Parent Resources
Grief Support
Unfortunately, loss and grief are natural experiences during childhood. The following are helpful resources for parents and caregivers during these difficult times.
OverFlow Foundation
Grief Support Groups
https://www.griefshare.org/countries/us/states/sc/cities/north_augusta
https://www.griefshare.org/countries/us/states/sc/cities/aiken
https://www.griefshare.org/countries/us/states/ga/cities/augusta
Grief and Healing
https://www.poseyfuneraldirectors.com/grief-and-healing/
"When Families Grieve" Caring Cards
Grief Storybook for Children-Sesame Street
National Alliance for Grieving Children-Holiday Tool guide
After a Loved One Dies-Parent Resource
Grief Caregiver Guide-Sesame Street
ADD/ADHD Resource
http://http://www.additudemag.com/
https://chadd.org/for-parents/adhd-and-school-a-toolkit-for-parents/
Anger Management
https://choices.scholastic.com/pages/content-hubs/stress-and-anger-management.html
Bullying Prevention
http://http://www.stopbullying.gov/
https://www.pacer.org/bullying/parents/helping-your-child.asp
Community Providers
ADHD Specialists/Pediatricians
Christ Community Health (706) 922-0600
127 Telfair Street, Augusta, GA & 1226 D'Antignac Street, Augusta, GA
Rural Health Services, Inc.
4645 Augusta Road
Clearwater, SC 29822
Contact: 803‐593‐9283 or Rural Health Services
Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta (outpatient service)
For child/adolescent mental health
3100 Perimeter Parkway, Augusta, GA 30909
Contact: 706‐396‐2901 Lighthouse Care Center
Behavioral Health & Counseling Services Assistance
Aiken Barnwell Mental Health
1135 Gregg Highway
Aiken, SC 29801
Phone: 803.641.7700
https://www.state.sc.us/dmh/ab/
American Work, Inc.
1727 Wrightsboro Rd., Suite B., Augusta, GA 30904
Contact: 706‐736‐8170 or American Work
Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta (outpatient service)
For child/adolescent mental health
3100 Perimeter Parkway, Augusta, GA 30909
Contact: 706‐396‐2901 or Lighthouse Care Center
Southern Counseling Associates, Aiken SC 803-226-0275
Aiken Psychiatric and Psychotherapy Associates http://www.aikenpsych.com/
Serenity Behavioral Health Systems, Augusta, Georgia
http://www.serenitybhs.com
Provides mental health treatment and recovery support for all ages of individuals living with behavioral health and/or developmental disabilities
Augusta University Psychiatry and Health Behavior
https://www.augusta.edu.mcg/psychiatry
Provides services to children through adults seeking mental health support and recovery.
SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services
https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
1-800-672-HELP (4357)
National helpline provides free, 24-hour information and referral assistance to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community based organizations.
Cancer Support
CANCERcare for Kids (Spanish and English)
Helpful info for families coping with a cancer diagnosis
Contact: 212‐712‐8327 or 1‐800‐813‐HOPE (4673) or CANCERcare for Kids
Clothing Assistance
Broad Street Ministries
Food pantry, some clothing, women’s Bible study program and adult literacy classes. Dental Clinic every Friday by appointment only, cost on a sliding scale based on patients income.
Contact (706)722‐5999 Broad Street Ministries
Divorce and Domestic Abuse
Divorce Care
An open support group for individuals who have been through a divorce. Combinations of video and group discussion while members will be able to examine what happened, how it affects them, and how they can prevent repeating the past.
https://www.divorcecare.org/countries/us/states/sc/cities/aiken
https://www.divorcecare.org/countries/us/states/sc/cities/north_augusta
https://www.divorcecare.org/countries/us/states/ga/cities/augusta
Safe Homes of Augusta
Battered women’s shelter and other services
Augusta, GA 30914
Contact: 706‐736‐2499 https://www.domesticshelters.org/help/ga/augusta/30904/safe-homes-of-augusta
Food Assistance
GAP (Give, Act, Pray)
Provides medication & healthcare assistance, photo identification & birth certificates, transitional housing, food pantry, soup kitchen, and church summer camp. Contact (706)722‐4408
https://www.gapministriesaugusta.org/
Golden Harvest Food Bank (*see Master’s Table & Food Pantry) 3310 Commerce Dr., Augusta, GA (no food; call for referral)
OR
702 Fenwick St., Augusta, GA (Soup Kitchen, 11‐1:00 pm hot meal every day; see below) OR 81 Capital Dr., Aiken, SC 29803 (no food; call for area referral) Contact: 706‐736‐1199; Travis McNeal, executive director
https://goldenharvest.org/find-help/
The Master’s Table
A soup kitchen serving free meals at noon to the homeless and needy in the downtown Augusta area
Contact: (706) 722‐0607
https://goldenharvest.org/our-impact/our-programs/the-masters-table/
Medical Health Assistance
Community Medical Clinic of Aiken County
244 Greenville St., Aiken, SC 29801
Contact: 803-226-0630
CMC of Aiken County
Educational Books for patient and families about dying process
ie: Gone From My Sight by Barbara Karnes, Hospice RN
Website: Books on the Dying Process
Coordinated Health Services
2110 Broad St., Augusta, GA (off 8th St.)
Contact: 706-364-2600
Recovery Support Groups
Alcoholics Anonymous
www.aa.org/pages/en US/find-aa-resources
Narcotics Anonymous
www.na.org/meetingsearch
1-888-GET-HOPE
Nar-Anon Family Groups
https://www.nar-anon.org/find-a-meeting
Augusta Domestic Violence Hotline
Contact: 1-800-799-SAFE or 706-736-2499
Aiken Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Services:
https://aikencenter.org
Shelters/Homeless Support
Augusta Housing Authority
Augusta, GA
Contact: 706-724-5466
Augusta Housing Authority
Special Needs Support
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
An online souce for information about diagnosis, research, treatment, clinical trials and more.
CFF
SC Access
A guide to resources and services for disabilities and thier caregivers.
1-800-868-9095
https://cpfamilynetwork.org/resources/resources-guide/sc-access-aging-and-disability-information-online-resource/
Suicide/Crisis Line Support
Aurora Pavilion Behavior Health
655 Medical Park Dr, Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-5900
Georgia Poison Center
Contact: 1-800-222-1222 or Georgia Poison Center
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Contact: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Crisis Text Line:
Text HOME to 741741 to reach a Crisis Counselor for free 24/7 support
Veterans Crisis Line
1-800-273-8255. press 1