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Homeless Services
- Homeless Day Service Center (HDSC)
- 240 North Ave., Athens, GA 30601
- 706-354-1154 ext. 1700
- Monday – Friday; 8:30-5:00
- The HDSC is a day-time resource for individuals who may be experiencing homelessness. It is open to the public, Monday - Friday from 10:00am-4:30pm and is a place for individuals to receive mail and messages, access laundry and shower facilities, and use telephones. Our staff provide case management and support around issues relating to homelessness as well as provide direct assistance to available housing supports. Depending upon availability of funding and local housing resources, financial assistance may be provided, with the specific intention of assisting with the client's rent and/or security deposit and short-term, ongoing rental assistance.
- Street Outreach Program
- 240 North Avenue Athens, GA 30601 706-354-1154 ext. 1700
- Monday – Friday; 8:30-5:00 Located within the Homeless Day Service Center, this program employs a team of individuals who actively provide outreach and engagement to individuals living in unsheltered conditions within and around Athens-Clarke County. Individuals who actively engage with our program will receive direct support to meet their immediate health and stability needs. Advantage utilizes this program to engage individuals seeking support, treatment, and housing stability by promoting access to these services.
- Hotel Voucher Program
- Multiple Locations
- We offer short term assistance to individuals with immediate need for shelter for a temporary duration. We can provide for up to 30 days of assistance to individuals and families with children experiencing homelessness and who have demonstrated an emergency crisis necessitating the need for a short term stay within a hotel or motel setting.