COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE
Free & low-cost support for Metro Atlanta families
A curated directory of respite care, free classes, transportation, meals, socialization,
and county, state, and nonprofit programs for older adults and people with
disabilities - compiled as a free service to our community, wether or not you everÂ
become a client.
Please note: This directory is provided for informational purposes as a community service. Programs, phone numbers, and eligibility rules change - please contact each organization directly to confirm current details before relying on a service. Life Uninterrupted Concierge Service is not affiliated with the organizations listed below and does not receive any compensation for these referrals. If you are in crisis or facing an emergency, call 911.
Empowerline
+1-404-463-3333
Metro Atlanta's Aging & Disability Resource Connection - the single best first call for meals, transportation, respite, and in-home help
Georgia Aging & Disability
+1-866-552-4464
Statewide line for Medicaid waivers, GeorgiaCares Medicare counseling, and Area Agency on Aging referrals
211 Georgia
Dial 2-1-1
Free, 24/7 helpline connecting Georgians to food, utility, housing, and social service resources.
Alzheimer's Association
+1-800-272-3900
Free 24/7 helpline for dementia caregivers - support groups, respite reimbursement, and care consultation.
Free Respite Care & Caregiver Support
A break for family caregivers - in-home relief, adult day programs, and support groups, most at no cost.
Empowerline Respite Care Counseling
+1-404-463-3333
Empowerline counselors help identify what respite options are available in your area and walk you through eligibility and next steps.
Georgia Aging Access - NFCSP & REACH
+1-866-552-4464
Connects caregivers to National Family Caregiver Support Program respite grants and REACH (Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer's Caregiver Health), a program offering education, counseling, and supplemental respite support
Alzheimer's Association Georgia Chapter
+1-800-272-3900 (24/7)
Care consultation, the caregiver Time Out respite reimbursement program, and free caregiver support across metro Atlanta in person and virtual.
Respite Care Atlanta - Club RCA
respitecareatlanta.org
An adult day program (Tues-Thurs, 10am-2pm) for loved ones with Alzheimer's or dementia, paired with free caregiver support groups, Screening and enrollment required.
Georgia Division of Aging Services - Respite Care
aging-georgia.gov
State-level overview of Georgia's respite landscape and how to access caregiver services through your regional Area Agency on Aging
VA Caregiver Support - REACH VA
caregiver.va.gov
For caregivers of veterans: respite benefits and support through the Atlanta VA Medical Center's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregiver.
Fitness, technology, arts and lifelong learning for seniors and adults with disabilities.
Free & Low-Cost Classes
County Senior Center Classes
See County Services below
Every metro county operates senior centers with free or nearly-free fitness, computer, art, and wellness classes for residents 55+ or 60+. See the county table below for direct numbers.
Fulton County Senior Virtual Classes
STARline: +1-404-613-6000
Free live and recorded Zoom classes open to Fulton County seniors, with recordings archived on the Senior Services YouTube channel.
FREE
Public Library Systems
Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett, Clayton libraries
Free computer classes, technology help, book clubs, and lifelong-learning programs at branches across all five countries - no cost, no membership required.
FREE
OLLI at Emory
olli.emory.edu
Lifelong Learning for adults 50+ - history, science, art, and personal enrichment courses. Annual membership required (around $50/year); low-cost, not free.
LOW-COST
OLLI at UGA
olli.uga.edu
Similar lifelong-learning community for adults 50+ based in Athens with regional programming, Annual membership around $72/year.
LOW-COST
UGA Extension Workshops
Gwinnet: +1-678-377-4010
Free research-based workshops on nutrition, gardening, family finance, and healthy living, offered through county Extension offices.
FREE
Getting to appointments, errands, and social activities without needing to drive
Free & Reduced Transportation
MARTA Reduced Fare Program
itsmarta.com
Discounted Breeze Cards for riders 65+, Medicare cardholders, and people with documented disabilities. Cards issued in person at Five Points Station or MARTA HQ.
MARTA Mobility (Paratransit)
+1-404-848-5389
ADA door-to-door van service for those unable to use fixed-route buses or trains. Serves Fulton, DeKalb, and Clayton Counties within ¾ mile of MARTA routes. Application and interview required.
County Senior Transportation
Cobb: +1-770-528-5375 · DeKalb: +1-770-322-2967
Cobb, DeKalb, Gwinnett, and Clayton each run their own senior/disability transportation to medical appointments and errands, usually income-based or free. See county table below for full contacts.
Empowerline Transportation Vouchers
+1-404-463-3333
​Vouchers for low-income older adults and people with disabilities who can't use public transit, redeemable with participating transportation providers.
GRTA Xpress
itsmarta.com/xpress
Commuter bus service connecting 12 metro counties to MARTA rail stations and employment centers — useful for caregivers and working family members.
Gwinnett County Volunteer Driver Program
+1-678-377-4150
Volunteer drivers assist seniors with rides to senior centers, errands, and medical appointments within Gwinnett County.
Home-delivered and community meals for seniors and adults with disabilities
Meal Services
Meals On Wheels Atlanta (MOWA)
mowatl.org
Home-delivered meals for homebound, low-income seniors 60+ in central Fulton County, plus congregate meals, emergency food pantry boxes, and pet food support.
Congregate Meals at Senior Centers
All five counties
Weekday group lunches at senior centers throughout metro Atlanta — a chance to eat well and socialize, usually free or by voluntary donation for those 60+.
Home-Delivered Meals (County Offices of Aging)
See county table below
Meals delivered to homebound seniors' residences through each county's Office/Department of Aging, funded through the Older Americans Act. No charge; voluntary contributions accepted.
Open Hand Atlanta (DeKalb Meals Provider)
DeKalb Senior Link Line: +1-770-322-2950
Provides congregate and home-delivered meals for DeKalb County seniors as part of the county's Office of Aging network.
Georgia Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
+1-470-378-1490
Seasonal vouchers for fresh, local produce at participating farmers markets for income-eligible seniors 60+. Not available in every metro county — call to confirm.
Medicaid Home-Delivered Meals
+1-866-552-4464
Provides congregate and home-delivered meals for DeKalb County seniors as part of the county's Office of Aging network.
Staying connected matters as much as staying cared for - clubs, centers, and communities across metro Atlanta
Opportunities to Socialize
Neighborhood & Multipurpose Senior Centers
See county table below
Every metro county runs multiple senior centers with games, crafts, fitness classes, field trips, and congregate meals — the single best free way to build a routine and community.
Alzheimer's Association Support Groups
+1-800-272-3900
Free, trained-facilitator support groups for caregivers and people living with dementia, in-person and virtual, including early-stage and spousal-specific groups.
OLLI Special Interest Groups
olli.emory.edu / olli.uga.edu
Member-led clubs and social groups — book clubs, travel groups, hobby circles — that meet outside of regular class time for members 50+.
Club RCA (Respite Care Atlanta)
respitecareatlanta.org
A structured adult day program built around social engagement for participants with memory loss, three days a week.
Empowerline One2One Telephone Reassurance
empowerline.org
Free regular phone check-ins that combat isolation for homebound or socially isolated older adults.
YMCA of Metro Atlanta — Active Older Adults
ymcaatlanta.org
Exercise classes, water aerobics, and social outings designed for older adults at YMCA branches throughout the metro area.
Each county runs its own Office or Department of Aging - your local starting point for meals,
transportation, case management, and senior centers.
Metro Atlanta County & City Services
State-level programs behind much of Georgia's home care and long-term support system - including the license Life Uninterrupted operates under.
Georgia Department of Community Health & State Programs
Georgia Aging & Disability Resource Connection (ADRC)
+1-866-552-4464
The state's "no wrong door" system for aging and disability information, counseling, and referral — serving all 159 Georgia counties.
Georgia SHIP / GeorgiaCares
+1-866-552-4464, option 4
Free, unbiased one-on-one counseling on Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Part D drug plans, Medigap, and enrollment appeals.
DCH Home & Community-Based Waiver Programs
dch.georgia.gov
Medicaid waiver programs — SOURCE, ICWP, CCSP, and NOW/COMP — that fund in-home personal support, service coordination, and home health as alternatives to nursing home care.
DHS Division of Aging Services (DAS)
aging.georgia.gov
Oversees Georgia's statewide aging network — Adult Protective Services, the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, and Home & Community-Based Services for non-Medicaid-eligible Georgians.
Adult Protective Services
+1-866-552-4464, option 3
Reports abuse, neglect, or exploitation of elder persons or adults with disabilities who live outside of nursing or personal care homes.
Georgia Elderly Legal Assistance Program (ELAP)
Via local Area Agency on Aging
Free legal representation, information, and education in civil matters for Georgians 60 and older.
Metro Atlanta organizations doing the day-to-day work of advocacy, direct service, and community support.
Nonprofits Supporting Seniors & People with Disabilities
Atlanta Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging (Empowerline)
+1-404-463-3333
The region's designated Area Agency on Aging — the hub connecting families to nearly every program on this page.
Alzheimer's Association, Georgia Chapter
+1-404-728-1181 · 24/7 Helpline: +1-800-272-3900
Statewide chapter headquartered in Atlanta offering care consultation, support groups, education, and respite support for dementia caregivers.
Meals On Wheels Atlanta
mowatl.org
Nonprofit senior nutrition provider serving central Fulton County with home-delivered meals, pantry boxes, and a home repair program.
Jewish Family & Career Services — Aviv Older Adult Services
jfcsatl.org
Serves individuals of all faiths — care management, life-transition support, and financial assistance programs for older adults, including a partnership with Fulton County Senior Services.
disABILITY LINK
+1-404-687-8890
A Center for Independent Living based in Atlanta, providing advocacy, peer support, and resources to help people with disabilities of all ages live independently.
Georgia Advocacy Office (GAO)
thegao.org
Georgia's federally designated protection & advocacy agency — legal advocacy and rights protection for people with disabilities statewide.
Shepherd Center
shepherd.org
Atlanta rehabilitation hospital for spinal cord and brain injury, MS, and related conditions — also a community hub for disability resources and assistive technology.
Respite Care Atlanta
respitecareatlanta.org
Nonprofit adult day program and caregiver support organization focused specifically on families facing Alzheimer's and dementia.