Clarkesville
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Local offices in Clarkesville
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Local office · City office
Clarkesville City Hall
123 North Laurel Drive, Clarkesville, GA 30523
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services, questions, and payments.
- Water and sanitation billsPay your city water bill or ask City Hall about water and sanitation service.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on clarkesvillega.com
Library · Regional office
Clarkesville-Habersham Public Library
178 East Green Street, Clarkesville, GA 30523
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers and internet, and access study rooms.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on clarkesvillelibrary.org
Parks and recreation · County office
Habersham County Parks and Recreation Department
120 Paul Franklin Road, Clarkesville, GA 30523
Help here
- Recreation programs and facilitiesRegister for recreation programs or ask about using county recreation facilities.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on habershamga.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Habersham County
Clarkesville is in Habersham County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Habersham County DFCS Office
1045 Grant Street, Clarkesville, GA 30523
Help here
- Food, health, and cash benefitsApply for food assistance, Medicaid, or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families through the local DFCS office.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Public health · State office
Habersham County Health Department
185 Scoggins Drive, Demorest, GA 30535
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesGet immunizations, family planning, STI services, and other public health care by appointment or during walk-in hours.
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)WIC provides eligible families with food benefits, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on phdistrict2.org
Veterans · State office
Demorest Veterans Field Service Office
185 Scoggins Drive, Demorest, GA 30535
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.gov
Older adults · County office
Habersham County Senior Center
217 Scoggins Drive, Demorest, GA 30535
Help here
- Senior programs and mealsOlder adults can visit for activities, meals, and information about community resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on habershamga.com
Older adults · Regional office
Legacy Link Georgia Mountains Area Agency on Aging
4080 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood, GA 30566
Help here
- Aging and disability resource connectionContact the regional agency to find aging and disability services for Franklin County residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.georgia.gov
Emergency help · County office
Habersham County Emergency Management Agency
175 EOC Drive, Cornelia, GA 30531
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet information about preparing for emergencies and county disaster response and recovery.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on habershamga.com
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