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Service Providers
At SnapCo, we believe in the power of collective care and mutual aid. Our partners are essential allies in the fight for justice, offering life-saving services to our community. Whether you're seeking emergency housing, legal assistance, or healthcare support, our trusted collaborators are here to help.
Below, you'll find a comprehensive list of organizations providing services that range from housing solutions and bail support to mental health counseling and HIV care. Together, we are committed to ensuring that every member of our community has access to the resources they need to thrive.
Atlanta Legal Aid is a crucial resource for low-income individuals and families in metro Atlanta, offering free civil legal services. With five offices across the region, the organization helps clients navigate legal challenges related to family law, housing, healthcare, and more. Some of their key services include:
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Housing Assistance: Legal Aid defends tenants facing eviction, supports homeowners dealing with foreclosure, and helps families fight predatory lending practices. They ensure clients have access to safe, stable housing.
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Family Law Services: The organization handles cases involving child custody, child support, domestic violence, and legalizing family relationships. They work tirelessly to protect the rights of families and vulnerable individuals.
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Healthcare and Public Benefits: Atlanta Legal Aid advocates for individuals struggling to access healthcare, public benefits, and social security, including those facing challenges with Medicaid, Medicare, and other health-related issues.
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Support for Seniors and Veterans: Through specialized projects, the organization assists senior citizens and veterans in navigating complex legal issues like housing, healthcare, and end-of-life planning.
Atlanta Legal Aid ensures that the most vulnerable members of the community have access to the justice they need to improve their quality of life. To learn more about their services or to get help, you can visit their website or contact them directly.
Atlanta Legal Aid
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The Policing Alternatives & Diversion Initiative (PAD) is an Atlanta-based nonprofit that provides an alternative to police intervention for individuals experiencing extreme poverty, mental health crises, or substance use issues. PAD focuses on diverting people from arrest and incarceration and connecting them to supportive services that promote stability and recovery.
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Community Response Services: PAD partners with the City of Atlanta to offer real-time support through the ATL311 system. When residents or police encounter individuals in need of help related to poverty, mental health, or substance use, they can contact PAD for non-police intervention. PAD's team responds to assist with shelter, food, transportation, and connection to long-term care.
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Diversion Services: PAD accepts pre-arrest referrals from law enforcement, offering immediate alternatives to jail. These services are provided to individuals for whom criminal activity is related to behavioral health or economic challenges.
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Care Navigation: PAD’s Care Navigators work with participants to identify their needs and provide ongoing support, including housing assistance, employment support, and access to healthcare.
PAD’s innovative model aims to address quality-of-life concerns with dignity and care, offering people the resources they need to thrive instead of punitive measures.
For more information, visit their website at www.atlantapad.org
Policing Alternatives and Diversion Initiative (PAD)
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The Georgia Justice Project (GJP) is dedicated to supporting individuals impacted by the criminal justice system through a unique combination of legal representation, social services, and policy advocacy. Their approach aims to not only defend clients in court but also address the underlying issues that contribute to criminal behavior, such as poverty and barriers to reentry.
Some of their key services include:
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Holistic Criminal Defense: GJP provides free legal representation for low-income individuals facing misdemeanor and felony charges in Fulton and DeKalb counties. Their holistic approach includes social service support to help clients succeed in their legal cases and beyond.
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Reentry Services: GJP assists individuals with reentry into society by clearing criminal records (expungement), early termination of probation, and addressing barriers like driver's license suspensions and occupational licensing.
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Policy Advocacy: GJP has successfully advocated for over 20 policy changes in Georgia to reduce barriers to reentry and lower the number of individuals under correctional control.
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Community Engagement: GJP educates the public on criminal justice issues through workshops, clinics, and direct outreach, helping people better understand their rights and access to services.
By providing a mix of legal advocacy and social services, GJP works to break the cycle of poverty and crime, ensuring long-term stability and success for their clients.
For more information, you can visit their website: Georgia Justice Project
The Georgia Justice Project (GJP)
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Barred Business is a membership-based, abolitionist, and intersectional Black feminist organization founded by formerly incarcerated Black women in Atlanta. Their mission is to empower formerly incarcerated individuals, particularly Black and LGBTQIA+ people, who face disproportionate impacts from the criminal justice system. The organization offers a range of services focused on providing economic stability, housing, and legal protections.
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Small Business Relief Fund: Barred Business provides grants to formerly incarcerated small business owners who were excluded from federal loan programs during the pandemic, offering financial support to help them rebuild their businesses.
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Housing and Re-entry Support: Their S.T.A.B.L.E. program offers gender-responsive, LGBTQIA+-positive re-entry housing and support for formerly incarcerated Black women. They also provide case management to help participants access stable housing, job training, and educational resources.
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Advocacy and Legal Protections: The organization actively campaigns for legal protections for formerly incarcerated people, successfully advocating for ordinances in Atlanta to prevent discrimination based on criminal history. They aim to expand these protections at the state and national levels.
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Training and Mentorship: Barred Business offers technology and job skills training, mentorship, and assistance with enrolling in GED or college programs to support the long-term success of formerly incarcerated individuals.
For more information, visit Barred Business
Barred Business
Here are some key services they offer:
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Health Services: This includes vaccinations for COVID-19 and Monkeypox, STI testing and treatment, and rapid HIV testing. They also provide access to prevention medications like PEP/PrEP and enrollment in ART (antiretroviral therapy) for HIV treatment.
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Housing Support: A Vision for Hope offers patient care housing and short-term housing assistance for individuals in crisis.
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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Support: Their services include anger management programs, harm reduction approaches, and non-medical case management for individuals dealing with substance use challenges.
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Community Engagement: Through events like Mr. & Miss TRANShope and the National Ambassador Leadership Summit, A Vision for Hope actively promotes leadership and community participation. They also engage in public initiatives like Unity Fest and AIDS Walk Atlanta to raise awareness and foster community support.
For more information, you can visit their website at A Vision 4 Hope.
The Georgia Justice Project (GJP)
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A Vision for Hope is a non-profit organization in Fulton County, Georgia, dedicated to improving the well-being of individuals and communities by offering a variety of critical services. Their work focuses on mental health, wellness, and providing much-needed resources, especially for the LGBTQ+ community and those impacted by HIV/AIDS.
Here are some key services they offer:
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Health Services: This includes vaccinations for COVID-19 and Monkeypox, STI testing and treatment, and rapid HIV testing. They also provide access to prevention medications like PEP/PrEP and enrollment in ART (antiretroviral therapy) for HIV treatment.
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Housing Support: A Vision for Hope offers patient care housing and short-term housing assistance for individuals in crisis.
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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Support: Their services include anger management programs, harm reduction approaches, and non-medical case management for individuals dealing with substance use challenges.
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Community Engagement: Through events like Mr. & Miss TRANShope and the National Ambassador Leadership Summit, A Vision for Hope actively promotes leadership and community participation. They also engage in public initiatives like Unity Fest and AIDS Walk Atlanta to raise awareness and foster community support.
For more information, you can visit their website at A Vision 4 Hope.
A Vision 4 Hope (AV4H)
The Georgia Justice Project (GJP) is dedicated to supporting individuals impacted by the criminal justice system through a unique combination of legal representation, social services, and policy advocacy. Their approach aims to not only defend clients in court but also address the underlying issues that contribute to criminal behavior, such as poverty and barriers to reentry.
Some of their key services include:
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Holistic Criminal Defense: GJP provides free legal representation for low-income individuals facing misdemeanor and felony charges in Fulton and DeKalb counties. Their holistic approach includes social service support to help clients succeed in their legal cases and beyond.
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Reentry Services: GJP assists individuals with reentry into society by clearing criminal records (expungement), early termination of probation, and addressing barriers like driver's license suspensions and occupational licensing.
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Policy Advocacy: GJP has successfully advocated for over 20 policy changes in Georgia to reduce barriers to reentry and lower the number of individuals under correctional control.
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Community Engagement: GJP educates the public on criminal justice issues through workshops, clinics, and direct outreach, helping people better understand their rights and access to services.
By providing a mix of legal advocacy and social services, GJP works to break the cycle of poverty and crime, ensuring long-term stability and success for their clients.
For more information, you can visit their website: Georgia Justice Project
The Georgia Justice Project (GJP)
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The Trans Housing Coalition (THC) is an Atlanta-based, Trans-led organization dedicated to helping chronically homeless transgender and gender non-conforming individuals, especially Black trans women, transition into stable, long-term housing. THC was originally founded as the Homeless Black Trans Women Fund, evolving into a robust initiative that addresses the severe housing challenges faced by Atlanta's trans community.
Key services offered by THC include:
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Housing First Program: Using the Housing First model, THC provides emergency, transitional, and permanent housing to transgender individuals without requiring prerequisites like sobriety or treatment. This model emphasizes that housing is a basic human right.
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Emergency Housing Assistance: THC offers short-term emergency housing, including motel stays, to stabilize individuals in immediate need. Case managers support clients throughout this process.
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Wraparound Services: THC provides comprehensive support services, including job training, addiction recovery, and mental health counseling, to help individuals stay housed and improve their quality of life.
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Transitional Housing: THC has transitional housing options and works with participants to secure housing vouchers for long-term stability. They assist with essential move-in costs and offer ongoing case management.
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Partnerships and Advocacy: THC works closely with other organizations in Atlanta to provide additional services like STI testing, gender-affirmative healthcare, and addiction services.
Since its founding, THC has provided rental assistance to over 200
individuals, distributed $100,000 in emergency grants, and secured city-funded housing vouchers for many of its participants.
For more information, you can visit their website at Trans Housing Coalition.
Trans Housing Coalition (THC)
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ViiV Healthcare is a global pharmaceutical company uniquely focused on the treatment, prevention, and eventual cure of HIV. Founded in 2009 as a joint venture between GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer, ViiV Healthcare is dedicated to advancing innovative treatments for people living with HIV and those most at risk. The company’s approach is centered on partnerships and community engagement to address the needs of those disproportionately impacted by HIV, particularly in marginalized communities.
Key services and initiatives include:
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HIV Treatment and Prevention: ViiV Healthcare has developed a range of antiretroviral therapies and long-acting injectables for both treatment and prevention of HIV. Their focus includes making HIV care more accessible through innovative therapies and promoting the message of "Undetectable = Untransmittable" (U=U) to reduce stigma and improve quality of life.
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Community Engagement: Through programs like Positive Action Community Grants, ViiV supports community-based organizations that aim to close gaps in care and tackle the stigma surrounding HIV. These grants focus on providing care for those not currently benefitting from existing services, including women of color and Black men who have sex with men.
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Research and Development: ViiV remains committed to ongoing research to find new treatments and ultimately cure HIV. The company collaborates with scientists, healthcare providers, and community leaders to drive innovation in HIV care.
For more information on their work, you can visit their website at ViiV Healthcare.
ViiV Healthcare
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NAESM (National AIDS Education & Services for Minorities) is a non-profit organization based in Atlanta, dedicated to addressing the health and wellness needs of Black gay men and the broader LGBTQ+ community. NAESM provides a variety of essential services aimed at reducing health disparities and supporting individuals living with or at risk for HIV.
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HIV and STI Testing: NAESM offers free and confidential testing for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Their Total Life Care Center prioritizes Black gay men in Atlanta, providing both preventative services like PrEP and post-diagnosis care.
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Housing Assistance: NAESM helps individuals living with HIV access short-term rental assistance, utility support, and housing placement programs to prevent homelessness.
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Behavioral Health Support: The organization offers counseling and support services for sexual and behavioral health issues, as well as substance use challenges.
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Linkage to Care: NAESM helps connect individuals to healthcare providers, ensuring they receive the necessary treatments, medications, and services to manage their health effectively.
For more information, visit their website: NAESM
NAESM (National AIDS Education & Services for Minorities)
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Safe Haven Transitional, Inc. provides long-term housing and supportive services to women and their children escaping domestic violence in the Atlanta area. The program offers safe shelter, counseling, and tools to help survivors transition into independent living. Their services include empowerment programs like the Transformers Youth Intervention to break cycles of abuse in younger generations. Additionally, Safe Haven provides education, childcare, legal assistance, and transportation support to help women rebuild their lives.
For more information, visit Safe Haven Transitional
Safe Haven Transitional, Inc.
View Point Health offers a range of community-based housing and support services for individuals with behavioral health needs, mental health challenges, and substance use disorders in metro Atlanta. Their Community Housing programs focus on providing stable housing solutions while addressing the individual's holistic recovery needs.
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Horizon Respite: Short-term respite care for individuals facing significant mental health challenges, offering temporary housing while providing the necessary skills for future independent living.
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Gran Recovery: An intensive residential treatment program focusing on individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. The program offers group therapy, individual counseling, and skills training in a structured environment.
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Community Support Services (CSS): A recovery-oriented service for individuals with persistent mental illnesses, providing skills-building support in the community to promote long-term recovery and independent living.
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Intensive Care Management (ICM): This service assists individuals with severe and persistent mental illness who have experienced frequent hospitalizations or homelessness. It provides case management, access to resources, and 24/7 crisis support.
View Point Health
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