Hartwell
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Local offices in Hartwell
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Hart County DFCS Office
267 East Johnson Street, Hartwell, GA 30643
Help here
- Public benefitsVisit the office for help with SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Hartwell Housing Authority
116 W Franklin Pl, Hartwell, GA 30643
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about public housing and application availability.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hartwellha-ga.com
Utilities · City office
Hartwell City Hall and Utility Billing
456 E Howell St, Hartwell, GA 30643
Help here
- City services and utility billingVisit City Hall to pay or ask for help with water, sewer, and natural gas bills.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hartwellga.gov
Older adults · County office
Hart County Senior Center
139 Clay Street, Hartwell, GA 30643
Help here
- Senior programs and nutritionHart County residents age 60 and older can join activities, trips, social programs, and nutrition services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hartcountyga.gov
Library · County office
Hart County Library
150 Benson Street, Hartwell, GA 30643
Help here
- Public library servicesUse the library to borrow books and other materials, get information, and attend library programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hartcountylibrary.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Hartwell
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
Food Bank of Northeast Georgia
890 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA 30607
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
Ninth District Opportunity, Inc.
P.O. Drawer L, Gainesville, GA 30503
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Hart County
Hartwell is in Hart County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Local office · Regional office
United Way 211 of Northeast Georgia
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall for free referrals to local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, jobs, and other needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on unitedwaynega.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Hartwell Housing Authority
116 West Franklin Place, Hartwell, GA 30643
Help here
- Public housingAsk about affordable public housing and how to apply.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hartwellha-ga.com
Public health · State office
Hart County Health Department
64 Reynolds Street, Hartwell, GA 30643
Help here
- Public health and WICGet health services such as immunizations, women's health care, and WIC food benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hartcountyga.gov
Older adults · County office
Hart County Senior Center
Help here
- Senior services and transitAsk about services for older adults and rides for appointments and errands.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hartcountyga.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Legacy Link Georgia Mountains Area Agency on Aging
4080 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood, GA 30566
Help here
- Aging and disability resource connectionContact the regional agency to find aging and disability services for Franklin County residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.georgia.gov
Veterans · State office
Georgia Department of Veterans Service Athens Field Office
9249 U.S. Highway 29, Athens, GA 30601
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for state and federal veterans benefits.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.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.
- 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 Northeast 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