Chatham County
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Local offices in Chatham County
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Human services · State office
Chatham County Division of Family and Children Services
761 Wheaton Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Help here
- Food, Medicaid, and TANF benefitsApply for or get help with food, Medicaid, and cash assistance benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Public health · State office
Chatham County Health Department WIC
1395 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah, GA 31406
Help here
- WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, and young children get healthy food and nutrition support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gachd.org
Child support · State office
Eastern Savannah Child Support Services
222 W. Oglethorpe Avenue, Suite 119, Savannah, GA 31401
Help here
- Child support servicesApply for child support services or get help with an existing case.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
Human services · Regional office
United Way of the Coastal Empire 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 for help finding local food, housing, health care, utility, and other community resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on uwce.org
Housing authority · City office
Housing Authority of Savannah
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceFind information about public housing and rental assistance programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on savannahpha.com
Public health · State office
Chatham County Health Department
1395 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah, GA 31406
Help here
- Public health servicesGet preventive care, immunizations, health screenings, and other public health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gachd.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Gateway Community Service Board
4451 Paulsen Street, Savannah, GA 31405
Help here
- Behavioral health careGet mental health and substance use counseling, evaluations, and treatment.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gatewaycsb.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Chatham County Law Library
133 Montgomery Street, Room 503, Savannah, GA 31401
Help here
- Legal information and self-help resourcesUse legal reference materials and find court forms and information for handling a case without a lawyer.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.chathamcountyga.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Coastal Georgia Area Agency on Aging
1181 Coastal Drive SW, Darien, GA 31305
Help here
- Aging and disability supportCall for help finding meals, in-home support, caregiver services, and other local resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on coastalrc.ga.gov
Veterans · State office
Savannah Veterans Field Service Office
1170 Shawnee Street, Savannah, GA 31419
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.gov
Emergency help · County office
Chatham Emergency Management Agency
124 Bull Street, Room 140, Savannah, GA 31401
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet information to prepare for emergencies and local hazards.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chathamcountyga.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Savannah Career Center
5520 White Bluff Road, Savannah, GA 31405-6908
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help finding a job, training, and other workforce services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.georgia.gov
State office · State office
Savannah Customer Service Center
1117 Eisenhower Drive, Suite B, Savannah, GA 31406
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationApply for, renew, or replace a Georgia driver license, permit, or identification card.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dds.georgia.gov
Library · Regional office
Live Oak Public Libraries
2002 Bull Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and use books, computers, learning resources, and library programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on liveoakpl.org
Chatham County, Georgia website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Chatham County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia
1380 Chatham Parkway, Savannah, GA 31405
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Georgia Legal Services Program
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Economic Opportunity for Savannah-Chatham County Area, Inc.
618 West Anderson Street, PO Box 1353, Savannah, GA 31402-1353
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Chatham 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
- United Way of the Coastal Empire 211
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