North High Shoals

Local offices in North High Shoals

We have not checked North High Shoals on its own yet. Here is what we have for the area around it.

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of North High Shoals first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  Suthers Center Christian Outreach Food Pantry

  Suthers Center Christian Outreach

  48 miles from the center of North High Shoals

  3110 Ashford Dunwoody Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30319

  Hours

  • Sat8 AM to 10 AM

  Who can come: Members of the surrounding community experiencing temporary life challenges

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on sutherscenter.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve North High Shoals

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

Offices for all of Oconee County

North High Shoals is in Oconee County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Oconee County Division of Family and Children Services

  1400 Greensboro Highway, Watkinsville, GA 30677

  Help here

  • Food assistance, Medicaid, and TANFApply for food assistance, Medicaid, or TANF and get help with questions about these benefits.Apply online
  Call 706-310-2260DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Oconee County Health Department WIC

  1060 Experiment Station Road, Watkinsville, GA 30677

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportWIC offers food benefits, nutrition information, breastfeeding support, and referrals for eligible families.Apply online
  Call 706-769-3983DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  United Way 211

  Help here

  • Local resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211.org

• 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
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Oconee County Health Department

  1060 Experiment Station Road, Watkinsville, GA 30677

  Help here

  • Public health clinic servicesGet immunizations, family planning, screenings, and other public health services.
  Call 706-769-3983DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Advantage Behavioral Health Systems

  250 Bray Street, Athens, GA 30601

  Help here

  • Behavioral health careFind behavioral health and recovery services for people in the counties Advantage serves.
  Call 706-389-9774DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Oconee 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