Resources Beyond Your Medical Appointment
Cove Care’s public services focus on no-cost pregnancy testing and ultrasounds. For needs beyond your appointment, the organizations below may offer information, applications, or connections to local assistance.
Program requirements and availability can change, so contact each organization directly for current information.
Health Coverage and Pregnancy Care
Georgia Pregnancy Resources
The State of Georgia’s Pregnancy Resources page includes information about Medicaid, public health services, WIC, and county-based healthcare resources.
Best place to start for: Pregnancy-related state programs and public health locations.
Georgia Medicaid
Pregnant applicants who meet the program requirements may qualify for Medicaid coverage. Applications can be submitted through Georgia Gateway, by phone, by mail, or through a county Division of Family and Children Services office.
Cove Care can provide certified documentation of your pregnancy test result for use with a Medicaid application.
Food, Nutrition, and Public Benefits
Georgia WIC
The Georgia WIC program provides qualifying families with nutrition benefits, health education, breastfeeding information, infant formula, and referrals to healthcare and community services.
Best place to start for: Food benefits and nutrition resources during pregnancy and early childhood.
Georgia Gateway
Georgia Gateway is the state portal used to apply for or manage programs that may include:
- Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids
- SNAP food benefits
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- WIC
- Childcare and Parent Services
Each program has separate qualifications and application requirements.
Childcare
Georgia’s Childcare and Parent Services program, commonly called CAPS, may help qualifying families with child-care costs while a parent or guardian works, attends school, or completes approved training.
Best place to start for: Childcare assistance and information about qualifying providers.
Housing, Utilities, Transportation, and Local Needs
United Way of Greater Atlanta 211 maintains a searchable directory of community resources. Search using your ZIP code or select Fayette County to look for services that may include:
- Housing or shelter
- Food assistance
- Utility assistance
- Transportation
- Healthcare
- Employment services
- Financial assistance
Dial 211 or use the online directory to search for current programs near you.
Civil Legal Assistance
The Georgia Legal Services Program provides civil legal assistance to qualifying Georgians. Its services may address housing, family law, public benefits, education, consumer matters, and protection from abuse.
Eligibility and the type of assistance available depend on your county, income, and legal need.
If Someone Is Pressuring or Hurting You
Threats, violence, monitoring, or attempts to force a pregnancy decision are serious. The National Domestic Violence Hotline can provide confidential safety planning and connections to local resources.
- Call 800-799-SAFE (7233)
- Text START to 88788
- Use the online chat at TheHotline.org
If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
Mental Health or Crisis Assistance
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides confidential crisis assistance for emotional distress, mental health concerns, suicidal thoughts, or substance-use concerns.
Call or text 988 at any time. If there is an immediate medical emergency, call 911.
Finding What You Need
A resource list is most helpful when it leads to a real conversation. Use the links above to contact the program that best matches your needs and confirm its current services and requirements. Cove Care may have more resource referrals available for you.
If you are unsure which resource fits, contact Cove Care to help you identify helpful questions and point you toward a practical place to begin.