Bainbridge
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Local offices in Bainbridge
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · Regional office
Bainbridge Housing Authority
108 S Sims Street, Bainbridge, GA 31717
Help here
- Public housing assistanceContact the Housing Authority for help with its public housing programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bainbridgehousing.com
Utilities · City office
City of Bainbridge Utility Billing
101 South Broad Street, Bainbridge, GA 39817
Help here
- Utility billing and service requestsPay a city utility bill, set up paperless billing, or request utility service.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bainbridgecity.com
Jobs and training · Regional office
WorkSource Southwest Georgia Bainbridge Office
2500 East Shotwell Street, Building 300 Student Services, Bainbridge, GA 39818
Help here
- Workforce and career servicesVisit the office for help with job search and workforce services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on worksourcesouthwestgeorgia.org
State office
Georgia Department of Driver Services Bainbridge Customer Service Center
101 Airport Road, Bainbridge, GA 39817
Help here
- Driver license and ID servicesApply for, renew, replace, or update a Georgia driver license or ID at this center.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dds.georgia.gov
Library · Regional office
Decatur County - Gilbert H. Gragg Library
301 South Monroe Street, Bainbridge, GA 39819
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use other public library resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on swgrl.org
Local office · City office
City Hall
101 South Broad Street, Bainbridge, GA 39817
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services or to ask where to go for help.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bainbridgecity.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Bainbridge
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
Southwest Georgia Community Action Council, Inc.
P.O. Box 3728, Moultrie, GA 31776-3728
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Decatur County
Bainbridge is in Decatur County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Decatur County Division of Family and Children Services
505 South Wheat Avenue, Bainbridge, GA 39819
Help here
- Food assistanceApply for food assistance and get help with benefits questions.Apply online
- Medicaid and TANFApply for Medicaid or cash assistance and get help with benefits questions.Apply online
- Child and family servicesGet help with child welfare and family support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Decatur County Neighborhood Service Center
1732 Bethel Road, Bainbridge, GA
Help here
- Community assistanceContact the center to ask about local assistance and support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on decaturcountyga.gov
Public health · State office
Decatur County Health Department
928 S West Street, Bainbridge, GA 39819
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit for local health department services and health information.
- WICAsk the clinic about nutrition support and WIC benefits for eligible families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.georgia.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Georgia Pines Decatur-Seminole Service Center
333 Airport Road, Bainbridge, GA
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesCall the local center to ask about mental health and related services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on georgiapines.net
Veterans · State office
Decatur County Veterans Services
307 East Broughton Street, Bainbridge, GA
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceContact the office for help with veterans services and benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on decaturcountyga.gov
Emergency help · County office
Decatur County Emergency Management Agency
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information about county emergency planning and disaster preparedness.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on decaturcountyga.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
- 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