Lincoln County
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Local offices in Lincoln County
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Human services · State office
Lincoln County DFCS Office
171 North Peachtree Street, Lincolnton, GA 30817
Help here
- Food, Medicaid, and cash assistanceVisit the office for help applying for food, Medicaid, or temporary cash assistance.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Child support · State office
Toombs Thomson Child Support Office
110 Central Avenue, Thomson, GA 30824
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help applying for child support or managing a child support case.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
Local office · Regional office
United Way of the CSRA 2-1-1
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, health care, utilities, jobs, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on uwcsra.org
Public health · State office
Lincoln County Health Department
176 North Peachtree Street, Lincolnton, GA 30817
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit the county health department for local public health services.
- WICAsk the health department about WIC food and nutrition help for eligible families.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.georgia.gov
Older adults · Regional office
CSRA Area Agency on Aging
3626 Walton Way Extension, Suite 300, Augusta, GA 30909
Help here
- Aging servicesContact the agency to find services and support for older adults and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.georgia.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Augusta Career Center
601 Greene Street, Augusta, GA 30901-1427
Help here
- Workforce and unemployment servicesGet in-person help with job searches, training, and unemployment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.state.ga.us
Library · Regional office
Greater Clarks Hill Regional Library System
Help here
- Library servicesUse library collections, public computers, Wi-Fi, and learning programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gchrl.org
Lincoln County, Georgia website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Lincoln 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
Golden Harvest Food Bank
3310 Commerce Drive, Augusta, GA 30909
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
Central Savannah River Area Economic Opportunity Authority, Inc.
1261 Greene St, Augusta, GA 30901-2127
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Lincoln 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
Talk to a person
- United Way of the CSRA 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