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Covenant House Georgia

Homeless Shelter in Atlanta, GA

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Crisis Care Information

1559 Johnson Rd. NW
Atlanta, GA 30318 Phone: 404-589-0163

 

 

Year Founded: 2000

Youth Served Every Year: 1508

Executive Director: Dr. Alie Redd

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Who we are: Covenant House Georgia (CHGA) provides emergency shelter and more for young people facing homelessness and human trafficking. We welcome with unconditional love all youth ages 18-24. Our doors are always open and our services free of charge. We’re here to respond to youths’ immediate needs and provide the support they require to reach their potential and their goal of independence. 

Our shelter: CHGA’s emergency shelter offers youth safety, food, clothing, showers, and a warm, safe bed. We provide medical and mental health care, including individual and group counseling through our on-site team of mental health professionals, to help youth heal the wounds that are part of their story.

Our programs: Young people can access short-term emergency care through CHGA’s street outreach program, Community Service Center, and emergency shelter. Our education and vocational programs, life skills and job readiness training, and transitional and supportive housing prepare youth for success. 
 

Our services: 

Meals   Health and hygiene education Job readiness training
Laundry   Health screenings   Vocational programs
Showers Drug awareness and education Employment assistance
Medical care Life skills training  Migrant/refugee services
Mental health care GED/High school education Transportation assistance
Case management College preparation Aftercare/follow-up

 

Covenant House Locations

Anchorage, AK Asbury Park, NJ Atlanta, GA Atlantic City, NJ
Berkeley, CA Camden, NJ Chicago, IL Detroit, MI
Elizabeth, NJ Fort Lauderdale, FL Grand Rapids, MI Guatemala City, Guatemala
Houston, TX Jersey City, NJ Los Angeles, CA Managua, Nicaragua
Mexico City, Mexico Montclair, NJ Newark, NJ New Orleans, LA
New York, NY Oakland, CA Orlando, FL Philadelphia, PA
San Pedro Sula, Honduras St. Louis, MO Tegucigalpa, Honduras Toronto, ON
Vancouver, BC York, PA Washington, DC  

Emergency Resources

  • National Runaway Safeline

    If you or a friend know someone who is a runaway, homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, call the National Runaway Safeline or visit their website.

    Go to NRS now

  • 911 and Police

    If emergency assistance is needed now or if you have been the victim of a crime, please call 9-1-1 or get in contact with your local police department below.

    Get Emergency Assistance

  • Suicide Lifeline

    Struggling with feelings of depression or suicide? Know someone who is? The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7. Visit their site now.

    Visit the Lifeline

  • House of Worship

    Many local churches, synagogues and other religious centers offer food, clothing and other services. Find the nearest house of worship below.

    Find a House of Worship

  • Victims of Trafficking

    No one should have to choose between going hungry or selling themselves. If there's anyone in your life who may be a victim of trafficking, find help below.

    Human Trafficking Hotline