Resource Information for Folks
GED Classes Lanier County In-person provided by Adult Education Program of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. Tuesday and Thursdays, 9:00am-1:00pm and 4:00-8:00pm. The Threatte Center, 209 US Highway-221, Lakeland. Information: 229-333-2123 or www.wiregrass.edu/adulted/. Information: 229-333-2123 or www.wiregrass.edu/adulted/.
Youth Firesetter Intervention Program (YFIP): 404-275-0925. Learn more about the Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner and the State Fire Marshal’s YFIP.
Place of Grace Soup Kitchen, Bethel Church Ministries, 375 W. Highway 37, Lakeland. Every Saturday from 11:00am-2:00pm.
General Housing Energy Assistance (under 65) as funding available. Begins May 1, 5am. Schedule appointments: coastalplain.caseheduler.com/ or 229-472-6331.
GED Classes On-line. Information: 229-333-2123 or www.wiregrass.edu/adulted/
Donalsonville Hospital: Behavioral Health Unit – Adolescents & Geriatrics. 229-524-2254. 102 Hospital Circle, Donalsonville. www.DonalsonvilleHospital.org/.
Host families Needed for English speaking international students ages 15-18 on J1 Visas and immersion in U.S. lifestyle International Student Exchange. For more information: Area Representative Natalie at 910-547-7087. Online: www.iseusa.org/.
Foster Parents Needed in Lanier County. Call 877-210-KIDS
Halcyon Home Crisis/Support Line. 229-226-6666, POB 1838, Thomasville.
PREVENT CREDIT CARD FRAUD: Review your credit report annually by requesting one for free from all 3 credit bureaus by visiting annualcreditreport.com/.
Free Line Dance Class every month on 2nd and 4th Saturdays. Nashville VFW, 801 Tifton Hwy. 125. 7:00-7:45pm. Information: 229-455-2267.
Department of Behavioral Health Transportation: 229-671-6174 for Lowndes County. 229-896-4559 for Cook County. 229-391-2301 for Tift County 912-449-7100 for Unison clients.
Campaign Signs Pick-up. Signs found in highway right-of-way have been moved to DOT, 217 East Highway 37, Lakeland, for pick-up.
Human Services Coordinated Transportation. DFCS clients should contact their local county office listed at www.dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov/region-11.
HELP ELIMINATE ARSON TODAY: Hotline 1-800-282-5804. Reward i[ tp $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person(s) RESPONSIBLE for arson! Call the Georgia Hotline.
WWALS Watershed Coalition advocates for conservation and stewardship: www.wwals.net.
Georgia Department of Human Services To speak with someone about becoming a foster or adoptive parent contact the foster care and adoption recruitment intake line at 1-877-210-KIDS (5437) or go on-line to: https://dfcs.georgia.gov/services/adoption
Your Library Card in Your Pocket. Information: sgrl.org/ or 229-333-0086.
65+ & Homebound Citizen Housing Energy Assistance begins April 10th. Schedule appointments: coastalplain.caseheduler.com/ or 229-472-6331.
Lanier County Health Department. Offers services such as well checks, immunizations, and environmental services to anyone who lives, works, or plays in Lanier County.
53 West Murrell Ave., Lakeland. 229-482-3294. Fax: 229-482-2006. WIC Call Center: 1-888-388-2370. https://southhealthdistrict.com/county-health-departments/lanier-county-health-department/
Coastal Plains Charter High School has 16 locations across the South Georgia region offering a full range of high school courses in a convenient, flexible, self-paced format. All classes are held in the evening so students can work during the day and attend school at night. Tuition is 100% FREE for traditional students who enroll with Coastal Plains full time.
https://www.coastalplainshighschool.org/
GreenLeaf: A New Beginning – Teen Focus IOP. Teen Focus Programming; Teen Focus Group Therapy; Coping Skills. 24-hour helpline: 800-247-2747.
TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS IN SOUTHERN GEORGIA: 229-333-5277 or www.sgrc.us. Georgia Department of Transportation and Georgia Department of Human Services.
Do you qualify for Area Agency on Aging transportation services? 1-888-732-4464.
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