Madison County
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Local offices in Madison County
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Human services · State office
Madison County DFCS Office
135 General Daniels Ave, Danielsville, GA 30633
Help here
- Food assistance, Medicaid, and TANFApply for food assistance, Medicaid, or cash assistance and get help with your case.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Public health · State office
Madison County Health Department
1424 Highway 98 W, Danielsville, GA 30633
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health services and health information from the county health department.
- WICGet help with WIC food benefits and nutrition support; Madison County WIC clients are currently seen at the Commerce clinic.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on northeasthealthdistrict.org
Emergency help · County office
Madison County 911 Center
37 Wagener Lane, Danielsville, GA 30633
Help here
- Emergency alerts and 911 addressingSign up for local safety alerts or contact the office to request a 911 address number for your property.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on madisoncountyga.us
Older adults · County office
Madison County Senior Center
1265 Highway 98 W, Danielsville, GA 30633
Help here
- Senior center services and mealsAdults over 60 can join weekday activities, get a hot lunch, and ask about home delivered meals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on madisoncountyga.us
Older adults · Regional office
Northeast Georgia Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging and disability service referralsCall to learn about services such as meals, transportation, respite, and personal care.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on negrc.org
Community action · Nonprofit
ACTION, Inc. Madison County Community Action Office
Help here
- Community servicesContact the county coordinator to ask about available community services and help during hardship.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on actionathens.org
Jobs and training · State office
Athens Career Center
150 Evelyn C. Neely Drive, Athens, GA 30601
Help here
- Career and unemployment helpGet help with job searches, career services, and unemployment questions at the center serving Madison County.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.georgia.gov
Veterans · State office
Athens Veterans Field Service Office
9249 U.S. Highway 29, Athens, GA 30601
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits through the office serving Madison County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.gov
Library · Regional office
Madison County Library
Help here
- Library materials and programsGet a library card, borrow materials, use online services, or take part in library programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on athenslibrary.org
Local office · Regional office
United Way of Northeast Georgia 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to get help finding local food, housing, utility, health, job, and other community resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwaynega.org
Madison County, Georgia website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Madison 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
Talk to a person
- United Way of Northeast Georgia 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