Crisp County
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Local offices in Crisp County
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State office · State office
Crisp County DFCS Office
107 West 23rd Avenue, Cordele, GA 31015
Help here
- Food, Medicaid and cash assistanceApply for or get help with food assistance, Medicaid and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Child support · State office
Cordele Child Support Services Office
305 16th Avenue East, Cordele, GA 31015
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing or enforcing a child support order and collecting payments.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
Public health · State office
Crisp County Health Department
111 East 24th Avenue, Cordele, GA 31015
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit the health department for local public health and clinic services.
- Women, Infants and Children (WIC)WIC provides food benefits and nutrition support to eligible pregnant people, new parents and young children.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.georgia.gov
Housing authority · City office
Housing Authority of the City of Cordele
401 South 10th Street, Cordele, GA 31015
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority about public housing assistance and its housing programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Emergency help · County office
Crisp County Emergency Management Agency
196 Highway 300, Cordele, GA 31015
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsGet information about disaster preparedness, emergency plans and community warning systems.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on crispcountysheriff.com
Local office · County office
Crisp County Fire Rescue
112 Eddie Road, Cordele, GA 31015
Help here
- Smoke detector programResidents who cannot afford a smoke detector can contact Fire Rescue to ask about the smoke detector program.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on crispcounty.com
Library · Regional office
Lake Blackshear Regional Library System
Help here
- Library servicesUse the regional library system for books, information and learning resources.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lbrls.org
Older adults · Regional office
River Valley Area Agency on Aging
710 Front Avenue, Suite A, Columbus, GA 31901
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpCall for help finding services for older adults and people with disabilities in Clay County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rivervalleyaging.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Unity Community Action Council, Inc.
4036 State Route Highway 90 East, Vienna Road, Montezuma, GA 31063
Help here
- Community action servicesThe agency helps low-income families with services that support economic security.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on unitycac.org
State office · State office
Cordele Customer Service Center
409 South Midway Road, Cordele, GA 31015
Help here
- Driver licenses and permitsApply for or renew a Georgia driver license, permit or identification card.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dds.georgia.gov
Veterans · State office
Americus Veterans Field Service Office
1601 North Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Americus, GA 31719
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans can get help applying for benefits and services through the field office serving Crisp County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Crisp 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 Southwest Georgia 2-1-1
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