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Introduction

Thank you for using The Blue Book, Walton County’s Health and Wellness Resource Guide and central repository for information about discounted or free resources related to health and wellness in and around the county.  This guide in no way should be used for the purpose of diagnosing or as a substitute for visiting a healthcare professional.

In order to make this document as user-friendly as possible, it has been divided into sections:  medical health, mental health, sexual health, healthy living, and health education.  At the beginning of each section is a list of defined words that may be helpful in determining what resource you need.  You will also find a list of commonly asked questions and answers.  Click on the links to find the details on the resources.

Medical Health in Walton County

Definitions

Allergist – These doctors study the way the body reacts to foreign substances.  Includes seasonal allergies, but also food or substance allergies.

Cardiologist – A doctor who specializes in heart function, but also looks at lungs and blood vessels.

Chiropractor – A chiropractic doctor who uses the hands to fix improper alignment in the spine.

Dermatologist – A doctor who specializes in skin disorders and diseases.

Dentist – A doctor who cleans and treats teeth and gums.

Diabetes – A disease affecting the body’s ability to maintain blood sugar, or glucose.

Endocrinologist – A doctor who treats hormonal imbalances, relating to thyroid, pituitary, and adrenal glands. Endocrinologists can help treat diabetes and hypertension as well as some sexual and nutritional disorders.

ENT – A doctor who focuses on infections and disorders of the ears, nose, and throat.

Gastroenterologist –A doctor who treats digestive problems – stomach, intestine, bowels, gall bladder, pancreas, esophagus, etc.

Geriatric – A doctor who specializes in health care for the elderly.

Gynecologist – A doctor who specializes in female reproductive health, including breast care.

Hematologist – A doctor who specializes in blood disorders and diseases, such as some cancers, lymphoma, anemia, and sickle cell disease.

Internist – These doctors often serve as primary care physicians (main doctor). They are trained to diagnose general sicknesses and problems based on their knowledge of internal organs.

Medicaid – A federal program providing health insurance to low-income families and individuals.

Medicare – A federal program providing health insurance to the elderly.

Neurologist – A doctor dealing with nervous system diseases and disorders, including problems with the brain and spinal cord. They can treat patients with Alzheimer’s, Epilepsy, strokes, and head injuries, as well as other disorders.

Obstetrician – A doctor specializing in childbirth and pregnancy.

Oncologist – A doctor who treats cancer patients. They can deal with radiology or chemotherapy.

Ophthalmologist – A doctor who specializes in eye care.

Oral/Maxillofacial Surgeon – A doctor/dentist who performs surgery.

Orthodontist – A dentist who gives patients braces and deals with improper bites or crowded teeth.

Orthopedic – A doctor who specializes in bones and joints.

Pediatrician – A doctor who specializes in the care of babies and children.

Podiatrist – A doctor who specializes in foot and ankle care.

Urologist – A doctor who deals with the urinary tract system of females and males, and the male reproductive system.

WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)– A federal program that allows food vouchers for a pregnant mother, and for a period of time after the child’s birth.
Medical Health Questions

1.    Where can I get blood tests at a reduced rate?

2.    Where can I get medical help without insurance?

3.    Where can I get my blood pressure checked for free?

4.    Where can I apply for Medicare?

5.    Where can I apply for Medicaid, PeachCare, and Food Stamps?

6.    Where can I apply for WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)?

7.    Where can I get help paying for prescriptions I cannot afford?

8. Where can I get help with drug addiction?

9. Where can I get information on diabetes?

10. Where can I get immunizations for my child?

11. Where can I get immunizations for travel?

12. Where can I get a vision/hearing screening at a reduced rate?

13. Where can I get eyeglasses/hearing aids for a reduced price?

14. What do I do with my old/used eyeglasses?

15. Where can I get affordable dental care?

16. Where can I get help with quitting smoking?

17. Where can I get information about elder care services?

1.  Where can I get blood tests at a reduced rate?

All residents of Walton County:

Walton County Health Department: Walk-ins only no appointments necessary.  For all ages.  $ Sliding scale based on income (bring proof of income with you) or Medicaid.

Walton Wellness: Walton Wellness holds health fairs and releases information about health fairs, most of the time with reduced rate or free blood tests.

Loganville specific:

West Walton Clinic: Appointment or limited walk-ins.  For all ages.  $ Sliding scale based on income (bring proof of income with you) or Medicaid.

2.  Where can I get medical help without insurance?

All residents of Walton County:

Walton County Health Department: Walk-ins only no appointments necessary.   For all ages.  $ Sliding scale based on income (bring proof of income with you) or Medicaid.

Healing Angels Clinic: Open Thursday evenings 5pm-7pm, BY APPOINTMENT. For all ages.  $ Free.  Donations are accepted.

Cornerstone Community Healthcare:  Appointments necessary.  

$ Prescriptions and lab work only.  Clinics are scheduled throughout the county.

Georgia Free Clinic Network: There are 104 free/charity clinics in Georgia.  Our network of clinics provide a model of how the private sector, and in many cases through the faith-based community, can offer health care to the uninsured at no cost to the taxpayers.

3.  Where can I get my blood pressure checked for free?

All residents of Walton County:

Dr. Dhanjal

Most pharmacies

Any local fire department

Monroe specific:

       CVS

       Walgreen’s

       Wal-Mart

       Carmichael’s Drugs

Monroe Fire Department

Loganville specific:

CVS

Walgreen’s

Wal-Mart

Loganville Fire Department

Social Circle specific:

Social Circle Fire Department

4.  Where can I apply for Medicare?

All Walton County Residents:

Apply online.  The Medicare website (http://www.medicare.gov) is a fairly confusing website, which is why we recommend calling the free service listed below.

The Northeast Georgia Regional Development Center (1-800-474-7540) will walk you through the application process, help you find other resources, and determine your eligibility for services.

5.  Where can I apply for Medicaid, PeachCare, and Food Stamps?

All Walton County Residents:

DFACS (Deparment of Family and Children Services)

The Northeast Georgia Regional Development Center (1-800-474-7540) will walk you through the application process, help you find other resources, and determine your eligibility for services.

6.  Where can I apply for WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)?

All Walton County Residents:

Walton County Health Department

Loganville specific:

West Walton Health Clinic

7.  Where can I get help paying for prescriptions I cannot afford?

RX Outreach Mail Order Generics

The Rx Outreach Program creates an opportunity for people of all ages to access affordable generic medications. This program offers low cost generic prescription drugs to the uninsured or underinsured, as well as those who have limited prescription drug coverage. Individuals and families of any age, regardless of other health coverage and who are at or below 250% of the federal poverty level or earn less than $24,500 (individual) or less than $50,000 for a family of four are eligible for participation.

This program fills a need for people who could use help paying for or accessing prescription drugs.

More information, phone number, and form at

http://rxoutreach.com.  Get the lowest price possible for most mail order drugs and they are delivered to your home.

Generic Prescription Plans

Many pharmacies now offer a generic prescription plan, meaning that the generic (not name brand, but same ingredients) drugs are sold at a much lower cost. A common price for a 90-day supply of many generic drugs is $10-12. Each pharmacy has a list of these low-cost generic drugs.  Get a copy from each pharmacy to take to the doctor. Ask your doctor to find generics for your medications and write a new prescription.  The pharmacies in Walton County with these plans are:

Carmichael’s – Monroe

CVS – All locations

Fred’s Pharmacy – All locations

Kroger – All locations

Walgreen’s – All locations

Wal-Mart – All locations

Publix – free diabetes medications and free antibiotics

Click here for Store Locator

If there is no generic for the drug you take, contact the manufacturer for help with the cost.  A complete list can be found here:  List of Pharmaceutical Companies

Another good source for help with prescription drugs is

The Partnership for Prescription Assistance

The Walton County Health Department has a plan called SHAPP that offers low-income, uninsured Walton County residents with access to VERY low cost blood pressure medicine and monitoring, as well as education and a plan of action.

The Red Cross Walton County can help if you have lost your drugs due to an emergency like fire, flood, major accident or other natural disaster.

The Salvation Army provides emergency assistance for persons in a crisis situation:  food, clothing, lodging, transportation, supplies for infants,prescription vouchers, rent and utility assistance, counseling, and referrals to other more comprehensive Salvation Army crisis centers. The nearest Salvation Army Service Center is Athens GA (706-543-2508).

8.  Where can I get help with a drug addiction?

National Referral Line for Drugs and Alcohol:

1-800-713-7516

All Walton County Residents:

NA (Narcotics Anonymous)

Located on McDaniel Street in downtown Monroe behind CVS pharmacy and across the street from the First Baptist Church. This program is for youth and adults who have an addiction problem.  No appointment necessary.  Meetings are on Tuesdays and Fridays starting at 8:00 pm.  $Free

Advantage Behavioral Health Systems

Various levels and protocols available

Description of services available:

http://advantagebhs.org/addictive-disease-services.html

Monroe specific:

Over-Comers Class This program addresses Life Controlling issues such as substance abuse, gambling, and other addictions from a Christian Perspective.  It is a 12 week program that meets consecutively.  Those who meet all the requirements of the class are eligible to graduate from the program with a certificate.  The class meets Monday night from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Lighthouse Church.  This class is for ages 16 and above.  $20.00 for program book.

Loganville specific:

Reformers Unanimous International Addiction Program at Corinth Baptist Church and Victory Baptist Church.  Meetings are from 7-9 PM every Friday.

Near Walton County:

Summit Ridge Center for Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine Substance abuse treatment and Detoxification.  Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization and day treatment for adolescents.  $  Self-pay, Medicaid, Medicare and insurance

Peachford Behavioral Health Systems: Substance abuse treatment and detoxification for adolescents.  Hospitalization, outpatient, Partial hospitalization and day treatment.  $ Self-payment, Medicare, private health insurance

Laurelwood Hospital Substance abuse treatment and detoxification for adolescents. Hospitalization, outpatient, Partial hospitalization and day treatment.  $  Self-pay, Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance.

9.  Where can I get information on diabetes?

All Walton County Residents:

Walton Regional Medical Center

Diabetes Management Services

330 Alcovy Street

Monroe, GA 30655

(770) 267-8461 ext. 3196

Need a doctor referral and costs some money but may be covered by insurance.

Carmichael’s Monroe

Classes and individual counseling

American Diabetes Association

10.  Where can I get immunizations for my child?

All Walton County Residents:

Health Department

Pharmacies (flu shot)

Flu Clinic Locator

11.  Where can I get immunizations for travel?

All Walton County Residents:

West Walton Clinic

12.  Where can I get a vision/hearing screening at a reduced rate?

By application to any local chapter of Lion’s Club

Lions Club applications also available at FISH

Walton County Health Department

13.  Where can I get eyeglasses/hearing aids for a reduced price?

By application to any local chapter of Lion’s Club

Lions Club applications also available at FISH

14.  What do I do with my old/used eyeglasses?

Most eye doctor’s offices (most are collection points for the Lions Club).

15. Where can I get affordable dental care?

GDA Dental Clinic Listing

Georgia has many charity clinics that take patient income under consideration. Patients must contact each clinic for details on fees and services. Clinics may have waiting lists for services; be open only on certain days; accept only patients from certain counties; and not accept emergencies. Patients may wish to check with their local department of health for information about care that may be available for persons under age 21.

16.  Where can I get help quitting smoking?

All Walton County Residents:

Free hotlines:

1-800-270-STOP

1-800-270-7867 (English)

1-877-2NO-FUME

1-877-266-3863 (Spanish)

17.  Where can I get information about elder care services?

All Walton County Residents:

Northeast Georgia Regional Commission

Area Agency on Aging (AAA)

The Area Agency on Aging (AAA) contracts with counties, private organizations, senior centers, attorneys at law, and non-profit organizations to provide services to the elderly.

Services include:

  • Alzheimer’s Adult Day and Respite Care
  • Community Care Service Program
  • Congregate Meals
  • Elder Abuse Prevention Program
  • Elderly Legal Assistance Program
  • Escort
  • GeorgiaCares Program
  • Home-Delivered Meals
  • Homemaker
  • Information and Referral
  • Leisure Time and Recreation
  • Ombudsman Program
  • Outreach
  • Senior Community Service
  • Shopping Assistance

Mental Health in Walton County

Definitions

Addiction – The state of being physically or psychologically dependent on something. Can be drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, caffeine, etc.

Anxiety – When someone is constantly worried, nervous, or stressed, even when nothing is wrong.

Counselor – Someone who gives advice about problems.

Depression – A psychological state when someone is unhappy much of the time and usually does not DO very much.

Clinical Depression – Depression that does not go away. It is usually fairly severe.

Domestic Violence – When a family member, partner, or ex-partner attempts to physically or psychologically dominate another.

Eating Disorders – An unhealthy relationship with food, usually when someone eats too much or too little.

Anorexia – An eating disorder when someone eats little to no food.

Bulimia – An eating disorder when a person binges (eats a lot) and then purges (throws up or takes laxatives to rid body of the food).

Psychologist – A doctor who diagnoses psychological disorders or problems but does not prescribe medicine.

Psychiatrist – A doctor who prescribed medicine for psychological disorders.

Suicidal – When someone is considering taking his own life.

Therapist – A licensed person who talks to people and helps them work through their problems.

Family Therapist – If a family is having problems, they may all go see a family therapist together or separately.

Marriage Therapist – If a couple is having problems, they may go see a marriage therapist, usually together.

Mental Health Questions

1.  Where can I find help with depression, family problems, or marital problems?

2.  What should I do if I am or someone I know is suicidal?

3.  Where can I find help when my partner is physically abusing me?

4.  Where can I find help when my parent is physically hurting me?

5.  Where can I find help when I am being picked on at school?

6.  Where can I find The Red Book: A Guide to Youth Resources in Walton County?

1.  Where can I find help with depression, family problems, or marital problems?

All Walton County Residents:

The Hope House Counseling Center: Individuals, Couples, Families, Children.  $ Sliding Scale, depending on income and number in family. Some insurance accepted.

Advantage Behavior Health:  Individual counseling, Psychiatrist, Group therapy

Tim Schnabel, M.Ed.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

2.  What should I do if I am or someone I know is suicidal?

If you feel suicidal you should immediately seek help by calling a crisis line or 911.

If someone you know is suicidal, take them at their word.  Do not dismiss their thoughts or feelings no matter how unrealistic they seem to you.  Immediately seek outside help by taking them to the nearest mental health clinic (call first if possible) or hospital emergency room.  If you are unable to get the person to leave with you call the Georgia Crisis and Access Line 1-800-715-4225 or call 911.

All Walton County Residents

Advantage Behavioral Health Systems (ABHS) is a publicly-funded provider of behavioral health, developmental disability and addictive disease services for Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Greene, Jackson, Madison, Morgan, Oconee, Oglethorpe, and Walton counties. A Community Service Board (CSB) is the governing body for Advantage Behavioral Health Systems and is comprised of members from the counties we serve.

Georgia Crisis and Access Line:  Access mental health, addictive disease, and crisis services 24/7, 1-800-715-4225.

3.  Where can I find help when my partner is physically abusing me?

In Athens:

Project Safe is a shelter for women in abusive relationships. The location is confidential and the shelter gives women a place to stay for a certain amount of time and will help them get back on their feet.

In Winder:

Peace Place is a shelter for women in abusive relationships. The location is confidential and the shelter gives women a place to stay for a certain amount of time and will help them get back on their feet.

In Conyers:

Project ReNeWal (Rockdale, Newton, Walton) is a shelter for women in abusive relationships. The location is confidential and the shelter gives women a place to stay for a certain amount of time and will help them get back on their feet.

In Covington:

Women’s Support Network

Online:

List of Women’s Shelters in Georgia is a list of women’s shelters located by area.

4.  Where can I find help when my parent is physically hurting me?

All Walton County Residents:

The Alcove is an Emergency Youth Shelter located in Monroe.  Services include:  Residential – Parental Placements last up to 15 days and are arranged by the parents for respite care or family crisis stabilization.  While at the Alcove youths receive an assessment and individual, group, and family counseling. Runaway Youths who are experiencing conflicts at home or who do not feel safe to stay at their home can come to The Alcove and stay (parents or guardians are notified within 24 hours of their arrival).  State Custody Placement Department of Families and Children’s Services and the Department of Juvenile Justice can place a youth in The Alcove for up to 30 days. $Free

5.  Where can I find help when I am being picked on at school?

If you are being picked on at school, tell a trusted adult, like a teacher or counselor. The other person to talk to at school is the School Resource Officer, or SRO. They will tell you the next step in ending the behavior. Do not try to take matters into your own hands by fighting, since that will get you in trouble, too. Talk to a trusted adult to decide what to do.

6.  Where can I find The Red Book: A Guide to Youth Resources in Walton County?

http://www.waltoncountyga.org/JuvCt/RedBook.htm

Sexual Health in Walton County

Sexual Health Definitions

Pregnancy – When a woman has a fetus (baby) inside her uterus

Gestation – the period from conception to birth

Infancy – when a baby is 0-2 years of age

Prenatal – before the baby is born

Postpartum – after the baby is born – usually associated with “Postpartum Depression”

Toddler – a child 2-3 years of age

STI – Sexually transmitted infection. These are also called STDs or VD.

Rape – When one person forces another to have sexual relations

Sexual Abuse – When one person forces another to have sexual relations, or makes unwanted sexual advances towards another person.

Safe Sex – The use of condoms to prevent the spread of STIs and pregnancy.

Birth Control – Medical options that can be used to prevent pregnancy, including birth control pills, shots, vaginal rings, condoms, and Intra-Uterine Devices (IUDs)

Sexual Health in Walton County

Questions

1.  Where can I get a free or reduced cost pregnancy test?

2.  What are some birth control options?

3.  Where can I get free or reduced cost birth control?

4.  How can I protect myself from Sexually Transmitted Infections?

5.  Where can I get free or reduced cost testing for STIs?

6.  What should I do if I have been raped (adult)?

7.  What should I do if I have been sexually assaulted (child)?

8.  What should I do if my child has been sexually assaulted?

1.  Where can I get a free or reduced cost pregnancy test?

All Walton County Residents:

Walton County Health Department

ACES

Pregnancy Resource of Walton

Loganville specific:

West Walton

2.  What are some birth control options?

There are three main types of birth control options: barrier, hormonal, and permanent birth control.

Barrier birth control methods prevent the sperm from traveling to the egg. They prevent fertilization. Some examples in order from most to least effective:

Male Condom – Latex or polyurethane worn on the penis during the entire sex act. New condom must be used every time. Condoms are the most effective barrier method birth control option, and they provide protection against STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections).

Diaphragm with spermicide – A flexible disk with a rim worn in the vagina, with spermicide on one side. Must be worn every time you have sex.

Sponge with spermicide – A polyurethane device with spermicide on it worn in the vagina. Must be worn every time.

Female Condom – A polyurethane pouch worn in the vagina. A new one must be used every time, and they MAY provide some protection against STIs, but not as effective as male condom.

Cervical cap with spermicide – A latex or silicone sup worn around the cervix with spermicide in it. Must be worn every time.

Spermicide alone – A foam, film, cream, jelly, or suppository that kills sperm. Must be used every time.

Hormonal birth control adds hormones into the female’s body to prevent her from releasing an egg or thicken the cervical mucus which prevents the egg from implanting in the uterine lining.  Examples of these are:

Intra-Uterine Device with hormone – A T-shaped device inserted into the vagina. Can be left for 5-10 years.

Implantable Rod – A rod inserted into the arm that releases progesterone. Lasts up to three years.

Birth Control Shot – A shot of hormones given once every three months.

Birth control pill – Must be taken at the same time every day.

    Combined hormone

    Progestin-only

Vaginal ring – A vaginal ring that releases hormones and is worn for three weeks, then removed for one. New one must be used each month.

Permanent birth control methods are methods (surgical) that cannot be reversed. Examples of these are:

Sterilization surgery for women – Surgery to disconnect the fallopian tubes and uterus.

Surgical implant surgery for women – Surgery that blocks the fallopian tubes.

Sterilization surgery for men – Surgery that blocks the vas deferens, which carries sperm.

Emergency contraception is not to be used as the primary birth control method, but is used when the regular method of birth control fails (condom breaks, etc). This is commonly known as “Plan B” or “The Morning After Pill.” It does not cause the body to end a pregnancy, but helps the body prevent an egg from implanting in the uterine lining. It is not the same as an abortion pill, and it should NOT be used as the main method of birth control. Women 18 and over can get Plan B at a pharmacy over the counter, but women 17 and younger need a prescription.

3.  Where can I get free or reduced cost birth control?

All Walton County residents:

ACES

Walton County Health Department

Loganville specific:

West Walton Clinic

4.  How can I protect myself from Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)?

Abstinence from sexual activity is the only way to be 100% protected from STIs.

However, if you choose to be sexually active, there are steps that you can take to help protect yourself from STIs.

Making sure that you are with only one partner…who is with only you…reduces the number of people you are exposed to. Having sex with multiple people who have sex with multiple people increases your risk of contracting an STI.

In addition, every time you have sex, you should use a condom. Condoms are the most effective way in a sexually active relationship to prevent the spread of STIs, since they reduce the skin-to-skin contact and prevent vaginal and seminal fluid from mixing. Condoms need to be used properly in order to be effective.

Getting tested for STIs can help prevent spreading STIs

Condoms are available for free at ACES for youth. Condoms are available at the Health Department in Monroe for a very modest cost. Condoms are available at the West Walton Clinic, free for teenagers and others for a very modest cost.

5.  Where can I get free or reduced cost testing for STIs?

All areas of Walton:

ACES

Walton County Health Department  

Loganville specific:

West Walton Clinic

Athens area:

AIDS Athens

6.  What should I do if I have been raped (adult)?

Call the 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) hotline, which will connect you to the nearest rape crisis center to your current location. The nearest rape crisis center will connect you to an advocate who will either meet you at a hospital or meet you at the crisis center for testing and be with you through the process. It is important to get checked medically in order to prevent any harm to your body.

Immediately: If you have not bathed, brushed your teeth, or washed your clothes, do NOT do so before the medical exam. Any evidence left on your body can be used if you decide to press charges. If you HAVE bathed, brushed your teeth, washed your clothes, etc, that is okay, and you should still get a medical exam to see if any evidence can be collected.

After the assault: If you choose not to contact the rape center immediately, store clothing with evidence in a paper bag, not plastic, since plastic can damage the evidence. Semen lives in the body for 72-96 hours, so even if you decide a day or four later, it is still worth going to the crisis center.

In addition to the collection kit (for collecting evidence, which is optional), you will have a medical exam and be offered Plan B as well as an STI cocktail to kill any infection that you may have contracted. If you think you might ever want to press charges, even if you do not feel ready now, you should talk to the advocate about a collection kit being saved on file.

The local rape crisis center that serves Walton County is the

Gwinnett Sexual Assault Center which provides an advocate for victims, in addition to having all tools necessary for exam and collection on site.

National:

RAINN Hotline (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network)

1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673)

24 hour phone and online hotline for sexual violence victims, connects to the nearest rape crisis center

7.  What should I do if I have been sexually assaulted (child)?

Tell your parent or guardian, or another trusted adult, and have them follow the course of action listed below.

8.  What should I do if my child has been sexually assaulted?

If your child reports some kind of sexual abuse, you should listen to them. Most parents of children who have been sexually abused say that they did not think their child was serious or did not think it could really be happening to their child.

If your child has reported some kind of sexual abuse, the first step is to contact the authorities. The two authorities you should contact are theDFaCS (Division for Family and Children Services) and law enforcement. If you only contact one, they will contact the other, but they will contact each other.

When you call to report, make sure to give as much detail about the possible sexual assault as you can. Ask to speak with the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) when you call law enforcement. Another thing to note is that DFaCS will not press charges on anyone reporting a case that turns out to be untrue.

From here, the case will be assigned a Children’s Advocate and they will contact the child at school in the next 24-48 hours. They will set up an interview with the parent present, and go about making a case.

You may also speak with any of the School Resource Officers at your student’s school.

All Walton County residents:

Division of Family and Children Services

Walton County PD

Monroe specific:

Monroe City PD

Loganville Specific:

Loganville PD

Social Circle specific:

Social Circle Department of Public Safety

Healthy Living in Walton County

Definitions

Aerobic Activity – Activity that makes your heart pump faster, using large muscle groups, that can be maintained for extended periods of time.

Blood Pressure – The force at which blood presses against the walls of your arteries. There are two numbers in blood pressure. The first number (the higher one) is the pressure when your heart is pumping blood. The second number (the lower one) is the pressure when your heart is resting. 140/90 is the highest blood pressure can be and not be considered high.

BMI – Body Mass Index. A measure of body fat using weight and height. The formula is (weight in lbs)/(height in inches x height in inches x 703). A BMI of over 25 is overweight and over 30 is obese.

Exercise – Making the body work hard in order to keep it healthy. We should get 30-40 minutes of exercise 3-4 days per week.

Health screenings – A test performed to detect a disease or risk for a disease early. Health screenings often use a small blood sample and test levels in blood, including cholesterol, lipid levels, and blood cell levels. Blood pressure is another example of a health screening.

Hypertension – High blood pressure, or 140/90.

Intensity – In regard to physical activity, intensity is the level of physical activity. High intensity workouts bring the heart rate over 70% of the maximum heart rate (220-age beats/minute). Moderate intensity is 55-69% of maximum heart rate, and low intensity is 40-54%.

Obesity – A body fat percentage that is considered very harmful to general health. A BMI of 30 is considered obese.

Overweight – A  BMI of between 25-29.9. Someone who is overweight needs to lose weight (fat) in order to become healthy.

Physical Fitness – A state of general physical health

Healthy Living Questions

1.  Where can I find exercise for free or at a low cost?

2.  Where can I find local help losing weight?

3.  Where can I get free or reduced price health screenings?

4.  Where can I get information on healthy eating and nutrition?

1.  Where can I find exercise for free or at a low cost?

Local parks have walking trails.

Wellness Walks FREE

Community Centers at Parks – Meridian Park in Loganville, Felker Park in Monroe

Find much more at Walton County Parks & Recreation

2.  Where can I find local help losing weight?

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

Open to men, women, and youth.  Very low cost.

Find a group near you.

Weight Watchers

Local and online.  

Find a group near you or online.

3.  Where can I get free or reduced price health screenings?

Walton Wellness and Healthy Walton 2020 hosts health fairs and also lets people know about other upcoming health fairs. Check the website to stay updated on health fairs in Walton County.

Local Health Fairs provide free/low cost health screenings for people in Walton County. These are advertised around the community, so keep your eyes open.

4.  Where can I get information on healthy eating and nutrition?

Farmer’s Markets are where local farmers sell their produce. They can tell you about healthy eating and eating natural and/or organic products.  Many communities have these seasonal markets, some large and organized, others informal.

Online:

Nutritiondata.com This site offers information about different types of eating programs, as well as analyzing food choices and providing nutrition facts.

Nutrition.gov This site offers basic information on nutrition, as well as recipes, shopping guides, and weight management tips.

Mypyramid.gov This site shows the food pyramid as updated by the USDA. They have a basic food pyramid and they also have pyramids for children, pregnant mothers, and toddlers.

Health Education in Walton County

Definitions

CPR – (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) – The emergency situation act of breathing into someone’s mouth and then compressing their chest in order to get them breathing and their heart beating again. People should go through training in order to know the correct way to perform CPR.

Epidemic – When a lot of people are infected with a disease at the same time.

First Aid – Emergency care given at home before a healthcare provider arrives.

Hospice – A program or place for people who are near the end of their lives but do not wish to be in a hospital.

Home health – Insurance benefit for some providing health care at home for people who will choose hospice later.

Nutrition – The level of nourishment, energy, vitamins, etc that the food we eat gives us. Lower fat, fiber, vitamin, and mineral rich foods are nutritious foods.

Pandemic – When a lot of people are infected with a disease at the same time over a large geographical area.
Health Education Questions

1.  Where can I learn about nutrition?

2.  Where can I learn about childbirth?

3.  Where can I learn about talking with my child about sex?

4.  Where can I learn self-defense?

5.  Where can I learn about hospice care?

6.  Where can I learn about home health care?

7.  Where can I learn about nursing homes?

8.  Where can I learn about pandemic flu?

9. Where can I take CPR and first aid classes?

1.  Where can I learn about nutrition?

Nutritiondata.com This site offers information about different types of eating programs, as well as analyzing food choices and providing nutrition facts.

Nutrition.gov This site offers basic information on nutrition, as well as recipes, shopping guides, and weight management tips.

Mypyramid.gov This site shows the food pyramid as updated by the USDA. They have a basic food pyramid and they also have pyramids for children, pregnant mothers, and toddlers.

2.  Where can I learn about childbirth?

Walton Regional Medical Center

3.  Where can I learn about talking with my child about sex?

Talking With Kids Tips for how to talk to your child about sex, drugs, violence, and other issues.

4.  Where can I learn self-defense?

Walton County Sheriff’s Office offers self defense classes.  Call 770-266-1434 for information.

5.  Where can I learn about hospice care?

SOURCE

NEGRDC

6.  Where can I learn about home health care?

SOURCE

NEGRDC

7.  Where can I learn about nursing homes?

SOURCE

NEGRDC

8.  Where can I learn about pandemic flu?

Walton County Health Department has some brochures and information about the pandemic flu.

Walton County Fire Department has some brochures and information about the pandemic flu and has information on their website.

CDC Website: The CDC website has the most up to date information about flu outbreaks and health concerns, usually located right on the homepage.

9. Where can I take CPR and first aid classes?

Walton County American Red Cross
Resources A-Z

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Walton County

All Residents

Alcove, The

507 E. Church Street

Monroe, GA 30655  MAP

http://www.thealcoveshelter.com/

Phone:  770-267-9156   Fax: 770-207-9162

Walton County

All Residents

Adolescent Center for Education and Services (ACES)

1404 S Madison Ave

Monroe GA 30655  MAP

Phone:  770-207-4151  

Helpline: 1-800-473-HELP

Monday 8am-6:30pm     

Tues-Thurs 8am-4pm     

Friday 8am-1:30pm

Appointment necessary.

Walton County

All Residents

Advantage Behavioral Health Systems

http://advantagebhs.org/

Advantage Behavioral Health Systems (ABHS) is a publicly-funded provider of behavioral health, developmental disability and addictive disease services for Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Greene, Jackson, Madison, Morgan, Oconee, Oglethorpe, and Walton counties. A Community Service Board (CSB) is the governing body for Advantage Behavioral Health Systems and is comprised of members from the counties we serve.

Walton County Clinic

834 Hwy 11 South

Monroe, GA 30655  MAP

Phone: (770) 267-8302

FAX: (770) 207-4167
Monroe 770-267-8302

Athens 706-369-6363

Other Resources AIDS Athens

112 Park Avenue

Athens, GA 30601  MAP

www.aidsathens.org

(706) 549-3730

Service Area

AIDS Athens serves the 10-county Northeast Georgia Health District. This service area includes: Walton, Barrow, Greene, Clarke, Jackson, Morgan, Oconee, Madison, Elbert and Oglethorpe counties.

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Walton County

All Residents

Carmichael’s Monroe

150 MLK Jr. Blvd.

Monroe GA 30655  MAP

http://www.carmichaeldrugs.com

Phone: (770) 267-2559

Fax: (770) 267-6138

Email: info@carmichaeldrugs.com

Other Resources CDC Website

Center for Disease Control

www.cdc.gov

Walton County

All Residents

Cornerstone Community Healthcare

●Dedicated to meeting the needs of the uninsured in Walton County.

●Provides routine medical care for those suffering from diabetes, hypertension and episodic illnesses such as the common cold.

●Individuals responsible for cost of prescriptions and required lab work.

●Clinics are scheduled throughout the county.

●For appointments and information, call 678-939-4900and leave a message.  One of the volunteers will return the call.

Loganville Residents CVS Pharmacy Loganville

4377 Atlanta Highway

Loganville, GA 30052  MAP

Phone: 770-466-0109

Open 24 hours

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Walton County

All Residents

Dhanjal Chiropractic and Wellness

2470 Leone Ave # E

Loganville, GA 30052-6147  MAP

(770) 787-1287

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Walton County

All Residents

FISH Thrift Store

603 South Broad Street

Monroe, GA  30655   MAP

Phone: 770-207-5601

Mon – Sat 9am – 4pm

Walton County

All Residents

FISH Monroe Main Office

700 South Madison Ave

Monroe, GA 30655   MAP

Phone: 770-207-HELP (4357)

Applications taken by appointment

Mon-Fri   9am-11:30am

Loganville Residents FISH Loganville Office

Corinth Christian Church

1635 Hwy 81 SW

Loganville, GA 30052   MAP

Phone: 770-466-4373

Wed   1pm-4pm

Social Circle Residents FISH Social Circle Office

Social Circle United Methodist Church

261 South Cherokee Rd.

Social Circle, GA 30025   MAP

Phone: 770-464-3854

Thurs 3pm-6pm

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Walton County

All Residents

Georgia Crisis and Access Line

1-800-715-4225

24/7

In 2006, Behavioral Health Link began a unique collaboration with the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities (then the Georgia Department of Human Resources Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disability and Addictive Disease). For the first time, individuals from across the state can call a single number for access to care or help in a crisis. Click here for a GCAL Professionals Guide.

Walton County

All Residents

Georgia Free Clinic Network: There are 104 free/charity clinics in Georgia.  Our network of clinics provide a model of how the private sector, and in many cases through the faith-based community, can offer health care to the uninsured at no cost to the taxpayers.
Other Resources Gwinnett Sexual Assault Center

Duluth, GA

Crisis line 24/7

Collection and Examination 24/7

Crisis line: 770-476-7407     

Office phone: 770-497-9122

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Walton County

All Residents

Healing Angels Clinic

226 Alcovy St   Suite D-11

Monroe GA 30655  MAP

Phone: 770-226-7647

Appointments necessary and limited.

Walton County

All Residents

Hope House Counseling Center

680 Tom Brewer Rd     

Loganville, Ga. 30052  MAP

Phone: 770-554-3599

Press 0 for operator to make appointment

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Other Resources Laurelwood Hospital

200 Wisteria Dr.

Gainesville, GA 30501  MAP

Phone:  770-531-3800 or 800-848-3649  

www.nghs.com

Walton County

All Residents

Lions Club

Lions Club Find a Club

Applications for assistance with eyeglasses or hearing aids and screenings can be picked up at FISH or any local Lions Club Chapter.

Loganville Residents Loganville Fire Department

619 Lee Byrd Rd

Loganville, GA 30052  MAP

Phone: 770-559-6400

Loganville Residents Loganville Police Department

West Walton Government Center

605 Tom Brewer Rd Loganville, GA 30052  MAP

Emergency 770-466-6679     

Non-Emergency 770-466-8087

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Monroe Residents Monroe Fire Department

139 S Madison Ave

Monroe, GA  MAP

770-267-4446

Monroe Residents Monroe Police Department

116 S. Broad St. Monroe, GA 30655  MAP

770-267-7576

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Walton County

All Residents

Northeast Georgia Regional Commission

Area Agency on Aging

305 Research Drive

Athens, GA 30605  MAP

AAA/Community Care Services

1-800-474-7540

Find Georgia Services for Seniors

Other Resources Nutrition Resources on the internet

http://nutritiondata.self.com/

http://www.nutrition.gov/

http://www.mypyramid.gov/

http://www.myfoodapedia.gov/

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Monroe Residents Over-Comers Class

Lighthouse World Outreach

609 Gene Bell Rd Monroe, GA 30655  MAP

267-4365 (Church Office)

Class Contact:  Lonnie Perkins 770-207-1373

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Other Resources Peace Place Women’s Shelter

Winder, GA

If you need help or have questions, please call our 24 hour hotline:  770-586-0927

You can reach our administrative line at: 770-307-3633

Our email is: peaceplace@windstream.net

Other Resources Peachford Behavioral Health Systems

2151 Peachford Rd.

Atlanta, GA 30338  MAP

Phone: 770-454-2302  

www.peachfordhospital.com

Walton County

All Residents

Pharmacies

Carmichael’s – Monroe

CVS – All locations

Fred’s Pharmacy – All locations

Kroger – All locations

Publix – Pharmacy Locator

Walgreen’s – All locations

Wal-Mart – All locations

Walton County

All Residents

Praise Center

Monroe Outreach Ministry Inc

1857 Hwy 78

PO Box 721

Monroe GA 30655   MAP

770.267.7834 office

770.207.7375    fax

info@mompraisecenter.com

www.mompraisecenter.com

Walton County

All Residents

Pregnancy Resource Center of Walton

3060 Highway 81 South

Loganville, GA 30052  MAP

http://prcwalton.com

770-466-3900

Walton County

All Residents

Project ReNeWal

PO Box 1205

Conyers, GA 30012

http://www.projectrenewalgeorgia.com

Call 911 or (770)860-1666

if you are in immediate danger!

Office Main Line: (770)860-9770

Office Fax Line: (770)860-1659

Shelter Crisis Line: (770)860-1666

Children’s Advocate: (770)761-9333

Other Resources Project Safe

Athens, GA

706-543-3331

http://www.project-safe.org

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Other Resources RAINN Hotline (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network)

1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673)

www.rainn.org

24 hour phone and online hotline for sexual violence victims, connects to the nearest rape crisis center

Walton County

All Residents

Red Book:

A Guide to Youth Resources in Walton County

Walton County

All Residents

Red Cross Walton County

1650 Walnut Ave., Loganville, GA 30052  MAP

Phone: 678-625-8339

Fax: 678-625-8363

Office Hours:  Tuesday – Thursday   

9:00 am – 5:00 pm

http://eastgeorgia.redcross.org/

Email: cbruner@redcrosseastgeorgia.org

Loganville Residents Reformers Unanimous International Addiction Program

Corinth Baptist Church

3156 Langley Rd. Loganville, GA  MAP

http://www.corinthonline.org/ministries

770-363-6819

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Walton County

All Residents

Salvation Army Service Center

Athens GA

706-543-2508

Emergency Assistance for persons in a crisis situation in the area of: food, clothing, lodging, transportation, supplies for infants, prescription vouchers, rent and utility assistance, counseling, and referrals to other more comprehensive Salvation Army crisis centers.

Walton County

All Residents

Tim Schnabel, M.Ed.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

744 Chimney Trace

Monroe, Georgia 30656

http://www.timschnabel.com

770.207.4888 (office and fax)

Specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, profound grief (including the loss of animals) and trauma (including sexual abuse). He sees adults individually and as a couple. He sees adolescents and children both individually and with their parents or surrogates.

Social Circle Residents Social Circle Department of Public Safety

138 E. Hightower Trail

Social Circle 30025  MAP

http://www.socialcircledps.com

Phone:  770-464-2380

8am-5pm   after hours call 911

Social Circle Residents Social Circle Lions Club

Contact Susan Roper at the City of Social Circle

Phone:  770-464-2380

Or write to Lions Club

P.O. Box 220

Social Circle GA 30025

Walton County

All Residents

SOURCE Care Management

1-888-762-2420

http://www.source-ga.org

For Medicaid recipients only

Other Resources Summit Ridge Center for

Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine

250 Scenic Hwy.

Lawrenceville, GA 30045  MAP

Phone:  678-442-5858   

www.gwinnetthealth.org

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Other Resources Talking with Kids

http://www.talkingwithkids.org

Walton County

All Residents

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

Open to men, women, and youth.  Very low cost.

Find a group near you.

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Loganville Residents Victory Baptist Church

88 Brand Road  Loganville, GA 30052  MAP

http://www.victorybc.org

Phone: 678-294-4769

Contact: Wayne Sosebee

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Walton County

All Residents

Walgreen’s Loganville

4398 Atlanta Hwy

Loganville, GA 30052

(678) 639-0213

Walton County

All Residents

Walgreen’s Monroe

319 S Broad St

Monroe, GA 30655

(770) 266-6061

Walton County

All Residents

Wal-Mart Pharmacy Loganville

4221 Atlanta Hwy

Loganville, GA 30052

(770) 554-6785

Walton County

All Residents

Wal-Mart Pharmacy Monroe

2050 W Spring St

Monroe, GA 30655

(770) 267-4175

Walton County

All Residents

Walton County DFaCS

Walton County Department of Family and Children Services(DFaCS)

1110 W. Spring St

Monroe, GA 30655

Phone: 770-207-4000

Walton County

All Residents

Walton County Fire and Rescue

1760 Bold Springs Road NW

Monroe, Georgia 30656-0628

www.waltonfirerescue.org

Walton County

All Residents

Walton County Health Department

1404 South Madison Avenue

Monroe, GA 30655

Phone: 770-207-4125   

Helpline: 1-800-473-HELP

To see info on services, click here SERVICES

http://www.publichealthathens.com/walton_county.htm

Walton County

All Residents

Walton County Sheriff’s Office

1425 S. Madison Ave.

Monroe, GA 30655

770-267-6557

http://www.waltoncountyga.org/Sheriff/index.html

Walton County

All Residents

Walton Regional Medical Center

Diabetes Management Services

http://www.waltonregional.com/Services/Diabetes-Management/Default.aspx

330 Alcovy Street

Monroe, GA 30655

(770) 267-8461

http://www.waltonregional.com

Walton County

All Residents

Walton Regional Medical Center

Women’s and Children’s Center

http://www.waltonregional.com/Services/Women-Children-Center/Default.aspx

330 Alcovy Street

Monroe, GA 30655

(770) 267-8461

http://www.waltonregional.com

Walton County

All Residents

Walton Wellness

http://waltonwellness.org

info@waltonwellness.org

Walton County

All Residents

Weight Watchers

Local and online.  

Find a group near you or online.

Loganville Residents West Walton Clinic – Walton County Health Department

605 Tom Brewer Rd

Loganville, GA 30052

Phone:  770-466-1789

Helpline: 1-800-473-HELP

To see info on services, click here SERVICES

http://www.publichealthathens.com/walton_county.htm

Other Resources Women’s Shelters

http://www.gadfcs.org/familyviolence/shelter_list.php

Other Resources Women’s Support Network

Route 3 Box 685

Covington, GA

Hotline: 706-929-6789

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