Toombs County
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Local offices in Toombs County
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Human services · State office
Toombs County DFCS Office
162 Oxley Drive, Lyons, GA 30436
Help here
- Food, Medicaid, and cash assistanceApply for or get help with SNAP food benefits, Medicaid, and TANF cash assistance.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Public health · State office
Toombs County Health Department
714 NW Broad Street, Lyons, GA 30436
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health services, including immunizations and family planning.
- WICWIC offers eligible families food benefits, nutrition support, breastfeeding help, and health care referrals.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.georgia.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Heart of Georgia Altamaha Area Agency on Aging
331 W Parker Street, Baxley, GA 31513
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpGet connected to aging, disability, caregiver, and home support services in the region.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hogarc.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Action Pact Toombs County Office
107 Old Airport Street, Vidalia, GA 30474
Help here
- Energy bill helpApply for help paying eligible household energy bills through LIHEAP.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on myactionpact.org
Jobs and training · State office
Vidalia Career Center
206 Queen Street, Suite 16, Vidalia, GA 30474
Help here
- Employment and unemployment servicesGet help with job searches, career services, and unemployment claims at the center serving Candler County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.georgia.gov
Child support · State office
Middle Swainsboro Child Support Office
107 S Main Street, Swainsboro, GA 30401
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help applying for child support, establishing parentage, or enforcing a support order.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
Emergency help · County office
Toombs County Emergency Management Agency
509-B Maple Drive, Vidalia, GA 30474
Help here
- Emergency alertsSign up for county alerts about emergencies and severe weather.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on toombscountyga.gov
Library · Regional office
Ohoopee Regional Library System
610 Jackson Street, Vidalia, GA 30474
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and use books, digital materials, and other library services across the system.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ohoopeelibrary.org
Toombs County Commission website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Toombs 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
- 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