RESOURCES
Community Resources
The following is a list of local resources. If you have any questions, or have difficulty reaching a provider, please let the SKORE Coordinator or Case Manager know. Resources below fall under the following categories: Counseling, Health Care, Housing, Clothing, Food, and Other.
The following is the Bartow County Resource Directory Webpage. Here, you can search for many different services available in Bartow County: https://bartowga.resource.directory
For families needing individual, couples, parenting, and family counseling sessions in Spanish, please visit this link: https://serfamilia.org/what-we-do/counseling-services/
Counseling
A Healing Journey Counseling
650 Henderson Dr., Ste. 430
Cartersville, GA 30120
Phone - 770-334-2493
Fax - 770-334-2675
A Healing Journey Counseling
& Consultation offers individual therapy for children, adolescents and
adults. We also provide counseling for couples, and families. Clinicians are
trained in several different therapy applications including Dialectical
Behavior Therapy (DBT). A Healing Journey Counseling & Consultation
offers a full DBT treatment program including individual therapy and DBT Skills
Groups.
We accept most major
insurances, including TriCare, Amerigroup,Magellan, Wellcare, Peachcare,
Peachstate, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, ChampVA,
Ceridian, Medicare, Medicaid, and various Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
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Georgia H.O.P.E.
Georgia Hope is a private counseling agency for those who struggle
with mental health, behavior problems, or substance abuse. We serve
children, adolescents and adults who have some form of Georgia Medicaid
(Wellcare, Peachstate, Amerigroup).
We also serve children who do not have insurance.
Georgia H.O.P.E. provides in-home assessments, individual,
family, and group counseling, anger/stress management, parenting skills,
and resource linkage. To refer a child, contact (800) 906-9766. To refer
an adult, contact (706) 279-0405. You can also visit our website at:
www.gahope.org.
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Eastchester Family Services
770-334-3708
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Psychology & Counseling Center of Cartersville
17 Felton Place, Suite A
Cartersville, GA 30120
770-386-8996, ext. 210
http://www.psychologistsofcartersville.com/
All kinds of people seek and benefit from counseling and psychotherapy. Everyone faces problems and challenges at different points in their lives. Because our world is complex and often demanding, it is normal to be faced with challenges or unexpected conflicts for which we are not prepared. When this happens, a professional can assist in solving the problem. Our Services Include:
- Individual / Couples / Family Therapy
- Child and Adolescent Therapy
- Testing and Assessment
Rhea Kisling, MS, LPC
Child & Adolescent Therapist
Highland Rivers Health
650 Joe Frank Harris Parkway
Cartersville, GA 30120
706-483-6688 (work cell)
770-607-6704 (fax)
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Solutions Therapeutic Services
109 Central Avenue
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 383-8909
www.solutionstherapeuticservices.com
Beth McArdle, LCSW, primary focus is with couples and family, individual therapy with adolescents and adults, with solution focused techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy, as well as Christian counseling.
Pam Crowe, LPC, mainly focuses on working with adults and couples focusing on trauma, adjustment, and anxiety.
Susan Geddes, LPC works with adolescents (we worked together at Devereux as well, psychiatric facility for troubled teenagers), adults, and couples. She also focuses on depression and anxiety.
Claudia Adams, LPC, mainly sees children and adolescents utilizing play therapy. She does incorporate parenting sessions as needed.
STS accepts all major insurance (BCBS, United Healthcare, Cigna, etc.) including Medicare, and Medicaid's CMO programs. Currently Chris does sliding scale private pay mainly as he begins to work towards getting on insurance panels. We all do private pay sliding scale as needed as well.
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Willowbrooke at Tanner
958 Joe Frank Pkwy, Suite 103
Cartersville, GA 30120
770-
www.willowbrookeattanner.org
Provides free, confidential mental health screenings to determine what level of care clients need. Clients receive referrals to community services or a Willowbrook at Tanner program. Master's level, highly skilled mental health clinicians facilitate screenings.
Outpatient partial hospitalization services for adults, children and adolescents is now available in
Cartersville.
For low-cost/free basic dental services
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
By Appointment Only
Non-refundable fee ($30) if appointment is canceled
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Highland Rivers Health
650 Joe Frank Pkwy
Cartersville, GA 30120
770-387-3538
http://highlandrivershealth.com/
We provide a comprehensive array of community-based, integrated treatment, recovery, and supportive services to children, youth and adults. Some of our services include:
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Highland Rivers Health
Zella M. Upshaw, LPC
911 N. Tennessee St., Ste 210
Cartersville, GA 30120
(404)384-5482, Fax:1-888-334-0125
Secondary Office: 522 N. Main Street, Suite 203, Cedartown, GA 30125
The population you serve: Ages six to adults of all ages struggling with life challenges to include depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship issues, anger, stress, trauma, career, grief, crisis intervention, substance abuse, adolescence & parenting issues & issues unique to military population and their family members.
All major insurance accepted to include CMO Medicaid (Peachcare, Peachstate & Amerigroup.) Credentialed with most Employer Assistance Programs. Private/self pay also accepted.
Services Offered: Behavioral Health Therapeutic sessions for Individuals, Families, Couples, & Groups ages six to adults of all ages. Other services available upon request: Community & Individual Parenting Enrichment
Classes, Family-Based Agency & Support Group Training, Employer Assistance Programs Critical Incident service provider.
Staff Qualifications: Ms. Upshaw is licensed in the state of GA as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Her experience covers over twenty years of service provision in the Social Services and Behavioral Health fields. She has been in Private Practice for the past 2 1/2 years.
Assessments used: Goldberg Depression Scale, CAGE, CRAFFT Screener for
Adolescents, CAFAS, Teen Functional (TeFA), Tool for Assessment of Suicide
Risk for Adolescents (TASR-A
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Awakenings Counseling Center
12 S. Erwin St., Suite 1
Cartersville, GA 30120
Phone Number 770-386-8882
www.awakeningscounselingcenter.com
"Helping individuals, couples and groups to awaken their true spirit and purpose in the world."
Accepting self payment, Out of Network insurance and some reduced fees. Adults.
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FOCUS Counseling
http://www.focuscounseling.org/
FOCUS Counseling & Training, Inc. offers a complete range of core services for child and adolescent mental health and substance abuse needs. We also partner with DHR to provide wrap-around services for families involved with DFCS. With the intention to provide the best possible treatment, we have formed a team of professionals that have achieved the highest level of recognition in their respective fields. Our team includes:
Bartow Health Access 678-535-7216
Contact Tonsmeire Community Clinic
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday’s9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
By Appointment Only
Non-refundable fee ($30) if appointment is canceled
Call to schedule your appointment: 678-535-7216
Highland Rivers Health
650 Joe Frank Pkwy
Cartersville, GA 30120
770-387-3538
http://highlandrivershealth.com/
We provide a comprehensive array of community-based, integrated treatment, recovery, and supportive services to children, youth and adults. Some of our services include:
- Crisis Intervention
- Individual, Family and Group Training/Counseling
- School Based and In-Home Child and Adolescent Therapy
- Substance Abuse Services
- Day Rehabilitation Services
- Recovery and Support Services
HOPE’S Corner
Hopes Corner is designed to stabilize children/adolescents and families in the least restrictive environment, to assist in crisis resolution and to provide a comprehensive community crisis plan for stabilization that utilizes the child’s/family’s strengths, natural supports and community resources. We are designated as an Emergency Receiving unit, meaning we take both voluntary and involuntary individuals.
Who we serve…
- Youth ages 5 to 17 requiring psychiatric/behavioral stabilization
- Youth ages 13-17 with Substance Related disorders or Co-occurring disorders
- Youth from all over the State of GA
What we offer...
- Behavioral Health Assessment to determine eligibility for admission
- Physician assessment within 24 hours
- Supportive Group Counseling and Therapeutic Activities
- Case Management Services that assist youth and family/support network to develop a stabilization plan to guide them through the crisis
- Linkage to community based services to insure ongoing care post discharge
- Consultation with Regional Case Expeditors and/or local LIPT committees for difficult cases
This program is located in Meriwether County (Greenville, GA)
To schedule an appointment, please call 1-888-247-9048.
Pathways Center gladly accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and Peach Care.
Fees may be established based on a sliding fee scale for eligible individuals.
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Zella M. Upshaw, LPC
911 N. Tennessee St., Ste 210
Cartersville, GA 30120
(404)384-5482, Fax:1-888-334-0125
Secondary Office: 522 N. Main Street, Suite 203, Cedartown, GA 30125
The population you serve: Ages six to adults of all ages struggling with life challenges to include depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship issues, anger, stress, trauma, career, grief, crisis intervention, substance abuse, adolescence & parenting issues & issues unique to military population and their family members.
All major insurance accepted to include CMO Medicaid (Peachcare, Peachstate & Amerigroup.) Credentialed with most Employer Assistance Programs. Private/self pay also accepted.
Services Offered: Behavioral Health Therapeutic sessions for Individuals, Families, Couples, & Groups ages six to adults of all ages. Other services available upon request: Community & Individual Parenting Enrichment
Classes, Family-Based Agency & Support Group Training, Employer Assistance Programs Critical Incident service provider.
Staff Qualifications: Ms. Upshaw is licensed in the state of GA as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Her experience covers over twenty years of service provision in the Social Services and Behavioral Health fields. She has been in Private Practice for the past 2 1/2 years.
Assessments used: Goldberg Depression Scale, CAGE, CRAFFT Screener for
Adolescents, CAFAS, Teen Functional (TeFA), Tool for Assessment of Suicide
Risk for Adolescents (TASR-A
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Awakenings Counseling Center
12 S. Erwin St., Suite 1
Cartersville, GA 30120
Phone Number 770-386-8882
www.awakeningscounselingcenter.com
"Helping individuals, couples and groups to awaken their true spirit and purpose in the world."
Accepting self payment, Out of Network insurance and some reduced fees. Adults.
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FOCUS Counseling
http://www.focuscounseling.org/
FOCUS Counseling & Training, Inc. offers a complete range of core services for child and adolescent mental health and substance abuse needs. We also partner with DHR to provide wrap-around services for families involved with DFCS. With the intention to provide the best possible treatment, we have formed a team of professionals that have achieved the highest level of recognition in their respective fields. Our team includes:
- Therapists, Counselors and Social Workers
- Paraprofessionals
- Psychiatrists
- Nurse
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ProActive Management Consulting
Frank G. Pratt III, LCSW
706-232-3070
http://proactive-management.com/home
ProActive Management Consulting
Frank G. Pratt III, LCSW
706-232-3070
http://proactive-management.com/home
Residential Living
Eagle Ranch Christian Children's Home
Admission Guidelines
The children's program at Eagle Ranch generally admits children with mild to moderate emotional and/or behavioral problems, such as depression, anxiety, oppositional/defiant behavior, lying, stealing, school conduct problems, academic underachievement, poor social skills, anger management, poor self-image, etc. Children and teens exhibiting more at risk behavior or severe problems will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Child
- · Boys, aged 8 - 16, and girls, aged 8- 17.
- · Minimum IQ of 70.
- · Mild to moderate emotional and/or behavioral problems.
- · Must have family involvement with potential for reunification.
- · Must have family (birth, adoptive, foster) to live with on weekends home & breaks (school holidays, several weeks during the summer, etc.).
- · Must be able to function in a public school, although grades 6-9 will be educated on-campus.
- · Should live within an 80-mile radius of Eagle Ranch (Gainesville area).
- · No alcohol or drug dependency.
- · No history of sexual offending behavior or sexual perpetration.
- · No active suicidal or homicidal threats, ideation, or behavior (if history of suicidal or homicidal threats, ideation or behavior, a review of psychiatric/hospital records will determine appropriateness of placement at Eagle Ranch.
- · Average length of stay is 12 - 24 months.
- · Exceptions may be made on a case by case basis
General Health
Bartow Family Resources
200 Leake Street / Cartersville, GA / 30120
770-382-7224
Bartow Family Resources is a non-profit, community organization that reaches out to women and their families in Bartow County. We offer clients up-to-date and accurate information on pregnancy, conception, abstinence, contraception, adoption, abortion, childbirth, and parenting. We promote healthy lifestyles and healthy families.
200 Leake Street / Cartersville, GA / 30120
770-382-7224
Bartow Family Resources is a non-profit, community organization that reaches out to women and their families in Bartow County. We offer clients up-to-date and accurate information on pregnancy, conception, abstinence, contraception, adoption, abortion, childbirth, and parenting. We promote healthy lifestyles and healthy families.
"GRANDS WHO CARE"
A support program for Grandparents/Relatives raising children. This is a non-profit, private group whose purpose is to help relatives raising children find the resources and support they need to care for themselves and the children they raise. CONTACT: Julia Kimple 706-291-8496 or jkimple@mercyatlanta.org
Bartow Health Access 678-535-7216
BHA provides affordable, high quality care for uninsured and under-served families of Bartow County and the surrounding community. Everyone receives compassionate care regardless of your ability to pay. Each patient is able to choose a primary care provider who works directly with you to address your medical, specialty care and behavioral health care needs. The same health care professional can also provide care for your entire family. Through this approach, you are able to develop a relationship and partnership, addressing your needs. You may qualify for reduced fee services based on your income and family size.
Office Visits $45 cash, sliding fee scale based on income, and are due at the time of visit.Making a doctor's appointment: Bartow Health Access is not a walk-in-clinic. However, we are able to schedule same-day appointments based on a first come first served basis. www.bartowhealthaccess.org
Cartersville. Hours of operation include
Monday, 12pm-8pm,
Tuesday,9am-5pm and
Wednesday, 12pm-8pm.
Behavioral Health for adults and youth are also available through Highland Rivers by calling 1-800-729-5700. Bartow County Social Services are also available Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. Call for appointment @ 770- 387-5133
Public Health Department 770-382-1920
Rape Crisis Center 770-386-8779
Domestic Violence 770-386-8779
Alcohol Assessment: Donald Carlson 770-609-4528;
Alcohol Assessment: Jacquelyn MacFarland 678-619-5166
Cartersville. Hours of operation include
Monday, 12pm-8pm,
Tuesday,9am-5pm and
Wednesday, 12pm-8pm.
Behavioral Health for adults and youth are also available through Highland Rivers by calling 1-800-729-5700. Bartow County Social Services are also available Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. Call for appointment @ 770- 387-5133
Public Health Department 770-382-1920
Rape Crisis Center 770-386-8779
Domestic Violence 770-386-8779
Alcohol Assessment: Donald Carlson 770-609-4528;
Alcohol Assessment: Jacquelyn MacFarland 678-619-5166
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Housing & Food
FOOD PANTRIES & MEALS
Episcopal Church of Ascension
205 West Cherokee Ave.
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-2626
Friendship Table at 1st Presbyterian
183 West Main Street
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-3511
Meals every Tuesday at 6:00pm
Harvest House
165 Old Tennessee Highway
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-9489
Hours: 10am-12pm Thursdays
Harvest House Food Pantry 770-382-9489
http://www.libertysq.org/harvest_house.htm
Harvest House is the food pantry ministry for Liberty Square. Harvest House is open to distribute to Bartow County residence who can show proof of address and have a personal I.D. Harvest House is open every Thursday from 10am until 12 noon.
North Bartow Community Services
2397 Hall Station Road
Adairsville, GA 30103
(770) 773-3812
Hours: Mon-Fri Call Ahead
Impact Foot Pantry of NorthPointe
30 Orchard Road
Adairsville, GA 30103
(770) 334-8435
Hours: Tues and Fri @ 10:00am
Action Ministries 404-881-1991 ext. 5621 (housing hotline)
www.actionministries.net
Our program guides families as they rise above homelessness and poverty to become independent. We provide transitional housing to homeless families with children, offering the stability and safety that they need to prosper. Parents are assigned a case manager to help them overcome the barriers they face on their way towards independently supporting their family. Services include job coaching, financial management instruction, assistance with child care, transportation and any other need required by the family.
Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter 770-607-0610
Tranquility House Battered Women Shelter 770-386-8779
Flowering Branch Children's Shelter 770-387-1143
NorthPointe Church Food Pantry 770-387-8135
http://northpointechurch.com/impact
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Other Services
Medicaid Transport through "Rides R Us" 770-943-0482 / 678-800-8199
Rejuvenate Hope 678-671-3896
Rejuvenate Hope is funded by a grant from the Division of Family and Children's Services and managed in partnership with Highland Rivers Health and The Washington Group. Our focus is on training and deploying Christian mentors to assist parents in our communities who have temporarily lost custody of their children in part to their struggles with substance abuse.
Bartow Transit 770-387-5165
Anyone requiring non-emergency transportation is eligible to ride Bartow Transit. Children five and under must be in a car-seat and Transit does not provide these accommodations. You must be at least 17 years of age to ride without a parent.
How much does it cost to ride Transit?
Spaces are limited - reservations are required.
You must give the dispatcher your name, address, telephone number, date and time of your appointment and the address of your destination. Bartow County Transit does not run routes on Saturday or Sundays, and is closed on normal holidays observed by the Bartow County Government.
Passengers should be ready 1 hour before the scheduled pick-up time and be at a main entrance or curbside if weather permits. The driver is allowed to wait five minutes before proceeding to the next destination.
If a Bartow County Transit driver arrives and you are not home or you fail to cancel become a "no show". You are allowed three "no shows" before your riding privileges will be suspended for a period of 30 days. You should call the Transit office no later than one hour before your scheduled time to cancel the appointment. Failure to call would result as a "no show".
For more information, visit http://www.bartowga.org/index.php/community-services/trans
Episcopal Church of Ascension
205 West Cherokee Ave.
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-2626
Friendship Table at 1st Presbyterian
183 West Main Street
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-3511
Meals every Tuesday at 6:00pm
Harvest House
165 Old Tennessee Highway
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-9489
Hours: 10am-12pm Thursdays
Harvest House Food Pantry 770-382-9489
http://www.libertysq.org/harvest_house.htm
Harvest House is the food pantry ministry for Liberty Square. Harvest House is open to distribute to Bartow County residence who can show proof of address and have a personal I.D. Harvest House is open every Thursday from 10am until 12 noon.
North Bartow Community Services
2397 Hall Station Road
Adairsville, GA 30103
(770) 773-3812
Hours: Mon-Fri Call Ahead
Impact Foot Pantry of NorthPointe
30 Orchard Road
Adairsville, GA 30103
(770) 334-8435
Hours: Tues and Fri @ 10:00am
Action Ministries 404-881-1991 ext. 5621 (housing hotline)
www.actionministries.net
Our program guides families as they rise above homelessness and poverty to become independent. We provide transitional housing to homeless families with children, offering the stability and safety that they need to prosper. Parents are assigned a case manager to help them overcome the barriers they face on their way towards independently supporting their family. Services include job coaching, financial management instruction, assistance with child care, transportation and any other need required by the family.
Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter 770-607-0610
Tranquility House Battered Women Shelter 770-386-8779
Flowering Branch Children's Shelter 770-387-1143
NorthPointe Church Food Pantry 770-387-8135
http://northpointechurch.com/impact
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Other Services
Medicaid Transport through "Rides R Us" 770-943-0482 / 678-800-8199
Nora Hall, MPA Region 1
Rejuvenate Hope 678-671-3896
Rejuvenate Hope is funded by a grant from the Division of Family and Children's Services and managed in partnership with Highland Rivers Health and The Washington Group. Our focus is on training and deploying Christian mentors to assist parents in our communities who have temporarily lost custody of their children in part to their struggles with substance abuse.
Bartow Transit 770-387-5165
Anyone requiring non-emergency transportation is eligible to ride Bartow Transit. Children five and under must be in a car-seat and Transit does not provide these accommodations. You must be at least 17 years of age to ride without a parent.
How much does it cost to ride Transit?
$1 per trip for ages six and above. $5.00 per trip to Rome, Ga. $2.50 per trip from Acworth to Adairsville, Ga.
When should I call for transportation?
To request a ride call 770-387-5165 between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. It is recommended you call at least 24 hours in advance. You must call before 2:30 for next day service. Spaces are limited - reservations are required.
You must give the dispatcher your name, address, telephone number, date and time of your appointment and the address of your destination. Bartow County Transit does not run routes on Saturday or Sundays, and is closed on normal holidays observed by the Bartow County Government.
Passengers should be ready 1 hour before the scheduled pick-up time and be at a main entrance or curbside if weather permits. The driver is allowed to wait five minutes before proceeding to the next destination.
If a Bartow County Transit driver arrives and you are not home or you fail to cancel become a "no show". You are allowed three "no shows" before your riding privileges will be suspended for a period of 30 days. You should call the Transit office no later than one hour before your scheduled time to cancel the appointment. Failure to call would result as a "no show".
For more information, visit http://www.bartowga.org/index.php/community-services/trans
Celebrate Recovery - NorthPointe Church
http://northpointechurch.com/celebrate_recovery
Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered program created to help people with their hurts, hangups, and habits. By working and applying these principles, we begin to grow spiritually and become free from our addictive, compulsive and dysfunctional behaviors. This freedom creates peace, serenity, joy and most important - a stronger relationship with Christ. We meet every Monday beginning at 6:00 pm for dinner, worship and small groups.
http://northpointechurch.com/celebrate_recovery
Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered program created to help people with their hurts, hangups, and habits. By working and applying these principles, we begin to grow spiritually and become free from our addictive, compulsive and dysfunctional behaviors. This freedom creates peace, serenity, joy and most important - a stronger relationship with Christ. We meet every Monday beginning at 6:00 pm for dinner, worship and small groups.