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Virtual Family Assistance Center

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Virtual Family Assistance Center

Integrated Condolence Care Program

Integrated Condolence Care Program

Our team recognizes the challenges and emotional difficulties that you may be experiencing at this time. We extend our most sincere sympathy if you have experienced the loss of a loved one.  

Grieving is always difficult, and we recognize the COVID-19 pandemic creates additional challenges and needs. The Virtual Family Assistance Center Call Center is available to provide emotional support and to assist you in finding the resources that you need. Please contact the organizations listed on this page, request a call back or call us directly to explore options.  

If you have questions, please contact us at VFAC@redcross.org. 

 
For national resources and resources for residents of other US states and territories, please click here. 
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Emotional Support and Grief Counseling

Organizations that can offer emotional support to people who are grieving, or resources for those struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues.

Please visit the national Virtual Family Assistance Center page for additional Emotional Support and Grief Counseling resources. 

Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL)

Crisis hotline for immediate access to servicees 24/7, 365; Text and chat available via app: MYGCAL

1-800-715-4225

GeorgiaCollaborative.com

Faith-Based Resources

Organizations that can help meet spiritual, social, and cultural needs during this challenging time.

Please visit the national Virtual Family Assistance Center page for additional Faith-Based Resources. 

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Funeral Information

Organizations that can help answer questions about laying your loved one to rest, including current guidelines for holding funerals and memorials.

Please visit the national Virtual Family Assistance Center page for additional Funeral Information resources. 

GA Department of Family & Children Services

Funeral Assistance: GA DFCS in each county (159) may provide funeral assistance based on eligibility within the low-income and vulnerable population. Funeral assistance is available depending on resources available within a sliding scale and the DFCS client's needs. Georgia's COVID-19 needs cover many of the counties, especially in the SW and NE areas of the state.

(404)657-3433

https://dfcs.georgia.gov/locations

 

Social Security Administration

How Social Security can help you when a family member dies  (Available in English and Spanish)

1-800-772-1213 or TTY 1-800-325-0778 if you are deaf or hard of hearing

Visit ssa.gov

Legal Resources

Organizations that may provide legal advice at no cost or low cost.

Please visit the national Virtual Family Assistance Center page for additional Legal Resources. 

COVID for Senior Support

Provides legal resources and financial information for Seniors/Elderly impacted by COVID-19

(706)210-2018

https://georgia.gov/covid-19-coronavirus-georgia/covid-19-state-services-georgia

Gwinnett Coalition, Helpline

Gwinnett Helpline provides Covid-19 related information and referrals for families, veterans, emergency food and legal help.

(770)995-3339

https://gwinnettcoalition.org/programs

Financial Information Services

Information, resources and services related to the financial consequences of losing a loved one due to COVID-19.

Please visit the national Virtual Family Assistance Center page for additional Financial Information Services. 

COVID for Senior Support

Provides legal resources and financial information for Seniors/Elderly impacted by COVID-19

(706)210-2018

https://georgia.gov/covid-19-coronavirus-georgia/covid-19-state-services-georgia

 

Social Security Administration

How Social Security can help you when a family member dies  (Available in English and Spanish)

1-800-772-1213 or TTY 1-800-325-0778 if you are deaf or hard of hearing

Visit ssa.gov

Second Harvest of South Georgia

Mobile Food Pantry - food delivery services provided in areas of greatest need, vulnerable population and/or high risk areas for COVID-19 impact in South GA; areas where residents may not have transportation.  Food assistance includes both non-perishable and perishable items.

229-244-2678

http://feedingsga.org/people/

Gwinnett Coalition, Helpline

Gwinnett Helpline provides Covid-19 related information and referrals for families, veterans, emergency food and legal help.

(770)995-3339

https://gwinnettcoalition.org/programs

Veterans' Assistance

Organizations that assist Veterans and their families, including burial and memorial benefits and dependent and survivor benefits.

Please visit the national Virtual Family Assistance Center page for additional Veterans' Assistance resources. 

American Red Cross, Service to the Armed Forces

Provides information and referrals, resiliency workshops, advocacy and support to military members, veterans and their families.

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Gwinnett Coalition, Helpline

Gwinnett Helpline provides Covid-19 related information and referrals for families, veterans, emergency food and legal help.

(770)995-3339

https://gwinnettcoalition.org/programs

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For additional resources related to the death of a loved one due to COVID-19, please call 211 or 311 or a local information and resource center.

Red Cross Training for Community Caregivers

Our targeted psychological first aid training programs, conducted by mental health professionals, can help you cope with added stress, foster resiliency and encourage peer support. These no-cost courses are approximately two hours in length and are offered online. 

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