coalition of Advocates for Georgia's Elderly, advocacy speaker's bureau, and subscriptions for senior issue newsletters. National Council for the Prevention of Elder Abuse & Neglect (NCPEA) 1612 K Street, NW Washington, DC 20006 1(202) 682-4140 www.preventelderabuse.org National Council on Aging 409 Third Street, SW Washington, DC 20024 1(800) 424-9046 National Institute on Aging Building 31, Room 5C27 31 Center Drive, MSC 2292 Bethesda, MD 20892 1(301) 496-1752 or 1(800) 222-2225 For science-based educational materials related to health and aging. Care Providers - Assisted Living & Personal Care Homes (PCH) Prior to making a decision regarding placement, we suggest contacting the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, an agency that regularly visits the homes. Call (404) 371-3800 and ask for the Gwinnett County Ombudsman (See page 5 for additional contact information). The Aging Connection with Gwinnett County Senior Services is another source to contact to receive a current listing of licensed personal care homes. Call (678) 377-4150. (See page 3 for additional contact information). A Golden Life Personal Care Home 3026 Sonya Lane Snellville, GA 30078 (770) 982-1851 Annandale Village 3500 Annandale Lane Suwanee, GA 30024 (770) 945-8381 www.annandale.org Ashton Hall 1155 Highway 29 South (770) 963-4837 Adult Assisted Living PCH 2140 Atkinson Lane (770) 237-9124 Arborwood PCH 342 Rockbridge Road Lilburn, GA 30047 (770) 564-0754 Brookside Assisted Living 4450 Old Hamilton Mill Buford, GA 30518 (770) 271-2210 9 Gwinnett Senior Resource Directory

Care Providers - Assisted Living & Personal Care Homes (continued) Budd Terrace 1833 Clifton Road, NE Atlanta, GA 30329 (404) 728-6500 http://www.emoryhealthcare.org/departments/ww Delmar Gardens of Gwinnett 3100 Club Drive Lawrenceville, GA 30044 (770) 923-3100 www.delmargardens.com Easton Manor 321 Indus Lane Lawrenceville, GA 30044 (770) 513-2582 Elaine's Personal Care Home 186 Lockring Drive Lilburn, GA 30047 (770) 921-1118 Lakesprings Senior Living 4355 South Lee Street Buford, GA 30518 (770) 271-0277 Morningstar Assisted Living 680 Holcomb Bridge Road Norcross, GA 30071 (770) 368-0292 Savannah Plantation 102 Level Creek Road Buford, GA 30518 (770) 271-8723 Sunrise at Webb Gin 1375 Webb Gin House Road www.sunriseseniorliving.com Courtyard Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care Community 1000 River Centre Place Lawrenceville, GA 30043 (770) 963-9934 www.courtyardalf.com Diamond PCH 4059 Carter Drive Lilburn, GA 30047 (770) 638-1604 Eastside Gardens 2078 Scenic Highway Snellville, GA 30078 (770) 982-8012 Emory Senior Living 2795 Scenic Highway Snellville, GA 30078 (678) 615-1266 Morningstar Assisted Living 519 Lawrenceville Street Norcross, GA 30071 (770) 446-9586 Plantation South Assisted Living 3450 Duluth Park Lane Duluth, GA 30096 (770) 623-0617 www.plantationsouth-duluth.com Stone Mountain Estates Assisted Living & Memory Care Community 1745 Park Plaza Circle Stone Mountain, GA 30087 (770) 469-8800 www.stonemountainalf.com The Bridge at Lawrencville 220 Collins Industrial Way Lawrenceville, GA 30043 (678) 377-8191 www.thebridgeatlawrenceville.com 10 Gwinnett Senior Resource Directory

Care Providers - Home Health Agencies Amedysis 1000 Hurricane Shoals Road Lawrenceville, GA 30043 (770) 995-7802 Central Home Health Care 1990 Lakeside Parkway, Suite 210 Tucker, GA 30084 (770) 938-9611 Central Home Health Care 6650 Powers Ferry Road, Suite 200 Atlanta, GA 30339 (770) 953-8570 Gentiva Healthcare Services 1303 Hightower Trail, Suite 140 Atlanta, GA 30350 (770) 998-1393 www.gentiva.com Interim Healthcare 6100 Lake Forest Drive, Suite 485 Atlanta, GA 30328 (404) 843-2708 Pediatric Services of America 310 Technology Parkway, Suite A Norcross, GA 30092 (770) 263-6373 Tender Loving Care 11605 Haynes Bridge Road Alpharetta, GA 30004 (678) 323-1640 www.tlcathome.com UHS - Pruitt Corporation 1626 Juergens Court Norcross, GA 30093 (770) 925-4788 or (770) 806-8493 www.uhs-pruitt.com Dekalb Medical Center Home Health 2701 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033 (404) 501-7225 Healthfield, Inc. 1395 South Marietta Parkway Marietta, GA 30067 (770) 951-622 Medside Home Health Agency 3384 Peachtree Road, NE Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 633-7433 Southside Healthcare Home Health 1046 Ridge Avenue, SW Atlanta, GA 30315-1601 (404) 564-0431 TLC Staff Builders Home Health 100 Hannover Park Road, Suite 200 Atlanta, GA 30350 (770) 650-8388 Visiting Nurse Health System - Administrative Office 6610 Bay Circle Norcross, GA 30071 (770) 454-0900 www.vnhs.org 11 Gwinnett Senior Resource Directory

Care Providers - Hospice Care Crossroads Hospice of Atlanta, LLC 1957 Lakeside Parkway, Suite 500 Tucker, GA 30084 (770) 270-9898 Embracing Hospice Care 2160 Fountain Drive Snellville, GA 30078 (678) 344-9494 www.embracing-hospice.com Hospice Atlanta 1244 Park Vista Drive Atlanta, GA 30319 (404) 869-3000 Inpatient Services Peachtree Christian Hospice 3430 Duluth Park Lane Duluth, GA 30096 (770) 232-7727 www.peachtreechristianhospice.com United Hospice of Atlanta 4151 Memorial Drive, Suite 211-E Decatur, GA 30032 (404) 292-2081 www.united-hospice.com Embracing Hospice Care - Main Office 3180 Presidential Drive, Suite G Atlanta, GA 30340 (404) 659-0110 www.embracing-hospice.com Heartland Hospice 4598 Barclay Drive Dunwoody, GA 30038 (770) 936-9546 Odyssey Healthcare of Georgia 1140 Hammond Drive, Suite B2100 Atlanta, GA 30028 (770) 379-9333 www.odyssey-healthcare.com Southwest Christian Care 7225 Lester Road Union City, GA 30291 (770) 969-8354 www.swchospice.org VistaCare of Georgia 400 Franklin Road, Suite 200 Marietta, GA 30067 (678) 581-1115 www.vistacare.com Care Providers - Nursing Homes Prior to making a decision regarding placement, we suggest contacting the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, an agency that regularly visits the homes. Call (404) 371-3800 and ask for the Gwinnett County Ombudsman (See page 5 for additional contact information). Delmar Gardens of Gwinnett 3100 Club Drive Lawrenceville, GA 30044 (770) 923-3100 Laurel Bay of Lake Lanier 2451 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard Buford, GA 30518 (678) 442-3000 Gwinnett Extended Care Center (See page 4 for contact information) Life Care Center of Gwinnett 3850 Safehaven Drive Lawrenceville, GA 30044 (770) 923-0005 12 Gwinnett Senior Resource Directory

Care Providers - Nursing Homes (continued) Life Care Center of Lawrenceville 210 Collins Industrial Way (678) 442-0777 Medical Arts Health Facility 213 Scenic Highway (770) 963-5275 Lilburn Geriatric Center, Inc. 788 Indian Trail Road Lilburn, GA 30047 (770) 923-2020 New London Health Center 2020 McGee Road Snellville, GA 30078 (770) 978-7250 Parkwood Nursing & Rehab 3000 Lenora Church Road Snellville, GA 30078 (770) 972-2040 The Community Care Services Program (CCSP) The Community Care Services Program (CCSP) offers an alternative to nursing home placement by providing services to allow participants to continue living in the community rather than enter a nursing home. This progam allows older Georgians a greater choice in deciding where they live and what assistance they need. The CCSP provides a range of home and community-based services which include: Adult Day Health, Alternate Living Services, Care Coordination, Emergency Response Services, Home Delivered Meals, Home Delivered Services, and Personal Support Services. To be eligible, the client must be certified for intermediate nursing home care, be assessed by a CCSP nurse (RN), and be determined to have health and personal needs which can be adequately met in the community eith established cost limits; and be an eligible Medicaid recipient or potentially eligible for Medicaid. To apply for CCSP or to refer someone, call (404) 463-3244. Geriatric Care Managers A Geriatric Care Manager (GCM) is a professional who specializes in assisting older people and their families in meeting their long-term care arrangements. GCMs have training in gerontology, social work, nursing, or counseling. GCMs can help with care-planning assessments to identify problems, eligibility for assistance and need for services, provide crisis intervention, act as a liaison to families at a distance, and provide education and counseling. Compassionate Elder Care Managers 10 Stonebrook Place Lawrenceville, GA 30043 (770) 458-8847 Medical Maze Solutions 2133 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road, Suite 14-410 Suwanee, GA 30024 (770) 963-0008 13 Gwinnett Senior Resource Directory

Geriatric Care Managers (continued) National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers 1604 North Country Club Road Tucson, AZ 85716 1(520) 881-8008 www.caremanagers.org Senior Steps 705 Georgian Hills Drive (770) 962-0966 Private Home Care Providers Private home care assistance means these services are provided at a person s residence and involve direct care to that person, including: nursing services, personal care services, and companion or sitter services. Private home care providers are licensed by the state of Georgia, through the Office of Regulatory Services (ORS) (See below). Georgia State Office of Regulatory Services (ORS) Two Peachtree Street, NW Atlanta, GA 30303-3142 (404) 657-5700 http://ors.dhr.georgia.gov You may also contact the Aging Connection for current listings of private home care providers serving Gwinnett County (See page 3). A Clear Day Personal Care & Sitter Service 3608 Preserve Wood Lane, SW Loganville, GA 30052 (770) 979-0711 Apria Health Care - Regional Office 4400 Rivergreen Parkway, #140 Duluth, GA 30096-8329 (678) 775-7000 Dignity Care Services Agency, LLC 3235 Satellite Boulevard Building 400, Suite 300 Duluth, GA 30096 (770) 291-2115 Georgia Nursing Home Watch Atlanta, GA (770) 216-9662 www.memberofthefamily.net/ga.htm Alliance Care 3664 Club Drive, Suite 103 Lawrenceville, GA 30044 (770) 279-7949 www.alliancecare.org Atlanta's Best Home Nursing Care 385 North Clarendon Avenue, Suite B Scottsdale, GA 30079 (404) 377-5600 or (404) 292-0133 www.abhnc.com Eldercare Systems, Inc. - Center for Active Seniors 2245 Dillard Street Tucker, GA 30084 (770) 496-5735 Home Instead Senior Care 2341D Henry Clower Boulevard, SW Snellville, GA 30078 (770) 972-2273 www.homeinstead.com 14 Gwinnett Senior Resource Directory

Private Home Care Providers (continued) Quality First Home Care PO Box 491376 Lawrenceville, GA 30049 (770) 639-3976 or (770) 401-0453 www.qualityfirstinhomecare.com Consumer Information Better Business Bureau - Metro Atlanta 503 Oak Place, Suite 590 Atlanta, GA 30349 (404) 688-4910 www.atlanta.bbb.org Georgia Governor's Office of Consumer Affairs 2 Martin Luther King Jr Drive, SE, Suite 356 Atlanta, GA 30334-4600 (404) 656-3790 or 1(800) 869-1123 www.consumer.georgia.gov Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful 750 South Perry Street, Suite 310 (770) 822-5187 or (770) 822-5186 www.gwinnettcb.org Assists residents of Gwinnett County with neighborhood clean-ups, trash-removal & recycling. Energy Assistance Program Heating Energy Assistance Team (HEAT) 2167 Northlake Parkway, Suite 103 Tucker, GA 30084 (678) 406-0212 www.heatga.org Partnership for Community Action, Inc. 3597 Covington Highway Decatur, GA 30032 (404) 929-2500 www.pcaction.org State of Georgia Energy Resource Division 100 Peachtree Street, NW, Suite 2090 Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 656-5176 Financial Planning & Related Services Consumer Credit Counseling Service 6000 Live Oak Parkway Norcross, GA 30093 (404) 527-7630 Internal Revenue Service - Atlanta District Office 401 West Peachtree Street, NE Atlanta, GA 30308 1(800) 829-1040 or 1(800) 829-3676 www.irs.gov 15 Gwinnett Senior Resource Directory

Financial Planning & Related Services (continued) Memorial Society of Georgia 1911 Cliff Valley Way Atlanta, GA 30329 (404) 634-2896 www.memorialsocietyofgeorgia.org Services: Funeral planning advice, low-cost funeral, burial and cremation services for prepaid members. Pension Counseling Hotline 1(800) 669-8387 or (404) 463-3350 U.S. Railroad Retirement Board - District Office 401 West Peachtree Street Atlanta, GA 30308 (404) 331-2841 Veterans Administration - Atlanta Regional Office 1700 Clairmont Road Decatur, GA 30033-4032 1(800) 827-1000 Benefit counseling, claims assistance, disability compensation, pensions, medical/death benefits. Utilities Check with your gas, water, electricity and the telephone company to see if they offer a special senior discount program. Consumer Safety & Fraud Insurance Fraud Hotline - National Insurance Crime Bureau...1(800) 835-6422 Insurance Information Institute... www.iii.org Medicare/Medicaid Hotline for Fraud...1(800) 447-8477 Food & Drug Administration...www.fda.gov Radon Hotline...1(800) 767-7236 Safe Drinking Water Hotline...1(800) 426-4791 Telemarketing Fraud Hotline - National Consumers League...1(800) 876-7060 16 Gwinnett Senior Resource Directory

Educational Opportunities A little-known 1976 amendment to the State constitution allows Georgia residents 62 or older to take free courses at any State college or university (except medical, law, veterinary or dental schools.) The only stipulation is that there must be class space availability. AARP - Southeast Regional Office (See page 1 for contact information.) Services: 55 Alive/Mature driving course, grandparent information centers, health advocacy services, minority affairs, legislative advocacy, income tax preparation, widowed persons services, employment planning. AARP - Grandparent Information Center (See page 1 for contact information.) American Red Cross - Gwinnett County Office 850 Hi Hope Road Lawrenceville, GA 30043 (770) 963-9208 Health, Safety & Disaster classes. Atlanta Association of Interpreters & Translators PO Box 49184 Atlanta, GA 30359 (404) 729-4036 www.aait.org Accreditation Exam Elder Hostel 1(877) 426-8056 Nation's first and world's largest educational and travel organization for adults 55 and older. Georgia Division of Rehab Services 2211 Beaver Ruin Road, Suite 160 Norcross, GA 30071 (770) 729-5400 www.dol.state.ga.us/gib Georgia Industries for the Blind 235 Emlet Street Griffin, GA 30223 (770) 228-7221 www.vocrehabga.org Job training/placement for the blind, work adjustment. 17 Gwinnett Senior Resource Directory

Educational Opportunities (continued) Gwinnett Neighborhood Leadership Institute 750 S. Perry Street Lawrenceville, GA 30046 (678) 377-4137 www.gnli.org Intensive nine-month program that teaches the art of volunteerism and community activism. Gwinnett Hospital System - Prime Time Health (678) 312-2676 Offers a variety of educational programs to the public. Programs cover topics that include all aspects of health and life enrichment. Gwinnett Senior Center at Bethesda Park (See page 3 for contact information.) (770) 564-4699 Recreational and life enrichment educational opportunities. SeniorNet program offers older adults with education for computer technology. Gwinnett Technical College 5150 Sugarloaf Parkway Lawrenceville, GA 30046 (770) 962-7580 Educational Opportunities - Community School Programs Berkmar High Lilburn, GA (770) 806-3703 Brookwood High Snellville, GA (770) 978-5064 Central Gwinnett High Lawrenceville, GA (770) 338-4877 Collins Hill High Suwanee, GA (770) 682-4103 North Gwinnett High Suwanee, GA (770) 271-8841 South Gwinnett High Snellville, GA (770) 978-6853 Duluth High Duluth, GA (770) 978-5064 Parkview High Lilburn, GA (770) 806-3796 Meadowcreek High Norcross, GA (770) 381-2548 Shiloh High Snellville, GA (770) 736-4351 18 Gwinnett Senior Resource Directory

Educational Opportunities - Project Healthy Grandparents Ava Champion - Gwinnett County DFCS 446 West Crogan Street (678) 518-5644 Monday - Thursday 7:30-4:00pm. Georgia State University PO Box 4019 Atlanta, GA 30302 (404) 651-0341 Program that provides support for grandparents raising grandchildren. Employment Opportunities AARP - Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) (See page 1 for contact information.) Georgia Department of Labor - Gwinnett County Office 2211 Beaver Ruin Road Norcross, GA 30071 (770) 840-2200 Jewish Family & Career Services 4549 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30338 (770) 677-9440 Job seminars/training, employment career counseling, vocational testing, resume prep, sheltered workshop for elderly. Volunteer Opportunities AARP - Volunteer Services (See page 1 for contact information.) American Cancer Society - Gwinnett County Office 6500 Sugarloaf Parkway, Suite 260 Duluth, GA 30097 (770) 814-0123 or 1(800) 227-2345 American Red Cross - Gwinnett County Office 850 Hi Hope Road Lawrenceville, GA 30043 (770) 963-9208 or (404) 378-8312 Emory - Eastside Medical Center (See page 2 for contact information) Georgia Cares (See page 2 for contact information.) Volunteer based program that assists seniors with Medicare, Medicaid, Medigap and long-term care insurance issues. 19 Gwinnett Senior Resource Directory

Volunteer Opportunities (continued) Georgia Radio Reading Service 260 14 th Street, NW Atlanta, GA 30318 (404) 685-2820 Broadcast reading service, volunteer needs. Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce 6500 Sugarloaf Parkway Duluth, GA 30097 (770) 232-3000 www.gwinnettchamber.com Gwinnett Coalition for Health and Human Services (See page 4 for contact information.) Gwinnett County Senior Services - Administrative Office (See page 3 for contact information.) Seeks volunteers to deliver meals to seniors, teaching arts & crafts, helping wit yard work or home repair. Gwinnett County Victim Witness Program 75 Langley Drive (770) 822-8444 Gwinnett Hospital System - Volunteer Services (See page 5 for contact information.) Gwinnett Senior Golden Olympics PO Box 2312 Buford, GA 30515 (770) 972-2434 www.gwinnettseniorolympics.org Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (See page 5 for contact information.) RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program) & Senior Companion Program 2755 Sawnee Avenue Buford, GA 30518 (770) 614-2528 Volunteer opportunities for seniors. TRIAD / Seniors and Law Together (S.A.L.T) Council Gwinnett County Police Department - Crime Prevention Unit Lawrenceville, GA 30046 (770) 513-5828 Seniors working with law enforcement in Gwinnett County. 20 Gwinnett Senior Resource Directory

Volunteer Opportunities (continued) United Way - Metro Atlanta 100 Edgewood Avenue, NE Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 527-7200 www.unitedwayatlanta.org Dial 211 for information and resources. Cooperative Ministries The various Cooperative Ministries of Gwinnett County serve as ecumenical organizations sponsored and operated by an alliance of area churches that combine the resources of their members to meet the emergency needs of residents in Gwinnett County. Services may include: Food Pantries Volunteer Opportunities Emergency Financial Assistance for Utilities and Prescription Drugs (Limited) Duluth Cooperative Ministry 3317 Highway 120, Suite 105 Duluth, GA 30096 (770) 623-9563 www.duluthco-op.org Lilburn Cooperative Ministry 5329 Five Forks Trickum Road Lawrenceville, GA 30087 (770) 931-8333 www.lilburncoop.org North Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry 601 South Hill Street Buford, GA 30518 (770) 271-9793 www.northgwinnettcoop.org Norcross, Tucker& Doraville (Gwinnett only) residents only. Lawrenceville Cooperative Ministry 176 Church Street (770) 339-7887 www.lawrencevilleco-op.org Residents of Lawrenceville & Dacula only. Norcross Cooperative Ministry 2275 Mitchell Road Norcross, GA 30091 (770) 263-8268 www.norcrossco-op.org Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry 2515 Pine Street Snellville, GA 30078 (770) 985-5229 Health Services Health or Disease Focus Associations Alcoholics Anonymous - Central PO Box 1215 Atlanta, GA 30301-1215 (404) 525-3178 Alzheimer's Association - Atlanta Chapter 1925 Century Boulevard, NE, Suite 10 Atlanta, GA 30345 (404) 728-1181 or 1(800) 272-3900 Services Alzheimer's programs for caregivers and clients serves people with both in-home and out-ofthe-home respite care, day care, support groups, training and referrals. 21 Gwinnett Senior Resource Directory

Health Services - Health or Disease Focus Associations (continued) American Cancer Society - Gwinnett County Office 6500 Sugarloaf Parkway, Suite 260 Duluth, GA 30097 (770) 814-0123 or 1(800) 227-2345 American Diabetes Association 17 Executive Park Drive, Suite 115 Atlanta, GA 30329 (404) 320-7100 American Heart Association - Metro Atlanta 1101 North Chase Parkway, Suite 1 Marietta, GA 30067 (678) 224-2000 or (678) 221-2039 American Lung Association - State Office 2452 Spring Road Smyrna, GA 30080 (770) 434-5864 Arthritis Foundation - Georgia Chapter 2970 Peachtree Road, NW, Suite 200 Atlanta, GA 30305 (404) 237-8771 9am - 5pm Diabetes Association of Atlanta 100 Edgewood Avenue, NE, Suite 1004 Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 527-7150 Georgia Diabetic Association, Inc. 1260 Winchester Parkway, SE, Suite 205 Smyrna, GA 30080 (770) 433-9044 or (770) 433-2907 Georgia Dental Association Affordable Dentures - Information Center 1(800) 336-8873 Affiliated Services. American College of Rheumatology 1800 Century Place, Suite 250 Atlanta, GA 30345 (404) 633-3777 American Foundation for the Blind - Atlanta Office 100 Peachtree Street, NW, Suite 620 Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 525-2303 American Heart Association - Hall County 1353 Jennings Mill Road, Suite A Bogart, GA 30622 (706) 549-0939 American Parkinson's Disease Association PO Box 49416 Atlanta, GA 30359 (404) 452-1539 www.apdaparkinson.org Center for Black Women's Wellness, Inc. 477 Windsor Street, NW, Suite 309 Atlanta, GA 30312 (404) 688-9202 Friends of Disabled Adults & Children 4900 Lewis Road Stone Mountain, GA 30083 (770) 491-9014 Georgia Dental Association (404) 636-7553 List of Dentists in Area Only. Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of America 3715 Northside Parkway, NW, Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30327 (678) 279-2001 or 1(800) 399-7312 www.leukemia.org 22 Gwinnett Senior Resource Directory

Health Services - Health or Disease Focus Associations (continued) Lupus Foundation of America - Georgia Chapter 1800 Lake Park Drive, Suite 101 Smyrna, GA 30080 (770) 333-5930 or 1(800) 800-4632 www.lupus.org Myasthenia Gravis Foundation PO Box 93604 Atlanta, GA 30318 1(800) 743-4339 www.ga-mgfa.org Myasthenia Gravis Foundation 2215 Roswell Road Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 973-3269 www.ga-mgfa.org National Mental Health Association of Georgia 100 Edgewood Avenue, NE, Suite 502 Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 527-7175 www.nmha.org Advocacy & referrals. Ostomy Association of Greater Atlanta (770) 593-5808 United Ostomy Association, Inc. 19772 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 200 Irvine, CA 92612-2405 1(800) 826-0826 www.uoa.org Muscular Dystrophy Association - Atlanta Office 120 Interstate North Parkway, Suite 448 Atlanta, GA 30339 (770) 414-1982 www.mdausa.org Myasthenia Gravis Foundation 854 Village Greene, NW Marietta, GA 30064 (770) 427-3441 www.ga-mgfa.org National Kidney Foundation of Georgia 2951 Flowers Road, South, Suite 211 Atlanta, GA 30341 (770) 452-1539 www.kidneyga.org National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Georgia Chapter 1117 Perimeter Center West, Suite E101 Atlanta, GA 30338 (678) 672-1000 www.nationalmssociety.org Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia, Inc. 2391 Benjamin E Mays Drive Atlanta, GA 30311 (404) 755-1641 Spanish Line: 1(800) 326-5287, Ext 212 www.sicklecellatlaga.org Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm. Health Service Agencies Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) - Intake Unit (See page 2 for contact information.) Must meet eligibility requirements for services: Adult day care centers, homemakers, personal care aide, homeprepared meals, visiting nurses, in-home respite care, and personal care homes. Georgia Division of Rehabilitation Services - State Office 4151 Memorial Drive, Building 104, Suite F Decatur, GA 30032 (404) 298-4900 23 Gwinnett Senior Resource Directory

Health Services Agencies (continued) Georgia Division of Rehabilitation Services - Gwinnett Office 2211 Beaver Ruin Road, Suite 160 Norcross, GA 30071 (770) 995-2170 Gwinnett County Public Health Centers Buford Health Center 2755 Sawnee Avenue Buford, GA 30518 (770) 614-2401 Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, Saturday 8am - 12pm. Norcross Health Center 5030 Georgia Belle Court Norcross, GA 30093 (770) 638-5700 Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, Saturday 8am - 12pm. Lawrenceville Health Center 15 South Clayton Street (770) 963-6136 Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:15pm, Saturday 8am - 11:15am. Health Clinics Gwinnett Community Clinic - Emory Eastside Heritage Center 2160 Fountain Drive Snellville, GA 30278 (770) 985-1199 Inside Emory Eastside Heritage Center. Primary medical care, social service referrals. Small fee; no one turned away for inability to pay. Call between Monday - Thursday, 11am - 3pm to make appointment. Hope Clinic 318 West Pike Street, Suite 402 (770) 685-1300 Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 5:00pm. Wednesdays close at noon. Closed on weekends. Veteran s Administration Outpatient Clinic 1970 Riverside Parkway Lawrenceville, GA 30043 (404) 417-1750 Health care for veterans. 24 Gwinnett Senior Resource Directory

Hearing Services Auditory Verbal Center of Atlanta 1901 Century Boulevard, Suite 20 Atlanta, GA 30345 (404) 633-8911 Services: Hearing, speech & language training. Counseling, assistive listening devices and hearing aids for sale or loan. Lip-reading classes, hearing testing & rehabilitation. The Center also offers a free hearing screening test via a telephone. Simply dial (404) 815-4327 using a good phone in a quiet room. Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, Inc. 1775 Clairmont Road Decatur, GA 30033-4005 (404) 325-3630 Service: provides hearing aids, eye glasses and eye surgery for those with financial hardships. Helen Keller National Center for the Deaf/Blind - Regional Office 1003 Virginia Avenue, Suite 104 Atlanta, GA 30354 (404) 766-9625 or (404) 766-2820 www.hknc.org Services: Referrals, assessment and advocacy. Hospitals Emory-Eastside Medical Center (See page 2 for contact information.) SummitRidge Center for Psychiatry & Addiction Medicine (See page 5 for contact information.) Gwinnett Medical Center (See page 4 for contact information.) Veterans Administration Medical Center 1670 Clairmont Road Atlanta, GA 30033 (404) 321-6111 Wesley Woods Center of Emory University 1821 Clifton Road Atlanta, GA 30329 (404) 728-6200 Pharmacy & Compound Centers Monfort Compounding Center 470 North Clayton Street (770) 963-2438 25 Gwinnett Senior Resource Directory

Mental Health American Suicide Foundation - Southeastern Office 1(800) 715-4225 Crisis Hotline - (404) 374-5197 Buford Mental Health Center 2755 Sawnee Avenue, Suite E001 Buford, GA 30518 (770) 614-2399 Care & Counseling Association of America 1814 Clairmont Road Decatur, GA 30033 (404) 636-1457 www.cccgeorgia.org Service: Group therapy and individual/family counseling. Emory Eastside Heritage Center - Senior Mental Health (See page 2 for contact information.) GRN Community Service Board 175 Gwinnett Drive (770) 962-5544 Emergency: (770) 985-2494 or 1(800) 784-2433 Mental health counseling, assessment/evaluation, crisis intervention, older adult services, community support services, group-homes/residential services. Lawrenceville Mental Health Center 175 Gwinnett Drive (770) 962-5544 (See Emergency Numbers - Mental Health for additional listings) National Mental Health Association of Georgia 100 Edgewood Avenue, NE, Suite 502 Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 527-7175 Advocacy & referrals. Norcross Mental Health Center 5030 Georgia Belle Court, Suite 236 Norcross, GA 30093 (770) 638-5760 SummitRidge Center for Psychiatry & Addiction Medicine (See page 5 for contact information.) 24 hour crisis line - (678) 442-5858. 26 Gwinnett Senior Resource Directory

Health / Wellness / Fitness Programs Gwinnett Hospital System - Diabetes Nutrition Education Center (See page 4 for contact information.) Located in Hudgens Professional Building. Nutrition classes and counseling, diabetes education classes and more. Gwinnett Hospital System - Prime Time Health (See page 4 for contact information.) Offers classes, screenings, special events, exercise and more. Gwinnett Senior Center at Bethesda Park (See page 3 for contact information.) Health, Happiness & You (H2U) PO Box 587 Snellville, GA 30078 (770) 736-2552 or (770) 982-2359 YMCA 2985 Sugarloaf Parkway (770) 963-1313 Health & fitness activities for seniors. Vision Services Center for the Visually Impaired 739 West Peachtree Street Atlanta, GA 30308 (404) 875-9011 Information & referral, independent living classes, vocational services, work evaluation, counseling. Eye Care America - Senior Eye Care Project PO Box 429098 San Francisco, CA 94142-9098 1(877) 887-6327 www.eyecareamerica.org 24 hour service including holidays. Referrals to participating ophthalmologists in the senior's area. Georgia Library for Accessible Services 1150 Murphy Avenue, SW Atlanta, GA 30310 (404) 756-4619 Borrowing service for books on tape and tape recorders for people with vision impairment. Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, Inc. 1775 Clairmont Road Decatur, GA 30033-4005 (404) 325-3630 Eye exams, surgery, eye glasses, low vision aids, hearing aids. For those with financial hardships. 27 Gwinnett Senior Resource Directory

Vision Services (continued) Helen Keller National Center for the Deaf/Blind - Regional Office 1003 Virginia Avenue, Suite 104 Atlanta, GA 30354 (404) 766-9625 or (404) 766-2820 www.hknc.org Referrals, assessment, advocacy. Prevent Blindness Georgia 455 East Paces Ferry Road, Suite 222 Atlanta, GA 30305 (404) 266-0071 or 1(800) 477-4448 Services: Provides eye health information, glasses for the indigent, support groups. Independent Living This information is provided for your convenience. The listings do not imply a recommendation on the part of the GNLI or Gwinnett Hospital System. Potential recipients of any service should carefully and appropriately assess the agency that provides the service. Guides to Mature Living Facilities Mature Living Choices PO Box 10001, 2305 New Point Parkway Lawrenceville, GA 30043 1(800) 222-5771 New Lifestyles - Area Guide to Senior Residences 4140 North Central Expressway, Suite 1000 Dallas, TX 75204 1(800) 869-9549 or 1(214) 515-9202 www.newlifestyles.com Area guide to senior residence and care options for Atlanta area Housing Resource Information Barrier Free Gwinnett, Inc. 75 Langley Drive (770) 822-8830 Services: Home barrier removal, assistive equipment purchase, accessibility surveys, independent living skills training, etc Georgia Department of Community Affairs / Rental Assistance 1(877) 846-1943 Services: Issues certificates for apartment subsidies when available. You would have to locate the apartment yourself, but they would have to approve it. 28 Gwinnett Senior Resource Directory

Housing Resource Information (continued) Gwinnett Housing Resource Partnership, Inc. 3453 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite 140 Norcross, GA 30092 Services: Temporary shelter programs, homeless prevention program, transitional housing, affordable rental properties, housing counseling, information and referrals, education on fair housing laws. Housemate Match 5342 Tilly Mill Road Dunwoody, GA 30338 (770) 395-2597 Services: Matching compatible people in home-sharing arrangements. One person in the match must be at least 60 years of age. National Caucus and Center on Black Aged, Inc. 1447 Peachtree Street, NE, Suite 1003 Atlanta, GA 30309 (404) 892-6222 Services: Senior housing consultation Shelters Partnership Against Domestic Violence (Formerly the Council on Battered Women) (770) 963-9799 Services: Shelters, support groups, counseling, legal advocacy, court escorts and referrals. Quinn House 120 South Perry Street (770) 962-0470 Retirement / Independent Living Communities Atria Lanier Cottages 4355 South Lee Street Buford, GA 30518 (770) 271-0277 Delmar Gardens of Gwinnett 3100 Club Drive Lawrenceville, GA 30044 (770) 923-3100 Garden Plaza at Lawrenceville 230 Collins Industrial Way Lawrenceville, GA 30043 (770) 236-8333 Laurel Grove 2899 Five Forks Trickum Road Lawrenceville, GA 30044 (770) 982-9969 Noble Village at Sugarloaf 1220 Satellite Boulevard Suwanee, Georgia 30024 (770) 232-3008 Park Springs 500 Springhouse Circle Stone Mountain, GA 30087 (678) 684-3300 29 Gwinnett Senior Resource Directory

Retirement / Independent Living Communities (continued) Parkview Place Villas 3000 Lenora Church Road Snellville, GA 30078 (770) 972-2040 The Parc at Duluth 3315 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard Duluth, GA 30096 (770) 622-6880 Sweetwater Terraces 3555 Sweetwater Road Duluth, GA 30096 (770) 717-7575 Subsidized Housing Communities in Gwinnett Applewood Towers 150 Applewood Drive (770) 822-5940 High rise for elderly or handicapped. Applewood Towers II 180 Applewood Drive (770) 962-7771 Bradford Gwinnett 100 Castor Drive Norcross, GA 30071 (770) 447-4162 Gwinnett Christian Terrace 414 Berkmar Way Lilburn, GA 30047 (770) 925-2300 High rise for elderly or handicapped. Lilburn Terrace Apartments 420 Hillcrest Drive Lilburn, GA 30047 (770) 806-8156 A high rise for the physically handicapped only. Westbury Springs 4853 Burns Road Lilburn, GA 30047 (770) 923-3188 Buford Housing Authority 2050 Hutchins Street Buford, GA 30518 (770) 945-5212 Lawrenceville Housing Authority 502 Glennedge Drive (770) 963-4900 Norcross Housing Authority 19 Barner Street Norcross, GA 30092 (770) 448-3668 Windridge Apartments 2000 Windridge Drive Buford, GA 30518 (770) 932-2643 30 Gwinnett Senior Resource Directory

Information & Referral Services Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) (See page 2 for contact information.) Eldercare Locator Washington, DC 1(800) 677-1116 Eldercare Locator is a service of the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging with funds provided by the Older Americans Act. This is a national tool-free number to access information for any area that a senior may be living in. Contact this facility for resources concerning: Home-Delivered Meals Transportation Legal Assistance Housing Options Recreation & Social Activities Adult Day Care Senior Center Programs Home Health Elder Abuse Prevention Nursing Home Ombudsman Gwinnett Coalition for Health and Human Services (See page 4 for contact information.) Information and referral to health and human service agencies. Gwinnett County Senior Services Aging Connection (See page 3 for contact information.) An information and referral specialist can assist you in making the right connections. Contact this facility for resources concerning: Housing Nutrition Sitters/Companions Employment Social Security Transportation Medicare/Medicaid Elder Abuse Legal Services Health Care Nursing Homes Recreation Community Care Adult Day Care Financial Assistance Supplemental Security Income (SSI) United Way of Metro Atlanta - The Help Book (404) 614-1000 www.unitedwayatlanta.org/211 The Help book is an extensive listing of more than 800 health & human service agencies Call (678) 417-6434 to reach the Gwinnett County United Way office and get a copy of Gwinnett County listing only. 31 Gwinnett Senior Resource Directory

Insurance Needs Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) - Georgia Cares (See page 2 for contact information.) Health Insurance Counseling Assistance and Referral for the Elderly. Services: A volunteer counselor helps with questions on Medicare, Medicaid, long term care insurance, and medical bills. No charge for service. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 61 Forsyth Street, Room 4T20 Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 562-7500 www.medicare.gov The federal agency that administers Medicare, Medicaid and Child Health Insurance Programs. Call for information about local seminars and health fairs or your new Medicare health plan changes or to report a complaint directly to HCFA. Medicare Prescription Discount Drug Card Program 1(800) 633-2273 or 1(877) 486-2048 www.medicare.gov Office of the Commissioner of Insurance 2 Martin Luther King Jr Drive, 716 West Tower Atlanta, GA 30334 (404) 656-2056 Services: Consumer complaint lines, regulations of insurance and small loan companies, enforcement of state fire laws. Veteran Affairs - Health Care Benefits 1(800) 827-1000 or 1(800) 669-8477 www.va.gov Legal Services Atlanta Bar Association - Lawyer Referral Service (404) 521-0777 Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc. 246 Sycamore Street Decatur, GA 30030 (404) 377-0701 Georgia Senior Legal Hotline (404) 657-9915 Services: 9am - 3pm. Free to Georgians 60 years and older. Gwinnett County Bar Association (770) 822-8398 for referral to private attorney. 32 Gwinnett Senior Resource Directory

Legal Services (continued) Gwinnett County Victim Witness Program 75 Langley Drive (770) 822-8444 Services: Guidance through the criminal justice system. Gwinnett Pro Bono Project 180 Camden Hill Road, Suite A Lawrenceville, GA 30042 (678) 376-4545 National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. 1604 North Country Club Road Tucson, AZ 85716 1(520) 881-4005 www.naela.org Directory of elder law attorneys available for purchase, or can view directory at no charge on the website. Senior Citizens Law Project 151 Springs Street, NW Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 524-5811 Services: Long Term Care Ombudsman Program - Mental Health Law Project. TRIAD / S.A.L.T. Council A senior program that partners with law enforcement to address safety and crime prevention concerns. Tax Services AARP - Tax-Aide Program (See page 1 for contact information.) Service: AARP Tax-Aide program in conjunction with the IRS, offers income tax assistance to seniors by appointment. Ask about other locations. Service becomes available February-April. Home bound senior tax counseling also available. Senior Associations AARP - Southeast Regional Office (See page 1 for contact information) AARP - Georgia State Office (See page 1 for contact information) Services: 55 Alive/Mature driving course, grandparent info centers, health advocacy services, minority affairs, legislative advocacy, income tax preparation, widowed persons, services, employment planning. 33 Gwinnett Senior Resource Directory

Senior Associations (continued) Georgia Retired Educators Association 6115-C Oak Street Gainesville, GA 30501-522 (770) 287-7721 Gray Panthers - Information & Referral 1(800) 280-5362 An advocacy and educational organization working for social change. League of Women Voters of Georgia 1176 Peachtree Street, NW, #533N Atlanta, GA 30309 (678) 547-0755 www.lwvga.org League of Women Voters of Georgia 1954 Airport Road, Suite 150 Atlanta, GA 30341-4955 www.lwvga.org National Caucus & Center on Black Aged, Inc. 1514 East Cleveland Avenue, Suite 80 Atlanta, GA 30344 Services: Senior employment program, senior housing consultation, and SSI/entitlement assistance. Senior Clubs & Groups AARP - Chapter 2714 Golden Coral 2155 Riverside Parkway Lawrenceville, GA 30043 4 th Thursday - 11:00am. Bogan Park Gold Wing Club Bogan Park Community Center 2725 North Bogan Road Buford, GA 30518 (770) 614-2060 2 nd Wednesday - 11:00am. Delmar Gardens of Gwinnett - Residential Council 3100 Club Drive Lawrenceville, GA 30044 4 th Wednesday - 3:00pm. Abundant Life Fellowship Buford First Baptist 15 East Moreno Street Buford, GA 30518 3 rd Tuesday - 11:00am. Dacula Rainbow Club Dacula Park Activity Building 205 Dacula Road Dacula, GA 30019 (770) 822-5414 1 st Tuesday - 11:30am. Eastside Senior Friends Wayne Odum Senior Center 2322 Pate Street Snellville, GA 30078 4 th Wednesday - 2:00pm. 34 Gwinnett Senior Resource Directory

Senior Clubs & Groups (continued) Eldercare Systems, Inc. - Center for Active Seniors 2245 Dillard Street Tucker, GA 30084 (770) 496-5735 Georgia Pacesetters Wayne Odum Senior Center 2322 Pate Street Snellville, GA 30078 1 st Tuesday - 7:00pm. Golden Gaiters Prince of Peace Catholic Church 4300 South Lee Street Buford, GA 30518 1 st Thursday - 1:00pm. Gwinnett Hospital System Prime Time Health (678) 442-2676 www.gwinnetthealth.org Harmony Grove J.O.Y. Club Harmony Grove United Methodist 50 Harmony Grove Road Lilburn, GA 30047 3 rd Tuesday - 11:30am. Jet Set Norcross First United Methodist 850 Beaver Ruin Road Norcross, GA 30093 3 rd Wednesday - 11:00am. Keen Age Club Briscoe Park 2500 Sawyer Parkway Snellville, GA 30078 (770) 985-3535 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9am - 4pm. Evergreen Mountain Park Activity Building 5050 Five Forks Trickum Road Lilburn, GA 30047 (770) 564-3060 4 th Tuesday - 11:30am. Get Up & Go Rhodes Jordan Community Center 100 East Crogan Street Lawrenceville, GA 30043 (770) 822-5414 2 nd Tuesday - 11:30am. Good Age Pinkneyville Community Center 4650 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard Norcross, GA 30071 (770) 417-2200 1 st Tuesday - 11:30am. Gwinnett Retired Educators Association 1995 Hamilton Mill Parkway Dacula, GA 30019 3 rd Friday - 11:30am. Hill Toppers St. John Neumann Catholic Church 801 Tom Smith Road Lilburn, GA 30047 2 nd Monday - 12:00pm. J.O.Y. Group - Berkmar Berkmar United Methodist Church 675 Pleasant Hill Road Lilburn, GA 30047 2 nd Tuesday - 10:00am. Lawrenceville Funtime Gwinnett Senior Center at Bethesda Park 225 Bethesda Church Road Lawrenceville, GA 30044 (770) 564-4680 1 st Friday - 11:30am. 35 Gwinnett Senior Resource Directory

Senior Clubs & Groups (continued) Mountain Drifters Mountain Park Activity Building 5050 Five Forks Trickum Road Lilburn, GA 30047 (770) 564-3060 2 nd Thursday - 11:30am. Shorty Howell Hi-Steppers Shorty Howell Activity Building 2750 Pleasant Hill Road Duluth, GA 30096 (770) 814-4914 1 st Thursday - 11:00am. Trinity J.U.S.T. Club Trinity Lutheran 1826 Killian Hill Road Lilburn, GA 30047 2 nd Friday - 6:00pm. Young at Hearts - Hebron Baptist Hebron Baptist Church 202 Hebron Church Road Dacula, GA 30019 (770) 962-3671 2 nd Tuesday - 11:30am. Primetimers McKendree United Methodist Church 1570 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road 1 st Friday - 6:30pm. Suwanee Goodtimers George Pierce Park Community Building 55 Buford Highway Suwanee, GA 30024 (770) 831-4173 2 nd Tuesday - 11:00am. VSP Lawrenceville First United Methodist 395 W. Crogan Street 4 th Friday - 11:00am. Young at Hearts - Mountain Park Mountain Park United Methodist 1405 Rock Bridge Road Stone Mountain, GA 30087 (770) 921-8512 Municipal Senior Centers Grayson Senior Center 485 Grayson Parkway Grayson, GA 30017 (770) 963-8017 Gwinnett Senior Center at Bethesda Park (See page 3 for contact information.) SeniorNet computer center, life enrichment classes, special events, and recreational activities. Wayne Odum Senior Center 2322 Pate Street Snellville, GA 30078 (770) 985-3580 36 Gwinnett Senior Resource Directory

Senior Internet Web Sites These are just a few of the many web sites that may be of interest to seniors and their families. Many of the organizations listed in this directory may have web sites. Search the web! AARP - Guide to Internet Resources Related to Aging www.aarp.org AARP - Tax-Aide Program www.aarp.org/money/taxaide Administration on Aging - Resource Directory for Older People www.aoa.dhhs.gov/quickindex.html Atlanta Regional Commission - Aging Division www.agewiseconnection.com Friends of Gwinnett County Senior Services www.fogcss.org Gwinnett Coalition for Health and Human Services www.gwinnettcoalition.org Gwinnett County Government www.gwinnettcounty.com Gwinnett Hospital System www.gwinnettmedical.org National Library of Medicine www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus SeniorNet www.seniornet.org Third Age - The Web for Grownups www.thirdage.com Virtual Reference Senior Issues www.virtualfreesites/reference.seniors.html Social Security National Caucus & Center on Black Aged, Inc. 1514 East Cleveland Avenue, Suite 80 Atlanta, GA 30344 SSI entitlement advice. 37 Gwinnett Senior Resource Directory

Social Security (continued) U.S. Social Security Administration 1(800) 772-1213 or 1(800) 325-0778 www.socialsecurity.gov Recorded info 24hrs a day. Social Security Administration - Norcross Office 4365 Shackleford Road Norcross, GA 30093 1(800) 772-1213 Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, I85 to Beaver Ruin Road exit. Go east to Shackleford Road, turn left and office is approximately 0.5 miles on left. Social Services AARP - Grandparent Information Center (See page 1 for contact information.) AID Gwinnett, Inc. 3075 Breckinridge Boulevard, Suite 415 Duluth, GA 30096 (770) 962-8396 Support people with HIV/AIDS and their families & friends. American Red Cross - Emergency Community Services 850 Hi-Hope Road Lawrenceville, GA 30043 (770) 963-9208 www.redcrossatlanta.org Services: Services directed to active military families and to process veterans claims. Any family experiencing disaster circumstances is eligible for help. Atlanta Association of Interpreters & Translators PO Box 49184 Atlanta, GA 30359 (404) 729-4036 Services: Referrals of certified interpreters and translators for written or oral communications of nearly every language. Catholic Social Services 680 West Peachtree Street, NW Atlanta, GA 30308 (404) 881-6571 www.catholiccharitiesatlanta.org 38 Gwinnett Senior Resource Directory

Social Services (continued) Center for Pan-Asian Community Services 3760 Park Avenue Doraville, GA 30340 (770) 936-0969 Services: Elderly enrichment program, assistance with Medicare/Medicaid applications, ESL classes. Disabled American Veterans 730 Peachtree Street, NE, Room 211 Atlanta, GA 30365 Services: Counseling on VA compensation, health care, pension, employment rights, disaster relief, transportation to VA medical facilities. Duluth Cooperative Ministry (See page 21 for contact information.) Friends of Disabled Adults & Children 4900 Lewis Road Stone Mountain, GA 30083 (770) 491-9014 Services: Wheelchair repair, mobility & medical equipment, and information and referral. Georgia Radio Reading Service 260 14 th Street, NW Atlanta, GA 30318 (404) 685-2820 www.garrs.net Services: Broadcast reading service, programs delivered over closed-circuit SCA radio and cable TV, limited # of radios to loan (waiting list), volunteer readers. Gwinnett Coalition for Health & Human Services (See page 4 for contact information.) Services: Information and referral to health & human service agencies. Gwinnett County Department of Family & Children Services (DFCS) (See page 3 for contact information.) Services: Medicaid applications, emergency energy assistance (utilities), adult protective services, family management, and emergency financial assistance. Gwinnett County Senior Services (See page 3 for contact information.) Services: Home delivered meals, senior centers, limited transportation, homemaker assistance, senior employment, info & referral. 39 Gwinnett Senior Resource Directory

Social Services (continued) Jewish Family & Career Services 4549 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30338 (770) 677-9300 Services: Home visits, meals, transportation, dental clinic, financial aid, culturally sensitive counseling, and support services. May provide service in Gwinnett. Korean Welfare Center, Inc. 5455 Buford Highway, #B-130 Doraville, GA 30324 (404) 638-1800 Services: Senior citizens services/activities, english & spanish classes, legal clinic, assistance with Medicare/Medicaid applications. Latin American Association 1250 Old Norcross Tucker Road Tucker, GA 30084 (678) 205-1018 Lawrenceville Cooperative Ministry (See page 21 for contact information.) Lilburn Cooperative Ministry (See page 21 for contact information.) Services: Clothes closet, financial assistance for prescriptions, rent, mortgage, utilities as available. Marcus Jewish Community Center Weinstein Center - 5300 Tilly Mill Road Atlanta, GA 30338 (770) 458-3614 Norcross Cooperative Ministry (See page 21 for contact information.) Services: Financial assistance with rent, utilities, gas vouchers, medication, agency referral, clothing closet for women, and spiritual guidance. North Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry (See page 21 for contact information.) Partnership Against Domestic Violence PO Box 1272 Lawrenceville, GA 30046 (770) 963-9799 www.padv.org 40 Gwinnett Senior Resource Directory

Social Services (continued) Raksha, Inc. PO Box 12337 Atlanta, GA 30355 (770) 936-6180 www.raksha.org Services: Multilingual peer counseling & support groups, social programs for senior citizens, support & referrals for senior citizens, legal advocacy & lawyer referrals. Serves individuals of South Asian origin (India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka & Bhutan). Saint Vincent de Paul Society, Inc. 4974 Highway 29 (770) 921-7187 Emergency assistance; thrift store. Salvation Army - Gwinnett 186 New Hope Road (770) 963-8802 Services: financial assistance, food pantry. Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry (See page 21 for contact information.) Services: Rent, utility, prescription assistance, clothes closet. Serves Snellville, Loganville, Grayson & Lithonia. United Way - First Call for Help PO Box 2692 Atlanta, GA 30371-9804 211 or (770) 614-1000 United Way - Metro Atlanta 100 Edgewood Avenue, NE Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 527-7200 www.unitedwayatlanta.org Services: Coordinates community problem solving and public awareness, supports health & human service agencies, and develops new services for local needs, volunteer involvment, information & referral services. 41 Gwinnett Senior Resource Directory

Support Groups Alzheimer's Association - Atlanta Chapter 1925 Century Boulevard, NE, Suite 10 Atlanta, GA 30345 (404) 728-1181 Call for meeting dates and times. Several groups meet in Gwinnett County. Atria Caregiver Support Group 1000 River Centre Place Lawrenceville, GA 30043 (770) 963-9934 www.courtyardalf.com Meets the 1 st Thursday of the month at 7:00pm. RSVP: Tiffany Haggard at (770) 963-9934. Family Caregiver Support Group Ashton Hall PCH 1155 Highway 29 South (770) 963-4837 www.ashtonseniorliving.com Meets the 2 nd Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm. SummitRidge Center for Psychiatry & Addiction Medicine (See page 5 for contact information.) Support Groups: Nar-Anon, Alcoholics Anonymous, Women's Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, Narcotics Anonymous, Co-Dependents Anonymous, Teen Support Group, Ala-Teen, Emotions Anonymous. GHS Congregational Health Ministry Support Groups Alpharetta First United Methodist Church 69 North Main Street Alpharetta, GA 30004 (770) 475-5576 www.afumc.org Grief Share - 13 weeks, Contact Mary Ann Gilbert at (678) 867-7503. Christ Church Episcopal 400 Holcomb Bridge Road Norcross, GA 30071 (770) 447-1166 www.ccno-cross.org Alcoholics Anonymous, Cancer Support (Rainbow Village - Domestic), Violence Support Group, Contact Nancy Yancy at (770) 497-2361. Corpus Christi Catholic Church 600 Mountain View Drive Stone Mountain, GA 30083 (770) 469-0395 www.corpuschristi.org Alcoholics Anonymous (open meeting), Thursday evenings at 7:30pm. Duluth United Methodist Church 3208 Duluth Highway Duluth, GA 30096 (770) 476-3776 www.duluthumc.org Alcoholics Anonymous Monday-Friday Noon, Thursday, Friday 6pm. Bereavement: 4 th Monday of month, 7pm. Rainbows (Grief/Loss) for Children (preschool through highschool). 42 Gwinnett Senior Resource Directory

GHS Congregational Health Ministry Support Groups (continued) Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church 182 Hunter Street Norcross, GA 30071 (770) 448-5475 www.hopewellmissionarybaptist.org Grief Support. Norcross First United Methodist Church 25 Beaver Ruin Road Norcross, GA 30071 (770) 448-4142 www.nfumc.org Grief Share, Sunshine Club (Alzheimer's Respite Care), Caregiver's Support, Stephen Ministry. Snellville United Methodist Church 2448 Main Street, East Snellville, GA 30078 (770) 972-9360 Alzheimer s Support Group, Caring for the Caregiver (Women s Support): Monday evenings. Grief Recovery & Support (Children & Youth) Rebuilding when your relationship ends. Lawrenceville First Baptist Church 165 Clayton Street (770) 963-5121 www.lawrencevillefbc.org Grief/Loss Support. First Place - Weight Loss Support. Presbyterian Church of the Redeemer 3750 Zoar Church Road Snellville, GA 30039 (770) 979-2647 Depression Support Group, Upside Down Parenting - Support for issues with aging parents. Westminster Presbyterian Church 2208 East Main Street Snellville, GA 30078 (770) 979-9676 www.wpcsnellville.org Caregiver Support Group, Calvin Cove - Respite Care for mild to moderate dementia. Hospital Based Support Groups Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Group Gwinnett Women's Pavilion (678) 442-3235 2 nd Wednesday of each month 7pm. Bosom Buddies Young Women's Breast Cancer Support Group Gwinnett Women's Pavilion (678) 442-3235 2 nd Wednesday of each month 7pm. Emory Eastside Medical - Wellness Center (See page 2 for contact information.) Various support groups meet. Call for current information regarding type of support group, meeting dates and times. Gwinnett Hospital System (See page 4 for contact information.) 43 Gwinnett Senior Resource Directory

Hospital Based Support Groups (continued) Parkinson's Support Group 3215 McClure Bridge Road Duluth, GA 30096 (678) 584-6900 2 nd Friday of each month 1:30pm. Stroke Support Group Glancy Rehabilitation Center - 3215 McClure Bridge Road Duluth, GA 30096 (678) 584-6913 3 rd Thursday of each month 6:30pm. Medical Alert Systems Care 24, Inc. 585-B Old Norcross Road (770) 277-9968 www.care24.com Transportation Gwinnett Transit (770) 822-5010 Medical Transportation AID Atlanta 1650 Peachtree Street Atlanta, GA 30309 (404) 872-0600 www.aidatlanta.org Angel Flight Dekalb Peachtree Airport - 2000 Airport Road, Suite 227 Atlanta, GA 30341 (770) 452-7958 www.angelflight-ga.com American Cancer Society - South Atlantic Division Office 2200 Lake Boulevard Atlanta, GA 30319 (404) 816-4994 or (888) 227-6333 Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm Christian Air Ministry (770) 228-2884 Flying Doctors of America (770) 451-3068 Gwinnett County Department of Family & Children Services (DFCS) 446 West Crogan Street (678) 518-5500 Jewish Family & Career Services (770) 859-0899 Leukemia Society of America (770) 859-0899 www.leukemia.org 44 Gwinnett Senior Resource Directory

Medical Transportation (continued) Outreach, Inc. (404) 349-4111 HIV/AIDS clients. Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia, Inc. 2391 Benjamin E Mays Drive Atlanta, GA 30311 (404) 755-1641 or 1(800) 326-5287 Transportation & Assistance Gwinnett County Para-Transit (770) 822-7446 Separate bus with chair lift. Driver assistance on and off bus. Appointment required. Traveler's Aid (Metro Atlanta Office) 75 Marietta Street, Suite 400 Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 817-7070 www.travelersaidatlanta.org Services: To people who have been in area 30 days or less. Provide relocation assistance and first months rent. Gwinnett County Public Libraries Services: Computers for internet searches, voter registration. Special Needs Services: Books on tape, large print books, mailbox books for the homebound. Book Renewal Line: (770)822-5351 TDD: (770) 822-5377 Telephone Reference & General Information: (770) 978-5154 Special Needs: (770) 822-5374 For branch information & account self-service: www.gwinnettpl.org Buford / Sugar Hill Public Library 2100 Buford Highway Buford, GA 30518-6035 (770) 945-4196 www.gwinnettpl.org Collins Hill Public Library 455 Camp Perrin Road Lawrenceville, GA 30043 (770) 822-2040 www.gwinnettpl.org Duluth Public Library 3480 Duluth Park Lane Duluth, GA 30096 (770) 476-1992 www.gwinnettpl.org Centerville Public Library 3025 Bethany Church Road Snellville, GA 30039-6109 (770) 978-4042 www.gwinnettpl.org Dacula Public Library 265 Dacula Road Dacula, GA 30019 (770) 822-2860 www.gwinnettpl.org Elizabeth H. Williams Public Library 2740 Lenora Church Road Snellville, GA 30078-3226 (770) 972-0988 www.gwinnettpl.org 45 Gwinnett Senior Resource Directory

Gwinnett County Public Libraries (continued) Five Forks Public Library 2780 Five Forks Trickum Road Lawrenceville, GA 30044 (770) 978-5600 www.gwinnettpl.org Gwinnett County Library Headquarters & Lawrenceville Office 1001 Lawrenceville Highway (770) 822-4522 or (770) 822-5361 Mountain Park Public Library 1210 Pounds Road Lilburn, GA 30047-6744 (770) 921-1299 www.gwinnettpl.org Peachtree Corners Public Library 5570 Spalding Drive Norcross, GA 30092 (770) 729-0931 www.gwinnettpl.org Grayson Public Library 700 Grayson Parkway Grayson, GA 30017 (770) 277-7680 www.gwinnettpl.org Lilburn Public Library 788 Hillcrest Road Lilburn, GA 30047-6827 (770) 921-7346 www.gwinnettpl.org Norcross Public Library 6025 Buford Highway Norcross, GA 30071-2408 (770) 448-4938 www.gwinnettpl.org Suwanee Public Library 361 Main Street, NW Suwanee, GA 30024 (770) 614-3418 www.gwinnettpl.org Gwinnett County Tag Offices Gwinnett County - Central Office 750 South Perry Street, Suite 100 Information - (770) 822-8801 Customer Service - (770) 822-8818 Ask about a special senior exemption for those over 65 who still own a vehicle more than 10 years old and driven less than 5,000 miles per year. For more information call 1(800) 449-2471. Norcross Tag Office 5030 Georgia Belle Court, Suite 1013 Norcross, GA 30093 (770) 822-8818 Peachtree Corners Tag Office - Interlochen Village Shopping Center 5270 Peachtree Parkway, Route 141, Suite 110 Norcross, GA 30072 (770) 822-8818 North Gwinnett Tag Office 2735 Mall of GA Boulevard Buford, GA 30518 (770) 822-8818 Open Saturday. Snellville Tag Office 2845 Lenora Church Road Snellville, GA 30078 (770) 822-8818 46 Gwinnett Senior Resource Directory

Miscellaneous County Listings Animal Control 632 Hi Hope Road (770) 339-3200 Gwinnett County Extension Service - University of Georgia 750 South Perry Street (678) 377-4033 or (678) 377-4010 Provides information on nutrition, gardening, soil and water testing. Gwinnett County Probate Court 75 Langley Drive (770) 822-8265 Services: Death certificates, birth certificates, estate/probate wills, guardianship, and marriage licenses. Gwinnett County Tax Assessor 75 Langley Drive (770) 822-7200 Gwinnett County Voters Registration 75 Langley Drive (770) 822-8787 Homestead Exemptions - Property Tax Collection 75 Langley Drive (770) 822-8000 Medical Examiner 175 Langley Drive, Suite E-1 (770) 995-5558 47 Gwinnett Senior Resource Directory