Community Resources

Here are some resources available in our community for those who may need them or wish to donate to or assist them.

Other resources on our website

  • Visit our Health Library for resources for specific conditions such as food allergies, asthma, ADHD, autism, Down syndrome, etc., as well as parenting, development, and health resources.
  • We also have lists of pediatric dentists and pediatric specialists we use.
  • For pediatric medical care after the office is closed, visit the After Hours resource center.
  • We also have lists of schools, sports, and children’s activities.

Emergency/Crisis

If you are in a medical emergency, a safety emergency requiring law enforcement, EMS, or experiencing a fire emergency: DIAL 9-1-1.

  • State Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-33-HAVEN (1.800.334.2836)
  • Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) 1.800.715.4225
    Behavioral and mental health, developmental disabilities, alcohol and drug use
  • NEW summer 2022: In Georgia DIAL 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you or someone else is in distress, feel like there may be a risk of suicide, or having a crisis related to mental health, substance use, or a developmental disability
  • SAMHSA’s National Helpline 1.800.662.HELP (4357)
    The Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
  • Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1212

Where to find help

State & Local Assistance Programs

  • Georgia Assistance Programs Guide
    Guide to Medicaid, Peachcare for Kids, SNAP, childcare, and housing assistance.
  • Georgia Gateway
    Central resource for social services in Georgia
  • Henry County Division of Family & Children’s Services 770-954-2014
    “The Georgia Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS) investigates reports of child abuse; finds foster and adoptive homes for abused and neglected children; issues SNAP, Medicaid and TANF; helps out-of-work parents get back on their feet; and provides numerous support services and innovative programs to help families in need.”
  • Connecting Henry 770-274-3642
    Connecting Henry offers a variety of programs to address challenges facing families in Henry County. Programs include housing, utilities, shelter, food, clothing, and employment.

Health Department

Henry County Health Department 470-661-0005
135 Henry Parkway McDonough

For expecting and new moms and parents

  • Mom’s support group
  • Classes
  • Breastfeeding cafe
  • Caring for your newborn
  • Getting started as a parent
  • Fourth Trimester (postpartum) Care
  • Maternal/parent mental health

Breastfeeding

  • Eagles Landing Breastfeeding Center 770-389- 4543
    Our very own comprehensive medical breastfeeding and lactation practice treating both mothers and babies. Visits are covered by most insurance plans.
  • Breastfeeding Cafe Our breastfeeding support group
  • Piedmont Henry Lactation Department 678-604-4896
    Outpatient follow-up visits with a lactation consultant are available if your baby was born at Piedmont Henry. Visits are suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • WIC Breastfeeding Counselors 706-298-6080
    The District 4 Public Health WIC Office has breastfeeding counselors in each of the 14 offices in 12 counties. Assistance with all aspects of breastfeeding, including pumping, is available for families who qualify for WIC.
  • ZipMilk.org
    Search for statewide breastfeeding/lactation help
  • Our Breastfeeding Guide

Pregnancy & Postpartum Resources

Postpartum depression

  • Postpartum Support International (PSI) Help Line 800-944-4PPD (4773)
    Provides educational information and support and connects moms, dads, and family members with local resources.
  • Postpartum Support International Georgia Chapter
    Information on state coordinators, by county
  • For perinatal (prenatal and postpartum) anxiety and depression resources, see our maternal mental health section.
  • We have our own prenatal and postpartum anxiety and depression support group.

Crying/fussy baby

Car seats

Childcare assistance

Food & Nutrition

  • Henry County WIC & Nutrition Center  770-722-0633
    135 Henry Parkway McDonough
    Women may qualify if they are pregnant, just had a baby, or are breastfeeding their infant. Children may qualify up to their 5th birthday. People who qualify receive a nutrition assessment, health screening, nutrition education, referrals to other health and social services, vouchers for healthy foods and much more.
  • Southern Crescent Resource Ministry 770-320-8200
    Providing food and non-food items to those in need.
    112 Park West Drive, McDonough
  • United Food Force (678) 272-2000
    Providing food and resources to those in need.
    1463 Hwy 20 West McDonough
  • Helping in His Name Food Pantry 678-565-6135
    Providing food to those in need in Henry County.
    85 Bellamy Place, Stockbridge
  • Families Helping Families Food Pantry 648-902-4001
    A ministry of Eastside Baptist Church.
    4010 Hwy 38 SW, Stockbridge

Children who are victims of abuse

Women who are victims of domestic violence

Mental health

  • Mental Health America of Georgia publishes an extensive, updated list of resources statewide
  • SAMHSA’s National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
  • For a list of pediatric counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, and mental and behavioral health specialists we use, see our specialists list.
  • For perinatal (prenatal and postpartum) anxiety and depression resources, see our maternal mental health section.
  • We have our own prenatal and postpartum anxiety and depression support group!

Medical care for uninsured and underinsured

Hospitals & Emergency Rooms

  • Piedmont Henry Hospital
  • Spalding Regional Hospital/Wellstar
  • Piedmont Rockdale Hospital
  • Southern Regional Medical Center
  • Piedmont Fayette Hospital

Stop smoking

Drug and alcohol use

Housing

Transportation

  • Henry County Transit Department Provides safe, reliable, accessible, and affordable transportation for the citizens of Henry County. Transportation is provided for medical appointments, shopping, social activities, employment, and many other places. Reservations are necessary. 770.288.RIDE (7433)

Last updated: 07/30/2022