LOCAL RESOURCES FOR SENIORS
Adult Protective Services | Report Elder Abuse
(404) 657-5250
Gwinnett Council for Seniors
(770) 822-5147
Encourages an active and informed senior citizens lifestyle for seniors in Gwinnett County.
Gwinnett Coalition for Health & Human Services
Gwinnett Helpline | (770) 995-3339
Provides information and referrals for family problems, emergency shelter, health services, child care, substance abuse, employment, emergency food, legal referrals, senior services, counseling, and more.
I Care Atlanta
5879-B New Peachtree Rd., Doraville, GA | (678) 615-3341
Offers food boxes for homeless families and families struggling financially. Available to clients in the Norcross area. Call for appointment. No zip code requirement.
Atlanta Legal Aid
Legal Assistance | (404) 377-0701
Gwinnett County Pro Bono (678) 376-4545. Must fall below the federal poverty level.
Gwinnett County Bar – Lawyer Referral Service (770) 822-8398
Georgia Highlands Medical Services, Inc.
Medical Assistance | 422 Canton Rd., Cumming, GA | (770) 887-1668
Provides a sliding scale for low-income households that do not have health insurance. Accepts walk-ins and appointments.
Gwinnett Community Clinic
Medical Assistance | 2160 Fountain Dr., Snellville, GA | (770) 985-1199
Delivers medical assistance to children and adults who do not have health insurance. Tuesday and Thursday evening appointments. Call between 11am and 3pm for an appointment.
Medicaid Providers
(770) 451-5501 or (800) 822-2539
Keeps current listing of doctors, etc., who are certified to accept Medicaid.
Rehabilitation Services
Formerly Vocational Rehabilitation | (770) 729-5400
Assists disabled persons in retraining and job search, etc.
Senior Centers
Buford (770) 614-2539
Norcross (770) 638-5680
Lawrenceville (770) 822-5180
Senior Citizen Services
(770) 822-8850
Senior Citizen Information and Referral Office
Senior Information and Assistance
Helpline | (678) 377-4150
Social Security Administration
4365 Shackleford Rd., Norcross, GA | (800) 772-1213
Open Mondays through Fridays 8:30am - 3:30pm
Streetwise Georgia
1750 Cedars Rd., Lawrenceville, GA | (678) 985-9915
Provides food, clothing and limited furniture. Open Mondays 10am to 1pm & Tuesdays 10am to 2pm. Call for an appointment and instructions. No zip code requirement.
United Way
(678) 417-6434 or First Call for Help (911)
