Clarke County
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Local offices in Clarke County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · State office
Clarke County Division of Family and Children Services
284 North Avenue, Athens, GA 30601
Help here
- Food, cash, and health benefitsApply for or get help with SNAP, TANF, and Medicaid benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Public health · State office
Clarke County WIC Clinic
645 Meigs Street, Athens, GA 30601
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportGet nutrition help, breastfeeding support, and an eWIC card for eligible groceries.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on northeasthealthdistrict.org
Child support · State office
Georgia Division of Child Support Services, Western Office
850 Hawthorne Avenue, Athens, GA 30604-6257
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with establishing, collecting, or changing a child support order.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
Local office · Regional office
United Way of Northeast Georgia 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to get help finding local food, housing, utility, health, job, and other community resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwaynega.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Athens Housing Authority
300 South Rocksprings Street, Athens, GA
Help here
- Affordable housingContact the housing authority about affordable housing and resident resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on athenshousing.org
Public health · State office
Clarke County Health Department
345 North Harris Street, Athens, GA 30601
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesGet health services such as immunizations, family planning, and testing.
- Birth and death recordsRequest certified copies of birth or death records.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on northeasthealthdistrict.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Advantage Behavioral Health Systems
240 Mitchell Bridge Road, Athens, GA 30606
Help here
- Behavioral health careFind mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services for adults and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on advantagebhs.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Athens-Clarke County Law Library Self Help Desk
325 East Washington Street, 3rd Floor, Athens, GA
Help here
- Self-help legal informationFind court forms and research help for handling a legal case without a lawyer.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on accgov.com
Older adults · Regional office
Northeast Georgia Area Agency on Aging
305 Research Drive, Athens, GA 30610
Help here
- Aging and disability resource referralsCall to find services and support for older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.georgia.gov
Veterans · State office
Athens Veterans Field Service Office
9249 U.S. Highway 29, Athens, GA 30601
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
Athens-Clarke County Emergency Management Agency
700 College Avenue, Athens, GA 30601
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet local emergency alerts and information about disaster preparedness and recovery.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on accgov.com
Jobs and training · State office
Georgia Department of Labor Athens Career Center
150 Evelyn C. Neely Drive, Athens, GA 30601
Help here
- Career and unemployment servicesGet help with job services and Georgia Department of Labor programs at the Athens office serving Barrow County.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dol.georgia.gov
Library · Regional office
Athens Regional Library System
2025 Baxter Street, Athens, GA 30606
Help here
- Library servicesUse library collections, computer labs, and other learning resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on athenslibrary.org
Athens-Clarke County Unified Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Clarke 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
Food Bank of Northeast Georgia
890 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA 30607
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
Area Committee to Improve Opportunities Now, Inc.
2440 West Broad Street, Suite 9, Athens, GA 30606
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Clarke 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 Northeast Georgia 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