Atlanta Youth Resources

Organization NameWhat They ProvideContact InformationWebsite
Community Support
Stand Up for KidsSupport and resources to youth experiencing hardships beyond their control.

800-365-4543

staff@standupforkids.org

www.standupforkids.org/atlanta/
Chris 180Offers community support programs across counseling, substance abuse prevention, school-based services, early childhood mental health, foster care and adoptions, and housing.

404-486-9034

info@CHRIS180.org

https://chris180.org/
Food
Hope AtlantaMeal distribution systems, food pantries, community kitchen and children’s programs

404 -817-7070

info@hopeatlanta.org

https://hopeatlanta.org/
Emmaus House AtlantaHealthy food options accessible to our neighbors through our food pantry and provide guidance through the process of completing SNAP applications.

404-523-2856

info@emmaushouse.org

Feeding GeorgiaSummer meal sites, after-school enrichment programs, and weekend backpacks.

404-417-1738

info@feedinggeorgia.org

Hands on ATL

Provide food to metro Atlanta families. Supporting families on the weekends or during extended breaks when schools and local community centers are closed.

404-979-2800

info@handsonatlanta.org

Educational / Youth Empowerment

Street Smart Youth ProjectActively engages under- resourced  minority youth in structured, community-based programs in order to involve, prepare and empower them for growth and healthy living as adults, with an emphasis on prevention regarding delinquency, substance use, and HIV.

770-537-2696

Info@streetsmartyouthproject.org

https://www.streetsmartyouthproject.org/
100 Black Men of Atlanta Inc.Improve the quality of life by supporting and enhancing educational and economic opportunities particularly for African-American youth in the Atlanta community.404-525-6220https://100blackmen-atlanta.org/
Maynard Jackson Youth FoundationLeadership Academy, Study Abroad Programs, College Prep, Community Service.404-681-3211https://www.mjyf.org/index.html
Multi-Agency Alliance for ChildrenHelp youth who have experienced foster care in the state of Georgia overcome their unique challenges and find success.

404-880-9323

admissions@maac4kids.org

https://www.maac4kids.org/
Next Level Boys AcademyProvide a structured environment where young men can receive guidance, resources, and opportunities to be successful.

678-800-1689

gdavis@nextlevelboysacademy.com

https://nextlevelboysacademy.com/
Arthur & Michael Langford Teen Leadership InstituteSummer leadership development program for high school students ages 14 to 18. During the 10 weeks, students will learn how to be productive civic leaders in the community.404-441-8877https://theuyac.org/
Youth Enhancement ServicesProvide a second chance for disconnected youth who leave traditional public schools before graduating an opportunity to obtain a GED, register at post-secondary institutions, and become contributing members of the workforce and community.

404-215-7898

Info@yesgeorgia.org

https://yesgeorgia.org/
Youth Reach Out ProgramMany programs for families, community and youth470-753-5253https://youthreachout.com/
City School AtlantaAcademy, after-school programs, and summer camp

404-963-6804

Info@cityschoolatl.org

https://www.cityschoolatl.org/
Greening Youth FoundationEngage under-represented youth and young adults, while connecting them to the outdoors and careers in conservation.

404-254-4827

Contact@gyfoundation.org

https://gyfoundation.org/
Mental Health Assistance
Youth VillagesProvide and advocate for innovative, evidence-based, family-focused services designed to bring help and hope to children and their families, as well as proven services for young adults turning 18 in foster care.470-498-5600https://youthvillages.org/
Chris 180Offers community support programs across counseling, substance abuse prevention, school-based services, early childhood mental health, foster care and adoptions, and housing.

404-486-9034

info@CHRIS180.org

https://chris180.org/
Anxiety and Trauma Clinic of AtlantaIndividual therapy, group therapy, online therapy, anxiety, trauma, panic, OCD, PTSD

470-210-1995

admin@anxietytraumaclinic.com

Shelter
THRIVE Graduate Transition ProgramProvides housing, supportive services, life-skills education, and appropriate supervision for youth 18-24 who are aging out of the foster care system or who are homeless and have no one to help them navigate adulthood.

770-703-2636

Info@christiancity.org

Chris 180Offers community support programs across counseling, substance abuse prevention, school-based services, early childhood mental health, foster care and adoptions, and housing.

404-486-9034

info@CHRIS180.org

https://chris180.org/
Covenant HouseProvides more than a bed and a meal for youth experiencing homelessness and escaping trafficking; Shows unconditional love and gives comprehensive support so that youth can and do realize their fullest potential.404-713-0954https://covenanthousega.org/
HOPE AtlantaPrevent evictions, secure temporary and permanent housing solutions, and address the underlying causes of homelessness.

404 -817-7070

info@hopeatlanta.org

https://hopeatlanta.org/

Trauma
Anxiety and Trauma Clinic of AtlantaIndividual therapy, group therapy, online therapy, anxiety, trauma, panic, OCD, PTSD

470-210-1995

admin@anxietytraumaclinic.com

Marcus Trauma and Emergency CenterGrady Hospital’s Level 1 Trauma Center, physical traumas.404-616-1000
Chris 180Offers community support programs across counseling, substance abuse prevention, school-based services, early childhood mental health, foster care and adoptions, and housing.

404-486-9034

info@CHRIS180.org

https://chris180.org/
Workforce Development
Teens at Work Inc.Enhances social, emotional, psychological, physical, and spiritual well-being by providing life-skills training, social development, educational enrichment, values clarification, and experiential challenges.

404-684-1757

Teens.at.work@mindspring.com

https://teensatwork.org/

WorkSource Georgia
  • Career Counseling
  • Career Assessment Testing
  • Job Readiness and Interview Skills Training
  • Computer Skills Training
  • Resume Workshops
  • Funding for Job Training
  • Paid and Unpaid Internships
  • Job Placement Assistance
  • Summer Training and Employment Program for Youth

404-546-3000

Swilson-westmoreland@atlantaga.gov

https://www.worksourceatlanta.org/