Decatur County

Local offices in Decatur County

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

• Human services · State office

  Decatur County Division of Family and Children Services

  505 South Wheat Avenue, Bainbridge, GA 39819

  Help here

  • Food assistanceApply for food assistance and get help with benefits questions.Apply online
  • Medicaid and TANFApply for Medicaid or cash assistance and get help with benefits questions.Apply online
  • Child and family servicesGet help with child welfare and family support services.
  Call 229-248-2420DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Decatur County Neighborhood Service Center

  1732 Bethel Road, Bainbridge, GA

  Help here

  • Community assistanceContact the center to ask about local assistance and support services.
  Call 229-246-3119DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Decatur County Health Department

  928 S West Street, Bainbridge, GA 39819

  Help here

  • Public health servicesVisit for local health department services and health information.
  • WICAsk the clinic about nutrition support and WIC benefits for eligible families.
  Call 229-248-3055DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Georgia Pines Decatur-Seminole Service Center

  333 Airport Road, Bainbridge, GA

  Help here

  • Behavioral health servicesCall the local center to ask about mental health and related services.
  Call 229-248-2683DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on georgiapines.net

• Veterans · State office

  Decatur County Veterans Services

  307 East Broughton Street, Bainbridge, GA

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceContact the office for help with veterans services and benefits.
  Call 229-248-2599DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Decatur County Emergency Management Agency

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessGet information about county emergency planning and disaster preparedness.
  Call 229-248-3869Website

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Georgia Department of Labor Bainbridge Career Center

  310 South Scott Street, Bainbridge, GA 39819

  Help here

  • Career and employment servicesVisit for help with job search and employment services.
  Call 229-248-2618DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Georgia Department of Driver Services Bainbridge Customer Service Center

  101 Airport Road, Bainbridge, GA 39817

  Help here

  • Driver license and ID servicesApply for, renew, replace, or update a Georgia driver license or ID at this center.Apply online
  Call 678-413-8400DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Southwest Georgia Regional Library System

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse the regional library system for books, learning resources, and other library services.
  Website

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

Decatur County, Georgia website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Decatur County

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

Job help near Decatur County

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.

• American Job Center

  Bainbridge Career Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  0.3 miles away

  310 South Scott Street, Bainbridge, GA 39819

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

  Call 229-248-2618DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on December 1, 2025

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.

Cities and towns in Decatur County

• Attapulgus
• Bainbridge
• Brinson
• Climax

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