Gwinnett County
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Local offices in Gwinnett County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Public health · Regional office
Lawrenceville WIC
455 Grayson Highway, Suite 300, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Help here
- WIC nutrition and food benefitsWIC helps eligible pregnant or postpartum people and young children get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gnrhealth.com
Child support · State office
Gwinnett Lawrenceville Child Support Office
95 Constitution Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Suite 200, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Help here
- Child support servicesParents can get help with child support cases and payments.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
State office · State office
Gwinnett County DFCS Office
95 Constitution Boulevard, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Help here
- Food, medical, and cash assistanceResidents can apply for or get help with food, Medicaid, and cash assistance programs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way of Greater Atlanta 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211online.unitedwayatlanta.org
Human services · County office
Gwinnett Health and Human Services
446 West Crogan Street, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Help here
- Help finding community resourcesStaff help residents find local services and resources for their needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gwinnettcounty.com
Community action · Nonprofit
Area Committee to Improve Opportunities Now (ACTION)
2440 West Broad Street, Suite 9, Athens, GA 30606
Help here
- Community action assistanceContact ACTION to ask about community assistance and programs serving Barrow County.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gefa.georgia.gov
Public health · Regional office
GNR Public Health, Lawrenceville Health Center
455 Grayson Highway, Suite 300, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Help here
- Public health servicesResidents can visit for health services offered by the local public health department.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gnrhealth.com
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
View Point Health
175 Gwinnett Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Help here
- Behavioral health careResidents can contact the clinic for behavioral health services and support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on myviewpointhealth.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Homer M. Stark Law Library
75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Help here
- Public legal research resourcesVisitors can use legal research tools and get help finding court forms, but staff do not give legal advice.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gcll.org
Older adults · Regional office
Atlanta Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging and disability resource connectionContact the regional agency to find aging and disability services that may be available in Cobb County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.georgia.gov
Veterans · State office
Georgia Department of Veterans Service, Lawrenceville
455 Phillip Boulevard, Suite 200, Room 106, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help with benefit forms and claims.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Georgia Department of Labor, Gwinnett Career Center
2211 Beaver Ruin Road, Suite 160, Norcross, GA 30071
Help here
- Job search and workforce helpJob seekers can get help finding work and using employment services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.georgia.gov
State office · State office
Georgia DDS Lawrenceville Customer Service Center
310 Hurricane Shoals Road NE, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationResidents can apply for or renew a Georgia driver license or state identification card.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dds.georgia.gov
State office · State office
Georgia DDS Norcross Customer Service Center
2211 Beaver Ruin Road, Norcross, GA 30071
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationResidents can apply for or renew a Georgia driver license or state identification card.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dds.georgia.gov
Library · County office
Gwinnett County Public Library
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can use library materials, computers, and learning resources across the county library system.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gwinnettpl.org
Gwinnett County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Gwinnett 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
Atlanta Community Food Bank
3400 N Desert Dr, Atlanta, GA 30344
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
Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc.
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
Partnership for Community Action, Inc.
2075 W Park Place Blvd Ste D, Stone Mountain, GA 30087-3542
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Gwinnett 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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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 Greater Atlanta 211
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