24/7 crisis
988 in Georgia
Call or text support for suicidal crisis, emotional distress, or behavioral-health crisis.
- Phone
- 988
- Hours
- 24/7/365
- Access
- Call, text, or chat
- Cost
- Free
Community resources
Mutual aid and practical help in Savannah.
This page collects crisis lines, food support, shelter and hygiene resources, benefits help, legal aid, worker support, transportation, and other practical resources for Savannah, Chatham County, Bryan County, and nearby Georgia communities.
Before you use this page
Hours, eligibility rules, and walk-in policies change. Call first when possible, especially for shelter, food, showers, laundry, transportation, and same-day services.
If calling emergency services may increase danger, consider contacting a confidential hotline, trusted person, or community-based support organization first.
Last major research pass: July 2026. Listings marked “call first” or “needs verification” should be checked before relying on them for day-of help.
Corrections, missing resources, or addition requests can be sent to info@savgadsa.org.
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These are the most likely starting points for urgent support, benefits, food, shelter, LGBTQ+ support, legal aid, transit, and internet access.
Local IPV support
SAFE Shelter
Confidential crisis line, emergency shelter, and domestic-violence services for survivors of intimate partner violence and their underage children.
- Phone
- 912-629-8888
- Hours
- 24/7 crisis line
- Access
- Call first
- Cost
- Free
Food search
Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia
Search tool for food resources across Coastal Georgia, including Chatham and Bryan counties. Search by ZIP code and check the listed site before traveling.
- Main branch
- 1380 Chatham Parkway, Savannah, GA 31405
- Phone
- 912-236-6750
- Access
- Online search; call sites to confirm
- Cost
- Free food-search tool
Youth shelter & day center
Park Place Outreach
Youth emergency shelter, crisis line, food packages, hygiene packages, shower services, laundry services, benefits help, case management, and supportive services.
- Address
- 514 E. Henry Street, Savannah, GA 31401
- Phone
- 912-234-4048
- Hours
- 24/7 crisis line; Day Center Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 2 PM
- Eligibility
- Youth ages 11 to 24 for Day Center services
Crisis, mental health, and recovery
24/7 crisis access
Georgia Crisis and Access Line
Statewide crisis coordination, telephonic crisis intervention, mobile crisis dispatch, urgent appointment linkage, and help locating open crisis or detox beds.
- Phone
- 1-800-715-4225
- Hours
- 24/7/365
- Access
- Call first
- Cost
- Free coordination
Peer support
GMHCN Peer2Peer Warm Line
Peer support by phone from certified peers for depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, isolation, unemployment, and related behavioral-health challenges.
- Phone
- 1-888-945-1414
- Hours
- 24/7
- Access
- Call or chat
- Cost
- Free
Recovery support
CARES Warm Line
Peer support for people in or seeking recovery from substance use disorder, and for family or community members looking for recovery support.
- Phone
- 1-844-326-5400
- Hours
- 8:30 AM to 11:00 PM daily
- Access
- Call or text
- Cost
- Free
24/7 crisis
988 in Georgia
Call or text support for suicidal crisis, emotional distress, or behavioral-health crisis.
- Phone
- 988
- Hours
- 24/7/365
- Access
- Call, text, or chat
- Cost
- Free
Domestic violence, IPV, and sexual assault
Local IPV support
SAFE Shelter
Confidential crisis line, emergency shelter, and domestic-violence services for survivors of intimate partner violence and their underage children.
- Phone
- 912-629-8888
- Hours
- 24/7 crisis line
- Access
- Call first
- Cost
- Free
Sexual assault hotline
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
Confidential sexual assault crisis support and referral. Local Savannah sexual-assault providers can be added later after direct verification.
- Phone
- 800-656-HOPE
- Hours
- 24/7
- Access
- Call or online chat
- Cost
- Free
LGBTQ+ and trans support
Local LGBTQ+ center
Savannah Pride Center
LGBTQIA+ affirming advocacy, services, events, and clinic offerings including HRT, PrEP/PEP, STI testing, gynecology, and general check-ups during clinic sessions.
- Address
- 5859 Abercorn Street, Bldg. 3, Savannah, GA 31405
- Phone
- 912-547-1034
- Hours
- Clinic listed as 3rd Wednesdays, 12 PM to 5 PM; call to confirm
- Cost
- Appointments/exams free; labs/testing low-cost
Trans peer support
Trans Lifeline
Peer support phone service run by trans people for trans and questioning peers. Spanish support is available by pressing 2. Trans Lifeline says it does not call law enforcement or emergency services without explicit request.
- Phone
- 877-565-8860
- Hours
- Monday through Friday, 1 PM to 9 PM Eastern; holiday closures may apply
- Access
- Call; text/chat listed as not currently available
- Cost
- Free
LGBTQ+ youth crisis
The Trevor Project
National crisis and suicide-prevention support for LGBTQ+ young people. Useful when local affirming support is closed or not safe to access.
- Phone
- 1-866-488-7386
- Text
- Text START to 678678
- Access
- Call, text, or chat
- Cost
- Free
Food pantries, groceries, hot meals, and youth feeding sites
Food search
Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia — Find Food
Search tool for food resources across Coastal Georgia, including Chatham and Bryan counties. Search by ZIP code and check the listed site before traveling.
- Main branch
- 1380 Chatham Parkway, Savannah, GA 31405
- Phone
- 912-236-6750
- Access
- Online search; call sites to confirm
- Cost
- Free
31401 food listings
Savannah 31401 food resources from Second Harvest search
Use this as a starting list, then confirm through Second Harvest or the listed organization before traveling.
Housing, day centers, clothing, showers, and laundry
Day center
Union Mission Grace House Day Center
Day-center services at Grace House. Location, phone, and hours were identified, but the exact current service list should be phone-verified before the page treats it as dependable.
- Address
- 120 Fahm Street, Savannah, GA 31401
- Phone
- 912-238-2777
- Hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4 PM; Saturday, 8:30 AM to 2 PM; excluding holidays
- Access
- Call first
Clothing closet
Union Mission Clothing Closet
Clothing closet access. Hours were identified, but intake rules, exact location, and cost/free status should be confirmed before relying on it.
- Address
- Union Mission / Grace House area, 120 Fahm Street, Savannah, GA 31401
- Phone
- 912-238-2777
- Hours
- Tuesdays, 9 AM to 12 PM, excluding holidays
- Access
- Call first
Research gap
Adult public showers and laundry
The clearest verified shower/laundry listing is Park Place Outreach Day Center for youth ages 11 to 24. Adult public shower and laundry access still needs direct confirmation.
- Status
- Needs phone verification
- Priority
- High
Benefits and coverage
Benefits portal
Georgia Gateway
Apply for and manage SNAP, TANF, Medical Assistance/Medicaid, CAPS, WIC, document uploads, renewals, and changes.
- Phone
- 1-877-423-4746
- Access
- Online first
- Cost
- Free to apply
- Eligibility
- Program-specific
Local benefits office
Chatham County DFCS
County DFCS office for SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, verifications, and related benefits support.
- Address
- 761 Wheaton Street, Savannah, GA 31401
- Phone
- 912-644-5956
- Hours
- Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM
- Access
- Office or call first
Unemployment
Georgia Department of Labor
File unemployment insurance claims, manage claimant portal tasks, and access job-search services.
- Access
- Online first
- Cost
- Free
- Eligibility
- Program-specific
Health coverage
Georgia Access
Georgia’s health and dental coverage marketplace pathway for people who need affordable coverage and do not qualify for Medical Assistance.
- Access
- Online first
- Cost
- Free to apply; coverage costs vary
- Eligibility
- Program-specific
Legal aid, tenant help, wage theft, and workplace rights
Civil legal aid
Georgia Legal Services Program
Free civil legal services intake for eligible Georgians. Check for housing, benefits, debt, family, and other civil legal problems.
- Phone
- 1-833-457-7529
- Access
- Call or online intake
- Cost
- Free for eligible people
- Eligibility
- Eligibility varies; call intake to confirm Savannah/Chatham coverage
Wage theft
U.S. Department of Labor — Wage and Hour Division Savannah Area Office
Help with unpaid wages, overtime, misclassification, retaliation, child labor, and related federal labor standards issues.
- Address
- 450 Mall Blvd., Suite D, Savannah, GA 31406
- Phone
- 912-652-4221
- Access
- Call first
- Cost
- Free
Union rights
National Labor Relations Board — Region 10 Atlanta
Federal labor-board support around protected concerted activity, organizing rights, unfair labor practices, and union rights.
- Access
- Call or file through NLRB channels
- Cost
- Free
- Eligibility
- Workers covered by the National Labor Relations Act
Immigrant and migrant support
Migrant support
Migrant Equity Southeast
Community resource for immigrants and migrant families in southeast Georgia. Public reporting describes the organization as connecting immigrants with legal and financial resources during raid response. Contact through the website for current support options.
- Website
- migrantrights.org
- Access
- Contact through website; call-first if phone is listed there
- Cost
- Call/contact to confirm
- Eligibility
- Immigrant/migrant community support; details vary
Transportation, free downtown transit, and internet access
Public transit
Chatham Area Transit
Fixed-route bus service in Chatham County, CAT Mobility paratransit, and rider tools for planning trips.
- Phone
- 912-233-5767
- Address
- 900 E. Gwinnett St., Savannah, GA 31401
- Access
- Route-specific; check schedules
- Cost
- Fare varies by route/service
Zero fare
Downtown DOT Shuttle and Savannah Belles Ferry
Fare-free downtown shuttle loops and free passage between River Street and Hutchinson Island through the Savannah Belles Ferry.
- DOT hours
- Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 7 PM; weekends 10 AM to 6 PM; some holiday service varies
- Access
- Walk-up transit service
- Cost
- Free
Internet / computers
Live Oak Public Libraries
Public libraries are usually the most reliable free internet and computer-access locations. Branch hours and computer availability should be checked before traveling.
- Access
- Walk in; library card may be needed for some services
- Cost
- Free public library access; some services may vary
- Service area
- Savannah, Chatham County, and nearby regional branches
Needs manual verification
Adult public showers and laundry
Park Place Outreach has verified showers/laundry for youth ages 11 to 24. Adult public showers and laundry access in Savannah still needs direct confirmation.
Union Mission details
Grace House Day Center and Clothing Closet are included, but intake rules and exact current services need a phone call before treating them as fully verified.
Local sexual-assault services beyond RAINN
RAINN is safe to list as a national hotline. Local Savannah sexual-assault services can be added later after additional verification.
Migrant Equity Southeast details
Included because it is directly relevant, but the page should be checked again after the organization’s current services/contact details are confirmed directly.
Suggest a correction
If a listing is wrong, out of date, unsafe, or missing an important access note, contact Savannah DSA so the page can be corrected.
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