Decatur
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Local offices in Decatur
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Decatur City Hall
509 N. McDonough St., Decatur, GA 30031
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Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on decaturga.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Decatur Recreation Center
231 Sycamore St., Decatur, GA 30030
Help here
- Recreation and senior programsJoin recreation classes, activities, and programs for older adults.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on decaturga.com
Library · County office
Decatur Library
215 Sycamore St., Decatur, GA 30030
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use computers and internet, and get help with research.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dekalblibrary.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Decatur Housing Authority
511 W. Trinity Place, Decatur, GA 30030
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about public housing, housing choice vouchers, and other affordable housing options.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on decaturhousing.org
City of Decatur, Georgia website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Offices for all of DeKalb County
Decatur is in DeKalb County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
DeKalb County Human Services
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- Human services referralsCall to connect with county programs and community support for your family.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dekalbcountyga.gov
Older adults · County office
DeKalb County Office of Aging
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- Senior support and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can get help with care planning, referrals, meals, and in-home services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dekalbcountyga.gov
Emergency help · County office
DeKalb Emergency Management Agency
1950 West Exchange Place, Tucker, GA 30084
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsResidents can get disaster preparedness information and sign up for county emergency alerts.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dekalbcountyga.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
DeKalb County Courthouse
556 North McDonough Street, Decatur, GA 30030
Help here
- Court information and formsResidents can find court contacts and forms and get information about paying court fees.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dekalbcountyga.gov
Library · County office
DeKalb County Public Library
3560 Kensington Road, Decatur, GA 30032
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- Library collections and public resourcesResidents can borrow books, use computers and online resources, and get help from library staff.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dekalblibrary.org
Public health · Regional office
DeKalb Public Health
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- Public health servicesResidents can get health screenings, immunizations, family planning, and other public health services at county health centers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dekalbpublichealth.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
- United Way of Greater Atlanta 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