Patterson

Local offices in Patterson

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

• Utilities · City office

  City of Patterson Water and Sewer Billing

  3507 Williams Street, Patterson, GA 31557

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billsPay your water or sewer bill at the city office or use the city’s online payment options.
  Call 912-647-5776DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Patterson City Hall

  3507 Williams Street, Patterson, GA 31557

  Help here

  • City office helpContact City Hall for help with city services and public records.
  Call 912-647-5776DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Patterson, Georgia website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Patterson

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

Offices for all of Pierce County

Patterson is in Pierce County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · State office

  Waycross Child Support Services Office

  1200 Plant Avenue, Waycross, GA 31501

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help applying for child support and managing a child support case.
  Call 877-423-4746DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Pierce County DFCS Office

  621 Hendry Street, Blackshear, GA 31516

  Help here

  • Food, Medicaid, and cash benefitsApply for food, health, and cash benefits or get help with an existing case.Apply online
  Call 912-449-6624DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Pierce County WIC

  715 Ware Street, Blackshear, GA 31516

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportWIC helps eligible families get healthy food and nutrition support.Read more
  Call 855-473-4374DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Southeast Georgia Community Action Agency

  Help here

  • Community action servicesContact the community action agency for information about assistance available in the area.
  Website

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

• Public health · State office

  Pierce County Health Department

  715 Ware Street, Blackshear, GA 31516

  Help here

  • Public health servicesVisit the health department for local public health services.
  Call 855-473-4374DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Southern Georgia Area Agency on Aging

  1725 South Georgia Parkway West, Waycross, GA 31503

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportCall for help finding meals, caregiver support, transportation, and other aging or disability services.
  Call 912-285-6097DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Pierce 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