Community Resources
Local and national support for adults, people with disabilities, caregivers and families
Need Immediate Help?
- Emergency: Call 911
- Mental-health crisis: Call or text 988
- Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline: 800-272-3900
- Suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation: Georgia Adult Protective Services
- Not sure where to begin: CSRA Aging and Disability Resource Connection
Resources
(last Reviewed Sept 2026)
Aging and Disability Navigation
AAA - Area Agency on Aging
Ther are 12 available across the state of Georgia. CSRA AAA- Central Savannah River Area, Agency on Aging
ADRC-Aging and Disability Resource Connection
No wrong Door – The ADRC has access to pull Resource Information to connect you to the services you need.
Senior Citizens Council
Offers Advocacy Programs
706-868-0120
Walton Options for Independent Living
Provides consumers with resources to help people live their lives independently in their own homes and communities.
Walton Options Georgia Augusta, GA
706-724-6262
Walton Options South Carolina Aiken, SC
803-279-9611
Insurance & Benefits
Medicare
Medicare is a federal health insurance program in the United States primarily for people age 65 or older, as well as younger individuals with specific disabilities or permanent conditions
Waiver Programs
EDWP – Elderly and Disabled Waivered Programs
CCSP – Community Care
Services Program
SOURCE-Service Options Utilizing Community Resources
These programs
have guidelines that are tied to one’s income
SHIP - Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program
SHIP provides unbiased help to Medicare beneficiaries. They will help you make a choice based on your needs.
MEDICAID
Federally and State funded insurance program -there are multiple Classes of
Assistance based on the need of the individual, -SSI (supplemental security income class of Medicaid), MAO (Medical Assistance Only), QMB (Qualified Medical Assistance)
Georgia Legal Assistance Program (GLAP) aka Legal Aide
They are available to assist with Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney and Health Care Powers of Attorney. This service is available to those over the age of 60 at no additional out-of-pocket cost.
Veterans Administration
Within this program if the person requiring care is Service Connected, he/she can ask for Community Services or even possibly Aide and Attendance. Service-connected Veterans may also be served at the GA War Veterans Skilled Nursing Facility – 15th Street Augusta. The VA has a Caregiver Support Program, the best place to start with these services is with the CM –
Case Manager or SW – Social Worker in the clinic which the Veteran is followed/seen .
Department of Energy/Department of Labor
Services and Benefits for those who served at Savannah River Site for the Department of Energy
Help at Home
Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels provides nutritionally balanced meals to seniors and other eligible individuals at their place of residence. Frequent in-home visits provide unique opportunities to meet nutritional needs, combat social isolation, address safety hazards and provide holistic care.
Private Home Care
Provides or makes provision for private home care services through its employees or agents, contractual arrangements with independent contractors, or referrals. Private home care services mean those items and services provided at a patient’s residence that involves direct care to that patient and includes nursing services, personal care tasks, and companion or sitter tasks.
Find a Licensed Facility: https://forms.dch.georgia.gov/HFRD/
Home Health
Paid for by Medicare, Medicaid, and Private Insurance. SKILLED Provider agency and is Certified by Medicare.
Understanding your rights:
https://www.medicarerights.org/medicare-answers/2026/01/28/understanding-medicare-home-health-care
ERS - Emergency Responsive Services
A button worn around the neck or the wrist.
PCH/ALF - Personal Care Homes or Assisted Living Facilities
Many of these are Private Pay or covered by Long Term Care Insurance. Some PCHs are available through the Waivered programs, but you do have to meet the guidelines.
Adult Day Health or Adult Day Care
These are programs for adults that may need supervision out of the house.
Housing and Long Term Care
Long Term Care Insurance
This coverage require s that you require assistance with two ADLs – different policies require different documentation.
Ombudsman Program
The Long-Term Care Ombudsman
work to improve the lives of those living in Skilled Nursing Facilities and Personal Care Homes. (We are the East Region)
SNF - Skilled Nursing Facilities
Provide a skilled level of care for those that meet the guidelines. This service is paid for privately, Medicare will cover certain stays in a Skilled Nursing Facility, however the stay is limited.
MEDICAID – will cover SNF placement if the person meets the income
and resource guidelines.
Equipment and Accessibility
Support Groups
There are groups that meet throughout the CSRA-Alzheimer’s Support Group,
Family Caregiver Support Group, Parkinson Support Groups, Brain Trauma Support Group, etc.
Alzheimer's Association
Has a 24/7 Helpline – staffed by master’s
Level Care Consultants. They have Virtual Education Classes available and Resource Information.
Cutter's Resource Closet
Cutter’s Resource Closet exists to ensure no one goes without essential medical equipment, supplies, & support because they’re without means or know-how.
Non Profit Organization
Free Supplies Issued Thursdays 12-4
801 Broad St. Suite 605
(706) 550-1107
Parkinson's Foundation
Provides support to those living with Parkinsons Disease.
VIA Cognitive Health
A state of the art, thoughtfully designed day center for those with cognitive decline, Alzheimers and Dementia. Requirements must be met for attendance.
105 Lutheran Drive
Augusta, Georgia 30907
706-738-5039
Driving/Adaptive Driving Solutions
- Comprehensive clinical and behind-the-wheel driving evaluations
- Senior driver safety assessments and recommendations
- Low-vision rehabilitation and driving-retirement planning when needed
Visit Adaptable Driving to learn more about its Georgia-based services.
Belle- In Home Foot Care
- Your visit regularly includes foot screenings and preventive care clinically proven to manage chronic conditions. Care includes light exfoliation, nail care and a soothing massage to boost circulation and skin health.
- Can be billed to Several Insurance providers
- Visit https://www.bellecares.com/ for eligibility and more info