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PROMOTING HEALTH, WELLNESS & SAFETY
Why it matters:
Those less fortunate in our community - the mentally, physically or emotionally disabled, those with HIV/AIDS, the elderly - often need a place to turn for assistance with daily needs. They need someone who will help them to improve their quality of life.
Augusta Training Shop , Inc.
1704 Jenkins Street, Augusta, GA 30904, (706) 738-1358
www.augustatrainingshop.com
Provides training and experience in furniture restoration to disabled adults to familiarize them with basic employment expectations. Services provided by the employees of the Program are: chair cane, chair rush, silver and brass polishing, painting, stripping, sanding, repairing, and refinishing of all types of furniture.
Friendship Community Center
1720 Central Ave., Augusta, GA 30904-5737, (706) 736-4339
A socialization program providing life-skills and activities for adult men and women (ages 20 and up) who are recovering from mental and emotional disabilities.
The Speech and Hearing Center
1350 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30901, (706) 774-8666
www.universityhealth.org/speechandhearing
Provides diagnostic and therapeutic services to adults and children of all income levels struggling to speak, understand, hear or swallow more effectively through a variety of individual and group programs.
St. Stephen’s Ministry of Augusta, Inc.
P.O. Box 2044, Augusta, GA 30901-2232, (706) 722-7092
Provides transitional housing and supportive services including a food bank and emergency medication assistance for homeless and low income persons enduring HIV/AIDS.
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