Oak Park

Local offices in Oak Park

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

• Local office · City office

  Oak Park City Hall

  3857 Harrington Street, Lyons, GA 30436

  Help here

  • City services and informationVisit or call City Hall for help with city services, questions, and public information.
  • Water bills and utility serviceResidents can set up water service and pay water bills through the city.Apply onlineRead more
  • Community center rentalResidents can ask the city about renting its community center.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 912-578-4115DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofoakparkga.gov

City of Oak Park website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Oak Park

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

Offices for all of Emanuel County

Oak Park is in Emanuel County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Emanuel County DFCS

  143 North Anderson Drive, Swainsboro, GA 30401

  Help here

  • Food, medical, and cash benefitsApply for or get help with SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF benefits.Apply online
  Call 478-289-2400DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  Swainsboro Child Support Services Field Office

  104 South Green Street, Swainsboro, GA 30401

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services at the Swainsboro field office.Apply onlineRead more
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Twin City WIC Clinic

  509 South Railroad Avenue, Twin City, GA 30471

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportAsk about WIC food benefits, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
  Call 478-763-3452DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  2-1-1 Georgia

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, utility bills, health care, work, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

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

• Public health · State office

  Emanuel County Health Department

  50 Highway 56 North, Swainsboro, GA 30401

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health services such as immunizations, women's health care, and child health services.Read more
  Call 478-237-7501DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ada.ecphd.com

• Older adults · County office

  Emanuel County Senior Services

  42 GA Highway 56 North, Swainsboro, GA 30401

  Help here

  • Senior meals and supportOlder adults can get meals, activities, health screenings, and help connecting with local support.
  Call 478-237-5434DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on emanuelco-ga.gov

Everything in Emanuel 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