Richmond County
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Local offices in Richmond County
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Human services · State office
Richmond County Division of Family and Children Services
520 Fenwick St., Augusta, GA 30901
Help here
- Food, cash, and medical assistanceApply for food assistance, TANF cash help, or Medicaid at this state office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Human services · Regional office
United Way of the CSRA 2-1-1
Help here
- Help finding local resourcesCall 211 for free referrals to local food, housing, utility, health, and other support.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on uwcsra.org
Child support · State office
Augusta Child Support Office
3626 Walton Way Ext., Suite 2, Augusta, GA 30909
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services for cases serving Columbia County.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
State office
Richmond County WIC Clinic
950 Laney Walker Boulevard, Augusta, GA 30901
Help here
- WIC nutrition benefitsWIC helps eligible pregnant or postpartum women and young children get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.georgia.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of the City of Augusta
1435 Walton Way, Augusta, GA
Help here
- Public housing and housing vouchersApply for public housing or a housing voucher through the Augusta Housing Authority.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on augustapha.org
Housing help · County office
Augusta Housing and Community Development
510 Fenwick Street, Augusta, GA 30901
Help here
- Housing and community development programsFind information about local housing and community development programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on augustaga.gov
Public health · State office
Richmond County Health Department
950 Laney Walker Boulevard, Augusta, GA 30901
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department for local public health services and information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.georgia.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Serenity Behavioral Health System
3421 Mike Padgett Highway, Augusta, GA 30906
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesFind behavioral health and developmental disability services for Richmond County residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dbhdd.georgia.gov
State office
Georgia DBHDD Region 2 Field Office
3405 Mike Padgett Highway, Building 3, Augusta, GA 30906
Help here
- Behavioral health and developmental disability servicesContact the regional state office for information about behavioral health and developmental disability services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dbhdd.georgia.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Augusta-Richmond County Law Library
823 Telfair Street, 2nd Floor, Augusta, GA 30901
Help here
- Legal research and court formsUse legal research materials and find forms for matters such as divorce, custody, and child support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on augustaga.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Central Savannah River Area Area Agency on Aging
3023 River Watch Parkway, Suite A, Augusta, GA 30907
Help here
- Aging and disability resourcesContact the regional agency to find aging and disability services for Richmond County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.georgia.gov
Veterans · State office
Georgia Department of Veterans Service, Augusta Office
1101 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30901
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpVeterans and their families can get help with state and federal veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.gov
Emergency help · County office
Augusta-Richmond County Emergency Management Agency
535 Telfair St., Suite 610, Augusta, GA 30901
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsGet local emergency information and sign up for alerts about situations that affect public safety.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on augustaga.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Georgia Department of Labor Augusta Career Center
601 Greene Street, Augusta, GA 30901
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help finding jobs and workforce services at the career center serving Richmond County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.georgia.gov
State office
Georgia Department of Driver Services Augusta Customer Service Center
3423 Mike Padgett Highway, Augusta, GA 30906
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationApply for or renew a Georgia driver license or identification card at this customer service center.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dds.georgia.gov
Library · County office
Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
823 Telfair Street, Augusta, GA 30901
Help here
- Library servicesUse the library system for books, information, technology, and learning programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on arcpls.org
Augusta-Richmond County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Richmond 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 Richmond 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