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Local offices in Americus
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Sumter County DFCS Office
1601 North MLK Junior Boulevard, Suite 200, Americus, GA 31709
Help here
- Food, Medicaid, and TANF benefitsApply for food assistance, Medicaid, and TANF benefits through the state benefits office.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Housing help · City office
Housing Authority of Americus
825 Mayo Street, Americus, GA 31709
Help here
- Affordable housingApply for affordable housing when the authority's waiting lists are open.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on americuspha.org
Utilities · City office
City of Americus Customer Service Center
217 W. Forsyth Street, Americus, GA 31709
Help here
- Utility bills and servicePay city utility bills or ask about utility service and bill assistance options.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on americusga.gov
Local office · City office
Americus City Hall
101 W. Lamar Street, Americus, GA 31709
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services and questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on americusga.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Americus Senior Center
717 N. Jackson Street, Americus, GA 31709
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesOlder adults can get meals, transportation, and take part in activities at the center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on rivervalleyaging.org
Jobs and training · State office
Georgia Department of Labor Americus Career Center
120 W. Church Street, Americus, GA 31709-3508
Help here
- Career and unemployment servicesGet help with job searches, career services, and unemployment questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dol.georgia.gov
State office
Georgia Department of Driver Services Americus Customer Service Center
1601 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., Suite 270, Americus, GA 31719
Help here
- Driver license and ID servicesApply for, renew, or replace a Georgia driver's license or ID at this office.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dds.georgia.gov
Library · Regional office
Lake Blackshear Regional Library
307 E. Lamar Street, Americus, GA 31709
Help here
- Public libraryBorrow books and use public library resources and programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lbrls.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Americus
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Second Harvest of South Georgia
1836 Piedmont Place, Valdosta, GA 31601
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Georgia Legal Services Program
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
West Central Georgia Community Action Council, Inc.
4036 State Route 90 East Vienna Road, P.O. Box 185, Montezuma, GA 31063-0185
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Sumter County
Americus is in Sumter County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Sumter County Health Department WIC
1601 North MLK Jr. Boulevard, Suite 100, Americus, GA 31719-2489
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC offers eligible families food support, nutrition education, and breastfeeding help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.georgia.gov
Public health · State office
Sumter County Health Department
1601 MLK Jr Blvd, Suite 100, Americus, GA 31709
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local health services and information from the county health department.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sumtercountyga.us
Older adults · Regional office
River Valley Area Agency on Aging
710 Front Ave., Suite A, Columbus, GA 31901
Help here
- Aging and disability supportFind services and support for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.georgia.gov
Veterans · State office
Americus Veterans Field Service Office
1601 North Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Americus, GA 31719
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans can get help applying for benefits and services through the field office serving Crisp County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.gov
Emergency help · County office
Sumter County Emergency Management
901 Adderton St, Americus, GA 31709
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information about preparing for emergencies and local disaster response.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sumtercountyga.us
Jobs and training · State office
Americus Career Center
120 West Church Street, Americus, GA 31709-3508
Help here
- Job and career servicesGet help with job search and career services at the career center.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.georgia.gov
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
Talk to a person
- Georgia 2-1-1
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