Butler
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Local offices in Butler
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · Regional office
2-1-1 Georgia
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, utility bills, health care, work, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwayga.org
Utilities · City office
Butler Water and Sewer Service
12 Cedar Street, Butler, GA 31006
Help here
- Water, sewer, and refuse serviceApply for city water service and pay your water bill online.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbutlerga.com
Local office · City office
Butler City Hall
12 Cedar Street, Butler, GA 31006
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall with questions about city services, public safety, and road maintenance.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbutlerga.com
Library · Regional office
Butler Public Library
56 West Main Street, Butler, GA 31006
Help here
- Public library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use local library resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on georgialibraries.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Butler
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
Middle Georgia Community Food Bank
4490 Ocmulgee East Boulevard, Macon, GA 31217
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
West Central Georgia Community Action Council, Inc.
4036 State Route 90 East Vienna Road, P.O. Box 185, Montezuma, GA 31063-0185
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Taylor County
Butler is in Taylor County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Taylor County Division of Family & Children Services
178-2 Charing Road, Butler, GA 31006
Help here
- Food, health, and cash assistanceApply for or get help with SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Child support · State office
Chattahoochee Child Support Office
1327 Third Avenue, Columbus, GA 31901
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help setting up or managing child support and collecting payments for a child.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Unity Community Action Council
4036 GA-90, Montezuma, GA 31063
Help here
- Community action servicesContact the agency to ask about assistance programs for residents in its service area.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gefa.georgia.gov
Public health · State office
Taylor County Health Department
178-1 Charing Road, Butler, GA 31006
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, family planning, pregnancy testing, and other local health services.Read more
- WICAsk the health department about nutrition help for women, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.georgia.gov
Older adults · Regional office
River Valley Area Agency on Aging
710 Front Avenue, Suite A, Columbus, GA 31901
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpCall for help finding services for older adults and people with disabilities in Clay County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rivervalleyaging.org
Emergency help · County office
Taylor County Local Emergency Management Agency
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet local information about preparing for emergencies and coordinating disaster response.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gema.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 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