Decatur County
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Local offices in Decatur County
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Human services · State office
Decatur County Division of Family and Children Services
505 South Wheat Avenue, Bainbridge, GA 39819
Help here
- Food assistanceApply for food assistance and get help with benefits questions.Apply online
- Medicaid and TANFApply for Medicaid or cash assistance and get help with benefits questions.Apply online
- Child and family servicesGet help with child welfare and family support services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Public health · State office
Decatur County Health Department
928 S West Street, Bainbridge, GA 39819
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit for local health department services and health information.
- WICAsk the clinic about nutrition support and WIC benefits for eligible families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.georgia.gov
Emergency help · County office
Decatur County Emergency Management Agency
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information about county emergency planning and disaster preparedness.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on decaturcountyga.gov
Veterans · State office
Decatur County Veterans Services
307 East Broughton Street, Bainbridge, GA
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceContact the office for help with veterans services and benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on decaturcountyga.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Georgia Pines Decatur-Seminole Service Center
333 Airport Road, Bainbridge, GA
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesCall the local center to ask about mental health and related services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on georgiapines.net
Jobs and training · State office
Georgia Department of Labor Bainbridge Career Center
310 South Scott Street, Bainbridge, GA 39819
Help here
- Career and employment servicesVisit for help with job search and employment services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.georgia.gov
State office · State office
Georgia Department of Driver Services Bainbridge Customer Service Center
101 Airport Road, Bainbridge, GA 39817
Help here
- Driver license and ID servicesApply for, renew, replace, or update a Georgia driver license or ID at this center.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dds.georgia.gov
Library · Regional office
Southwest Georgia Regional Library System
Help here
- Library servicesUse the regional library system for books, learning resources, and other library services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on swgrl.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Decatur County Neighborhood Service Center
1732 Bethel Road, Bainbridge, GA
Help here
- Community assistanceContact the center to ask about local assistance and support services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on decaturcountyga.gov
Decatur County, Georgia website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Decatur 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
- 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