Community Health & Wellness Resources for People in Transitional Stays

Gaining access to community health information is one of the most pressing challenges for people in transitional living situations. The challenge doesn’t end at finding care. 


Knowing where to look and how to access healthcare resources without insurance or a permanent address is a consistent battle for many unhoused individuals. Explore this guide as a starting point for the health and wellness resources that matter most.




Understanding Community Health Resources During a Transitional Stay

Community health resources are uniquely critical for people without stable housing or insurance. Although these resources are a lifeline for unhoused and uninsured individuals, they require upfront payments and insurance verification to gain access. Many unhoused individuals don’t have a form of ID or face prejudice from discriminatory medical professionals.


This hub covers local community health resources that will eliminate financial barriers and provide integrated support. Economy Hotel built this resource guide to remove any financial and administrative obstacles that commonly appear within the unhoused community.



Community Resources for Mental Health: Where To Start

Crisis Lines

Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL): Immediate crisis intervention, outpatient service referrals, or mobile crisis assistance. Phone: 1-800-715-4225

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Free, confidential, 24/7 support in the case of a mental health emergency. Phone: Call or text 988


Free Counseling

CHRIS 180: Trauma-informed counseling centers around Metro Atlanta. Phone: 1-800-896-4106

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Free support groups. Phone: 1-800-950-6264


Peer Support Programs

Mental Health America: Peer-operated, confidential listening lines for individuals facing emotional distress. Phone: 800-969.6642

NAADAC Peer Resources: Online community support for groups struggling with addiction. Phone: 703-741-7686


Community Health Centers

National Community Health Centers (CHCs): Affordable, primary, dental, and behavioral healthcare. Phone: 301-347-0400

SAMHSA: Confidential and anonymous treatment to foster recovery. Phone: 1-877-726-4727



Community Resources for Health Care Access Without Insurance

Everyone deserves immediate access to health care, whether they have access to insurance or not. Browse the community resources for health care below: 


Federally Qualified Health Centers

HealthCare.gov: Comprehensive medical care on sliding fee scales across the country. Phone: 1-800-318-2596


 Free Health Clinics

National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics: Medically underserved and uninsured assistance. Phone: (703) 647-7427

HRSA Health Center Program: Government-funded community health centers.


Mobile Health Programs 

Plan A Health: Traveling clinics across the southern region of the US. 

Mississippi Clinic: 662-314-8038

Georgia Clinic: 706-341-3194

Healthy Families Healthy Futures: 662.452.0838

Corporate & Occupational Health: On-site employee screening and testing. Phone: 212-695-5122


Each health program listed above serves those in need regardless of their insurance status.

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Health Resources by State: Find Support Where You Are


Health resources vary by location, and Economy Hotel has organized them by state for easier access. Explore the local community health resources and Economy Hotel location pages for each state: 


A Stable Place To Focus on Your Health


Economy Hotel offers an affordable, stable extended stay with the ability to actually access and act on the community health resources listed above. We provided this resource hub full of community resources for mental health and more because we are invested in the well-being of our guests. Explore our range of extended stay hotel locations and book your stay today.