Seminole County
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Local offices in Seminole County
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Emergency help · County office
Seminole County Emergency Management Agency
230 Cherry Street, Donalsonville, GA 39845
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information and help related to emergencies and disaster response.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on seminolecountyga.com
Human services · State office
Seminole County DFCS Office
108 West 4th Street, Donalsonville, GA 39845
Help here
- Food assistance, Medicaid, and TANFApply for food assistance, Medicaid, or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.Apply online
- Child and family servicesContact DFCS about child welfare, foster care, adoption, or related family services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Public health · State office
Seminole County Health Department
904 N. Wiley Avenue, Donalsonville, GA 39845
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit the health department for local public health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.georgia.gov
Veterans · State office
Bainbridge Veterans Field Service Office
505 Wheat Avenue, Bainbridge, GA 39819
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceThis state veterans office serves Clay County and helps people access veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Thomasville Career Center
403 North Broad Street, Thomasville, GA 31799-8113
Help here
- Job and career servicesGet help with job searches, career services, and workforce programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dol.georgia.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Southwest Georgia Council on Aging
1105 Palmyra Road, Albany, GA 31701-1933
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesContact the regional aging agency for help finding services for older adults and people with disabilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.georgia.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Seminole County Neighborhood Service Center, Southwest Georgia Community Action Council
1123 E. 3rd Street, Donalsonville, GA 39845
Help here
- Community assistanceAsk about utility help, food, clothing, senior meals, transportation, and referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on swgacac.com
Library · Regional office
Southwest Georgia Regional Library System
103 West Fourth Street, Donalsonville, GA 39845
Help here
- Library servicesUse library materials, public computers, and learning resources through the regional library system.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on swgrl.org
Seminole County, Georgia website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Seminole 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 Southwest 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