Ben Hill County
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Local offices in Ben Hill County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Public health · State office
Ben Hill County WIC
251 Appomattox Road, Fitzgerald, GA 31750
Help here
- WIC nutrition helpEligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on southhealthdistrict.com
Child support · State office
Cordele Child Support Office
305 16th Ave East, Cordele, GA 31015
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services for families in Ben Hill County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
State office
Ben Hill County DFCS Office
151 Perry House Road, Fitzgerald, GA 31750
Help here
- Food assistance, Medicaid, and TANFApply for or get help with food assistance, Medicaid, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Fitzgerald Housing Authority
314 S. Sherman Street, Fitzgerald, GA 31750
Help here
- Public housingApply for public housing and get help with your application.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on housingauthorityfitz.com
Public health · Regional office
Ben Hill County Health Department
251 Appomattox Road, Fitzgerald, GA 31750
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, health screenings, and other public health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on southhealthdistrict.com
Courts and legal help · County office
Ben Hill County Courts
Help here
- Magistrate CourtContact the Magistrate Court for local court information and assistance.
- Probate CourtContact the Probate Court for local probate court information and assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on benhillcounty-ga.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Southern Georgia Area Agency on Aging
1725 South Georgia Parkway West, Waycross, GA 31503
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet connected to services and support for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.georgia.gov
Older adults · County office
Ben Hill County Senior Citizen Center
253 Appomattox Road, Fitzgerald, GA 31750
Help here
- Senior servicesContact the county senior center for local services for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on benhillcounty-ga.gov
Veterans · State office
Tifton Veterans Field Service Office
1824 Ridge Ave North, Tifton, GA 31794
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help with veterans benefits and claims.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.gov
Emergency help · County office
Ben Hill County Emergency Management Agency
255 Appomattox Road, Fitzgerald, GA 31750
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information about local emergency preparedness and response.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on benhillcounty-ga.gov
Library · Regional office
Fitzgerald-Ben Hill County Library
123 North Main Street, Fitzgerald, GA 31750
Help here
- Library servicesUse library resources, attend programs, or ask about free legal services and job fairs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fitzgeraldga.org
Local office · County office
Ben Hill County Public Transit System
212 E Central Avenue, Fitzgerald, GA 31750
Help here
- Public transitContact the county transit system for local transportation service information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on benhillcounty-ga.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Ben Hill County
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
Second Harvest of South Georgia
1836 Piedmont Place, Valdosta, GA 31601
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
Coastal Plain Area Community Action Authority, Inc.
104 S Oak St, Lakeland, GA 31635
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Ben Hill 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
Talk to a person
- Georgia 2-1-1
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