Clayton

Local offices in Clayton

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

• State office

  Rabun County DFCS Office

  128 Hiawassee Street, Clayton, GA 30525

  Help here

  • Food assistance, Medicaid, and TANFVisit the office for help with Food Stamps, Medicaid, or TANF.
  Call 706-782-4283DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov

• Local office · City office

  City of Clayton

  837 Highway 76 West, Clayton, GA 30525

  Help here

  • City services and informationVisit or contact City Hall for city information, forms, and public requests.
  • Pay a city billUse the city website to find its payment option for city bills.Apply online
  Call 706-782-4512DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofclaytonga.gov

City of Clayton website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Clayton

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

Offices for all of Rabun County

Clayton is in Rabun County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Rabun County Division of Family and Children Services

  128 Hiawassee Street, Clayton, GA 30525

  Help here

  • Food, cash, and medical benefitsApply for or ask about SNAP, TANF, and Medicaid benefits.Apply online
  Call 706-782-4283DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  Mountain Child Support Office

  518 A Monroe Street, Clarkesville, GA 30523

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services for families in Rabun County.Apply online
  Call 877-423-4746DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Rabun County District WIC Clinic

  184 South Main Street, Suite 200, Clayton, GA 30525

  Help here

  • WICAsk about WIC food and nutrition support for eligible families.
  Call 888-371-9288DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on phdistrict2.org

• Local office · Regional office

  United Way of Northeast Georgia 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to get help finding local food, housing, utility, health, job, and other community resources.
  Call 211Website

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Housing Authority of the City of Clayton

  393 Shadyside Drive, Clayton, GA 30525

  Help here

  • Public housingAsk about public housing managed by the authority for eligible residents.
  Call 706-782-6467DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hud.gov

• Public health · State office

  Rabun County Health Department

  184 South Main Street, Suite 200, Clayton, GA 30525

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet local public health services through the county health department.
  Call 706-212-0289DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on phdistrict2.org

Everything in Rabun 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