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Buford Human Services Center
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Buford Human Services Center (BHSC) is a "one-stop" integrated center, offering a wide array of health and human services, and programs to individuals, families, and seniors. The Center partners with other governmental and outside nonprofit agencies to bring programs that benefit the community and clients of the service agencies. A conference room is available for approved nonprofit and human services organizations to conduct programs that would benefit the community. | |  |
The Buford Human Services Center houses the following agencies: Buford Human Services Center is located at 2755 Sawnee Avenue in Buford. Please click here for directions.
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OneStop newsletter
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Classes are subject to change. For the most current class listings at Buford Human Services Center, call 770.614.2526.
Click here to view the OneStop newsletter. The publication includes information about various programs and services offered by the division, as well as four-month calendars of classes and events for the Norcross and Buford Human Services Centers and the Centerville Community Center. Featured articles touch upon other programs and resources available in the community.
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Classes at Buford Human Services Center
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Health and Human Services offers many classes, events, and workshops for all ages at its service centers and senior centers. To see a full listing, visit www.gwinnettcounty.com and select Health and Human Services from the drop-down menu.
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Education for Adults
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Interactive Demonstration on Canning and Preserving Fruits and Vegetables
Wednesday, July 24 from 2:30pm to 4:00pm. Class includes a live demonstration and handouts. Cost: $3 cash in exact change. Program provided Gwinnett Cooperative Extension Service. For curriculum information, contact Ines Beltran at inesb@uga.edu. To reserve your spot, call the Cooperative Extension Service at 678.377.4010. AARP Driver Safety Program for Seniors 50+
Wednesday, August 7 from 9:30am to 4:30pm. Learn defensive driving techniques, adjusting to age-related changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time. Designed for seniors, but anyone with valid driver's license is welcome. For insurance discount, contact provider. Cost: $12 for AARP members with membership card; $14 nonmembers. Space is limited. You must pre-register by calling the Buford Human Services Center at 770.614.2526.
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Clubs
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Canasta and Rummikub • Tuesdays and Thursdays
1:30pm to 2:30pm. Make new friends while learning to play Canasta and Rummikub. If interested, call Shirley at the senior center at 770.614.2541.
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Health and Safety
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General Health and Nutrition • FREE!
Friday, July 12 from 10:00am to noon. Learn how to eat right, how to use the “MyPlate” meal planner, and find out about community resources. Class provided by Gwinnett Cooperative Extension Service. Call the Buford Human Services Center to register at 770.614.2526. Clase de Salud General y Nutrición • ¡GRATIS!
Viernes, 12 de Julio desde las 10:00am hasta mediodía. Programa puede ser dado en Español. Aprenda como comer mejor, como usar el planificador llamado “Mi Plato” o “MyPlate” meal planner, y le daremos información sobre recursos en la comunidad. Esta clase es ofrecida por Gwinnett County Cooperative Extension Service. Para más información y para inscribirse, por favor llame al Centro de Servicios Humanos de Buford al 770.614.2526. Project Safe Place
The Buford Human Services is a registered Safe Place location for children and teens who feel they are being threatened by a stranger; picked on by bigger and older kids; latchkey kids who have lost their keys; runaway teens; or those who have been kicked out of homes; youth with friends who are drinking and driving; teens experiencing family crisis/breakdown in communication; or children from neglectful or abusive homes. Services are provided by the Gwinnett Children's Shelter. For more information, visit www.gwinnettchildrenshelter.org or call 770.985.4713.
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Language
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English as a Second Language (ESL) Literacy and Civics Classes • FREE!
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Students are required to take a test to determine the current level of proficiency. Classes are provided by the Asian American Resource Center; call 770.270.0663 for more information or email education@aarc-atlanta.org. Call the Buford Human Services Center for registration dates and more information at 770.614.2526. Para información en Español llame al 770.614.2526.
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Mentoring
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I Am BEAUTIFUL • FREE!
Thursdays from 6:45pm to 8:15pm. Group’s goal is to build self-esteem and leadership capabilities in girls and women of all ages. The program supports the achievement of social, physical, spiritual, academic, and economic success. Beautiful Beginnings meet at the Buford Human Services Center. Call 770.614.2526 to register. To inquire about this meeting or I Am BEAUTIFUL’S award-winning summer program, please call 404.545.9051
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Support Group
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Gamblers Anonymous • Wednesdays
6:30pm to 8:30pm Gamblers Anonymous is a program for the individual, their family members, friends, and loved ones of gamblers who have been affected by gambling. This group is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience with each other so that they may solve their common problem. Call the Buford Human Services Center at 770.614.2526 for more information.
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Workshops
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Comprar Casa por Primera Vez • ¡GRATIS!
Miércoles 26 de Junio 9:00am hasta 4:00pm. Algunos temas incluyen: como encontrar su préstamo correcto; entender el costo de ser dueño; y prepararlos para el cierre de la casa. Para más información y para inscripción, por favor llame al 1.800.251.2227. Cupo limitado, regístrese con tiempo.
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