Call 911
If someone is in immediate danger or needs emergency medical care.
911Resources
Helpful Places to Turn
Trusted agencies, helplines, and programs for older adults, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and the families who care for them in Augusta and the CSRA.
Community Resources
No One Has to Do This Alone
Caring for a loved one is easier with a community behind you. The agencies and programs below can help with everything from urgent needs to waiver applications, benefits, and caregiver support.
If you are not sure where to start, call us. We are glad to point you in the right direction, even if you never become a client.
Urgent Help
If Someone Needs Help Right Now
988 Lifeline
Free, confidential support by call or text, 24 hours a day.
Call or text 988GCAL
Georgia Crisis and Access Line for mental health, substance use, and developmental disability crises. Open 24/7.
1-800-715-4225Adult Protective Services
Report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an older or disabled adult. Press option 3.
1-866-552-4464Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
NOW and COMP Waivers and Disability Support
Where to apply for waiver services and find support for people with disabilities and their families.
NOW and COMP Waivers at Georgia.gov
The State of Georgia's official guide to who qualifies, which documents to gather, and how to apply.
DBHDD Region 2 Field Office
The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities office serving Augusta and the CSRA. 3405 Mike Padgett Highway, Building 3, Augusta, GA 30906.
Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities
News, advocacy, and information for Georgians with developmental disabilities and their families.
Parent to Parent of Georgia
Support and information for families of children and young adults with disabilities, from parents who have been there.
Older Adults
Aging Services and Memory Care Support
CSRA Area Agency on Aging
Free guidance on local programs for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers across the CSRA, including meals, in home services, and benefits counseling.
GeorgiaCares
Free, unbiased counseling on Medicare, prescription coverage, and spotting Medicare fraud.
Alzheimer's Association Helpline
Around the clock support from specialists for anyone affected by Alzheimer's or another dementia.
Eldercare Locator
A national service that connects older adults and families with trusted local help.
Benefits
Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security
Georgia Gateway
Apply for or renew Medicaid, food assistance, and other Georgia benefits online.
Medicare
Questions about Medicare coverage, plans, and claims.
Social Security
Retirement, disability (SSDI), and SSI benefits.
United Way 211
Free help finding local food, housing, utility, and transportation assistance.
From EveryDay We Care
Forms and Guides
Referral Form
Send a referral online, or print the form and fax or mail it.
FAQs
Short answers to the questions families ask us most.
Respite Care
Planned or short notice relief so family caregivers can rest.
These organizations are independent of EveryDay We Care. Contact details were checked in October 2026 and can change. If a number does not work, call us at (706) 681-0042 and we will help you find the right place.