Resources for Kings
Real help for real situations. Shelters, legal aid, job training, and mental health support — all free.
Atlanta Shelters
Emergency shelter, meals, and services for men in the Atlanta area.
Atlanta Mission - My Sister's House / Shepherd's Inn
165 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
(404) 367-2493
24/7 intake available
Emergency shelter, recovery programs, job training, meals
Gateway Center
275 Pryor St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 215-6600
Intake 7AM-7PM
Emergency shelter, substance abuse treatment, mental health, housing assistance
Salvation Army Red Shield Lodge
400 Luckie St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
(404) 522-1584
Check-in 4PM-8PM
Emergency shelter for men, meals, case management
Nicholas House
830 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 622-4410
By appointment
Family shelter, transitional housing, employment support, childcare
Covenant Community
Multiple locations in Atlanta
(404) 589-9756
Varies by program
Transitional housing for men, job readiness, life skills
Charlotte Shelters
Emergency shelter, meals, and services for men in the Charlotte area.
Charlotte Rescue Mission - Rebound Men's Shelter
907 W 1st St, Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 333-4673
24/7 intake
Emergency shelter, addiction recovery, meals, job training
The Salvation Army Center of Hope
534 Spratt St, Charlotte, NC 28206
(704) 348-2560
Intake 1PM-4PM
Emergency shelter, meals, case management, substance abuse help
Urban Ministry Center / Men's Shelter of Charlotte
945 N College St, Charlotte, NC 28206
(704) 347-0278
Check-in 5PM
Emergency shelter for men, meals, showers, laundry, housing support
Roof Above (formerly Urban Ministry Center)
945 N College St, Charlotte, NC 28206
(704) 347-0278
Day services 8AM-4PM
Day services, meals, mail service, ID assistance, housing help
Single Father Resources
Support for dads doing it on their own.
Legal Aid
- Atlanta Legal Aid Society — (404) 524-5811
- Legal Aid of North Carolina — (866) 219-5262
- Georgia Legal Services — (404) 206-5175
- Fathers' rights consultation and custody support
Job Training
- Goodwill Career Centers — Atlanta & Charlotte
- Year Up Atlanta — Free job training for 18-29
- NCWorks Career Centers — Charlotte region
- Hire Heroes USA — Free for veterans
Housing Assistance
- Atlanta Housing Authority — (404) 892-4700
- Charlotte Housing Authority — (704) 336-5183
- HUD Housing Counseling — (800) 569-4287
- Habitat for Humanity — Both cities
Education & GED
- Atlanta Technical College — Free GED classes
- Central Piedmont Community College — Charlotte
- Literacy Action Inc — Free adult education
- FAFSA.gov — Financial aid for returning students
Mental Health & Crisis Lines
It's okay to not be okay. These lines are free, confidential, and available 24/7.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988Free, confidential, 24/7 support for anyone in crisis.
Veterans Crisis Line
Call 988, press 1Specialized support for veterans and their families.
SAMHSA National Helpline
1-800-662-4357Free treatment referrals and information for substance abuse and mental health.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741Free crisis counseling via text message, 24/7.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
1-800-950-6264Mental health support, education, and local resources.
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