Cochran
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Local offices in Cochran
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Bleckley County DFCS Office
137 S. Sixth Street, Cochran, GA 31014
Help here
- Food assistanceApply for or ask about food assistance through SNAP.Apply online
- Health coverageAsk about applying for Medicaid or getting help with a Medicaid case.Apply online
- Cash assistanceAsk about applying for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Cochran Housing Authority
172 Limestone Road, Cochran, GA 31014
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceAsk about public housing and rental assistance for eligible households.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on apps.cochranha.com
Utilities · City office
Cochran City Hall and Utility Billing
112 W. Dykes Street, Cochran, GA 31014
Help here
- City services and utility billsVisit City Hall to ask about city services or pay gas, water, sewer, and garbage bills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcochran.com
Older adults · County office
Bleckley County Senior Center
112 N. 2nd Street, Cochran, GA 31014
Help here
- Senior meals and supportAdults age 60 and older can ask about group meals, home-delivered meals, and help finding services to live safely at home.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bleckley.org
Library · Regional office
Tessie W. Norris Cochran-Bleckley County Library
103 N. 3rd Street, Cochran, GA 31014
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books, get reference help, use public computers, and join programs for children and adults.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on orls.org
Parks and recreation · Regional office
Cochran-Bleckley County Recreation Department
250 W. Dykes Street, Cochran, GA 31014
Help here
- Youth recreation programsAsk about sports, activities, and recreation programs for local youth.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cbrdrecreation.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Cochran
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
Heart of Georgia Community Action Council, Inc.
324 Pine St, Eastman, GA 31023-6156
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Bleckley County
Cochran is in Bleckley County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Community action · Nonprofit
Heart of Georgia Community Action Council Bleckley Community Service Center
103 E Cherry St, Suite 4A, Cochran, GA 31014
Help here
- Community servicesContact the center to ask about help with basic needs and ways to reduce the effects of poverty.
- Utility assistance appointmentsResidents can schedule an appointment to ask about utility assistance.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mgcaa.org
Child support · State office
Oconee Eastman Child Support Office
40 Plaza Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services for families in Bleckley County.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
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
Public health · State office
Bleckley County Health Department
152 North 8th Street, Cochran, GA 31014
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local public health services and vital records assistance.
- WICGet help applying for WIC food benefits for women, infants, and children.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.georgia.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
CSB of Middle Georgia
2121-A Bellevue Road, Dublin, GA 31021
Help here
- Behavioral health and disability servicesContact the board for behavioral health and disability services available to Bleckley County residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dbhdd.georgia.gov
Older adults · County office
Bleckley County Senior Center
112 N 2nd Street, Cochran, GA 31014
Help here
- Senior meals and home supportOlder adults can get meals, legal help, and support to live safely at home.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bleckley.org
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