Lake Park

Local offices in Lake Park

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  Lake Park City Hall

  120 N. Essa Street, Lake Park, GA 31636

  Help here

  • City services and informationVisit or call City Hall for help with city services, public records, and general questions.
  • Water service and utility billsApply for city water service or get help with a water bill at City Hall.Read more
  Call 229-559-7470DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoflakeparkga.com

• Library · Regional office

  Edith Garlow Johnston Lakes Library

  720 Lakes Boulevard, Lake Park, GA 31636

  Help here

  • Public libraryVisit the library to borrow books and use local library services.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on sgrl.org

City of Lake Park, Georgia website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Lake Park

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Lowndes County

Lake Park is in Lowndes County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Lowndes County Division of Family & Children Services

  206 South Patterson Street, 2nd Floor, Valdosta, GA 31601

  Help here

  • Food, medical, and cash assistanceApply for food assistance, Medicaid, or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families through this office.Apply online
  Call 229-333-5200DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Coastal Plain Area Economic Opportunity Authority

  1810 West Hill Avenue, Valdosta, GA 31601

  Help here

  • Community action servicesContact the agency for help finding community services available to Echols County residents.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gefa.georgia.gov

• Housing authority · Regional office

  Valdosta Housing Authority

  610 East Ann Street, Valdosta, GA 31601

  Help here

  • Public housingApply for public housing if your household meets the authority’s eligibility rules.Apply online
  Call 229-242-4130DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on valdostahousingauthority.org

• Public health · State office

  Lowndes County Health Department

  206 South Patterson Street, Valdosta, GA 31601

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, health checks, and other public health services at the county health department.
  • WICWIC helps eligible families with young children get food and nutrition support.
  Call 229-333-5257DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on southhealthdistrict.com

• Older adults · Regional office

  Southern Georgia Area Agency on Aging

  1725 South Georgia Parkway West, Waycross, GA 31503

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportGet connected to services and support for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.georgia.gov

• Veterans · State office

  Valdosta Veterans Field Service Office

  348 Enterprise Drive, Valdosta, GA 31601

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 229-316-2970DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.gov

Everything in Lowndes 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