Sycamore

Local offices in Sycamore

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

• Local office · City office

  Sycamore City Hall

  39 East Willis St., Sycamore, GA 31790

  Help here

  • City government servicesVisit or call City Hall for help with city government services.
  • Water bill paymentsPay your city water bill online or by phone.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 229-567-4296DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Sycamore website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Sycamore

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

Offices for all of Turner County

Sycamore is in Turner County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Turner County Division of Family and Children Services

  336 North Street, Ashburn, GA 31714

  Help here

  • Food assistance, Medicaid, and TANFVisit DFCS to get help applying for food assistance, Medicaid, or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.Apply online
  Call 229-567-4353DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Coastal Plain Area Economic Opportunity Authority

  1810 W Hill Ave, Valdosta, GA 31601

  Help here

  • Community action servicesContact the agency for help finding community action programs serving Brooks County.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Turner County Health Department

  745 Hudson Avenue, Ashburn, GA 31714

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, well checks, and other health services at the county health department.
  • WICWIC offers food support, health education, breastfeeding help, and referrals for eligible families.Read more
  Call 229-238-9595DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on southhealthdistrict.com

• Older adults · Regional office

  Southern Georgia Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging and disability servicesCall for help finding meals, transportation, caregiver support, and other services for older adults and people with disabilities.Apply online
  Call 888-732-4464Website

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

• State office

  Tifton Veterans Field Service Office

  1824 Ridge Avenue North, Tifton, GA 31794

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpVeterans and their families can get help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.Read more
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Turner County EMA and Fire Department

  754 Hudson Avenue, Ashburn, GA 31714

  Help here

  • Emergency management informationContact the county EMA for information about local emergency preparedness and response.
  Call 229-567-0313DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on turnercountygeorgia.com

Everything in Turner 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