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Local offices in East Point
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Human services · City office
Office of Equity, Inclusion & Empowerment
2757 East Point Street, East Point, GA 30344
Help here
- Housing and basic needs supportThe office connects residents with programs for housing, homelessness, mental health, substance use, and economic mobility.
- Home repair helpEligible residents can ask to join the waitlist for home repair help.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on eastpointga.gov
Utilities · City office
Customer Care
2791 East Point Street, East Point, GA 30344
Help here
- Utility service and billsResidents can start or stop city electric, water, sewer, and solid waste service and get help with their utility account.
- Senior electric bill discountEligible residents age 65 or older can apply for a monthly discount on one residential electric account.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on eastpointga.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks & Recreation
1431 Norman Berry Drive, East Point, GA 30344
Help here
- Recreation programsResidents can find recreation, fitness, cultural, and senior programs at city parks and recreation facilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on eastpointga.gov
Library · County office
East Point Branch Library
2757 Main Street, East Point, GA 30344
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can use books, computers, Wi-Fi, study rooms, and programs for children, teens, and adults.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fulcolibrary.org
Housing authority · Regional office
East Point Housing Authority
3056 Norman Berry Drive, East Point, GA 30344
Help here
- Housing assistanceResidents can contact the authority about public housing and Housing Choice Voucher assistance.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on eastpointha.org
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
City of East Point, Georgia website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Offices for all of Fulton County
East Point is in Fulton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Fulton County Human Services
Help here
- Housing and community supportFind county programs for housing help, home repairs, homelessness support, and fair housing.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fultoncountyga.gov
Public health · County office
Fulton County Board of Health
10 Park Place South SE, Atlanta, GA 30303
Help here
- Public health servicesFind health clinics and services such as immunizations, screenings, and family planning.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fultoncountyboh.com
Public health · County office
Fulton County Board of Health WIC
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC offers food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to eligible families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fultoncountyboh.com
Housing authority · County office
Housing Authority of Fulton County
4273 Wendell Drive, Atlanta, GA 30336
Help here
- Rental assistanceLearn about rental assistance programs and how to apply for housing support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fultoncda.com
Mental health and recovery · County office
Fulton County Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
141 Pryor Street, Suite 1031, Atlanta, GA 30303
Help here
- Behavioral health careGet information about county behavioral health and developmental disability services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fultoncountyga.gov
Older adults · County office
Fulton County Senior Services
141 Pryor Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Help here
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fultoncountyga.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