Arcade

Local offices in Arcade

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

• Local office · City office

  Arcade City Hall

  3325 Athens Highway, Jefferson, GA 30549

  Help here

  • City government helpContact City Hall for help with city services, questions, and public records.
  Call 706-367-5500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Arcade City Park

  Arcade Park Street, Arcade, GA

  Help here

  • Park use and reservationsUse the park's sports courts, playground, picnic area, and other public facilities, or contact City Hall to reserve the park.Apply online
  Call 706-367-5500DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Arcade website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Arcade

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

Offices for all of Jackson County

Arcade is in Jackson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Jackson County DFCS Office

  456 Athens Street, Jefferson, GA 30549

  Help here

  • Food assistance, Medicaid, and TANFVisit or contact this office about food assistance, Medicaid, or TANF benefits.Apply online
  Call 706-367-3000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  United Way of Northeast Georgia 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to get help finding local food, housing, utility, health, job, and other community resources.
  Call 211Website

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Housing Authority of Jackson County

  Help here

  • Affordable housing and rental assistanceApply for available housing and check which housing programs have open waitlists.Apply online
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hajc.net

• Public health · Regional office

  Jackson County Health Department - Commerce

  623 S Elm Street, Commerce, GA 30529

  Help here

  • Public health servicesVisit the health department for local public health services.
  • WICWIC offers eligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children food support and nutrition services.Read more
  Call 706-335-3895DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Jackson County Health Department - Jefferson

  341 Stan Evans Drive, Jefferson, GA 30549

  Help here

  • Public health servicesVisit the health department for local public health services.
  Call 706-367-5204DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Northeast Georgia Area Agency on Aging

  305 Research Drive, Athens, GA 30610

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resourcesContact the agency for information and referrals to aging and disability services serving Jackson County.Read more
  DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Jackson 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