Abbeville

Local offices in Abbeville

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

• Local office · City office

  Abbeville City Hall

  215 S. Depot St, Abbeville, GA 31001

  Help here

  • City services and utility billsContact the city about local services or pay a city utility bill.Read more
  Call 229-467-3201DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofabbevillega.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Wilcox County Public Library

  104 North Broad Street, Abbeville, GA 31001

  Help here

  • Library resourcesBorrow books, use public computers, and research local and family history.
  Call 229-467-2075DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on orls.org

City of Abbeville website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Abbeville

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

Offices for all of Wilcox County

Abbeville is in Wilcox County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · State office

  Cordele Child Support Office

  305 16th Avenue East, Cordele, GA

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services, including establishing or enforcing a support order.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov

• State office · State office

  Wilcox County DFCS Office

  453 Second Avenue, Rochelle, GA 31079

  Help here

  • Food, Medicaid, and TANF benefitsVisit or contact this office for help with food assistance, Medicaid, or TANF benefits.Apply online
  Call 229-365-2242DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  Georgia 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to get connected with local help for food, housing, utilities, health care, work, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwayga.org

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Middle Georgia Community Action Agency

  121 Prince Street, Warner Robins, GA 31093

  Help here

  • Community and energy assistanceAsk about programs that help eligible households with basic needs and energy costs.
  • Housing and energy programsAsk about programs that help families afford and maintain a safe home.
  Call 478-922-4464DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mgcaa.org

• Public health · State office

  Wilcox County Health Department

  1001 Second Avenue, Rochelle, GA 31021

  Help here

  • Public health servicesVisit or call the health department for local public health services and environmental health help.
  • WICContact the health department to ask about WIC nutrition help for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.
  Call 229-365-2310DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on southcentralhealth.info

• 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

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.georgia.gov

Everything in Wilcox 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.
• GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
• TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
• 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.
• LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.

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