Alapaha

Local offices in Alapaha

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

• Local office · City office

  Alapaha City Hall

  112 NW Railroad St, Alapaha, GA 31622

  Help here

  • City services and water or sewer hookupContact the city clerk for city services and information about starting water or sewer service.
  • City utility bill paymentResidents can use the town website to find options for paying city utility bills.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 229-532-7475DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of Alapaha website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Alapaha

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

Job help near Alapaha

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Alapaha. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Tifton Career Center

  17 miles away

  310 South Tift Ave, Tifton, GA 31794

  Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm; Monday - Friday

  Call 229-386-3322DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on January 5, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Douglas Career Center, Georgia Department of Labor

  22 miles away

  70 Lockwood Drive, Douglas, GA 31533

  Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm; Monday - Friday

  Call 912-389-4254DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 12, 2025

• American Job Center

  Moultrie Career Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  36 miles away

  220 North Main Street, Moultrie, GA 31768

  Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm; Monday - Friday

  Call 229-891-7147DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 4, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Berrien County

Alapaha is in Berrien County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Berrien County Division of Family and Children Services

  301 South Jefferson Street, Nashville, GA 31639

  Help here

  • Food assistanceApply for or manage SNAP food benefits.Apply online
  • Cash assistanceApply for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.Apply online
  • Medicaid and child care assistanceGet help applying for Medicaid and child care assistance.Apply online
  Call 229-686-5568DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Berrien County WIC Clinic

  600A S. Jefferson Street, Nashville, GA 31639

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceAsk about food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
  Call 888-388-2370DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Coastal Plain Area Economic Opportunity Authority

  1810 W. Hill Avenue, Valdosta, GA 31601

  Help here

  • Community action servicesContact the agency to ask about assistance programs serving Berrien County.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Berrien County Health Department

  600A S. Jefferson Street, Nashville, GA 31639

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, health checks, and other public health services.
  Call 229-686-5411DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Southern Georgia Area Agency on Aging

  1725 South Georgia Parkway West, Waycross, GA 31503

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportGet information about meals, caregiving, transportation, and support for older adults and people with disabilities.Apply online
  Call 888-732-4464DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Georgia Department of Veterans Service, Valdosta Field Service Office

  348 Enterprise Drive, Valdosta, GA 31601

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Berrien 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