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Community Resources - Region 08
Counties in this region: Chattahoochee, Clay, Crisp, Dooly, Harris, Macon, Marion, Muscogee, Quitman, Randolph, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor, Webster
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Adoptive or Foster Care Support Groups      [TOP]
Harris and Talbot Counties Foster and Adoptive Parent Association
Phone: 706-628-5975
Contact: Christopher Butzon, President
Contact: Bess Davis, Vice President
Phone: 706-571-2865
Service Area: Harris and Talbot Counties
Services:
    Provides support group services to foster and adoptive families in the Harris and Talbot county areas.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Macon County Foster and Adoptive Parent Association
Phone: 478-472-3700
Contact: Lorene Plank
Service Area: Macon County
Services:
    Provide support grouip to foster and adoptive parents in the Macon County area
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Marion County Foster & Adoptive Parent Association
Phone: 229-649-2311
Contact: Andrea Wolverton, Contact
Service Area: Marion, Chattahoochee, and Stewart Counties
Services:
    Marion County Foster & Adoptive Parent Association is just getting started up once again as of 1/09. Contact Andrea for President's information.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Muscogee County Foster/Adoptive Parent Association
2100 Comer Avenue
Columbus, GA   31904
Phone: 706-682-2906
Contact: Lewis Powell
Service Area: Muscogee County
Services:
    The association helps foster and adoptive parents with whatever needs /questions they may have.
Experience:
    Serves foster and adoptive parents in Muscogee County.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
PRI and Family Skills Institute Referral and Support
1170 Brown Ave.
Columbus, GA   31906
Phone: (706)221-4830
Contact: Dr. J.A. Hud
Service Area: Region 8
Services:
    Provides Foster and Adoptive support Groups for the entire region. Also provides post adoption services, mentoring, tutoring, family conferencing, information and referral services, child & family assesssments, pre/post adoption supervion, stress management, and effective discipline/behavior management.
Experience:
    Dr. Hud has numerous years working with families in both the adoptive and foster care system. He is MAPP certified and provides individual and group counseling dealing with all issues that may arise during the process.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Sumter County Foster and Adoptive Parent Association
Phone: 229-331-3007
Contact: Joseph Albritton, President
Service Area: Sumter County
Services:
    Support group for foster and Adoptive parents in the sumter county area
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Attorneys      [TOP]
Arey, William H.
4800 Armour Road Building A
Columbus, GA  
Phone: (706)596-6745
Contact: William Arey
Service Area: Region 8
Services:
    Family Law and Adoption. HOurs are 8:30 to 4:30 Monday through Friday.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
Notes:
    FREE consulatation
 
Donna S. Hix, attorney at law
1011 3rd. Ave.
Columbus, GA   31901
Phone: 706-322-9494
Service Area: region 8.
Services:
    Family law practice, including adoption.
Experience:
    Extensive.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
Notes:
    Hours 9-5.
 
Georgia Legal Services Program
1214 First Avenue
P.O. Box 176
Columbus, GA   31902
Phone: (706)649-7493
Website: http://www.glsp.org
Phone: (800)533-3140
Service Area: Chattahochee, Harris, Lee,Macon, Marion,Meriwether,Muscogee,Pike, Schley,Stewart, Sumter,Talbot, Troup,Upson, Webster
Services:
    Provides judicare, Pro Bono services, handles cases dealing with food stamps and public housing, education issues (special education, admissions, etc.), SSI, Medicade and health issues.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: some Free services
Notes:
    Sign Language, Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Russian, Vietnamese, Japenese interpretatio available
 
Harp and Associates, P.C.
936 2nd Avenue
Columbus, GA   31901
Phone: (706)323-2761
Website: http://www.lawyers.com/harp&associates
Contact: Stacy Bondurant and Amy Carol Walters
Contact: B. Seth Harp, Jr.
Phone: (706)323-2761
Service Area: Region 8
Services:
    Family Law, Adoption and Guardianship
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Leslie L. Cohn, Attorney at Law
831 Second Avenue
Columbus, GA   31902
Phone: 706-327-7434
Contact: Leslie L. Cohn
Service Area: Region 8 area.
Services:
    Family law practice. Includes adoption and grandparent rights law.
Experience:
    Extensive.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
McBride & McBride, P.C.
745 First Avenue
Columbus, GA  
Phone: (706)324-4607
Website: http://www.mcbridemcbride.com
Contact: Elizabeth McBride
Contact: Bemon McBride,III
Phone: (706)324-4607
Service Area: Region 8
Services:
    adoption services
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
Notes:
    Free consultation
 
Meacham, Earley, and Fowler P.C.
5704 Veteran Parkway
P.O. Box 9031
Columbus, GA   31908
Phone: (706)576-4064   Fax: (706)596-0621
Website: http://www.mejlaw.net
Service Area: Region 8
Services:
    Family Law and Adoptions
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Phillips & Sellers, LLP
411 21st Street
Columbus, GA  
Phone: (706)653-7151
Contact: M. Scott Phillips
Contact: Angela C. Sellers
Phone: (706)653-7151
Service Area: Region 8
Services:
    Family Law and Adoptions
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Valerie Long, Attorney
4800 Armour Road
Columbus, GA   31904
Phone: 706-596-6745
Contact: Valerie Long
Service Area: region 8
Services:
    Hours are 9-5 M-F.
Experience:
    Extensive in family law, including adoption.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Comprehensive Psychological or Medical Services      [TOP]
East Alabama Mental Health
Mental Retardation Center
3170 MLK Parkway South
Phenix City, AL   36869
Service Area: Region 8 including Phenix, City.
Services:
    Has 24 hour Emergency Services.
    Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services for Adults, Children and Families.
    Dial 334-298-2405 for new services.
    Dial 1-800-815-0630 for emergencies.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
The Bradley Center of St. Francis
2000 16th Avenue
Columbus, GA  
Phone: 1-800-272-3236
Website: http://www.wecareforlife.com
Phone: 706-320-3700
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Individual, Group, and Marital Counseling. Psychological testing, Pathway, Alochol and Drug Services, Adult and Geriatric Services.
    Hours 7 days a week, 24 hour service.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Counseling Services      [TOP]
Family Counseling Services of Columbus
1350 15th Ave.
Columbus, GA   31903
Phone: (706) 327-3238
Services:
    A full range of counseling services.
Experience:
    Experience with adopted and foster children.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: minimum fee $5.00
 
Patten, Cindy LPC
3719 Weems Road
Columbus, GA   31909
Phone: 706-884-7777
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding areas
Services:
    Specializes in Marital Therapy, Individual Counseling and Play Therapy. Hours: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
    Call for exact times.

    Works with individuals from 5 years to adulthood.
    Medicaid- Pending
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Shirley, Amy LPC
4570 Reese Road
Columbus, GA   31907
Phone: 706-563-7444
Service Area: Columbus, Muscogee County and surrounding areas
Services:
    Offering family and individual counseling to the general public. Hours: Tuesday through Friday 9am-5pm. Call for an appointment.
Experience:
    Has extensive experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Baltimore, Peggy LCSW
2901 University Ave.
Suite 38
Columbus, GA   31907
Phone: (706) 565-0555
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding area
Services:
    Works with families and children ages 18 months to 17 years, including play therapy. Provides counseling dealing with depression, anxiety, sexual abuse, attachment disorders, and others.
Experience:
    Has worked with foster and adoptive children.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Bradley Center of St. Francis
2000 16th Avenue
Columbus, GA   31902
Phone: (706) 320-3700
Service Area: Georgia
Services:
    Inpatient and day treatment for children ages 6 to 17 with emotional problems, mental illness and substance abuse issues. Individual, family, and group therapy and educational services.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Columbus Christian Counseling Center
7474 Old Moon Road
Columbus, GA   31909
Phone: (706) 322-2204
Service Area: Region 8 and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Counseling for all ages with a Christian format. Individual and group counseling for all ages.
Experience:
    Extensive.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Connett, Mary Ellen and Associates
3575 Macon Road #13
Columbus, GA   31907
Phone: 706-565-6062
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Play Therapy,Individual,Family and Marital Counseling.
    Ages: Two years old and up.
    Hours: Monday- Friday 8am-5pm.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
France, Kathy LPC,PC
1661 13th Street,Suite 102
Columbus, GA   31901
Phone: 706-324-3788
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Provides family and individual counseling for adults and adolescent girls only.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
King, Ron MFT
2202 15th Avenue
Columbus, GA   31907
Phone: 706-649-6500
Service Area: Muscogee county and surrounding areas
Services:
    Counseling: Marital, Individual Family and Children.
    Hours: Monday through Thursday 8am-9pm. Friday -8am-5pm. Intake: By appointment.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Landmark Counseling Services
5210 Armour Road
Columbus, GA   31904
Phone: 706-576-6575
Contact: Duane Kockx, LPC
Contact: Cindy Wetsell, LPC
Service Area: Region 8 and surrounding area.
Services:
    Four LPCs on staff to address a variety of needs. Quinn Roper and Steve Fulleiton also on staff. Ms. Wetsell and Ms. Roper are very adept at counseling those with sexual abuse issues.
Experience:
    Extensive.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
Notes:
    They can only accept Wellcare medicaid and some other subgroups under Medicaid, so please call beforehand to be certain your coverage is accepted.
 
Mallisham, Ivy Ph.D.
5041 Warm Springs Rd.
Suite B
Columbus, GA   331909
Phone: (706) 569-9199
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding area
Services:
    Child and adolescent individual and family therapy.
Experience:
    Experience with foster and adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
Notes:
    Dr. Mallisham is an adoptive parent.
 
Matys, Bonnie LPC
4570 Reese Road
Columbus, GA   31907.
Phone: 706-563-7444
Phone: 706-507-1861
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Therapist for families and children. Intake: Call for appointment. Hours: Tuesday -Friday 9am-5pm.
Experience:
    Has extensive experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: Sliding Fee- Conditional
 
McRae, Harold Jr., Marriage and Family Therapist
1661 13th Street
Columbus, GA   31901
Phone: (706) 323-6123
Service Area: Region 8 and surrounding area.
Services:
    Monday through Friday 9-5. Marriage and family therapy for individuals of all ages. Individual and group counseling available.
Experience:
    Some clients have been part of both foster and adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Middle Flint Behavioral Healthcare
415 N. Jackson Street
Americus, GA   31709
Phone: 229-931-2470
Service Area: Sumter, Webster, Marion, Taylor, Schley, Macon, Dooly, Crisp
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
New Horizons
2100 Comer Street
or 1230 2nd Ave.
Columbus, GA   31906
Phone: 706-653-2221
Phone: 706-321-9606
Service Area: Muscogee, Harris, Talbot, Chattahoochee, Stewart, Quitman, Randolph, Clay
Services:
    Works with MR clients only. Medicaid accepted only.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Pastoral Institute
2022 15th Avenue
Columbus, GA   31901
Phone: (706) 649-6500 ext. 255
Phone: 800 649-6446
Service Area: Chattahochee, Harris, Marion, Muscogee, Stewart, Talbot, and Webster Counties
Services:
    Individual, family and marital counseling.
    Bereavement counseling.
    Support groups and psychoeducational groups for parents.
    Family life workshops.
    Community/Life enrichment courses.
Experience:
    This group has worked with children and families dealing with foster care and adoption issues.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: free support groups and educational workshops
 
Plummer, Donna LPC, Strunk, Mark LPC
2022 15th Avenue
Columbus, GA   31909
Phone: 706-649-6500
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding areas.
Services:
    General marriage,individual and family counseling.
    Hours: 8am-9pm Monday through Thursday. 8am-5pm on Fridays.
Experience:
    The group has extensive experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
S. Scott, Marriage and Family Therapist
1661 13th Street Suite 102
Columbus, GA   31901
Phone: 706-324-2050
Service Area: Region 8 and surrounding area.
Services:
    Counseling individuals, couples, groups.
Experience:
    Extensive knowledge of foster and adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Stepping Stones Support, Ministry and Counseling/a Ministry of Bethany Christian
Local-5050 Warm Springs Road
Columbus, GA  
Phone: 706-576-5766 in Columbus, GA
Website: http://www.bethany.org/step
Contact: Sharon Billingslea
Email: sbillingslea@bethany.org
Phone: Grand Rapids:616-224-7488
Email: step@bethany.org
Service Area: region 8 and surrounding area.
Services:
    Choice of online support and counseling, all hours available. Columbus office is available 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. M-F.
Experience:
    Bethany has many years of experience in foster care and adoption.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Wellness Group
1240 Wildwood Avenue
Columbus, GA   31906
Phone: 706-321-9800
Website: http://www.bethouwell.com
Contact: Theus W."Buddy" Rogers,Jr. M.Div./Psycho
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Christian based marriage and family therapy, addiction counseling. Part of the DUI Risk Reduction Program. Expert in dealing with depression, anxiety in teens. Licensed hypnotherapist for pain management. Works with individuals 7 years and up.
    Hours: Monday through Friday . Other hours by appointment.
Experience:
    Has experience working with both adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Yates, Deborah,LMFT, LPC
Turner, Amanda,LPC
100 B 7th Street
Columbus, GA   31901
Phone: (706) 653-9511
Service Area: Region 8 and surrounding area.
Services:
    Monday through Friday 9-5. Marriage and family therapy for individuals of all ages. Individual and group counseling available.
Experience:
    Some clients have been part of both foster and adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dentists      [TOP]
Beall & Beall
902 E. Lamar Street
POB 1431
Americus, GA   31709
Phone: 229-928-9966
Service Area: Americus and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Dental services for children ages 3 and older and for adults.Call for an appointment: Mon- Wed. 8am-5pm.
    8am-1pm on Thursday.
Experience:
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Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Columbus Dental Center
2932 Macon Road
Columbus, GA  
Phone: 706-324-1500
Service Area: Region 8
Services:
    Hours: Monday through Friday 8am-3pm.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
Notes:
    The Columbus Dental Center only accepts Medicaid for patients over 18 years old.
 
Cool Smiles
4533 Woodruff Road
Columbus, GA  
Phone: 706-660-8001
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Pediatric Dentistry. Serving children 1-20 years of age.
    Hours: Monday - through Friday 8am-5pm. Call for an appointment.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Danielle Brehm, DDS
902 E. Lamar Street
POB 1431
Americus, GA   31709
Phone: 229-928-9966
Service Area: Americus and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Dental services for ages 3yrs. and older. Hours: Mon-Thurs. 8am-5pm.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dobbs M. Drennan, Jr. DDS
618 North Church Street
Thomaston, GA   30286
Phone: 706-647-4633
Service Area: Thomaston and surrounding areas
Services:
    Orthodonic work for all ages. (Orthodontics Only)
    Intake - Phone Call
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: Possible.Call for details.
 
Downtown Dental Center
1223 3rd Avenue
Columbus, GA  
Phone: 706-571-9320
Service Area: Region 8
Services:
    Hours: Monday through Thursday 8am-4:30pm
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. Arnold Hadley
131 N. Oakley Dr.
Columbus, GA  
Phone: 706-689-2905
Service Area: Region 8
Services:
    Hours: Monday through Friday 9am-1pm, and 2pm-5pm.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. Baron
4401 Armour Rd
Columbus, GA  
Phone: 706-576-6556
Service Area: Region 8
Services:
    Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:30am-5pm. Closed on Friday.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. C. Freeman-Jackson
2206 Francis Street
Columbus, GA  
Phone: 706-653-7057
Phone: 706-653-7058
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Cosmetic Dentistry. Tooth Whitening.
    Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30am- 4:30pm.
    Call for an appointment. Emergencies accepted.

    *** Only Accepts Alabama Medicaid****
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. Henry Cook
1190 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Columbus, GA  
Phone: 706-322-3218
Service Area: Region 8
Services:
    Hours: Monday through Wednesday 8:30am-4:00pm.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. Solomon Dermer
1324 Wynnton Court
Columbus, GA  
Phone: 706-324-6578
Service Area: Region 8
Services:
    Hours: Monday through Thursday 8am-4:30pm.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. Thomas Lee
1800 Warm Springs Rd
Suite A
Columbus, GA   31904
Phone: 706-323-7623
Service Area: Region 8
Services:
    Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:30am to 4:30pm.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. Thomas Odom
424 9th Street
Columbus, GA  
Phone: 706-327-9936
Service Area: Region 8
Services:
    Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:30am-4:00pm.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Hamilton Family Dentistry
222 Chambless Lane
Hamilton, GA   31811
Phone: 706-628-0011
Service Area: Region 8 and surrounding environment.
Services:
    Dentistry for all family members. Hours are from 8-5 Monday through Friday.
Experience:
    Has worked with foster and adoptive patients.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Takes Peachcare and Wellcare in addt. to Medicaid
 
James I. Lopez,DDS,MS,PC
1834 Warm Springs Road
Columbus, GA  
Phone: 706-324-1834
Website: http://www.columbuskidsdentist.com
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Speciality: Orthodontist.
    Child's first dental visit at 6-12 months of age. Ortho exam by 7 years of age. Braces for children and adults. Early morning appointments available. Call for an appointment. Emergencies accepted. Hours: Monday through Thursday 7:30am-4:45pm.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Moon Road Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
7209 Moon Road
Columbus, GA   31909
Phone: 706-243-3000
Services:
    General and Cosmetic Dentistry. All ages,including children.
    Hours:Mon-Wed-Thurs-Fri 8:30am-5pm. Closed Tuesday.
    Call for an appointment.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Pine Mountain Dental Group
100 LaGrange Hwy.
Pine Mountain, GA  
Phone: 706-663-2272
Contact: Dr. Sidney Hardin
Contact: Dr. William Couch
Phone: 706-663-2272 also
Service Area: region 8; southern part of region 4.
Services:
    Hours are Monday-Friday from 8-5.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Ray M.Duke Jr.,DDS
626 E. Forsyth Street
Americus, GA   31709
Phone: 229-924-4054
Service Area: Americus and surrounding areas.
Services:
    General Dentistry Services.
    Monday- Thursday 8:30am-5:30pm
    Serving ages 3 years old and up.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Rivertown Dental Care
2514 Warm Springs Road
Columbus, GA   31904
Phone: 706-324-6441
Website: http://www.rivertowndentalcare.com
Service Area: Region 8.
Services:
    Dental care to all individuals.
Experience:
    Experience with foster and adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
Notes:
    Hours are Monday through Friday from 8-5.
 
Robert A.Vaquez ,DDS,PC
3908 Rosemont Drive
Columbus, GA   31904
Phone: 706-596-8850
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Specializing in: Implants,IV sedation , Root Coverage, Surgical and Non Surgical Gum Treatment. Call for an appointment. Hours: Monday through Thursday 8am-5pm. Friday 8am-12pm.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Rosie Burroughs,DDS
715 N.Lee Street
Americus, GA   31709
Phone: 229-928-0545
Service Area: Americus and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Provides dental care for entire family. Monday,Tuesday,and Thursday-9am-5pm. Friday-8am-12n
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Sammy Caves,DDS
3822 Rosemont Drive
Columbus, GA   31904
Phone: 706-323-3641
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding areas
Services:
    Orthodonic work for all ages. Hours: 8am-12 noon and 2pm-5pm Monday through Friday.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Possible
 
W.Campbell, DMD,PC
1818 Warm Springs Road
Columbus, GA  
Phone: 706-324-6106
Website: http://www.drwdcampbell.com
Service Area: Southwest Georgia
Services:
    Oral Surgery. Dental Implant Center. Specializing in extractions, wisdom teeth removal, corrective jaw surgery,oral diseases, facial injuries,IV anesthesia.Call for an appointment. Emergencies accepted. Experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
West Georgia Orthodontics
3645 Gentian Blvd.
Columbus, GA   31907
Phone: 706-660-0221
Contact: Dr.Peggy Augustine,DDS
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding areas
Services:
    Monday through ThursdaY 9am-5pm. Closed Fridays.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Disability Specialists and Organizations      [TOP]
Babies Can't Wait -Early Intervention
705 17th Street
Suite 208
Columbus, GA   31901
Phone: (706) 327-0189   Fax: (706) 327-1355
Website: http://www.babiescantwait.com
Service Area: Region 8
Services:
    Serving children ages newborn to 3 years with developmental delays, physical/developmental evaluations completed.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Columbus Health Department-Early Intervention
705 17th Street, Suite 208
Columbus, GA   31901
Phone: (706)327-0189
Service Area: Columbus area
Services:
    Provides early intervention services, service coordination/ case management services, works with children under age 3 with developmental delays.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Columbus Speech and Hearing
705 17th Street
Columbus, GA   31902
Phone: (706)324-6112
Service Area: Region 8
Services:
    Provide speech and hearing services to people of all ages.
    Second Location:
    Susie Ford,Ph.D
    2000 10th Avenue Suite 310
    Columbus,GA 31901
    706-327-7592

Experience:
    Has experiences with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Georgia Center for Youth
Route 2 , Gooose Hollow Road
Reynolds, GA   31076
Phone: 478-847-2900   Fax: 478-847-2899
Services:
    An intensive residential treatment program serving 10-17 year old boys and girls who have been diagnosed with emotional disturbances, behavior disorders and mental retardation.The facility is staffed with a onsite nurse and consulting psychologist and psychiatrist.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Health Dynamics of St. Francis
2000 16th Ave
Columbus, GA   31904
Phone: 706-320-3790
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Provides speech ,occupational and physical therapy services.
    Intake- Physician referred.
    Serving clients of all ages.
    Monday- Friday 8a-5p
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
New Horizon Community Services
107 Health Department Road
Lumpkin, GA  
Phone: 229-838-4835
Service Area: Southwest GA
Services:
    Family Day Support. Hours: Monday through Friday 8am-4pm.
    Additional hours by appointment.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Pediatria Healthcare for Kids
5700 River Road
Columbus, GA   31904
Phone: Phone: (706) 322-3693   Fax: Fax: (706) 322-8443
Website: http://www.pediatriakids.com
Service Area: Region 8 and surrounding area.
Services:
    Two programs include Pediatric Private Duty Nursing (PDN), which is to serve the patient’s in-home nursing needs, including ventilator dependency, central line infusion services, and other specialty pediatric care. Pediatric Day Healthcare (PDH) provides nursing and therapy services in the Pediatric Day Health Centers. Other special needs that are covered include complications of prematurity, chronic lung disease, tube feedings, colostomy care, feeding disorders, reflux, cardiac defects, failure to thrive, and other complex needs.
Experience:
    PDN is open to all individuals with significant special needs from birth to age 18. Call if your child is older, however; special circumstances apply. For PDH, the age is from newborn to six years old.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
Notes:
    Hours of assistance in-home (PDN) vary depending on need. Please call for assistance. Day Health Center hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
 
Pediatric Rehab. Associates, Inc.
705 17th Street, Suite 407
Columbus, GA   31901
Phone: (706)321-0930
Service Area: State-wide
Services:
    Developmental evaluation and assessment, occupational/physical therapy services. Hours: Monday through Friday 9am-5pm.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Medicare
 
Randolph Clay Mental Retardation Center
72 Clebourne Street
Cuthbert, GA  
Phone: 229-732-3981
Service Area: Randolph Clay and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Serving disabled persons with supported employment.Hours: Monday through Friday 7:30am-5:00pm.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
St. Francis Rehabilitation Center
2300 Manchester Expressway
Columbus, GA   31904
Phone: 706-256-0825
Service Area: Columbus, Ga. and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Services include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and vocational rehabilitation.
Experience:
    Extensive experience with foster and adoptive family members.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
Notes:
    Call for hours, services.
 
Westech Hearing and Audiology,LLC
4401 Armour Road
Columbus, GA   31904
Phone: 706-571-8877
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Hearing tests,fitting for hearing sides or other assistive devices.Serving Newborn to adult. Hours: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm.
Experience:
    Has some experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: Possible
 
Educational Resources      [TOP]
Chattahochee County School-Special Education
26 Merrell Street for Elementary age
360 Hwy. 26 for Middle and High School age
Cusseta, GA   31805
Phone: (706)989-3775 Elementary
Phone: 706-989-3678 for Middle and High School
Service Area: Chattahochee County
Services:
    Public school special education services provided for children ages 3- 21.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: some free services
 
GA Learning Resources System-West Georgia -Columbus
1120 Bradley Drive
Columbus, GA   31906
Phone: (706) 748-2140
Website: http://www.glrs.org
Service Area: Chattahochee, Clay, Crisp, Dooly, Harris, Marion, Macon, Muscogee, Quitman, Randolph, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor, Webster
Services:
    Information on the education of children with disabilities, support services for parents and teachers, loan library of specialized material and equipment, referral information about services for students, child find program to identify children with disabilities.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: NO FEE
Notes:
    For children ages 0 -21.

    All services are free with the exception of workshops,
 
Muscogee County School District- Student Services Division- Speech Therapy
539 Brown Avenue
Columbus, GA   31906
Phone: 706-748-2255
Contact: Brenda Perkins
Service Area: Muscogee County school district residents only.
Services:
    Speech therapy; referral to other areas of assistance if needed. Usually asked to bring IEP wit specifics regarding neeed.
    Serving all school aged children. No Fees: Services provided through school system.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
PEACH Preschool Program
802 Ashby Street
Americus, GA   31709
Phone: (229) 924-6446
Service Area: Crisp, Dooly, Macon, Schley, Sumter, Taylor, Webster
Services:
    Provides a preschool program, free comprehensive services to disabled children in preschool betweeen the ages of 3 - 5 years old, eligible children exhibit moderate, severe, and profound disabilities, provides facility/home/community based services,speech/occupational/physical therapy provided at no charge to the parents.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No   Other: some FREE services
 
Occupational Resources      [TOP]
Bonnie Dungan & Associates
1500 Ross Clark Circle
Dothan, AL   36301
Phone: 334-793-2663
Service Area: Southwest Georgia
Services:
    Physical Rehabilitation Medicine.Hours: By appointment.
    Monday through Friday 8am-5pm.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Randolph Medical Associates
208 McDonald Ave
Cuthbert, GA   39840
Phone: 229-732-3721
Service Area: Southwest Georgia
Services:
    Family Practice. Hours: Monday through Friday 8am-5pm
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Sportz Quest, Inc.
Fitness, Gymnastics, and Movement Education for Children
2954 Riverside Drive Suite B
Macon,, GA   31204
Phone: 478-477-4343
Website: http://www.sprtzquest.com
Contact: Rachel Foster, MS, ATC, CSCS
Email: rfosteratc@yahoo.com
Service Area: Bibb, Jones, Monroe Counties.
Services:
    Offering an instructional, rather than competitive opportunity for children to learn gymnastics, improve fitness levels, and gain sports-related skills such as speed and agility. Programs available for children 18 months and older. Choose from classes camps, clinics, or private lessons. Opportunities are also available for children with special needs.
Experience:
    They are the only youth gymnastics and sports fitness facility in Middle Georgia directed by a licensed athletic trainer with a Masters of Science in the study of human movelment. The unique program they offer combines expertise and fun to create each week's lesson plan.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
Notes:
    They offer the G.A.M.E (Gymnastics and Movement Education) Bus, a fun filled gym that brings their lesson plan to local preschool and childcare facilities. Call for hours, appt. if they need to come to you.
 
Other Health Professionals      [TOP]
Allergy & Asthma Clinics of Georgia PC
1038 E. Forsyth Street
Americus, GA   31709
Phone: 229-924 3177
Service Area: Americus and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Allergy and asthma. Ears, Nose and Throat Specialist.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Allergy and Immunology Services
1400 Bradley Lake Blvd.
Columbus, GA   31907
Phone: 706-324-4012
Contact: Dr. Robert Cartwright
Service Area: Columbus, Muscogee County and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Offering families asssistance with allergies and chronic respiratory concerns. Call for an appointment.
    Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:00pm.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Allergy Center at Brookstone
Dr. Tracy Bridges
1400 Bradley Lake Blvd.
Columbus, GA   31904
Phone: 706-324-4012
Website: http://www.allergybrookstone.com
Contact: Dr. Tracy Bridges
Service Area: Region 8
Services:
    Experts at diagnosing auto immune issues, allergic reactions and asthma related concerns.
Experience:
    Extensive experience.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Chattahochee County Health Department
57 McNaughton Street
Cusseta, GA   31805
Phone: (706) 989-3663
Email: chathd@mindspring.com
Service Area: Chattahochee County
Services:
    Provides county health department services, infant/child health exams, preventive screenings and referrals, WIC, services for children ages 0-21 years.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Columbus Eye Associates,P.C.
109 12th Street - Uptown
Columbus, GA  
Phone: 706-322-5528
Phone: 706-322-9937
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases. Pre and Post operative care. Prostheic and dry eye management. Glaucoma management. Complete optical laboratory and dispensary.Call for an appointment. Emergency and same day service. Monday through Friday 9am-5pm.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Columbus Health Department
2100 Comer Avenue
Columbus, GA   31904
Phone: (706)321-6300
Service Area: Columbus area
Services:
    Provides county health department services, infant/child health screenings, preventive health screenings and diagnosis, WIC, health education and counseling, dental services
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: some FREE services
Notes:
    All ages welcome
 
Columbus Speech and Hearing
2000 10th Avenue
Suite 310
Columbus, GA  
Phone: 706-327-7592
Service Area: Region 8 and surrounding area.
Services:
    All areas of speech and hearing covered. Call for information on what type of Medicaid is accepted. Varies by service.
Experience:
    Many families have been foster and adoptive.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
Notes:
    Hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. M-F. Call for appt.
 
Crisp County Health Department
111 E. 24th Ave
Cordele, GA  
Phone: 229-276-2680
Service Area: Cordele area
Services:
    Provides County Health Department services, infant/child health exams,preventive screenings and referrals, WIC.
    Serving children 0-21 yrs.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Doctors Hospital
616 19th Street
Columbus, GA   31901
Phone: (706)494-4262
Service Area: Chattahochee, Harris, Marion, Muscogee, Talbot
Services:
    General hospital services, Speech and Language therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical therapy for all ages
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
Notes:
    Sign Language, spanish, chinese, french, german, russian, japenese, vietnamese intrepatation available
 
Dooly County Health Department
204 W. Union Street
Vienna, GA  
Phone: 229-268-4725
Service Area: Dooly County
Services:
    Provides County Health Services, infant/child health exams, preventive screenings, referrals, WIC.
    Children ages 0-21.
    Hours-: Monday- Friday 8a-5p
Insurance: No   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Dr. Cindy Deplonty,MD
American Eye Care Center
6409 Veterans Parkway
Phone: 706-653-6202
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding areas
Services:
    Eye Care. All Welcome.
    Hours: Monday through Friday 9am-5pm.
Experience:
    Extensive experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: Sliding Scale- Conditional
 
Dr.William Paull,MD
7301 Blackmon Road
Columbus, GA   31909
Phone: 706-568-2700
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Dermatology. Treating all skin conditions for clients of all ages. Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:30am-11:30am. Afternoons- 1:30pm-4:30pm. Friday: 8:30am-11:30am only.
    Call for an appointment.
Experience:
    Extensive experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Sliding Scale- Conditional
 
ENT Associates of Columbus
5900 River Road
Suite 402
Columbus, GA   31904
Phone: 706-324-7753
Contact: Drs. R.Blankenship, E.Page, J. Morpeth
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Audiologists,Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists, Head and Neck Specialists, Specialist in Otolaryngolgy. Hours: 8am-5pm. Call for an appointment.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Flint River Rural Health Clinic- Oglethrope
300 Medical Court
Oglethrope, GA   31068
Phone: 478-472-8178
Service Area: Oglethrope and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Well Health checks,Immunizations, Sports Physicals, Family Planning and Prevention Care.
    Appointments and walk-ins accepted.
    Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:30am-4:oopm. Friday 8:30am-2:00pm.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Garrett, Alex O.D.
Optometrist
1501 Lafayette Parkway Suite B-9
LaGrange, GA  
Phone: 706-882-0537
Service Area: Region 8 and surrounding area.
Services:
    Hours are 8-5 Monday through Friday.
Experience:
    Has experience with foster and adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Georgia Dermatology & Skin Care Center
408 E. 4th Avenue
Cordele, GA   31015
Phone: 229-276-1122
Service Area: Cordele and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Drmatologists .
    Hours: Monday through Thursday 8am- 5pm. Friday 8am-2pm. Some evening appointments available. Emergencies accepetd.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Harris County Health Department
P.O.Box 265
Hwy 116 East
Hamilton, GA   31811
Phone: (706)628-5037
Service Area: Harris County
Services:
    Provides county health department services, infant and child health exams, preventative health screenings and diagnosis, referrrals for children ages birth-21 years old, WIC, nutrition counseling, health education and counseling.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: some free services
 
Marion County Health Department
P.O. Box 404
Baker Street
Buena Vista, GA   31802
Phone: (229) 649-5664
Service Area: Marion County
Services:
    County health deaprtment services, infant/child health exams,preventive health screenings/diagnosis, WIC, nutrition counseling, health education and counseling
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: some free services
Notes:
    all ages
 
Middle Flint Behavioral Health Care Clinic
Post Office Drawer 1348
Americus, GA   31709
Phone: (229) 931-2504
Service Area: Crisp, Dooly, Macon, Marion,Schley, Sumter, Taylor, Webster
Services:
    Community service board, out-patient mental health services, substance abuse services
Experience:
    Works with Behavioral Disorder, Emotional Disorders/problems, Mental Illness, Substance Abuse

    Ages 3 yrs - Adult
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Neurologist-Dr.Jagdish Sidhpura
700 Center Street, Suite 304
Columbus, GA   31901
Phone: (706) 322-0176
Service Area: all areas
Services:
    Provides neurological services for ages 12 yrs - adult
Experience:
    Deals with all conditions, cerebral palsy, developmental delays, neurological damage, neurological disorders
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Omni Health Care
P.O. Box 12094
2010 Warm Springs Road 31904
Columbus, GA   31917
Phone: (706)324-0387 ext.113
Service Area: Columbus area
Services:
    Provides occupational, physical, speech/language therapy for all ages and all conditions.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Precision Optical,P.C.
4215 Woodruff Rd.
Columbus, GA  
Phone: 706-660-0191
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Board certified in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases,eye injuries and ocular diseases. Pediatric optometry.Lasik laser vision correction evaluation.
    Call for an apppointment. Accepts Medicaid 21 yrs.and under.
Experience:
    Experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Randolph County Health Deparment
410 N.Webster St.
Cuthbert, GA  
Phone: 229- 732-2414
Service Area: Cuthbert area
Services:
    Provides County Health Department services, infant/child health exams, preventive screenings,and referrals, WIC.
    Serving children 0-21 yrs. Hours- 8a-5p.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Schley County Health Department
103 Oglethrope Street
POB 346
Ellaville, GA  
Phone: 229-937-2208
Service Area: Ellaville area
Services:
    Provides county health department services , infant/child exams. Preventive Screenings/ Referrals,WIC.
    Services for children 0-21 yrs.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Smith, Mark O.D.
optometrist
414 South Main Avenue
Pine Mountain, GA   31822
Phone: 706-663-2600
Service Area: Region 8 and surrounding area.
Services:
    Hours are 8-5 Monday through Friday.
Experience:
    Has worked with foster and adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Speech Language Pathology Services of Columbus ,Inc.
5977 Whitesville Road
Columbus, GA   31904
Phone: 706-317-3040
Contact: Annette P,Perdue MSC,CCC
Service Area: Muscogee and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Speech Pathologist. Referral to rehabilitative services. Hours: 7:30am-4:30pm. Call for an appointment.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Stewart County Health Department
1424 Cuthbert Hwy
POB 307
Lumpkin, GA  
Phone: 229-838-4859
Service Area: Stewart County
Services:
    Provides County Health Department services, infant/child health exams, preventive screenings and referrals, WIC. Serving children 0-21 yrs. Hours-8a-5p.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Sumpter County /Health Department
208 Rucker Street
Americus, GA  
Phone: 229-924-3637
Service Area: Americus and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Early intervention services, service coordination, case management services w/ children under age 3 with developmental delays. WIC,County Health Department Services, Infant,Child exams . Services for children 0-21 years.
    Hours: Monday- Friday 8a-5p
Insurance: No   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Talbot County Health Department
HWY 41
Talbotton, GA  
Phone: 706-665-8561
Service Area: Talbotton area
Services:
    Provides County Health Department Services, infant/child health exams, preventive screenings and referrals , WIC.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Taylor County Health Department
HWY 137 W
Butler, GA  
Phone: 478-862-5628
Service Area: Taylor County
Services:
    Provides County Health Department services, infant/child health exams, referrals and preventive screenings,WIC.
    Serving children 0-21 yrs.
    Hours Monday- Friday 8a-5p.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
The Hughston Clinic PC
906 N. 5th Street
Suite Z
Cordele, GA   31015
Phone: 229-276-0107
Service Area: Cordele and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Orthopedics and Orthopedists( Boes & Skeleton).
    Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:30am-4:00pm. Friday 8:30am- 2:00pm.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Webster County Health Department
Washington Street
Preston, GA  
Phone: 229-828-3225
Service Area: Preston area
Services:
    Provides County Health Department services, infant/child exams, Preventive screenings, and referrals, WIC, Health education and counseling, dental services.
    Services for children 0-21.
    Hours: Monday- Friday 8a-5p.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Woods, Beverly - Developmental Evaluation and Assessment
Marion City Board of Education
P.O. Box 391
Buena Vista, GA   31803
Phone: (229) 649-7606
Service Area: Region 8 counties
Services:
    Developmental testing, evaluation and assessment for children with developmental delays age newborn to 3 years.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Other Resources      [TOP]
Anne Elizabeth Shepherd Home
907 Double Churches Rd.
Columbus, GA   31904
Phone: (706) 322-8984
Website: http://twincedars.org
Service Area: Georgia
Services:
    A twenty four hour treatment for girls age 7 to 17 who have been sexually abused.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No   Other: local funding
 
Big Brother - Big Sister
1350 15th Ave.
Columbus, GA   31903
Phone: (706) 327-3760
Service Area: Columbus and Fort Benning area
Services:
    Provides support to single parent families.
    Waiting list at this time.
Experience:
    Have worked with single parents of foster and adopted children.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: No Fee
 
Boys and Girls Club of Americus/Sumter County
David green Unit and Easter Morning Community Center
Americus, GA  
Phone: (229)924-8791
Service Area: Americus
Services:
    Character and Leadership Skills
    Education and Career Skills
    Health and Life Skills
    The Arts
    Sports, Fitness, and Recreation
    Specialized Programs
    Afterschool Programs
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
Notes:
    Children ages 6- 18 years old

    Fees:
    January - May...$5
    May - December...$35, $55 for swim lessons
 
Boys and Girls Club of South Columbus
3200 Cusseta Road
Columbus, GA   31903
Phone: (706)689-3645
Contact: Jackie Jenkins
Email: RBell@bgc-colsga.org
Service Area: Columbus
Services:
    Character and leadship skills
    Education and Career
    Health and Life Skills
    The Arts
    Sports, Fitness, and recreation
    Specialized Programs
    Afterschool Programs including tutoring
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: $10 membership fee
Notes:
    $10 membership fee
    $150 for the summer program
 
Boys and Girls Club of West Point
LaGrange, GA   31833
Phone: (706)812-9698
Service Area: LaGrange and surrounding areas
Services:
    Character and Leadership Skills
    Education and Career Skills
    Health and Life Skills
    The Arts
    Sports, Fitness, and Recreation
    Specialized programs
    Afterschool programs

Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: minimal membership fee
Notes:
    For children ages 6- 18 years old

    Membership fee is minimal
 
East Columbus Boys and Girls Club
1429 Morris Road
Columbus, GA   31907
Phone: (706)561-0938
Contact: Antonio Owens
Email: AOwens@bgc-colsga.org
Service Area: Columbus
Services:
    Character and Leadership Skills
    Education and Career
    Health and Life Skills
    The Arts
    Sports, Fitness, and Recreation
    Specialized Programs
    Afterschool Programs
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: $10 membership fee
Notes:
    $150 summer program fee
 
Neighborhood Service Center
57 Kaigler School Road
Georgetown, GA  
Phone: 229-334-4108
Service Area: Southwest GA.
Services:
    Helps with ultities,shelter assistance ,clothing bank, and commodities.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Open Door Community House
2405 2nd Avenue
P.O. Box 1096
Columbus, GA   31902
Phone: (706)323-5518
Website: http://www.opendoorcommunity.com
Service Area: Harris, Chattahochee, Marion, Muscogee, Talbot
Services:
    Case management program provides assistance in services such as job placement, housing, health care, child care, and counseling.

    After school program for children ages 5-10 after 3:00 pm.

    Structured youth recreational program for all ages 3:30 - 7:00 pm, including reading and homework help.

    Parenting support group providing support structure for parents to discuss parenting issues with other parents with similiar parenting issues.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: some free services
 
Physicians      [TOP]
Alan Miller,MD
145 N.College Street
Hamilton, GA   31811
Phone: 706-628-9980
Service Area: Hamilton and surrounding areas.
Services:
    General medical services for the entire family.
    Hours: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm. Wednesday 9am-12 noon.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
America Gyneclogy and Obstetrics
205 S. Lee Street
Americus, GA   31709
Phone: 229-924-4035
Service Area: Sumter County
Services:
    Specializng in Obstetrics and Gyncology.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Bartosh, Robert A, MD
629C E. Forsyth Street
Americus, GA   31709
Phone: 229-928-8585
Services:
    Specializing in Orthopedic Surgery.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Burroughs, Fleming, MD
715 N.Lee Street
Americus, GA   31719
Phone: 229-928-0545
Service Area: Sumter County
Services:
    Specializing in Internal Medicine.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Carewell Pediatrics
713 20th Street
Columbus, GA   31904
Phone: 706-322-5526
Service Area: Columbus and surrounnding areas.
Services:
    All things Pediatric. New patients must be five years old and under.
    Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30am-5pm. Dr. Lirio Palmos is on call in the evenings.
    Not Accepting New Patients at this time.
Experience:
    Yes. Dr.Palmos is Filipino , but is familiar with the pediatric practices of other countries as well.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Cheng, Judy, MD
319 S. Lee Street
Americus, GA   31709
Phone: 229-924-9301
Service Area: Sumter County
Services:
    Specializing in Pediatrics.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Crisp Regional Pediatrics
408 E. 3rd Avenue
Cordele, GA   31015
Phone: 229-271-2229
Service Area: Cordele and surrounding areas
Services:
    Orthopedics and Orthopedists ( Bones and Skeleton).
    Hours: Monday through Thursday 8am-5pm. Fridays- 8am-2pm. Appointments and physician referrals accepted.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Devica V. Alappan,MD
2000 10th Avenue
Suite 170
Columbus, GA   31901
Phone: 706-323-3400
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding areas.
Services:
    General Pediatric Services. Hours: Monday- Friday 9am-5pm.
    Serving 0-18 years old. Accepting Newborn Mediciad.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. David Kosobucki
Kosobucki Family Medicine, P.C.
2008 Wynnton Road
Columbus, GA   31906
Phone: 706-321-9486
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding areas
Services:
    General Practioner. All ages welcome. Does well with teens. Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30am-5pm. Accepting Newborn Medicaid.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster famiies.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. McWhirter ,MD
Dr. Kathleen Roberts,MD
2416 Capstone Court
Columbus, GA   31909
Phone: 706-327-1281
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding areas.
Services:
    General Pediatric Care. Ages newborn to 18 years.
    Monday through Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. Call for an appointment.
Experience:
    Has extensive experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: Slidinfg Fee- Conditional
 
Dr. Peterson
106 Hartford Road E
Fort Gaines, GA   39851
Phone: 229-768-2633
Service Area: Clay county
Services:
    General Medicine.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Drs. Mack and Martha Clements
211 E. Broad Street
Pine Mountain, GA  
Phone: 706-663-2574
Service Area: Harris county and surrounding areas.
Services:
    General Physician care.
    Hours: Monday through Friday 8am-11am and 1pm-4pm. First three Saturdays of the month fromn 8am to 11am. Call ahead if uncertain of hours, but all appointments are walk-ins. Accepts all insurance except Wellcare.
Experience:
    Has extensive experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dudley A. Gatewood, MD
401 S. Lee Street
Americus, GA   31709
Phone: 229-924-8841
Service Area: Sumter County
Services:
    Specializing in Gynecology and Oncology.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Emmanuel Ozimba, MD
108 Park Street
Shellman, GA   39886
Phone: 229-732-3721
Service Area: Randolf County.
Services:
    Family Practice. Hours: By appointment
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Family Practice Center
1800 10th Avenue
Columbus, GA   31901
Phone: 706-571-1120
Service Area: All of region 8.
Services:
    Medical services to all ages. One Psychologist on staff who only takes referrals. Part of a residency program.
Experience:
    Has some experience with foster and adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Felton,Jimmie L. Jr, MD
629 E.Forsyth Street
Americus, GA   31709
Phone: 229-928-6000
Service Area: Sumter County
Services:
    Specilizing in Podiatry.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Florida S. Basilo,MD
Feoderis N. Basilo,MD
2039 Warm Springs Road
Ste.C
Columbus, GA   31904
Phone: 706-576-5570
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding areas.
Services:
    General Pediatric Services. Hours Monday -Friday 9am-5pm.
    Serving 0-18 years old.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Ghiathi,Abdollatif S. MD
107 Park Street
Shellman, GA   39886
Phone: 229-732-3721
Service Area: Southwest Georgia
Services:
    Family Practice. Hours: By appointment.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Hart,David A, OD
1704 Vienna Road
Americus, GA   31709
Phone: 229-928-2024
Service Area: Sumter County
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Irwin,William G. MD
631 E. Forsyth Street
Americus, GA   31709
Phone: 229-924-6006
Service Area: Sumter County
Services:
    Specializing in Dermatology.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Jennifer R. Evangelist, MD
Rivertown Pediatrics
2416 Capstone Court
Columbus, GA   31909
Phone: 706-327-1281
Website: http://www.rivertownpediatrics.com
Services:
    General Pediatric services. Serving children 0-18 years old.
    Hours: 8am-5pm. Call for an appointment.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Karen Sue Kinsell,MD
305 South Washington Street
Fort Gaines, GA   39851
Phone: 229-768-3888
Service Area: Clay County
Services:
    Internal Medicine. Hours: By Appointment
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Larussa,Leonard R , MD
205 Reese Street
Suite A
Americus, GA   31709
Phone: 229-931-0505
Service Area: Sumter County
Services:
    Specializing in Podiatry.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Lee Medical Arts Center
235 Walnut Avenue S.
Leesburg, GA  
Phone: 229-759-6508
Service Area: Leesburg and surrounding areas
Services:
    Provides Pediatric and Family Practice services.
    Hours: Monday-Friday -8:30am-5pm.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Mark C.Oliver,MD
Riverside Pediatrics
2416 Capstone Court
Columbus, GA   31909
Phone: 706-327-1281
Website: http://ww.rivertownpediatrics.com
Service Area: Columbus and suurounding areas.
Services:
    General Pediatrics Services. Serving ages 0-18 years old.
    Monday - Friday 8am-5pm.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Marshall John D. JR, MD
905B N. Jackson Street
Americus, GA   31719
Phone: 229-931-0446
Service Area: Sumter County
Services:
    Specializing in Family Practice.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Martha Clemons,MD
211 East Broad Street
POB 516
Pine Mountain, GA   32574
Phone: 706-663-2574
Service Area: Pine Mountain, Harris County and surrounding areas.
Services:
    General medicine practice. Hours: Monday, Thursday and Friday from 11am to 4pm. Saturdays from 8am-11am. Call for an appointment.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive asnd foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Mason,James S. DO
611B E. Lamar Street
Americus, GA   31709
Phone: 229-883-4707
Service Area: Sumter County
Services:
    Specializing in Orthopedic Surgery.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Oneil Culver,MD
109 Randolph Street
Cuthbert, GA   39840
Phone: 229-209-1322
Service Area: Southwest Georgia
Services:
    General Surgery
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: Proof of Income
 
Paul R. Steinwachs, MD
808 21st Street
Columbus, GA   31904
Phone: 706-221-2401
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding areas.
Services:
    General Pediatric Services. Hours: Mon-Fri- 8:30am-5pm
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Pediatric Group
108 8th Street
Helena, GA   31037
Phone: 229-868-2020
Phone: 478-374-3818
Service Area: Helena and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Pediatric Physicians Group Practice. Call for an appointment. Hours: Monday through Friday 8am-5pm. A third telephone line is: 478-374-3814.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Ring, Guido Dr.
108 E. Fourth Avenue
Cordele, GA   31015
Phone: 229-271-3200
Service Area: Cordele and surronding areas.
Services:
    Internal Medicine twelve years old and above. Hours: Monday through Friday 8am-5pm. Call for an appointment.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
Notes:
    Also speaks German.
 
Rivertown Pediatrics
2416 Cpstone Court
Columbus, GA   31909
Phone: 706-327-1281   Fax: 706-327-1157
Service Area: Columbus and surrounnding areas
Services:
    Pediatric office serving newborn to 18 years old.
    Hours Monday through Friday 9am-5pm. Possible Saturday hours soon.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Robert A. Bartosh,MD
629 E. Forsyth Street
Suite C
Americus, GA   31709
Phone: 229-928-8585
Service Area: Americus and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Family and General Practice.
    Monday through Friday 8am-5pm. Call for an appointment.Emergencies accepted as well as physician referrals accepted.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive & foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Salman, Loay MD
1212 E. Union Street
Vienna, GA   31092
Phone: 229-268-8865
Service Area: Viennna and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Internal Medicine, General Family Practice.
    Hours: Monday through Friday 8am-5pm.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Sanders ,Beverly B Jr., MD
631 Forsyth Street
Americus, GA   31709
Phone: 229-924-6006
Service Area: Sumter County
Services:
    Specializing in Dermatology.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Southwest Georgia Surgical Associates
100 Wheatley Drive
Americus, GA   31709
Phone: 229-928-1100
Service Area: Americus and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Family Practice - General Practice as well as General Surgeons.Physicians referrals and appointments accepted.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Susan E. McWhirter,MD
Rivertown Pediatrics
2416 Capstone Road
Columbus, GA   31909
Phone: 706-327-1281
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding areas.
Services:
    General Pediatric Services. Serving 0-18 years old. Monday -Friday 8am-5pm.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Tania C. Edwards, DO
107 Park Street
Shellman, GA   39886
Phone: 229-732-3721
Service Area: Southwest Georgia
Services:
    Family Practice. Hours: By appointment.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Tania Smith,MD
19519 Hartford Street
Edison, GA   39846
Phone: 229-835-2238
Service Area: Southwest Georgia
Services:
    Pediatric Medicine. Hours: By Appointment.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Taylor County Clinic
S Broad Street
Butler, GA   31006
Phone: 478-862-5491
Service Area: Butler and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Family Planning,Immunizations, well baby check ups,and well baby care,physicals and referral services.
    Call for appointment. Monday through Friday 8am-5pm.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Thomas W.Ellison,MD
Riverside Pediatrics
Columbus, GA   31909
Phone: 706-327-1281
Website: http://www.rivertownpediatrics.com
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding areas.
Services:
    General Pediatric Services. Serving children ages 0-18 years old.
    Hour Monday- Friday 8am-5pm.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Toto,Steve MD
335 E.Oglethorpe Street
Ellaville, GA   31806
Phone: 229-937-2440
Service Area: Ellaville and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Family and General Practice, Internal Medicine, Sports Physicals, Immunizations, Well Baby Care and Preventative Medicine. Hours: Monday through Thursday 9am-5pm. Friday 8am-12noon.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Tracy Bridges, MD
1400 Bradley Lake Blvd
Columbus, GA   31909
Phone: 706-324-4012
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding areas
Services:
    Physician for families and children. Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30am-5pm.
Experience:
    Has extensive experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: Sliding Fee- Conditional
 
Tracy Rosenbaum, MD
19519 Hartford Street
Edison, GA   39846
Phone: 229-835-2238
Service Area: Southwest Georgia
Services:
    Family Practice.
    *Can also help with medication.Sliding fee scale is based on income.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Victor E. Lambert, MD
3214 Roosevelt Hwy
Manchester, GA   31816
Phone: 706 -846-3151
Service Area: Manchester and surrounding areas.
Services:
    General Family Practice Medical Services for the entire family.
    Hours: Mon-Fri-8:30am-5pm.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Vigrass, Howard, MD
1800 10th Avenue
Columbus, GA   31901-1513
Phone: 706-571-1120
Service Area: Region 8 and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Rheumatology specialist for children and adults.
Experience:
    Works with special needs children with bone and joint concerns.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: Sliding Scale possible. Call for details.
 
W.Frank Catrett,MD
365 Geneva Road
Buena Vista, GA   31803
Phone: 229-649-2171
Service Area: Buena Vista and surrounding communities.
Services:
    General medical services for the entire family.
    Call for an appointment. Hours: 8am-5pm.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
West Georgia Pediatric Partners
Columbus, GA   31904
Phone: 706- 576-5773
Contact: D.Ross MacLeod, MD
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Pediatric office serving newborn to 18 years of age. Intaker : Phone Call.
    Hours: Monday through Friday 9am-5pm only.
    Accepting Medicaid but not Well Care.
Experience:
    Yes. Several clients through State of Georgia as well as foreign born children.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Willis, Howard MD
141 Jefferson Street
Talbotton, GA   31827
Phone: 706-665-8500
Service Area: Talbotton and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Internal Medicine. Referral necessary. All clients served. Hours: Monday through Friday 8am-5pm. Call for an appointment.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Womack ,Beverly F, MD
205 S.Lee Street
Americus, GA   31709
Phone: 229-924-4035
Service Area: Sumter County
Services:
    Specializing in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Psychiatrists      [TOP]
Behavioral Health Partners
3575 Macon Road
Suite 5
Columbus, GA   31907
Phone: 706-565-5927
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Psychiatry for families and children. Several psychiatrists are available at this site. Hours for each psychiatrist varies. Call for information.
Experience:
    Has extensive experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Sliding Fee- Conditional
 
Behavioral Health Services of South Georgia
334 Tifton Eldordo Road
Tifton, GA   31794
Phone: (229) 386-3494
Service Area: All regions
Services:
    Provides psychiatry and counseling services for ages 3 yrs to adult.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: Medicare, Peach Care
 
Desai, Kishor MD
2420 Double Churches Road
Columbus, GA   31909
Phone: 706-324-7882
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Couple and Individual Counseling. Works with individuals over 18 years of age.Hours: Monday through Friday 11am-5pm.
Experience:
    Extensive experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dixit, B. M.D.
700 Clater Street
Columbus, GA   31901
Phone: (706) 327-5066
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding area
Services:
    Psychiatric services for children age 12 and older and for adults.
Experience:
    Dr. Dixit has experience working with children in foster care and with adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. Mila Keh
206 E.Lamar Street
Americus, GA  
Phone: 229-924-6648
Service Area: Americus and surrounding areas.
Services:
    General Psychiatric services for Adolescents and Adults. Hours: Varies.Call for an appointment.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr.Brett Murphy Dawson
159 Park Street
Talbotton, GA   31827
Phone: 706-321-9606
Service Area: Regions 4 and 8
Services:
    Child Psychiatry. Serving children ages 4-18 years.
    Hours: Monday 1pm-5pm, Thursday 1pm-5pm and Friday 8am - 12noon
Experience:
    Has has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr.D.Minor,MD
9989 Ga. Hwy,116 East
Hamilton, GA   31811
Phone: 706-628-4740
Services:
    Speciality : Child Psychiatry. Serving Children of all Ages.
Experience:
    Has extensive experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Sliding Fee- Conditional
 
Family Enrichment Services
1230 2nd Avenue
Columbus, GA   31901
Phone: 706-321-9606
Contact: Dr.Brett Murphy- Dawson,MD
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding areras.
Services:


    Dr.Murphy-Dawson is in the office on Monday - Thursday afternoons from 8am-noon. Other psychiatrists are available at other times as well, including Dr. James Morris and Dr. D. Minor. Plese call for more information.
Experience:
    Has extensive experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Sliding Fees - Conditional
 
Holt, Arthur MD
3031 William Road
Suite B
Columbus, GA   31909
Phone: 706-322-8523
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding areas.
Services:
    General psychiatry for all ages. Hours Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm. Call for an appointment.
Experience:
    Extensive experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Sliding Fee- Conditional
 
Patel, Arvind MD
700 Center Street
Suite 501
Columbus, GA  
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry specializing in Eating Disorders, Behavioral Problems, ADD,Addiction Recovery, Family Psychotherapy, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Sexual Problems. Ages:2 years old and up. Hours: Monday- Friday 8am-5pm.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Soomro, Khalid MD
Columbus Behavioral Services
3001 Hamilton Road
Columbus, GA  
Phone: 706-494-1460
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Serving Adolescent, Adult,Addiction, Individual,Group,and Couple Psychotherapy. Ages 11 years and older.
    Call for an appointment. Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Sorkey, David P., M.D.
1924 Warm Springs Rd.
Columbus, GA   31904
Phone: (706) 322-3700
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding area
Services:
    Child and adolescent psychiatry dealing with behavior disorders, emotional problems, and mental illness.
Experience:
    Experience with children in foster care and adoption.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Zafar, Amber MD
1800 10th Street
Columbus, GA   31901
Phone: (706) 571-1120
Service Area: Region 8 and surrounding area.
Services:
    Monday through Friday 9-4:30.Psychiatry for all ages. Individual and group counseling.

Experience:
    Some clients have been part of both foster and adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Psychologists      [TOP]
Neuropsychologist - Meslin, Ona
1661 13th Street
Suite 104
Columbus, GA   31901
Phone: (706) 322-8264
Service Area: Chattahochee, Harris, Marion, Muscogee, Stewart, Talbot, and Webster Counties
Services:
    Psychological and neuropsychological services.
Experience:
    Dr. Meslin has had extensive experience working with foster and adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Adult and Child Psychological Services
1661 13th Street
Suite 104
Columbus, GA   31901
Phone: (706) 322-8264
Service Area: Chattahochee, Harris, Marion, Muscogee, Stewart, Talbot, and Webster Counties
Services:
    Counseling and psychological services, intellectual testing.
Experience:
    Dr. Santo Triolo and Dr. Ona Meslin have had extensive experience working with foster and adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Bartow, Ray Ph.D
506 S. Dooly Street
Montezuma, GA  
Phone: 478-472-6408
Email: bart@sowega.net
Service Area: Crisp and Sumter Counties
Services:
    Psychological and counseling services specializing in behavioral and emotional disorders. Clients of all ages seen.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Columbus Psychological Associates
3238 University Avenue
Columbus, GA   31907
Phone: (706) 563-1714
Service Area: Chattahochee, Harris, Marion, Meriwether, Muscogee, Talbot and Troup Counties
Services:
    Counseling and psychological services, marriage and family therapy, life transitions, grief counseling.
    A full range of psychological assessments.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
Notes:
    This group has worked with foster and adoptive children and families.
 
Colvin Brogdon, MS, LPC, NCC
3228 University Avenue
Bentwood Office Park Suite 10
Columbus, GA   31907
Phone: 706-569-7254
Service Area: Region 8 and surrounding area.
Services:
    Specialties include trauma, PTSD, Child and adolescent issues.
Experience:
    Extensive.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Depaola, Laura Mcmaster, Ph.D.
808A Elmo Street
Phone: 229-928-9887
Service Area: Sumter County
Services:
    Specializing in Psychology.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Fleming, Andrea Ph.D.
1320 Wynnton Road
Suite D
Columbus, GA   31906
Phone: (706) 660-9335
Email: docALF@bellsouth.net
Service Area: Chattahochee, Harris, Marion, Muscogee, Stewart, Talbot and Webster Counties
Services:
    Counseling and psychological services dealing with behavioral and emotional disorders and mental illness.
Experience:
    Dr. Fleming has worked with families and children involved in foster and adoptive placements.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
France, Arthur Ph.D.
1661 13th Street
Professional Building
Columbus, GA   31902
Phone: (706) 571-9534
Service Area: Chattahochee, Harris, Marion, Muscogee, Stewart, Talbot, and Webster Counties
Services:
    Psychological testing, assessment, and evaluations.
    Individual, family, and marital counseling/psychotherapy.
    Dr. France works with clients with behavioral and emotional disorders.
Experience:
    Dr. France has worked with children and families in adoptive placements and foster care.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Jones, Scott Ph.D.
1661 13th Street, Suite 102
Columbus, GA   31901
Phone: (706)324-2050
Service Area: Chattahochee, Harris, Marion, Muscogee, Stewart, Talbot, Webster
Services:
    Provides general psychotherpay for ages 6 years old - adult. Conditions served includes, behavioral disorders, emotional disorders, and mental illness.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
Notes:
    * Medicaid is only accepted for children between the ages of 0-21 years old.
 
Mallisham, Ivy Ph.D.
5041 Warm Springs Road
Suite B
Columbus, GA   31909
Phone: 706-569-9199
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Psychological counseling for children, adults, group and individual therapy.
    Hours: 9am-5pm. Call with appointment needs.
Experience:
    Has extensive experience with adoptive and foster families. A specialty of hers is adoption issues.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: Slidiing Fee: Call for details.
 
Mary Cole_Harris, NCC, LPC
6501 Veterans Pkwy.
Suite 2E
Columbus, GA   31909
Phone: 706-322-7557
Contact: Mary Cole-Harris
Service Area: region 8
Services:
    Specialties include eating disorders, adolescent issues.
Experience:
    Extensive experience with foster and adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Mayerman,David,Ph.D.
4729 Armour Road
Columbus, GA   31904
Phone: 706-3127-2000
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding areas.
Services:
    All aspects of Psychotherapy. Trauma recovery.
    Hours: Wednesday through Friday 8:30am-7pm.
Experience:
    Extensive experience with foster children.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Schwartz, Sher Ph.D.
710 17th Street
Suite 202
Columbus, GA   31901
Phone: (706) 327-3500
Service Area: Chattahochee, Harris, Marion, Muscogee, Stewart, Talbot, and Webster Counties
Services:
    Counseling and psychological services for all ages.
Experience:
    Dr. Schwartz has worked with families and children involved in adoptive and foster care placements.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Skinner, Walter Ph.D.
4729 Armour Road
Columbus, GA   31904
Phone: (706) 576-6575
Service Area: Chattahochee, Harris, Muscogee, Stewart, Talbot, Troup, and Webster Counties
Services:
    Counseling and psychological services, evaluations and assessments. Working with adults, adolescents, and chidlren with behavioral/emotional disorders and mental illness.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
Notes:
    Medicaid is only accepted for children between the ages of 0-21 years old.
 
Speyer, Ellen Ph.D.
1128 17th Street
Columbus, GA   31901
Phone: (706) 324-6762
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding area
Services:
    Child and adolescent individual and family therapy. Deals with issues of sexual abuse.
    Psychological evaluations.
Experience:
    Ongoing work with adoptive and pre-adoptive families. Training in adoption issues.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Triolo, Santo Ph.D.
Adult and Child Psychological Services
1661 13th Street
Suite 104
Columbus, GA   31901
Phone: (706) 322-8264
Service Area: Chattahochee, Harris, Marion, Muscogee, Stewart, Talbot, and Webster Counties
Services:
    Counseling and psychological services. Intellectual testing.
Experience:
    Dr. Triolo has had extensive experience working with foster and adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Turner, Amanda Ph.D.
Debra Yates,LPC
100 B 7th Street
Hamilton, GA   31811
Phone: 706-653-9800
Contact: Deborah Yates,LPC
Service Area: Hamilton and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Marriage Therapy, Individual Counseling, Divorce Care, Domestic Violence, Abuse and Neglect. Works with individuals of all ages. Hours: Monday through Friday 9am-5pm. Other hours by appointment.
Experience:
    Several clients have been part of both adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: Sliding Fee- Based on Income.
 
Residential Services      [TOP]
Teen Challenge
24 West 1ot Street
Columbus, GA   31901
Phone: 706-596-8731
Website: http://www.teenchallenge.cc
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Teen program for emotionally and behaviorally challenged teens. Fifteen- month residential program for children admitted by either court order or through private parental consent. Faith based counseling, education, life skills training and individual/group /family therapy available.
    Seving ages 13-18. Intake : Phone Call.
Experience:
    Some experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: Call for details
 
Respite Providers and Specialized Camps      [TOP]
Chattahochee Valley Nursing Services
8610 Veterans Parkway
Columbus, GA   31909
Phone: 800 454-CVNS
Phone: 706 576-2570
Service Area: Chattahoochee, Harris, Marion, Muscogie, Stewart, Talbot and Troup Counties
Services:
    Private duty nursing, respite care. Service to clients of all ages.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Columbus Community Center
3952 Steam Mill Road
Columbus, GA   31907
Phone: 706-685-0553
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding area
Services:
    Summer program resource.Open to children from pre-K to 12 years. Arts,crafts,field trips,fitness programs,summer reading programs, etc.Serving ages 4-12 years.
    Intake: Phone Call. Hours: 7:30am-6:30pm.
Experience:
    Some experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Henry and Gloria Lee
Route 1, Box 92
Ellaville, GA   31806
Phone: 912-937 -2778
Services:
    Availability: Weeknights, weekends
    Ages/Special Needs Served: Birth - age 11 mild mental retardation; epilepsy; mild autism; cerebral palsy; assistance with feeding; limited verbal ability; hyperactive
Experience:
    Training/Certifications: CPR
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
New Horizons Program
P.O. Box 5328
Columbus, GA   31906
Phone: 706 576-5557
Service Area: Musgogee, Quitman, Randolph, Schley, Stewart, Talbot, and Webster Counties.
Services:
    Services to clients with developmental delay and mental retardation. Respite care, day treatment program, group and individual residential services, and supported employment.
Experience:
    Experience working with adopted children.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Stewart/Quitman/Chattahoochee Service Center
P.O. Box 98
Lumpkin, GA   31815
Phone: 229 838-4835
Services:
    Services to Mentally Retarded clients. Respite for all ages on weekends. Independent living skills training.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
West Central Regional Hospital MRMHSA Board
3800 Schatlicga Road
Columbus, GA   31917
Phone: 800 832-2439
Phone: 706) 568-5128
Service Area: Region 8 counties
Services:
    Provides in-home treatment for children with mental and/or emotional disorders.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
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Aim, Inc.
1724 Northside Industrial
Columbus, GA   31904
Phone: 706-660-1877
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding areas
Services:
    Tutoring for all grades including college preparatory.
    Hours: Varyy. Daytime and after school hours are available.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: Slidiing Fee: Call for details.
 
Education and Guidance Services
2901 University Avenue
Suite 12
Columbus, GA   31907
Phone: 706-562-0023
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Pre-K through college. Tutoring for all grades including college preparatory classes.
    Hours: Varies
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: Sliding Fee: Call for details.
 
J.H.Flakes Jr. Outreach Ministry Tutorial
Fourth Street Missionary Baptist Church
225 Fifth Street
Columbus, GA   31901
Phone: (706)324-2055
Contact: Rev. Hinton
Email: jhint2000@knology.net
Service Area: Columbus area
Services:
    Free tutoring services in math, science,reading, computer operation, etc. for all ages on Wednesday from 6pm- 7pm.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
K and M Learning Center
3360 Buena Vista Road
Columbus, GA   31906
Phone: 706-689-1100
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding areas
Services:
    Tutoring for all grades Pre-K through college.
    Hours: Varies. Daytime and after school hours are available.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: Sliding Fee- Possible
 
Project Rebound
Dr. A.J.Hud
1170 Brown Ave.
Columbus, GA   31906
Phone: 706-221-4830
Services:
    After school mentoring and tutoring, life skills, anger management, drug/alcohol and tobacco prevention, cultural enrichment, camping. Services provided for children suspended from school.
Experience:
    Extensive work with families and children in foster care and adoptive homes.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Sylvan Learning Center
3575 Macon Road
Governors Place, Suite 9
Columbus, GA   31907
Phone: (706)563-9850
Website: http://tutoring.sylvanlearning.com/
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding area.
Services:
    Tutoring services for all ages.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: call for fees
 
Sylvan Learning Center
6367 Whitesville Road
Columbus, GA   31904
Phone: 706-563-9850
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding areas
Services:
    Tutoring for all grades Pre-K through college.
    Hours: Varies.
Experience:
    Has expereince with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Call for details
 
The Scholarly Approach
3844 Gentian Blvd.
Columbus, GA   31907
Phone: 706-507-4202
Service Area: Columbus and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Tutoring for all grades including college-prep.
    Hours: vairies. Daytime and after school hours are available.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster famillies.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Slidiing Fee:Call for details.
 
Tutorial Services
Eddy Middle School
2100 S. Lumpkin Road
Columbus, GA   31903
Phone: (706)687-5357
Contact: Lonnie Jackson
Contact: Daisy Honor
Phone: (706)687-8808
Service Area: Columbus area
Services:
    Tutoring for all ages on Saturdays from 10:00am - 12noon.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Tutoring Services
Rothschild Middle School/Eastway Elementary
1136 Hunt Ave
Columbus, GA   31907
Phone: (706)687-5357
Contact: Lonnie Jackson
Contact: Daisy Honor
Phone: (706)687-8808
Service Area: Columbus area
Services:
    Tutoring services for all ages on Saturdays from 10:00am - noon.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Tutoring Services-Faith Tabernacle Community Church
1603 Floyd Road
Columbus, GA   31903
Phone: (706)569-0606
Email: jhint@excite.com
Service Area: Columbus area
Services:
    Tutoring services for elementary, middle, and high school students on Saturday from 6:00pm - 7:00pm.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 

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