Columbus
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Local offices in Columbus
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Muscogee County DFCS Office
2100 Comer Avenue, Columbus, GA 31902
Help here
- Food, Medicaid, and cash assistance applicationsApply for food, Medicaid, or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
2-1-1 Georgia, Chattahoochee Valley
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to connect with local help for food, housing, utilities, health care, and jobs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on unitedwayga.org
Housing help · City office
Community Reinvestment Department
1111 1st Avenue, Columbus, GA 31901
Help here
- Housing and community development programsAsk about city housing programs, including down-payment help for eligible homebuyers.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on columbusga.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia
1000 Wynnton Road, Columbus, GA 31906
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersContact the housing authority to ask about public housing and housing choice voucher assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on columbushousing.org
Older adults · City office
Columbus Parks and Recreation Senior Centers
1441 Benning Drive, Columbus, GA 31903
Help here
- Senior center activities and resourcesOlder adults can take part in social, recreation, and learning activities at city senior centers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on parks.columbusga.gov
Local office · City office
Columbus 311 Citizens Service Center
1111 1st Avenue, Columbus, GA 31901
Help here
- City information and service requestsCall with a city question, to request a service, or to report a non-emergency problem.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on columbusga.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Columbus Career Center
700 Veterans Parkway, Columbus, GA 31901-2933
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesVisit the career center for help with job searches and workforce services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.georgia.gov
State office
Georgia Department of Driver Services Columbus Customer Service Center
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationApply for, renew, or replace a Georgia driver's license or identification card.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dds.georgia.gov
Library · Regional office
Chattahoochee Valley Libraries
3000 Macon Road, Columbus, GA 31906
Help here
- Public library servicesVisit a library branch to borrow materials and use library programs and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cvlga.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Columbus Parks and Recreation Department
1111 1st Avenue, Columbus, GA 31901
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind recreation programs, activities, and facilities for people of all ages.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on columbusga.gov
Columbus Consolidated Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Columbus
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
Feeding the Valley Food Bank
6744 Flat Rock Road, Midland, GA 31820
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
Enrichment Services Program, Inc.
PO Box 6627, Columbus, GA 31917-6627
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Muscogee County
Columbus is in Muscogee County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Muscogee County Division of Family and Children Services
2100 Comer Avenue, Columbus, GA 31902
Help here
- Food assistance, Medicaid, and TANFVisit or contact DFCS to ask about food assistance, Medicaid, or cash help through TANF.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Child support · State office
Chattahoochee Child Support Office
1327 Third Avenue, Columbus, GA 31901
Help here
- Child support servicesThe office helps families with child support services and cases.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia
1180 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Columbus, GA 31906
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersThe housing authority helps eligible residents apply for public housing and rental assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on columbushousing.org
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way 211
1100 5th Avenue, Columbus, GA 31902
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 for help finding local services and assistance programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcs.georgia.gov
Public health · Regional office
Columbus Health Department
2100 Comer Avenue, Columbus, GA 31904
Help here
- Public health and clinic servicesThe health department offers clinic and program services, including testing, immunizations, and children's services.
- WICWIC helps eligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and young children get healthy food, nutrition advice, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on westcentralhealthdistrict.com
Courts and legal help · County office
Muscogee County Law Library
100 10th Street, Government Center, 8th Floor Tower, Columbus, GA 31901
Help here
- Legal information and researchThe law library offers public legal research materials and computers, but staff cannot give legal advice.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.columbusga.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
- 2-1-1 Georgia, Chattahoochee Valley
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