Ellaville
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Local offices in Ellaville
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Schley County Division of Family and Children Services
45 West Oglethorpe Street, Ellaville, GA 31806
Help here
- Food, Medicaid and TANF benefitsVisit or call the office for help with food assistance, Medicaid, or TANF benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Utilities · City office
Ellaville Electric Department and Water & Sewer Department
55 South Wilson Street, Ellaville, GA 31806
Help here
- Electric, water and sewer serviceContact City Hall for help with city electric, water, or sewer service and bills.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ellavillega.org
Local office · City office
Ellaville City Hall
55 South Wilson Street, Ellaville, GA 31806
Help here
- City services and paymentsVisit or call City Hall for help with city services and payment options.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ellavillega.org
Older adults · Regional office
Ellaville-Schley County Senior Center
Help here
- Senior center servicesCall the center to ask about services and activities for older adults.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on rivervalleyaging.org
Library · Regional office
Schley County Library
54 South Broad Street, Ellaville, GA 31806
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, use public computers, and attend children's programs.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lbrls.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Ellaville
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
Feeding the Valley Food Bank
6744 Flat Rock Road, Midland, GA 31820
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 Schley County
Ellaville is in Schley County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Schley County DFCS Office
45 West Oglethorpe Street, Ellaville, GA 31806
Help here
- Food, medical, and cash assistanceApply for food assistance, Medicaid, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Public health · State office
Schley County Health Department
45 W Oglethorpe Street, Suite B, Ellaville, GA 31806
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesGet immunizations, wellness testing, and other public health clinic services.
- WICWIC offers nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children, with appointments available on Wednesdays.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on westcentralhealthdistrict.com
Older adults · Regional office
River Valley Area Agency on Aging
710 Front Avenue, Suite A, Columbus, GA 31901
Help here
- Aging services and referralsContact the agency for information and referrals to aging services for Schley County residents.
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 assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.gov
Emergency help · County office
Schley County Emergency Management Agency
14 South Broad Street, Ellaville, GA 31806
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information about local emergency planning and preparedness.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on schleycountyga.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
- United Ways of 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