Byron
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Local offices in Byron
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · Regional office
United Way of Central Georgia 2-1-1
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with basic needs, health care, and jobs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwaycg.org
Housing help · City office
Housing Authority of the City of Byron
503 Boy Scout Road, Byron, GA 31008
Help here
- Public housing assistanceContact the authority to ask about public housing assistance in Byron.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Utilities · City office
City of Byron Utility Billing
401 Main Street, Byron, GA 31008
Help here
- Water and sewer billsPay a city water or sewer bill or ask the city about your utility account.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on byronga.municipalonlinepayments.com
Local office · City office
Byron Municipal Complex
401 Main Street, Byron, GA 31008
Help here
- City services and informationVisit or call the city to ask about city services and local government.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on byronga.com
Older adults · Nonprofit
Byron Senior Center
401 Main Street, Byron, GA 31008
Help here
- Senior activities and social connectionOlder adults can visit for activities and time with other people in the community.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 41nbc.com
Library · Regional office
Byron Public Library
105 Church Street, Byron, GA 31008
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library for books, library resources, and help from library staff.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on peachpubliclibraries.org
City of Byron, Georgia website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Byron
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
Middle Georgia Community Food Bank
4490 Ocmulgee East Boulevard, Macon, GA 31217
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
Middle Georgia Community Action Agency, Inc.
121 Prince Street, Warner Robins, GA 31093
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Peach County
Byron is in Peach County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Peach County Division of Family and Children Services
700 Spruce Street, Wing E, Fort Valley, GA 31030
Help here
- Food assistance, Medicaid, and TANFApply for food assistance, Medicaid, or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Child support · State office
Macon Child Support Services Office
4619 Sheraton Drive, Suite 100, Macon, GA 31210
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services at the office serving Peach County.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Fort Valley Housing Authority
108 Anderson Avenue, Fort Valley, GA 31030
Help here
- Public housingApply for public housing and ask about affordable housing options.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ftvalleyha.com
Public health · State office
Peach County Health Department
503 Bluebird Boulevard, Fort Valley, GA 31030
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the county health department for local public health services.
- WICCall the health department's WIC line for nutrition and food benefits for eligible families.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.georgia.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Phoenix Center Behavioral Health Services
940 Georgia State Highway 96, Warner Robins, GA 31088
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesContact the Phoenix Center for behavioral health services serving Peach County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dbhdd.georgia.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Middle Georgia Area Agency on Aging
3661 Eisenhower Parkway, Suite MB102, Macon, GA 31206
Help here
- Aging services and referralsAsk about services and support for older adults and caregivers in Baldwin County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.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 Way of Central 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