Columbia County
Ask about Columbia County
Ask in your own words. We look up programs and offices for Columbia County and tell you where to go next.
Local offices in Columbia County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · State office
Columbia County Division of Family and Children Services
6358 Columbia Road, Appling, GA 30802
Help here
- Food assistance, Medicaid, and TANFApply 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
Columbia County Health Department
1930 William Few Parkway, Grovetown, GA 30813
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit the health department for local public health services.
- WICWIC offers food benefits, nutrition advice, breastfeeding support, and referrals for eligible families.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.georgia.gov
Child support · State office
Augusta Child Support Office
3626 Walton Way Ext., Suite 2, Augusta, GA 30909
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services for cases serving Columbia County.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
Veterans · State office
Grovetown Veterans Field Service Office
5170 B. Wrightsboro Road, Grovetown, GA 30813
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for state and federal veterans benefits, health care, disability compensation, pensions, and education benefits.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.gov
Emergency help · County office
Columbia County Emergency Management Agency
650 Ronald Reagan Drive, Building B, Evans, GA 30809
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsGet preparedness information, emergency alerts, and help with county disaster planning and recovery.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on columbiacountyga.gov
Older adults · County office
Columbia County Senior Center
Help here
- Senior center servicesResidents age 60 and older can get meals, activities, and programs at the Senior Center.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on columbiacountyga.gov
Older adults · Regional office
CSRA Area Agency on Aging
3626 Walton Way Ext., Suite 300, Augusta, GA 30909
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can call for information about regional support services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on csrarc.ga.gov
Library · County office
Columbia County Library System
7022 Evans Town Center Blvd., Evans, GA 30809
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and use books, digital resources, computers, and other library materials.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on columbiacountyga.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Columbia County Courts
Help here
- Court information and legal resourcesContact the county courts for court information and available legal resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on columbiacountyga.gov
Columbia County, Georgia website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Columbia 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 CSRA 2-1-1 Helpline
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