Darien
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Local offices in Darien
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
McIntosh County DFCS Office
1221 North Way, Darien, GA 31305
Help here
- Food assistanceApply for food assistance through the Georgia Department of Human Services.Apply online
- Medicaid and TANFAsk the office about Medicaid or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Utilities · City office
Darien Utility Billing
106 Washington Street, Darien, GA 31305
Help here
- Water bill paymentPay your City of Darien water bill online or at City Hall.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofdarienga.com
Local office · City office
Darien City Hall Annex
702 North Way, Darien, GA 31305
Help here
- City servicesContact the city about water, sewer, street maintenance, permits, or other city services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofdarienga.com
Library · Regional office
Ida Hilton Public Library
1105 North Way, Darien, GA 31305
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use books and other public library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on trrl.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Darien
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
Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia
1380 Chatham Parkway, Savannah, GA 31405
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
Coastal Georgia Area Community Action Authority, Inc.
1 Community Action Dr, Brunswick, GA 31520-3789
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of McIntosh County
Darien is in McIntosh County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
Atlantic Hinesville Child Support Office
945 E.G. Miles Parkway, Hinesville, GA 31313
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help opening a child support case, establishing a support order, or enforcing an order.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way of the Coastal Empire 2-1-1
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, health care, utilities, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on uwce.org
Public health · State office
McIntosh County Health Department
1335 GA Highway 57, Townsend, GA 31331
Help here
- Public health and clinic servicesGet public health services and clinic care through the county health department.
- WICGet nutrition support and food benefits through the health department's WIC program.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coastalhealthdistrict.org
Older adults · Regional office
Coastal Georgia Area Agency on Aging
1181 Coastal Drive SW, Darien, GA 31305
Help here
- Aging and disability supportCall for help finding meals, in-home support, caregiver services, and other local resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coastalrc.ga.gov
Emergency help · County office
McIntosh County Emergency Management Agency
1019 Production Row SW, Darien, GA 31305
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsGet help preparing for emergencies and sign up for local alerts.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mcintoshcountyga.com
Jobs and training · State office
Brunswick Career Center
2517 Tara Lane, Brunswick, GA 31520-2758
Help here
- Employment and job search helpGet help with job searches, career services, and workforce programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.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
- United Way of the Coastal Empire 2-1-1
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