Echols County

Local offices in Echols County

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

• Child support · State office

  Southern Valdosta Child Support Office

  1730 Norman Drive, Valdosta, GA 31601

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services through the state office serving Echols County.Apply online
  Call 877-423-4746DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Echols County DFCS Office

  106 Church of God Street, Statenville, GA 31648

  Help here

  • Food, Medicaid, and TANF applicationsVisit the office for help with Food Stamps, Medicaid, or TANF.
  Call 229-559-5751DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Coastal Plain Area Economic Opportunity Authority

  1810 West Hill Avenue, Valdosta, GA 31601

  Help here

  • Community action servicesContact the agency for help finding community services available to Echols County residents.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Echols County Health Department

  149 Highway 94 East, Statenville, GA 31648

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health services, including vital records and health care for county residents.
  • WICWIC provides food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children under age five.Read more
  Call 229-559-5103DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Southern Georgia Area Agency on Aging

  1725 South Georgia Parkway West, Waycross, GA 31503

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportCall for help finding meals, caregiver support, transportation, and other aging or disability services.
  Call 912-285-6097DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sgrc.us

• Veterans · State office

  Valdosta Veterans Field Service Office

  348 Enterprise Drive, Valdosta, GA 31601

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for veterans benefits through the state office that serves Cook County.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Valdosta Career Center

  221 South Ashley Street, Valdosta, GA 31601

  Help here

  • Job seeker servicesGet help with job searches, training resources, and unemployment services at the career center serving Cook County.
  Call 877-709-8185DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  South Georgia Regional Library

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse library materials and online resources through the regional library system serving Echols County.
  Website

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

Echols County, Georgia website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Echols County

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

Cities and towns in Echols County

• Echols 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.
• 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