Seminole County

Local offices in Seminole County

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

• Human services · State office

  Seminole County DFCS Office

  108 West 4th Street, Donalsonville, GA 39845

  Help here

  • Food assistance, Medicaid, and TANFApply for food assistance, Medicaid, or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.Apply online
  • Child and family servicesContact DFCS about child welfare, foster care, adoption, or related family services.
  Call 229-524-2365DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov

• Public health · State office

  Seminole County Health Department

  904 N. Wiley Avenue, Donalsonville, GA 39845

  Help here

  • Public health servicesVisit the health department for local public health services.
  Call 229-495-6590DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.georgia.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Southwest Georgia Council on Aging

  1105 Palmyra Road, Albany, GA 31701-1933

  Help here

  • Aging and disability servicesContact the regional aging agency for help finding services for older adults and people with disabilities.
  Call 229-432-1124DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.georgia.gov

• Veterans · State office

  Bainbridge Veterans Field Service Office

  505 Wheat Avenue, Bainbridge, GA 39819

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceThis state veterans office serves Clay County and helps people access veterans benefits.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Seminole County Emergency Management Agency

  230 Cherry Street, Donalsonville, GA 39845

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet information and help related to emergencies and disaster response.
  Call 229-524-2878DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on seminolecountyga.com

• Jobs and training · State office

  Thomasville Career Center

  403 North Broad Street, Thomasville, GA 31799-8113

  Help here

  • Job and career servicesGet help with job searches, career services, and workforce programs.
  Call 877-709-8185DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dol.georgia.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Southwest Georgia Regional Library System

  103 West Fourth Street, Donalsonville, GA 39845

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse library materials, public computers, and learning resources through the regional library system.
  Call 229-524-2665DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on swgrl.org

Seminole County, Georgia website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Seminole County

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

Cities and towns in Seminole County

• Donalsonville
• Iron Citynot checked yet

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.
• GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
• TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
• 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.
• LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.

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