Albany
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Local offices in Albany
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Dougherty County DFCS Office
200 West Oglethorpe Boulevard, Albany, GA 31701
Help here
- Food, Medicaid, and TANF benefitsVisit or contact this office about food, Medicaid, or TANF benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Local office · Regional office
2-1-1 Southwest Georgia
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, and jobs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on unitedwayga.org
Housing help · City office
Community & Economic Development
230 South Jackson Street, Suite 315, Albany, GA 31701
Help here
- City rental housingAsk about applying for income-eligible rental housing managed by the city.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on albanyga.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of the City of Albany
521 Pine Avenue, Albany, GA 31701
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority about affordable rental housing for eligible households.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on albanyha.com
Utilities · City office
Albany Utilities Customer Service and 311 Call Center
401 Pine Avenue, Albany, GA 31701
Help here
- City service requestsCall 311 to report a city service issue or request help with a pothole or code violation.Apply onlineRead more
- Utility bills and serviceGet help with utility bills, payments, and starting or transferring service.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on albanyga.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Georgia Department of Labor Albany Career Center
1608 South Slappey Boulevard, Albany, GA 31701-2632
Help here
- Employment and unemployment helpGet help with job searches, training, and unemployment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.georgia.gov
State office
Georgia Department of Driver Services Albany Customer Service Center
2062 Newton Road, Albany, GA 31701
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationApply for or renew a driver license, permit, or identification card at this center.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dds.georgia.gov
Local office · City office
City Manager's Office
401 Pine Avenue, Albany, GA 31701
Help here
- City government informationContact this office with questions about city government and its departments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on albanyga.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Recreation and Parks Department
1301 N Monroe Street, Albany, GA 31701
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind city parks, recreation facilities, programs, and events.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on albanyga.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Albany
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
Feeding the Valley Food Bank
6744 Flat Rock Road, Midland, GA 31820
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
Southwest Georgia Community Action Council, Inc.
P.O. Box 3728, Moultrie, GA 31776-3728
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Dougherty County
Albany is in Dougherty County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Dougherty County Division of Family and Children Services
200 West Oglethorpe Boulevard, Albany, GA 31701
Help here
- Food, Medicaid, and cash assistanceApply for food assistance, Medicaid, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Child support · State office
Dougherty Albany Child Support Office
200 West Oglethorpe Boulevard, Suite 201, Albany, GA 31701
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support cases and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Albany Housing Authority
521 Pine Avenue, Albany, GA 31701
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about public housing and other affordable housing options.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on albanyha.com
Public health · State office
Dougherty County Health Department
1710 South Slappey Boulevard, Albany, GA 31701
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health services, including immunizations, health screenings, and family health care.
- WICWIC offers nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.georgia.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Southwest Georgia Council on Aging
1105 Palmyra Road, Albany, GA 31701
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportAsk about services and support for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.georgia.gov
Veterans · State office
Albany Veterans Field Service Office
1705 South Slappey Boulevard, Room 113, Albany, GA 31701
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for veterans benefits and understanding your claim.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.gov
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
- 2-1-1 Southwest Georgia
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