Resources

Most of us like to imagine ourselves having a full, rich retirement. We have ideas of spending time with loved ones, taking up new hobbies, and traveling the world. But these plans can fall short if you aren’t taking care of yourself completely — including your mental health.

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

TAutism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism spectrum disorder; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions.

Medicine.net – Medical website that provides detailed information about diseases, conditions, medications and general health.

American Heath Care Association – The American Health Care Association is a non-profit federation of affiliated state health organizations, together representing more than 10,000 non-profit and for-profit assisted living, nursing facility, developmentally-disabled, and subacute care providers that care for more than 1.5 million elderly and disabled individuals nationally.

American Medical Association – The American Medical Association (AMA) is a professional group that publishes research to advance public health and advocates for the interests of registered physician-members.

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, previously known as the Health Care Financing Administration, is a federal agency within the United States Department of Health and Human Services that administers the Medicare program and works in partnership with state governments to administer Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and health insurance portability standards.

National Institute of Mental Health – The National Institute of Mental Health is one of 27 institutes and centers that make up the National Institutes of Health. The NIH, in turn, is an agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services and is the primary agency of the United States government responsible for biomedical and health-related research.

Georgia Department of Community Health – Healthcare Facility Regulation – Healthcare Facility Regulation (HFR), a division of the Department of Community Health (DCH), is responsible for health care planning, licensing, certification and oversight of various health care facilities and services in Georgia.

Allies, Inc. is a nonprofit agency dedicated to providing housing, healthcare, meaningful employment and recreational activities to people with special needs in the communities of their choice.

We work one-on-one with families to design a comprehensive assistance plan that meets individuals’ specific needs and goals. Allies takes great pride in designing programs that are as individualized and unique as the people we serve.

This 90 year old charity has forged paths for individuals with special needs and disabilities, especially autism, to better assimilate into their own communities across the country.

They provide a variety of unique and effective programs for early development, rehabilitation, and even job training which all contribute to the personal and professional success of their members.

Beyond their services to those with special needs, Easterseals provides training and education for families and caregivers so that any child born with a disability can better reach his/her full potential.

Adults with any mental or physical disability are welcomed at the Easterseals daytime care center where their recovery is monitored and rehabilitation is facilitated.