Appling County

Local offices in Appling County

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

• Child support · State office

  Brunswick Jesup Child Support Office

  1313 West Pine Street, Jesup, GA 31545

  Help here

  • Child support servicesApply for child support services and get help with an existing child support case.Apply online
  Call 844-694-2347DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Appling County DFCS Office

  1160 West Parker Street, Baxley, GA 31513

  Help here

  • Food, Medicaid, and TANF benefitsVisit or contact this office for help with Food Stamps, Medicaid, or TANF.Apply online
  Call 912-366-1010DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Georgia 2-1-1

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, and work.
  Call 211Website

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Action Pact Appling County Office

  22 Junior High Drive, Suite B, Baxley, GA 31513

  Help here

  • Community action assistanceContact Action Pact to ask about local community assistance programs and application appointments.Apply online
  Call 912-500-4034DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Baxley Housing Authority

  88 Highland Drive, Baxley, GA 31513

  Help here

  • Public housingContact the housing authority about affordable public housing.
  Call 912-367-2572DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on applingcountyga.org

• Public health · Regional office

  Appling County Health Department

  283 Walnut Street, Baxley, GA 31513

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health department for local public health services.
  • WICAsk the health department about food and nutrition support for women, infants, and children.
  Call 855-473-4374DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sehdph.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Heart of Georgia Area Agency on Aging

  331 West Parker Street, Baxley, GA 31513

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportGet information and referrals for services that help older adults and people with disabilities live independently.Read more
  Call 888-367-9913DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Appling County Emergency Management Agency

  259 West Parker Street, Baxley, GA 31513

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and alertsGet local emergency alerts and information about preparing for disasters.
  Call 912-367-8170DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Okefenokee Regional Library System

  Help here

  • Library servicesFind library services and resources through the regional library system serving Appling County.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on okrls.org

Appling County Board of Commissioners website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Appling County

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

Cities and towns in Appling County

• Baxley
• Grahamnot checked yet
• Surrencynot checked yet

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