Edison
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Local offices in Edison
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Edison City Hall
19437 Hartford St, Edison, GA 39846
Help here
- City government servicesContact City Hall for help with city government matters.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on exploregeorgia.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Edison Housing Authority
228 Blakely Street, Cuthbert, GA 39840
Help here
- Public housingAsk about public housing assistance for Edison residents.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on wgcha.org
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
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Calhoun County
Edison is in Calhoun County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · State office
Calhoun County DFCS Office
28293 Main St., Morgan, GA 39866
Help here
- Food, Medicaid, and cash assistanceVisit or contact this office for help with Food Stamps, Medicaid, or TANF.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Public health · State office
Calhoun County Health Department
Help here
- Public health and WIC servicesContact the health department about local public health services and WIC.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.georgia.gov
Library · Regional office
Kinchafoonee Regional Library System
Help here
- Library resourcesUse the library system to borrow materials and access information and learning resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on georgialibraries.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Southwest Georgia Community Action Council
18904 Morgan Road, Arlington, GA 39813
Help here
- Community servicesContact the local service center to ask about community assistance and support programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on swgacac.com
Older adults · Regional office
Sowega Council on Aging Southwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging
335 W. Society Ave., Albany, GA 31701
Help here
- Aging and caregiver resourcesContact the agency for help finding services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.georgia.gov
Veterans · State office
Thomasville Veterans Field Service Office
15689 US 19 North, Thomasville, GA 31792
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.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 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.
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