The below web site links are provided as additional resources to help you navigate family change. CNFC does not specifically endorse any of the businesses or services represented by these links. If you find a particular web site helpful, please CONTACT us!
LEGAL & MEDIATION ASSISTANCE
State Bar of Georgia
Click on “Public Resources” for legal help
Gwinnett Pro Bono Project — Family Law Class
Free class for people handling their own divorce, legitimation, child support or custody cases. Meets on Wednesday afternoon and one Thursday evening each month at the Gwinnett County Justice & Administration Center.
Georgia Legal Services Program
Free legal services for those who cannot afford to hire a lawyer
Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution
Learn about mediation and find a mediator
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
A professional team approach to help divorcing parents avoid the courtroom
DeKalb County Mediation Services
For DeKalb County cases — the court provides low-cost mediation to co-parents. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to resolve your issues without going to court.
Gwinnett County Mediation Services
For Gwinnett County cases — find a list of mediators and instructions on how to resolve your issues through mediation. Hourly mediaIton fees apply. Find a list of Gwinnett mediators here.
SUPPORT GROUPS FOR PARENTS
Visions Anew
Support primarily for divorcing and divorced women in the Atlanta area, although there is now a free support group for men only!
Divorce Care
Support groups for parents experiencing the difficulties and grief of divorce and separation.
Fathers Incorporated
Works collaboratively with organizations around the country to identify and advocate for social and legislative changes that lead to healthy father involvement with children, regardless of the father’s marital or economic status, or geographic location.
Single Mom Assistance
A clearinghouse, bringing together resources for single mothers
Georgia Fatherhood Program
An employment-based service that focuses on providing services that can help the noncustodial parent achieve self-sufficiency. It also encourages parents to increase emotional, parental and financial involvement in the lives of the noncustodial parent’s children.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT
Men Stopping Violence
Helping men learn non-destructive conflict resolution skills
Partnership Against Domestic Violence (Gwinnett and Fulton counties)
Support for battered women and their children
Women’s Resource Center to End Domestic Violence (Decatur, Georgia)
Support for battered women and their children
SUBSTANCE ABUSE HELP
Alcoholics Annonymous
Recovery help for those who abuse alcohol
Al-Anon
Support for the family members of alcoholics
Narcotics Anonymous
Recovery help for those who abuse illegal or prescription drugs
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Call or text 988 anytime, day or night, to talk to someone who cares. Click on the link above to access specific resources for your particular situation.
¡Los servicios de texto y chat de 988 Lifeline ya están disponibles en español!Haga clic aquí para obtener información sobre cómo acceder a todos los servicios en español. CONOCER MÁS
Summit Counseling Center
Individual, family and child counseling in the metro Atlanta area
Flourish Family Therapy
Individual, family and child counseling in Lawrenceville, and the metro Atlanta area
Covenant Counseling & Family Resource Center
Family counseling in Snellville, Lawrenceville, and Atlanta
Summit Ridge Hospital (Lawrenceville)
In-patient, out-patient and emergency mental health and substance abuse services for adolescents and adults
Ridgeview Institute (Smyrna)
In-patient, out-patient and emergency mental health and substance abuse services for children and adults
Families First of Georgia
Help with family counseling, adoption services, family planning, mom and baby programs, etc. (sliding fee scale available)
CHILD ADVOCACY
Division of Family and Children Services
Reporting child or elder neglect or abuse
Parental Alienation Syndrome Intervention (Non-Profit)
Resources for parents who believe their children are being alienated from them by the other parent
Georgia Center for Child Advocacy
Prevention, intervention and treatment for childhood sexual abuse
Georgia Child Support Services
Increases the reliability of child support paid by parents when they live apart from their children.
EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING AND FOOD SUPPORT
Lawrenceville Cooperative Ministries
Assists those in need by providing food, financial assistance for utility payments, and help with prescription drugs
North Gwinnett Cooperative Ministries
Assists those in need by providing food, financial assistance for utility payments, and help with prescription drugs
Lilburn Cooperative Ministries
Assists those in need by providing food, financial assistance for utility payments, and help with prescription drugs
Family Promise of Gwinnett
Providing shelter, meals and support services to families without home
Job Education and Training Opportunities
Help from the Georgia Department of Labor
