Wilkes County Care Room
The Care Room provides students and their families with free access to essential items such as clothes, shoes, food, and personal care products. This support ensures that children have the basic supplies they need, enabling them to focus on their education. The Care Room is available to assist students of all ages
To schedule a time to pick out items in person, please contact sanchezl@wilkes.k12.ga.us.
Community Resources
God's Market Place, Thrift & Home store
725 E. Robert Toombs Ave. in Washington, GA 30673
Office Phone: 706-678-7116
washingtonfirstumc@gmail.com
Food pantry is open the THIRD Saturday morning of each month.
1365 Tignall Rd. Washington, GA 30673 706-678-3423
Washington Wilkes Parks and Recreation
22 Lexington Ave, Washington, GA 30673 706-678-1454
Washington-Wilkes Parks and Rec department makes a huge impact on the community through its summer and after school programs for kids and involvement in community events. We are fortunate to have this great facility in Washington-Wilkes!
204 East Liberty St, Washington, GA 30673 706-678-7736
Wilkes County Health Department
204 Gordon Street Washington, Georgia 30673
Phone: (706) 678-2622
Wilkes County-Family Connections
"We are a community-based non-profit organization, whose purpose is to improve the quality of life for all citizens of Washington-Wilkes by working to reduce barriers and; increase positive factors within the community"
Regional Resources
Crisis Resources
Georgia Crisis Hotlines
GA CARES Warm Line: 1-844-326-5400
Peer2Peer Warm Line: 1-888-945-1414
Georgia Crisis & Access Line: 1-800-715-4225
The Crisis Text Line - Free text line that serves anyone, in any type of crisis, providing access to 24/7 support and information via texting. Text HOME to 741-741 from anywhere in the USA or Canada, anytime, about any type of crisis.
National Crisis Hotlines
Veterans Crisis Line - 1-800-273-8255
National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1-800-656-4673
National Domestic Violence Hotline - 1-800-799-7233
Suicide Prevention
Stop A Suicide Today - Helpful website that provides suicide prevention information for someone experiencing suicidal thoughts, their friends, and family.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255 - This national lifeline provides free confidential support 24/7, 365 to anyone who is suffering from a mental health crisis that involves thoughts of suicide.