Lakeland

Local offices in Lakeland

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• State office

  Lanier County DFCS Office

  5 Roquemore Circle, Lakeland, GA 31635

  Help here

  • Food assistance, Medicaid, and TANFVisit this office for help with food assistance, Medicaid, or TANF benefits.Apply online
  Call 229-482-3686DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov

• Utilities · City office

  City of Lakeland Utilities

  64 S Valdosta Rd, Lakeland, GA 31635

  Help here

  • Water and sewer serviceContact the city about water or sewer service and utility bills.
  Call 229-482-3100DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoflakelandga.com

• Local office · City office

  City of Lakeland City Hall

  64 S Valdosta Rd, Lakeland, GA 31635

  Help here

  • City services and questionsContact the city clerk’s office for help with city services and questions.
  Call 229-482-3100DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lakelandga.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Miller Lakeland Library

  18 S Valdosta Rd, Lakeland, GA 31635

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use public library resources.
  Call 229-482-2904DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sgrl.org

City of Lakeland, Georgia website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Lakeland

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Lanier County

Lakeland is in Lanier County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Coastal Plain Area Economic Opportunity Authority

  1810 West Hill Avenue, Valdosta, GA 31601

  Help here

  • Community action servicesContact the agency for help finding community services available to Echols County residents.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gefa.georgia.gov

• Public health · State office

  Lanier County Health Department

  53 West Murrell Avenue, Lakeland, GA 31635

  Help here

  • Public health servicesVisit for local public health services and appointments.
  • WICCall to ask about nutrition support through WIC for eligible families.Read more
  Call 229-482-3294DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.georgia.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Southern Georgia Area Agency on Aging

  1725 South Georgia Parkway West, Waycross, GA 31503

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportGet information about meals, caregiving, transportation, and support for older adults and people with disabilities.Apply online
  Call 888-732-4464DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sgrc.us

• Emergency help · County office

  Lanier County Emergency Management Agency

  162 West Thigpen Avenue, Suite D, Lakeland, GA 31635

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and disaster helpVisit for emergency preparedness information and help coordinating disaster response and recovery.
  Call 229-482-2595DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on laniercountyboc.com

• Library · Regional office

  South Georgia Regional Library System

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse the library system to find books, digital resources, and learning services available to Lanier County residents.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sgrl.org

Everything in Lanier 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.
• 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