Bacon County
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Local offices in Bacon County
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Human services · State office
Bacon County DFCS Office
417 South Dixon Street, Alma, GA 31510
Help here
- Food, health, and cash assistanceApply for or get help with SNAP food benefits, Medicaid, and TANF cash assistance.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Public health · Regional office
Bacon County Health Department
101 North Wayne Street, Alma, GA 31510-2540
Help here
- Public health services and WICGet public health services and ask about WIC nutrition help for eligible families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sehdph.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Action Pact Bacon County Office
202 East 5th Street, Alma, GA 31510
Help here
- Utility bill assistanceApply for help paying heating and cooling bills through available assistance programs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on actionpact.org
Child support · State office
Georgia Child Support Services Waycross Office
215-B Albany Avenue, Waycross, GA 31501-3504
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services for Bacon County cases.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Southern Georgia Area Agency on Aging
1725 South Georgia Parkway West, Waycross, GA 31503
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet information about meals, caregiving, transportation, and support for older adults and people with disabilities.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sgrc.us
Emergency help · County office
Bacon County Emergency Management Agency
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recovery informationGet emergency warnings, preparedness information, and recovery guidance for disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on baconcounty.org
Veterans · State office
Georgia Department of Veterans Service Waycross Office
415 Lott Street, Waycross, GA
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for veterans benefits through the office serving Bacon County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.gov
Older adults · County office
Bacon County Senior Center
504 North Pierce Street, Alma, GA 31510
Help here
- Senior meals and programsVisit for senior programs and meal services coordinated by the Area Agency on Aging.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sgrc.us
Library · Regional office
Okefenokee Regional Library System
Help here
- Library servicesFind library services and resources through the regional library system serving Appling County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on okrls.org
Bacon County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Bacon County
Georgia programs by kind of help
These are run by Georgia and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 2-1-1 Georgia
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988