What does this site do?
This site is a public information and referral service sponsored by
many agencies and partners in Northwest Georgia. Our goal is to quickly
provide clear information about the agencies, programs, groups, and
individuals that serve people in Northwest Georgia and can help make
life easier. We have hundreds of listings about services such as day
care assistance, emergency food and shelter, along with other types
of information that people need to lead happier, healthier lives.
How do I use this site?
It depends on what you're looking for. Most information within this
site is available through a relational database driven search engine.
At the core of this database is data that was created in support
of United Way of Northwest Georgia and its mandate to provide information
related to health & human services for people in the community.
Using the search program found from the SEARCH
page of this site you can access information from over 40 service
providers. You can narrow your search for services down to the region
where you live, or further narrow your searches by using the and/or
constraint.
What if I don't have a computer?
You can call our toll free phone line 24 hours a day at 211. Our
staff uses the same database provided on the website. Please note
that this number is not an emergency line; you will need to call
911 if somebody's life is in danger. But if you're looking for some
information about services to make your life a little healthier
and happier, you've come to the right place.
How much does this cost the public or users?
Nothing. This information and referral system is supported by sponsors
and donations to United Way.
Why was this site created?
This site was created by the United Way of Northwest Georgia and
is a natural outgrowth of community needs for effective information
and referral and the development of new technology tools that help
fulfill those needs. The nature of the technology may change, but
the site is designed to be a flexible solution to evolving community
needs regarding community resource information management.
In the past, the United Way funded information
and referral in the community in the form of a phone answering line
called "Can Help." With the development of new technologies,
just a few people answering phone lines during work hours was not
the best use of resources. Since then, the United Way has been funding
the increased use of technology to support these information and
referral services.
I don't see my agency or program listed here. Why
not?
Most likely you haven't filled out the online "Add
a Listing" form. After you fill out the online form, your
listing will be approved by the database administrator. Your listing
will appear on the site shortly thereafter. If you have any difficulties,
or need more information, please call us at (706) 278-9230 or stop
by our office.
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