Free Resources and Aid
Free Resources and Georgia Insurance Options for Pregnant Women and Moms
If you are facing an unexpected pregnancy and considering parenting, or are a parent in need of tangible resources, aid, education, and support, we'd love to talk with you. Below are some state and national resources for moms, single parents, and families, but we can also provide direct referrals to local community resources near you as well.
Resources in Georgia
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Georgia’s Medicaid program for pregnant women.
Covers prenatal care, labor/delivery, and 60 days postpartum care.
May cover care retroactively for up to three months prior to application if you were pregnant and eligible.
Cost: Usually no copays or out-of-pocket expenses.
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Provide immediate, temporary Medicaid coverage while your application is processed.
Often located at hospitals, health departments, and some OB/GYN offices.
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Free nutritious food, breastfeeding support, health education, and referrals.
Available during pregnancy and after birth for both mother and child.
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These organizations typically provide free and confidential help—often without insurance—across Georgia:
Pregnancy Resource Centers (PRCs) – Located in nearly every county; services may include:
Free pregnancy testing and limited ultrasounds
Maternity and baby clothes
Diapers, formula, and baby gear
Parenting classes and one-on-one mentoring
Referrals for housing, legal aid, and medical care
Covenant Care Adoptions – Support for those exploring adoption, including free counseling and connections to community aid.
Salvation Army & Goodwill Family Services – Vouchers for maternity clothes, baby items, and household necessities.
Local Churches & Community Outreach Programs – Many offer baby showers, food pantries, and emergency aid.
Regional Resources
Georgia Legal Services http://www.glsp.org/ (800) 498-9469
Domestic Violence Hotline Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline 1.800.334.2836
All Georgia Kids Childcare Finder https://www.qualitycareforchildren.org/find-child-care/ (877) 255-4254
Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies https://hmhbga.org/ (800) 300-9003
Emergency Mental Health Crisis and Access Line (800) 715-4225
National Parent Helpline (855) 427-2736
Project SHARE provides emergency assistance to Georgians who need help with basic necessities like housing, utilities, and food. https://projectshareinfo.com/
Counseling Services:
Holly Stillwell, therapist, Warner Robins http://www.thetherapistnextdoor.com/ (478) 225.4282
Family Counseling Center of Central Georgia http://www.fcccg.org/home.aspx (478) 745-2811
Medical Services/Pregnancy Testing:
Coliseum Medical Center https://coliseumhealthsystem.com/
(478) 765-7000
CORE Healthcare for Women https://coreof cga.com/ Macon (478) 216-5176 Warner Robins (478) 333-5000
Navicent Health https://www.navicenthealth.org/
Housing Resources:
Crisis Line and Safe House, for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence https://cl- sh.org/ (478) 745-9292
The Potter’s House for Women, a residential treatment program for women with addictive behaviors https://www.pottershouseforwomen.com/
Food Resources:
Middle GA Community Food Bank https://www.mg cfb.org/
Harvest Cathedral Food Pantry, every Thursday from 5:00-7:00 2254 Rocky Creek Rd, Macon, GA 31206 (478) 781-7157
Clothing and Financial Assistance:
Macon Outreach http://maconoutreach.com/home
Family Advancement Ministries
http://www.familyadvancementministries.org/
(478) 745-7165
Counseling Services:
James Bass, therapist, Savannah http://www.jsbasscounseling.com/
Clothing:
Savannah Baptist Center http://savbaptistcenter.org/ 912-232-1033
Old Savannah City Mission http://www.oscm.org/nservice.html 912-232-1979
Food Resources:
Old Savannah City Mission http://www.oscm.org/nservice.html 912-232-1979
St Paul’s CME Church, Food Pantry available Monday thru Friday from 3:00PM – 5:00 PM 912-233-2849
St Paul’s Episcopal Church Food Pantry 912-232-0274
Wesley Family Life Center http://www.wesleyctrs-savh.org/Our-Programs 912-236-4226
Emmaus House, Breakfast is served at 8:30 AM Monday thru Friday http://unitedministriessavann ah.org/emmaus-house 912-495-8828
Housing and Shelter:
The Living Vine Maternity Home, for pregnant women age 13 and up https://www.thelivingvine.org 912-352-9998
Thomas D Austin House, housing for women with families www.eoasga.org/programs/housing-and-homeless-services/ 912-443-9700
Interfaith Hospitality Network offers emergency services to families with children www.ihnsav.org/ 912-790-9446
SAFE Shelter http://safes helter.org/ 912-629-8888
Magdalene Project (Union Mission), emergency shelter designed to meet the needs of single women with or without children http://www.unionmis sion.org/what-we-do/emergency-shelter/shelter-for-women/ 912-236-7423
Rental or Utility Assistance:
Salvation Army http://www.salvationarmysavannah.org/ 912-651-7420
Wesley Family Life Center http://www.wesleyctrs-savh.org/Our-Programs 912-236-4226
Medical Resources:
THRIVE Savannah Women’s Healthcare http://thrivesavannah.org/ (912) 999-7993
Curtis Cooper Clinic https://www.cvcphc.net/ 912-527-1000
Chatham County Health Department
https://www.gach d.org/programs-services/
912-356-2441
Emergency Assistance Programs:
Action, Inc
http://www.actionathens.org/
(706) 546-8293
Goodwill of North Georgia
http://goodwillng.org/
Community Connection, referral service 706-353-1313
Family Connection,
Children in Schools
http://fc-cis.org/
Children First
www.childrenfirst-inc.org
Nancy Travis Childcare Project nancytravis.org
Housing and Shelter:
Athens Area Homeless Shelter
https://www.helpathenshomeless.org/
(706) 354-0423
Old Savannah CiProject Safe,
domestic violence shelter and crisis support
http://www.proje ct-safe.org/
(706) 543-3331
Interfaith Hospitality Network of Athens www.ihnathens.org
Northeast Georgia Homeless Coalition http://northeastgeorgiahomelesscoalition.blogspot.com/
Food Assistance:
Athens Area Emergency Food Bank
http://aaefb.blogspot.com/
Grace Fellowship Church,
has a food bank every 4th Thursday at 4pm
https://www.graceathens.com/
Our Daily Bread and Action Ministries http://actionministries.net/locations/athens/programs/
Counseling Resources:
Samaritan Center for Counseling and Wellness
http://www.samaritannega.org/
Advantage Behavioral Health Systems
https://www.advantagebhs.org/
706-542-8656
Family Counseling Services http://www.fcsathens.com/ 706.549.7755
Health and Medical Resources:
Mercy Health Center
http://mercyhealt hcenter.net/
706-425-9445
Athens Pregnancy Resource Center https://athenspregnan cycenter.org/ 678-753-318
Food Assistance:
Azalea City Church, food pantry every 1st and 4th Thursday
http://www.myaz aleacity.com/
(229)244-1855
Valdosta Food Bank
(229) 244-2678
Community CSecond Harvest Food Pantry (229) 244-3663
Community Food Kitchen (229) 247-8178
Utility and Financial Assistance Programs:
Coastal Plain Area EOA, Inc.
https://www.co astalplain.org/
229) 244-7860
Salvation Army https://salvationarmygeorgi a.org/valdosta/ (229) 242-6440
Housing:
LAMP (Lowndes Associated Ministries to People)
https://www.lampinc.org/
at 245-7157
Medical Services: Options Now, free pregnancy testing https://www.optionsnow.org/ (229) 506-5017
Financial and Utility Assistance:
St. Vincent de Paul
https://www.svdpgeorgia.org/
678-892-6160
Catholic Charities https://catholic charitiesatlanta.org/ Smyrna, 404-920-7725
Shelters and Housing Assistance:
Atlanta Mission
http://www.atlantamission.org/
Sheltering Grace,
shelter for pregnant women
https://www.shel teringgrace.org/
Marietta, 678-337-7858
7 Bridges to Recovery https://mtbethel.org/mission s/7-bridges-to-recovery-the-garden/ https://7bridgesto recovery.org/ Atlanta, 678-430-3698
My Sister’s House, shelter for pregnant women and women with children https://atlantamission.or g/my-sister-s-house/ Atlanta, 404-367-2465
Medical Assistance:
List of Free and Income Based Medical Clinics
https://www.freeclinics.com/cit/ga-atlanta
Atlanta Care Center,
free pregnancy testing and ultrasounds
http://www.atlantacare.com/
404-492-6187
Pregnancy Aid Clinic http://www.pregnancyaidclinic.com 404-763-4357
Food Assistance:
Atlanta Community Food Bank
acfb.org/
(404) 892-3333
List of Food Pantries in Atlanta https://www.foodpantries.org/ci/ga-atlanta