Atlanta Alliance on Developmental Disabilities (AADD)
Phone: 404-881-9777
Phone: 770-432-7280
Phone: 404-875-9011
Cherokee Day Training Center, Inc.
Contact: Steven D. Haggard, CMSW/Administrator
Flondell Thompson, Case Coordinator
133 Univeter Road
Canton, Georgia 30114
Phone: 770-345-5821
770-345-5758 (FAX)
Services: Provides array of developmental and/or vocational services for children with mental retardation. Social services and transportation services provided. Day habilitation services and supported employment (typically a minimum of 20 hours per week at minimum wage or above in integrated/community based settings). Respite services and family support services. Emphasis for all programs – to promote independence and increase self-sufficiency. Stresses community based options whenever possible.
Eligibility: 21 years old and up
Fees: None
First Call For Help (United Way)
Phone: 211 or 404-614-1000
Services: Free, confidential help and referrals for housing, food, medical care, mental health treatment, services for people with disabilities.
Phone: 404-292-5312
Contact: Don Enis
4731 Old Highway 5 South
Ellijay, Georgia 30540
Phone: 1-706-276-1111
1-706-276-1114 (FAX)
Web Site: www.northcentralglrs.org
Services: The Georgia Learning Resources Systems is a teacher support system for special educators and people who work with exceptional children. Materials center, videotape collection, special projects, teacher and parent training, information interchange, diagnostic evaluation for handicapped children in conjunction with the Georgia Center for Students with Disabilities.
Eligibility: Any educator, home-schooler or parent
Phone: 404-657-2126
Web Site: www.gcdd.org
Phone: 678-527-3643
Services: Provides in-home care to individuals who are severely physically disabled or who have traumatic brain injuries, and are between the ages of 21-64. These individuals need more care than can be provided by Community Care Services Program. Participants must meet the criteria for nursing home placement although they remain in the community.
Mountain Brook Psychoeducational Program
Contact: Dr. Linda Spicer, Principal
471 Grady Street
Waleska, Georgia 30183
Phone: 770-720-3550
Services: Therapeutic classes and related services; diagnostic and consultation services are designed to help children learn appropriate developmental sills in behavior, communication, socialization and academics.
Eligibility: Serve children birth through 21 years of age who have severe behavioral and emotional problems.
Fee: None
Parent to Parent of Georgia, Inc.
3805 Presidential Parkway, Suite 208
Atlanta, Georgia 30341
Phone: 1-800-229-2038
Web Site: www.parenttoparentofga.org
Services: One on one parent support for parents of disabled children. Offer referrals and information.
Eligibility: Must be a parent of or work with, a disabled child.
Fees: None
Contact: Marcia Talkovich, Coordinator
3921 Holly springs Parkway
Holly springs, Georgia 30142
Phone: 770-479-1871
Services: Offer a range of educational opportunities to children with developmental delays.
Eligibility: Children between the ages of 3 and 4
Fees: None
Educational Service Center
250 Barrett Road
Canton, GA 30115
Phone: (770) 479-1871
Services: Provide services for hearing impaired children in Cherokee County.
Eligibility: Children ages 3-21
Fees: None
Contact: Debra Farist
Phone: 770-720-2159
Special Needs Resources
Resource lists are currently being updated. To add or update a resource please email: www.cherokeefocus.org
P.O. Box 1191 ~ Holly Springs, GA 30142 ~ Ph: 770-345-5483 ~ Fax: 770-345-0209