If you are currently experiencing homelessness and in need of emergency shelter, click here for help.
This page is a list of the other programs Nicholas House offers and how you can get access.
General Resources
United Way 211 Atlanta is a website that provides information and referrals to agencies that assist with rent, utilities, shelters, clothing, meals, groceries, childcare, medical care, transportation, and more.
You can also get this information by dialing 2-1-1 or texting 211 to 898-211.
You can reach the City of Atlanta’s General Help Line by dialing 3-1-1. Hours are Monday – Friday, 7am – 7pm. This only works for those currently located in the City of Atlanta.
Are you about to lose your housing?
If you are at risk of becoming homeless today or in a couple days, there are diversion programs that can offer help before your family experiences a housing crisis. To access diversion services, contact one of the community sites listed below:
Gateway Center
gatewayctr.org/coordinated-entry-services/
69 Marietta Street, Atlanta, GA 30313 | Tuesdays from 10 AM to 1 PM
Salvation Army
southernusa.salvationarmy.org/metro-atlanta/red-shield-services
69 Marietta Street, Atlanta, GA 30313 | Tues from 10 AM – 1 PM
Crossroads
crossroadsatlanta.org/need-help/
420 Courtland Street, Atlanta, GA 30308 | Thurs from 9 AM – 12:30 PM
First Presbyterian Church
firstpresatl.org/community-ministries
1328 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 | Thursdays from 1 PM to 3 PM
Do you need help paying rent?
Nicholas House has a rental assistance program! Visit our Programs Page to learn more.
Other Atlanta organizations offering rental assistance:
United Way of Greater Atlanta: visit 211.org, dial 2-1-1, or text 211 to 898-211 to get a list of referrals based on your zip code.
Buckhead Christian Ministry: bcmgeorgia.org/request-help
Midtown Assistance Center: midtownassistancecenter.org/request-help
Decatur Cooperative Ministries (Dekalb County): www.decaturcooperativeministry.org/dcm/get-help
Dekalb County Coordinated Entry: 404-687-3500
ARCHI offers rental assistance to some Atlanta areas: tfaforms.com/5089753
General Rent Resources:
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB): Rental Assistance Finder
National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC): State and Local Rental Assistance
U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH): Comprehensive Step-by-Step Guide for People At Risk of Eviction
Are you a senior or veteran?
Senior Housing Net lists emergency housing resources by state: seniorhousingnet.com
Homeless Veterans Hotline: Call (877) 424-3838.
VA Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC) at Fort McPherson:
Drop in at 1701 Hardee Ave. Building 129, East Point, GA 30310
Hours: 8am – 2:30pm
Or call: (404) 321-6111 ext. 207436
Make the Connection connects Veterans, their families, friends, and other supporters to mental health information, a tool for finding local mental health resources, and videos of Veterans sharing their inspiring stories of recovery: maketheconnection.net.
Are you fleeing domestic violence?
Women’s Resource Center 24/7 hotline: (404) 688-9436. (Atlanta only)
Partnership Against Domestic Violence 24/7 hotline: (404) 873-1766. (All counties)
Are you a college student experiencing homelessness?
counselingpsycology.org has a helpful list of resources.