Lithonia

Local offices in Lithonia

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

• 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.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211online.unitedwayatlanta.org

• Housing help · City office

  Lithonia Housing Authority

  6878 Max Cleland Blvd, Lithonia, GA 30058

  Help here

  • Public housing and housing vouchersApply for public housing or a housing voucher when applications are open.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lithoniahousing.org

• Local office · City office

  City of Lithonia

  6920 Main Street, Lithonia, GA 30058

  Help here

  • City services and informationGet help with city questions, public records, and municipal services.
  Call 770-482-8136DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lithoniacity.gov

• Older adults · County office

  East DeKalb Senior Center

  2449 Bruce Street, Lithonia, GA 30058

  Help here

  • Senior programsResidents age 60 and older can take part in fitness, wellness, arts, technology, and other programs.
  Call 770-482-0402DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dekalbcountyga.gov

• State office

  Georgia Department of Driver Services Lithonia Customer Service Center

  8040 Rockbridge Rd, Lithonia, GA 30058

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and identificationApply for or renew a license or ID, replace a lost one, and take available driving tests.Apply online
  Call 678-413-8400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dds.georgia.gov

• Library · County office

  Lithonia-Davidson Library

  6821 Church Street, Lithonia, GA 30058

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books, use library resources, and get help with information and learning.
  Call 770-482-3820DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dekalblibrary.org

• Parks and recreation · County office

  Lucious Sanders Recreation Center

  2484 Bruce Street, Lithonia, GA 30058

  Help here

  • Recreation programsJoin recreation programs or use the center's gym, meeting rooms, and playground.
  Call 770-482-0408DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dekalbcountyga.gov

City of Lithonia website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Lithonia

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

Offices for all of DeKalb County

Lithonia is in DeKalb County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · Regional office

  DeKalb Public Health WIC

  3807 Clairmont Road NE, Chamblee, GA 30341

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Eligible pregnant or postpartum people and families with young children can get food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
  Call 404-508-7777DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dekalbpublichealth.com

• Child support · State office

  Stone Mountain DeKalb Decatur Child Support Office

  2910 Miller Road, Suite 100, Decatur, GA 30035

  Help here

  • Child support servicesParents can get help with child support cases served by this office.Apply online
  Call 877-423-4746DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov

• State office

  DeKalb County DFCS Office

  2300 Parklake Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30345

  Help here

  • SNAP, Medicaid, and TANFResidents can apply for food, health coverage, and temporary cash assistance through DFCS.Apply online
  Call 404-370-5000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Area Committee to Improve Opportunities Now (ACTION)

  2440 West Broad Street, Suite 9, Athens, GA 30606

  Help here

  • Community action assistanceContact ACTION to ask about community assistance and programs serving Barrow County.Read more
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gefa.georgia.gov

• Human services · County office

  DeKalb County Human Services

  Help here

  • Human services referralsCall to connect with county programs and community support for your family.
  Call 404-270-1178Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dekalbcountyga.gov

• Public health · Regional office

  DeKalb Public Health

  Help here

  • Public health servicesResidents can get health screenings, immunizations, family planning, and other public health services at county health centers.
  Call 404-294-3700Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dekalbpublichealth.com

Everything in DeKalb 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.
• 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.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

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