DeKalb County officials opened a new day center to provide residents experiencing homelessness with access to meals, mental health support, employment assistance, and housing services, Decaturish reports.
The South DeKalb Day Center facility, located at New Life Church in Decatur, is designed to serve as a central access point for people seeking help with immediate needs and long-term housing solutions. County leaders said the center will offer case management, behavioral health referrals, and connections to job training and permanent housing programs. It is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and offers breakfast and lunch.
The opening comes three months after the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved nearly $930,000 in funding for the initiative. The allocation covers leasing costs, staffing, food services, security, and other operational expenses…