Communities in Schools

Community Resources

Communities In Schools exists to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

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SERVICES & PREVENTION RESOURCES

Every year, viruses such as influenza (flu), COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and other viral illnesses cause hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations and thousands of deaths in the United States, especially during the fall and winter virus season (CDC).

To help stop the spread of these viruses, it’s important to increase awareness, confidence, and access to vaccines, especially for groups of people who face challenges in getting vaccinated. This includes adults who may not have health insurance. To make sure everyone can get vaccinated, it is important to focus on making vaccines more available and removing barriers that prevent people from getting them, such as social, geographic, or financial issues.

One way to improve vaccination rates is by educating and empowering trusted leaders in the community to share information about vaccines. These leaders can help spread the message, answer questions, and encourage people to get vaccinated. By creating more opportunities for people to get vaccines and working closely with healthcare providers, we can make it easier for everyone to protect themselves from these dangerous illnesses.

(706) 444-2200 or (476) 776-0093
2930 Heritage Place, Suite 101B, Milledgeville, GA 31061

North Central Health District’s (NCHD) Supporting Health Initiatives & Nurturing Equity (SHINE) program is a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funded program under the Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) five-year cooperative agreement. The SHINE program is working closely with the local health departments, other community partners, and existing coalitions with the goal of preventing chronic diseases and improving health in Baldwin, Hancock, and Washington Counties.

The SHINE Program will implement these proven public health strategies:

  • Healthy food choices easier everywhere—promoting food service and nutrition guidelines, expanding fruit and vegetable voucher incentive and/or produce prescription programs.
  • Safe and accessible physical activity—connecting pedestrian, bicycle, or transit transportation networks to everyday destinations. Implement policies and activities to connect pedestrian, bicycle, or transit transportation networks (called activity-friendly routes) to everyday destinations.
  • Early care and education (ECE) settings—improving nutrition and physical activity and increasing breastfeeding and promoting Farm to ECE.
  • Routine adult vaccines—increasing awareness, confidence, demand, and access to routinely recommended adult vaccines, for racial and ethnic groups experiencing disparities in immunization, including uninsured adults.

Catch Up, Stay Up – The mission of the SHINE Program’s Catch Up, Stay Up campaign is to encourage adults take care of their own health, the health their loved ones, and also the people in their community they encounter on a regular basis by catching up and staying up on their routine vaccinations. Together, we’re working to keep our community healthy and prevent diseases that vaccines can protect against.

(478) 445-4274
100 Ireland Drive, Milledgeville, GA 31061

  • Family Planning
  • TB Clinic
  • Environmental Health
  • Health Assessments
  • Health Education Services
  • HIV Testing
  • Vision, Hearing & Dental Screening
  • Women, Infants, & Children
  • Program (WIC)
  • Women’s Health Clinic
  • Immunizations
  • STD Testing
  • Breast and Cervical Cancer Program

(478) 453-0077
102A Airport Rd NE, Milledgeville, GA 31061

  • Family Health
  • Primary Care
  • Telehealth Appointments
  • Pharmacy Delivery
  • Behavioral Health
  • COVID-19 Testing

(478) 776-4000
821 N Cobb Street, Milledgeville, GA 31061

  • Ambulatory Care
  • Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
  • Cardiopulmonary Testing
  • Diagnostics Cowles Clinic
  • Laboratory Services
  • Radiology
  • Rehabilitation Services
  • Skilled Nursing Unit
  • Women’s Services

(478) 215-4009
100 N ABC Street, Milledgeville, GA 31061

The Bee Well Clinic is a school-based primary care clinic serving students and employees of the Baldwin County School System and their families. Through this clinic, primary care, telehealth appointments, pharmacy delivery, behavioral health, and school based services are provided to patients regardless of insurance ability to pay.

Express Scripts
(800) 282-2881
https://www.express-scripts.com/

Georgia Charitable Care Network, Inc.
(678) 389-3333
https://www.gacharitycare.org/

National Kidney Foundation
(800) 622-9010
https://www.kidney.org/

American Cancer Society
(800) 227-2345
https://www.cancer.org/

Diabetes Support Groups
(321) 567-5166
https://defeatdiabetes.org/diabetessupport-groups-states-a-g/

American Lung Association
(800) 586-4872
https://www.lung.org/

EARLY CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION

Early care and education (ECE) settings, such as daycare centers and preschools, are important places for helping children develop healthy habits. By improving nutrition, increasing physical activity, and promoting breastfeeding, ECE programs can play a key role in setting children on the path to a healthy life. These programs can create policies and activities that support healthy eating, encourage active play, and help mothers with breastfeeding, all of which contribute to a child’s growth and development.

One of the best ways to improve nutrition and physical activity in ECE programs is by promoting Farm to ECE initiatives. This involves bringing fresh, local food into early care settings, making it easier for children to eat healthy, nutritious meals. Providing healthy food options and encouraging physical activity during the day helps children learn good habits early in life.

Since so many children attend ECE programs, these settings are an ideal place to lay the foundation for a lifetime of healthy living. By focusing on good nutrition, regular exercise, and breastfeeding support, ECE programs can make a lasting impact on children’s health. These changes can help ensure that children grow up strong, healthy, and ready to thrive.

(478) 456-6402
110 N ABC Street, Milledgeville, Georgia, 31061

Family Connection serves as the local decision-making body, bringing community partners together to develop, implement, and evaluate plans that address the serious challenges facing Baldwin County’s children and families. Baldwin Connection works with the community to host events such as Mobile Food Pantries, Health Fairs, and Clothing Drives.

(478) 453-0077
101 Chappell Hall, PO Box 783, Milledgeville, GA 31061

Communities in Schools exists to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. They work with the community to support events in the school such as Read Across America, tutoring, and clothing/uniform drives.

(478) 453-4176
110 ABC St, Milledgeville, GA 31061

The mission of the Baldwin County School District is to educate students who will graduate from high school with the knowledge, skills, and values to be college and/or career ready in order to be contributing members of a global society.

(478) 457-2461
100 N ABC St, Milledgeville, GA 31061

The Baldwin County Early Learning Center prepares children for Kindergarten with ongoing assessment of research-based success predictors and playful, purposeful, and personalized instruction. It currently houses four programs: GA Pre K for 4 year olds, Head Start for 3 & 4 year olds, the Preschool Program for Exceptional Children for Preschool age children with disabilities, and the Montessori Academy for 6 weeks to 5 year olds.

(478) 295-1000
1943 N Jefferson St NE, Milledgeville, GA 31061

Nurturing Minds is a tutoring and learning center that offers and array of learning opportunities for individuals in attendance. The services include: educational services, seasonal learning camps, and more.

(478) 295-1580
187 Roberson Mill Road, Suite 106, Milledgeville, GA 31061

Building Readers First is a community-focused organization in Milledgeville, GA that is dedicated to promoting literacy and a love for reading among individuals of all ages. Through various programs and initiatives, they strive to create a supportive environment where individuals can enhance their reading skills and foster a lifelong passion for books

(478) 457-2465
100 N. ABC Street, Milledgeville, GA 31061

The Baldwin County Child and Family Development Center offers early care and learning programs, including a Head Start Program, for preschoolers and school-age children. The center emphasizes parental involvement and aims to create a supportive environment for both parents and children. They also have for low-income families.

All About Me Learning Academy of Milledgeville LLC.
(404) 528-7170
121 Chase Court, Milledgeville, GA 31061

Baldwin County Youth Services
(478) 452-9488
127 Blandy Road, Milledgeville, GA 31061

Bizzy Bee’s Learning Center LLC
(478) 234-7451
354 Broad St, Milledgeville, GA 31061

Childcare Network #131
(478) 452-0616
701 Dunlap Road NE, Milledgeville, GA 31061

Childcare Network #214
(404) 528-7170
161 Roberson Mill Road NE, Milledgeville, GA 31061

Griffin Group Day Care Home
(478) 452-7818
440 Underwood Rd, Milledgeville, GA 31061

Jarrett’s Day Care Center
(478) 452-2042
840 Fraleys Alley, Milledgeville, GA 31061

St. Stephen’s Day School
(478) 452-3417
220 S. Wayne Street, Milledgeville, GA 31061

Sunnydays Childcare & Learning Center
(478) 456-8069
171 Highway 24 East, Milledgeville, GA 31061

Jungle of Joy Childcare Learning Center LLC (478) 453-3800 630 North Wayne St., Milledgeville, GA 31061

Learning Safari Child Care and Learning Center
(478) 452-0555
55 Marshall Road, Milledgeville, GA 31061

Little Caterpillars Development Center Inc.
(478) 452-1800
141 Chase Court, Milledgeville, GA 31061

Miller Plaza Learning Center
(478) 451-0012
820 N Wayne St, Milledgeville, GA 31061

New Beginnings Child Care LLC
(478) 454-3004
105 Lata Terrace, Milledgeville, GA 31061

Reeve’s Daycare
(478) 804-1355
120 Crestview Ave, Milledgeville, GA 31061

Robin’s Nest Playschool
(478) 414-1039
1870 Vinson Hwy, Milledgeville, GA 31061

C. Hitchcock-Scott
(478) 696-1082
1320 Vinson Hwy SE, Milledgeville, GA 31061

R. Williams
(478) 454-3079
1320 Lewis Court, Milledgeville, GA 31061

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY​

Safe and accessible physical activity is essential for promoting a healthy lifestyle. One of the best ways to encourage physical activity is by connecting pedestrian, bicycle, and public transit networks to everyday destinations. These connections, called “activity friendly routes,” make it easier for people to walk, bike, or take public transportation to places they need to go, such as homes, schools, parks, work, health care centers, and grocery stores.

Having access to safe spaces for physical activity is important. This includes parks, trails, safe streets, and greenways where people can play and walk. It’s also important for communities to provide easy, safe ways to get to these places. Whether it’s walking on sidewalks, biking on bike lanes, or using public transit, being able to get to everyday destinations safely encourages people to stay active.

To help people be more active, communities should focus on improving their built environment. This means creating places that have both activity-friendly routes and accessible destinations nearby. By improving things like street designs, bike lanes, and public transit, and making sure important places like schools, parks, and grocery stores are close by, communities can help everyone stay active and healthy.

Activity Friendly Routes

These may include new or improved:

  • Street pattern design and connectivity, such as convenient, connected, and accessible streets that create many route options, shorter block lengths, and shorter crossing distances.
  • Pedestrian infrastructure, such as sidewalk networks that can include trails, traffic calming, intersection safety, street lighting, benches, public bathrooms, shade, and landscaping.
  • Bicycle infrastructure, such as bicycle networks that can include slow/safe streets, protected bikeways, trails, traffic calming, intersection safety, street lighting, public bathrooms, shade, and landscaping.
  • Public transit infrastructure and access, such as transit networks that include expanded services, times, and locations and public bathrooms that are safe and easy to access.

Everyday Destinations

These may include increased:

  • Proximity to community or neighborhood destinations, such as homes, worksites, schools, parks, grocery stores, health care facilities, pharmacies, and other shops.
  • Mixed land use such as neighborhoods that combine restaurants, offices, housing, or shops.
  • Residential density to increase the variety of housing options in an area through compact community design and other approaches that reduce travel distances.
  • Parks and recreational facility access, such as parks and recreational facilities close to homes.

Walter B. Williams Park & Recreation Center
59 GA-22 W, Milledgeville, GA 31061
Walter B. Williams Park includes a walking and running track, softball fields, tennis courts, pickleball courts, an 18-hole disc golf course, basketball courts, soccer fields, a playground, a dance studio/aerobics room, an aquatics center, and outdoor restrooms.

Harrisburg Park/Collins P. Lee Community Center
237 Harrisburg Road SW, Milledgeville, GA 31061
Harrisburg Park includes a pavilion, walking trail, playground equipment, multi-purpose field, a room with a kitchen, BBQ grills, a community garden, and a wheelchair accessible splash pad. Every Tuesday at 11:00am community members, organizations, and business owners come together for a meeting concerning upcoming events and projects surrounding the Harrisburg community and Milledgeville

Coopers Community Park
97 Black Creek Rd SW #1, Gordon, GA 31031
Coopers Community Park includes a pavilion, walking trail, playground equipment, a multi-purpose field, and a basketball court.

Lockerly Arboretum
1534 Irwinton Road, Milledgeville, GA 31061
Lockerly Arboretum includes a walking trail as well as a pond, picnic areas, a reptile house, and a 50 acre wide botanical garden

Central City Park
720 W Hancock Street, Milledgeville, GA 31061
Central City Park includes a covered picnic pavilion, BBQ grills, two playground areas, volleyball courts, basketball courts, a baseball field, a skateboard park, a weight training station and a dog friendly walking trail.

Oconee River Greenway Park and Riverwalk
420 E Greene Street, Milledgeville, GA 31061
The Oconee River Greenway and Riverwalk include bike friendly trails, paths and boardwalks, a dog park, multiple individual fishing stations, a boat ramp, and access to the Oconee River for canoeing, and kayaking.

Huley Park
1180 North Wayne Street, Milledgeville, GA 31061
Huley Park includes a covered pavilion, BBQ grills, two playground areas, a baseball field, basketball courts and open greenspace.

Bartram Forest
2961 Irwinton Road, Milledgeville, GA 31061
Bartram Forest includes three bike and pet-friendly trails, hiking forests, a lake, a creek, and a pavilion.

Rocky Creek Park at Lake Sinclair
Rocky Creek Road, Milledgeville, GA 31061
Rocky Creek Park includes a pavilion, outdoor restrooms, picnic tables, BBQ grills, a swimming beach, a playground, a fishing pier, a boat ramp, walking trails, and easy access to Lake Sinclair.

Selma Erwin Nature Preserve
2460 Vinson Highway, Milledgeville, GA 31061
Selma Erwin Nature Preserve includes a bike -friendly trail that is also suitable for hiking.

Oconee Heights Community Mini-Park
123 W Coombs Avenue, Milledgeville, GA 31061
The Oconee Heights Mini Park includes a wheelchair accessible playground and four vibrant crosswalk murals allowing safe access to the park.

(478) 454-3446
50 Hwy 22 West, Milledgeville, GA 31061

Elite Gym offers numerous classes and activities that promote fitness in children. Class offerings include gymnastics, dance, cheerleading, parkour, and karate.

(478) 414-7568
52 Hwy 22 West, Milledgeville, GA 31061

Lake Country Gymnastics & All Star Cheer offers both a gymnastics and an all-star cheer recreation program for children in Baldwin County. They also host an after school pickup program where they pick their student athletes up from local Milledgeville schools, make sure their homework is done and/or completed, and then allow them to participate in activity time in the gym with a designated coach.

(478) 387-0200
80 Hwy 22 West, Milledgeville, GA 31061

  • Anime Club – fosters a deep appreciation for the art of anime and manga while providing a creative space for exploration and learning.
  • Arts Out of School – empowers youth through arts education and mentoring. Youth and young adults can learn an instrument, dance, sing, graphic design, digital media, and much more.
  • Cycling Program – This program is dedicated to team training rides, organized bike excursions and events and aims to empower students with essential life skills while promoting physical fitness, teamwork, and mental well-being.
  • Financial Literacy – Empowers teenagers with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make informed financial decisions that will positively impact their lives now and in the future.
  • Outdoor Adventure – an immersive outdoor experience that combines camping, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, and essential wilderness and first aid training. Participants will not only gain outdoor skills but also become certified in wilderness first aid, canoeing, and camp leadership. This program is designed to empower youth to become capable, confident, and responsible outdoor enthusiasts.
  • Cooking Class – empowers young individuals aged 7 to 18 with essential cooking skills, foster a love for wholesome and delicious food, and promote a lifelong appreciation for nutrition and culinary creativity
  • Jobs through Art, Media, and Music (JAMM) Program – JAMM is a free out-of-school apprenticeship program that provides underserved pre-teens and teens with access to new technologies.

TRANSPORTATION

(478) 445-2941
312 Allen Memorial Drive, Milledgeville, GA 31061

The Public Transportation Department is dedicated to providing transportation to all Baldwin County residents in wheelchair accessible vehicles. Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 6:00pm. Space is limited. Please call at least 24 hours in advance to schedule a pickup.

  • Passengers must be 15 years of age or older to travel without a guardian.
  • Passengers must provide car seats for all children under 4 years of age.
  • Requests for transit services should be made 24 hours in advance and will be scheduled depending on the availability.
  • If you need transportation on a Monday, you must call Transit before 3:00 pm on Friday to schedule an appointment, pending availability.
  • Daily routes are scheduled, and vans make every effort to be on time for all pickups; however, a specific pickup time can not be guaranteed.
  • Cost – $2.00 per passenger per one-way trip (fee must be paid for all passengers, including children).
  • If reservations have been made and the pickup is not needed, please call (478) 445-2941 to cancel the reservation.

(478) 456-2210
133 Old River Bridge Road SE, Milledgeville, GA 31061

HDT Transportation provides non-emergency medical transportation in Milledgeville and surrounding counties. All HDT vehicles are
inspected daily. All the drivers have background check, drug test, defensive driving, pass training, CPR and First aid certification, and a wheelchair safety course.

1-888-224-7981

Transportation to medical appointments for those on Medicaid. Must call three business days in advance to reserve seating.

(478) 414- 1784
112 Wright Drive, Milledgeville, GA 31061

Global transit, LLC offers Non-Emergency Transportation to individuals on Medicaid

HEALTH AND NUTRITION

Making healthy food choices easier is an important step in promoting better nutrition and overall health. One way to do this is by promoting food service and nutrition guidelines in places where food is sold, served, or distributed, such as schools, hospitals, and community centers. These guidelines help ensure that the food provided is nutritious and supports healthy eating habits.

Another way to encourage healthy eating is by expanding fruit and vegetable voucher programs and produce prescription programs. These programs offer people discounts or vouchers to help them purchase fresh fruits and vegetables, making it easier for everyone to include healthy foods in their diets. By offering these programs, states and communities can encourage people to make healthier food choices.

When healthy foods are not easy to find, people may be more likely to choose unhealthy alternatives. To help solve this problem, communities can work to improve access to healthy foods by supporting local farmers’ markets, making grocery stores stock more fresh produce, and offering incentives for healthier food options. By making healthy foods more accessible, we can help people make better choices for their health and well-being.

(478) 952-3544
222 East Hancock Street, Milledgeville, GA 31061

The Milly Market is a seasonal producer farmers market focused on local and sustainable food in the community. The market is open from 4:00pm to 7:00pm on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month from April to October.

Fresh for Less Program – Milly Market’s “Double Bucks” Program allows participants to double their SNAP/EBT dollar for dollar. When customers spend any amount in EBT at the market, they get that amount matched for free to spend on additional fresh, local fruits and vegetables.

Café Central Soup Kitchen
(478) 452-7694
500 Underwood Rd, Milledgeville, GA 31061
Distribution on Tuesdays, from 11:00am to 1:00 pm

Chard Wray Food Pantry
(678) 362-5405
472 Broad Street, Milledgeville, GA 31061
Distribution Tuesday through Thursday, from 9:00am to 12:00 pm

MIA – Maddox Investing in America, Inc.
(478) 453-2221
133 Old River Bridge Rd SE, Milledgeville, GA 31061
Distribution on the 3rd Thursday of the month, from 8:00am to 9:00 am

New Beginnings Outreach Ministries
(478) 363-7444
200 Southside Dr SE, Milledgeville, GA 31061
Distribution on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 12:00pm to 1:00 pm

New Vision Church of God in Christ
(478) 357-5749
941 Dunlap Road, Milledgeville, GA 31061
Distribution on the 3rd Thursday of the month, from 10:00 am to 11:30 pm

Prayer Book Ministry
(478) 363-5799
101 Woods Drive Gordon, GA 31031
Distribution on the 1st Wednesday of the month, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm

Meals on Wheels Baldwin County
(478) 363-5799
131 Tanya Rd, Milledgeville, GA 31061
Distribution daily, Monday through Friday

Aldi
(855) 955-2534
1978 N Columbia St, Milledgeville, GA 31061
*EBT/SNAP Eligible

Food Depot
(678) 505-3830
1850 N Columbia St, Milledgeville, GA 31061
*EBT/SNAP Eligible
*WIC Eligible

Johnnie McDade Grocery
(478) 452-7259
1765 Vinson Hwy SE, Milledgeville, GA 31061
*EBT/SNAP Eligible

Kroger
(478) 414-2140
2809 N Columbia St, Milledgeville, GA 31061
*EBT/SNAP Eligible
*WIC Eligible

Piggly Wiggly
(478) 453-3474
731 S Wayne St, Milledgeville, GA 31061
*EBT/SNAP Eligible
*WIC Eligible

Publix
(478) 223-5015
2775 N Columbia St, Milledgeville, GA 31061
*EBT/SNAP Eligible
*WIC Eligible

Walmart
(478) 453-0667
2592 N Columbia St, Milledgeville, GA 31061
*EBT/SNAP Eligible
*WIC Eligible

SERVICE AGENCIES

(478) 743-8671
6080 Lakeside Commons Drive, Suite B, Macon, GA 31210

The Red Cross provides services in the following areas: Blood Services Program, Lifeguard Training, HIV/Aids Training, Health Services Training, First Aid Training, CPR Training, Disaster Relief, Counselor Certification, Hospital Auxiliary

(478) 453-9617
900 Barrows Ferry Rd NE #8520, Milledgeville, GA 31061

Habitat for Humanity is an ecumenical, nonprofit Christian ministry dedicated to the elimination of substandard housing. Habitat provides opportunities for families by partnering with them to build decent, affordable housing and improve the quality of life for partner families, the neighborhoods in which they live and the community as a whole.

(478) 452-6940
420 S Wilkinson Street, Milledgeville, Georgia 31061

The Salvation Army is a non-profit religious and charitable organization available to assist people in need regardless of race, color, age or sex. They provide used clothing at an affordable price. The store is open to the public and donations are welcomed. Types of assistance available: emergency, food, shelter, clothing, utilities and financial.

 

(478) 743-8671
621 S. Wilkinson Street, Milledgeville, GA 31061

 Provides services and referrals through local service agencies collaboratively working together to assist individuals in challenging situations. Provides basic necessities, emotional support, and information sessions, as needed, in a time of challenge, and opportunity. Limited financial assistance, when available; After-fire assistance.

(478) 363-3645
220 Thomas Field Rd SE, Suite A, Milledgeville, GA 31061

Works with community members, other service organizations, churches, businesses, and more to aid those in need of safe housing,
clothing, and basic needs.

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

(478) 445-5669
54 Hwy 22 West, Milledgeville, GA 31061

 

The Adult Education Career Opportunity Center (AECOC) offers resources like counseling, information on college admissions, and assistance with financial aid to help adults, who may not have already completed a four-year degree, pursue further education or career goals.

(478) 451-2700
231 W. Hancock Street, Milledgeville, GA 31061

Offers more than 800 noncredit course offerings from accounting to yoga. Community residents are able to attend camps, conferences, and courses in areas such as computers; professional development; health, fitness, and sports; the fine and performing arts; and travel vacations.

(478) 445-5277
211 North Clarke Street, 100 Chappell Hall, Milledgeville, GA 31061

Georgia College & State University offers non-credit Continuing Education Courses. For Continuing Education Courses, interest and a desire to learn are the only requirements. Applicants are not required to send high school transcripts or take a college entrance exam to participate. Certificate or professional programs may require certain professional competence for entrance.

(478) 387-4900
201 E. Greene Street, Milledgeville, GA 31061

The mission of Georgia Military College (GMC) is to produce educated citizens and contributing members of society in an environment conducive to the development of the intellect and character of its students, regardless of location or method of delivery. College students are offered a liberal arts-based, two-year undergraduate curriculum designed to support the achievement of an associate degree and prepare students for transfer to four-year colleges and universities.

(478) 445-5669
54 Hwy 22 West, Milledgeville, GA 31061

Central Georgia Technical College is a two-year public commuter college serving a diverse student body by offering traditional on-site and distance education academic programs and services, adult education, continuing education, and customized business and industry services.

The Adult Education Career Opportunity Center (AECOC) offers resources like counseling, information on college admissions, and assistance with financial aid to help adults, who may not have already completed a four-year degree, pursue further education or career goals.

(478) 453-6429 Ext. 5310
155 Highway 49 W, Milledgeville, GA 31061

The mission of Georgia Military College (GMC) is to produce educated citizens and contributing members of society in an environment conducive to the development of the intellect and character of its students, regardless of location or method of delivery. College students are offered a liberal arts-based, two-year undergraduate curriculum designed to support the achievement of an associate degree and prepare students for transfer to four-year colleges and universities.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND BEHAVIORAL & MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

find.aageorgia.org/meetings/county/baldwin+county

Alcoholic Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other to help solve common problem and help others recover from alcoholism. Meetings are available in-person or virtually.

(478) 445-3201
1371 Orchard Hill Road, Milledgeville, GA 31061

Mental health addictive disease and developmental disabilities, crisis intervention, relapse, prevention and outreach activities.

  • Addictive Disease Outpatient Services – Provides services for mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive disease.
  • Adult Mental Health Clinic / Center Point & UNITY – Center Point provides Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Addictive Disease services in the counties of Baldwin, Hancock, Jasper, Putnam, Washington, and Wilkinson. Their primary services are located in Milledgeville.
  • Child and Adolescents Services – The service activities include planning in a proactive manner to assist the child and family in managing or preventing in-crisis situations as well as individualized interventions. These interventions will identify strengths of the child to achieve resilience to barriers that impede development skills, assist in enhancing social and coping skills, and identify strategies to prevent relapse.
  • Community Support Services – Providing essential rehabilitative, environmental support and targeted case management to restore individuals to their optimal functional level.

(478) 451-2700
60 Blandy Way, Milledgeville, GA 31061

Behavioral Health Services – Provides outpatient prevention, treatment, psychiatric services, and support services for anyone experiencing mental illness, addiction, and co-occurring disorders.

Crisis Service Center – Serves as an important alternative to waiting for care or an after-hours trip to the emergency room for adults facing an acute mental health or substance abuse crisis

1-800-715-4225

Builds a recovery-oriented, community-based system of care, with the capacity to provide timely access to high-quality behavioral health treatment and support services.

(478) 445-7176
1111 N. Jefferson Street, Milledgeville, GA 31061

Provide adults with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities in and around the Baldwin County area the opportunity to engage in
meaningful life experiences within their community.

(478) 445-4128
157 Edwards Street SE, Milledgeville, GA 31061

Provides cost-effective staff-supervised residential homes in the community serving individuals with behavioral health disorders.

(478) 452-1100
105 Fieldstone Drive, Suite 104, Milledgeville, GA 31061

Provides services for people with intellectual developmental disabilities, physical, behavioral health, or substance use needs.

(478) 251-1220
311 Lawrence Road, Milledgeville, GA 31061

Provides addiction recovery support for individuals and families through advocacy, education, community involvement, and peer support in Baldwin County and it’s surrounding counties.

HOME HEALTH SERVICES

(478) 804-9949
3019 Heritage Road, Milledgeville, GA 31061

 Offers elderly, ill, and behavioral or developmental disabled clients personalized care, allowing them to live safely and comfortably in their home.

(478) 696-3534
1735 Irwinton Road, Milledgeville, GA 31061

Offers Medicare-funded home care for eligible families.

  • Family Caregiving – allows family members who live with the member/client to care for their own family members and receive a stipend for the care they provide.

(478) 453-2027
116 Wright Dr NE, Milledgeville, GA 31061

Offers direct, in-home care services from licensed or certified professionals such as nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and more. The staff works to maximize patients’ recovery potential while supporting their family structure and guarding their rights and privileges as healthcare patients.

(478) 452-0246
111 Chase Court NW, Milledgeville, GA 31061

Offers a wide range of services, including home health and hospice care, with a focus on providing evidence-based, personalized care and specialty programs in the patient’s own home. Their services encompass nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, and home health aides. They also provide hospice care, including interdisciplinary care teams, pain relief, symptom management, and spiritual support.

EMPLOYMENT TRAINING & FINANCIAL SERVICES

(478) 445-4135
111 Fieldstone Drive, Suite 201, Milledgeville, GA 31061

The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) investigates reports of child abuse; finds foster and adoptive homes for abused and neglected children; issues SNAP, Medicaid and TANF; helps out-of-work parents get back on their feet; and provides numerous support services and innovative programs to help families in need. Offers elderly, ill, and behavioral or developmental disabled clients personalized care, allowing them to live safely and comfortably in their home.

1 (800) 772-1213
109 Cypress Corners Dr, Milledgeville, GA 31061

Offers a variety of programs and services, including financial assistance through retirement, disability, and survivor benefits. It also administers Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for those with low income, blindness, or disabilities, as well as handles Medicare enrollment and issues Social Security cards.

(478) 453-4111
325 N Cobb St Milledgeville, GA 31061

Offers services to help low-income and elderly individuals achieve self-sufficiency. This includes energy assistance, housing support, and community services.

1 (844) 367-4872
105 Fieldstone Drive, Suite 112, Milledgeville, GA 31061

Helps individuals with disabilities find and maintain employment. These services include job training, career counseling, and support with independent living and post-secondary education. GVRA also provides assistance with assistive technology and workplace accommodations.

1 (877) 709-8185
156 Roberson Mill Rd, Milledgeville, GA 31061

Administers Georgia’s unemployment insurance, offers employment services, provides workforce information to the public and private sectors, and handles the oversight of child labor issues.

HOUSING SERVICES

(478) 445-2914
545 Martin Luther King Drive, Milledgeville, GA 31061

Provides safe, quality, and affordable housing for low and moderate income families in the community.

(478) 453-4337
114 Jacqueline Terrace NW, Milledgeville, GA 31061

A residential care facility that provides support and assistance to individuals in need of daily living services. Christian Care Home offers a range of services to promote the well-being and independence of its residents.

(478) 445-3234
2249 Vinson Hwy, Milledgeville, GA 31061

The Georgia War Veterans Home serves Baldwin, Hancock, Putnam, Washington, and Wilkinson Counties. It is a 375-bed skilled
nursing care facility with specialty care for Alzheimer’s residents.

(478) 453-8572
1203 N Columbia Street, Milledgeville, GA 31061

Offers Long-term hospice care home hospice care, hospice respite care, palliative care, grief counseling and support, and pain and symptoms management for ill or aged patients and their loved ones.

(478) 452-2511
61 Marshall Road, Milledgeville, GA 31061

Offers individualized support, care services, and activities for all residents. Savannah Court has Independent Living, Assisted Living/Personal Care Home, and Memory Care services for seniors.

COUNSELING SERVICES

(478) 451-5205
3033 N. Columbia Street, Milledgeville, GA 31061

Offers a Fatherhood program, Intensive Family Visitation Program, Crisis Intervention, Home Based Services, Comprehensive Child and Family Assessments, Supervised Visitation Services, Parenting Classes, Family Team Meetings, Substance Abuse Recovery Support, Anger Management, Domestic Violence Education, Anger Management Assessments, Domestic Violence Assessments, and Transportation for children and their families.

(478) 216-5176
451 S Wayne Street, Milledgeville, GA 31061

Open to anyone who is in need of a safe, compassionate, and confidential place to turn for pregnancy confirmation and decision support at no charge. Offers nurse administered pregnancy testing, limited ultrasound, Pregnancy Decision Support, Post-Abortion Support, Sexually Transmitted Infection Testing and Treatment, Sports Physicals for Females, Nurse Consultations, and Sexual Health Education.

(478) 452-4597
366 Log Cabin Road, Milledgeville, GA 31061

  • Marriage & Couples Counseling
  • Family & Adolescents Counseling
  • Individual Counseling
  • Grief & Loss Counseling
  • Spiritual Awareness Counseling
  • Aging & Life Transitions Support
  • Grief Compass Groups
  • Mental Health Awareness Groups

MEDICAL SPECIALISTS

Beltone Hearing Care Centers
1776 N Jefferson Street NE, Site E, Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 452-2456
Audiology/Hearing Care Center

Atlanta Hearing Associates
111 Fieldstone Drive, Site #106, Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 387-4186
Audiology

Georgia Heart Physicians
540 W Thomas Street, Site E, Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 453-8991
Cardiology and Heart Disease Specialists

Healing Hands Chiropractic Inc
961 N Columbia Street, Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 452-6162
Chiropractors

Light Force Family Chiropractic
680 Dunlap Road NE, Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 452-5433
Chiropractors

Milledgeville Sports Spine Wellness
101 Chase Court NW, Suite B, Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 453-2341
Chiropractors

Copelan Family Dental
179 Garrett Way, Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 453-3004
Dental Care

Old Capital Dentistry
2715 N Columbia Street, Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 453-7591
Dental Care

Sanchez & Craig Orthodontics
1006 Fernwood Drive, Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 452-7441
Orthodontics

Georgia Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center, LLC
230 N Jefferson Street NE, Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 453-8484
Dermatology and Skin Specialists

Lakeside Imaging Center
1850 N Columbia Street, Site #3, Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 453-4101
CT scans, Screening and Diagnostic Mammography, Open MRI, Ultrasound, and X-ray scans

Milledgeville OB/GYN Associates
750 N Cobb Street, Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 453-8511
Obstetric care, bone health, and women’s health care

Georgia Cancer Specialists – Milledgeville
111 Fieldstone Drive, Suite 116, Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 453-1806
Medical oncology and hematology services, nutritional counseling, pain management, wellness counseling, and home health coordination

Columbia Optical Labs
111 Fieldstone Drive, Suite 100, Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 452-2080
Optician/Eye care

Family Eye Care Associates of Milledgeville, PC
111 Fieldstone Drive, Suite 100, Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 453-9333
Optician/Eye care

AOPI – Milledgeville Prosthetics and Orthotics
535 N Cobb Street, Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 453-7327
Prosthetics (amputation support) and Orthotics (bracing support)

Kids First Pediatrics
530 N Cobb Street, Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 453-1020
Pediatric care (Checkups, Immunizations, Physicals, Sick visits and minor injuries) up through the age of 21 years old.

Twin Lakes Physical Therapy
641 W Thomas Street, Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 452-6252
Orthopedic Physical Therapy

Associated Foot & Ankle Centers
192 Roberson Mill Rd, Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 452-1404
Podiatry

Oconee Sleep & Wellness Center
821 N Cobb Street, Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 454-2456
Sleep Medicine

Woman’s Care Center
1001 Fernwood Dr, Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 453-8100
STD screening and treatment, counseling, Prenatal care/ delivery, Gynecologic surgery, Annual exams, Pap smears, and more