Douglasville
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Local offices in Douglasville
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Georgia DFCS Douglas County Office
8473 Duralee Lane, Suite 100, Douglasville, GA 30134
Help here
- Food assistanceAsk the office about applying for food assistance benefits.Apply online
- Medicaid and cash assistanceAsk the office about Medicaid or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way of Greater Atlanta 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211online.unitedwayatlanta.org
Utilities · City office
City of Douglasville Public Services
8485 Courthouse Square W, Douglasville, GA 30134
Help here
- Sanitation serviceContact the department to start or ask about city sanitation service and special pickups.
- Senior sanitation rateEligible senior households can apply for a lower monthly charge for one sanitation cart.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on douglasvillega.gov
State office · State office
Georgia Department of Driver Services Douglasville Customer Service Center
8471 Earl D Lee Blvd, Douglasville, GA 30134
Help here
- Driver license and identification servicesApply for, renew, or replace a Georgia driver license or identification card at this center.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dds.georgia.gov
Library · County office
Douglas County Public Library
8465 Campbellton Street, Douglasville, GA 30134
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the temporary Douglasville library location while the Selman Drive library is closed for renovations.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on douglascountyga.gov
Local office · City office
City of Douglasville Customer Service
6758 Spring Street, Douglasville, GA 30134
Help here
- City service questions and concernsCall or email the city about a service question or an unresolved concern.
- Report a city issue by textText the city to get information or report issues such as a damaged container or fallen tree.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on douglasvillega.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Douglasville Parks and Recreation
6758 Spring Street, Douglasville, GA 30134
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind city parks, recreation programs, and activities for residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on douglasvillega.gov
City of Douglasville, Georgia website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Douglasville
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Atlanta Community Food Bank
3400 N Desert Dr, Atlanta, GA 30344
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Georgia Legal Services Program
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Tallatoona Community Action Partnership, Inc.
202 S. Erwin Street, 2nd Floor, P.O. Box 1480, Cartersville, GA 30120
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Douglas County
Douglasville is in Douglas County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Douglas County DFCS Office
8473 Duralee Lane, Suite 100, Douglasville, GA 30134
Help here
- Food, health, and cash assistanceApply for or get help with food assistance, Medicaid, and TANF.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Child support · State office
Douglas Douglasville Child Support Services Office
8473 Duralee Lane, Suite 200, Douglasville, GA 30134
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help opening a child support case, establishing paternity, or managing a support order.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way 211
Help here
- Local resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action for Improvement, Inc.
1380 LaFayette Parkway, LaGrange, GA 30241
Help here
- Community action servicesContact the agency to ask about community action services available to Douglas County residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gefa.georgia.gov
Housing authority · County office
Housing Authority of the County of Douglas
8474 Pounds Circle, Douglasville, GA 30134
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk the housing authority about affordable rental housing for eligible households.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on douglascountyga.gov
Public health · State office
Douglas County Health Department
6770 Selman Drive, Douglasville, GA 30134
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit the health department for local public health services.
- WICContact the clinic to ask about WIC nutrition and food benefits for eligible families.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.georgia.gov
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