Douglas
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Local offices in Douglas
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Coffee County Division of Family and Children Services
1300 W. Baker Highway, Douglas, GA 31534
Help here
- Food and family assistanceVisit DFCS for help applying for food and other family assistance programs.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Housing help · City office
Housing Authority of the City of Douglas
631 W. Bryan Street, Douglas, GA 31533
Help here
- Public housing and vouchersAsk about public housing and the Section 8 housing voucher program.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dougha.com
Utilities · City office
Utility Billing and Customer Service
302 S. Madison Avenue, Douglas, GA 31533
Help here
- Utility bills and serviceGet help paying a city utility bill, starting service, or changing an account.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofdouglasga.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Douglas Parks and Recreation
200 S. Madison Avenue, Douglas, GA 31533
Help here
- Senior club and activitiesResidents age 50 and older can ask about the Sunny Senior Club and its activities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofdouglasga.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Georgia Department of Labor Douglas Career Center
70 Lockwood Drive, Douglas, GA 31533
Help here
- Job search and unemployment helpGet help finding a job, using employment services, or applying for unemployment benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dol.georgia.gov
State office
Georgia Department of Driver Services Douglas Customer Service Center
348 Thomas Frier Sr Drive, Douglas, GA 31535
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationApply for or renew a Georgia driver license or identification card at this office.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dds.georgia.gov
Library · Regional office
Douglas-Coffee County Public Library
200 S. Madison Avenue, Suite D, Douglas, GA 31533
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use library resources, or ask staff for help with research.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on srlsys.org
Local office · City office
Douglas City Hall
302 S. Madison Avenue, Douglas, GA 31533
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city services or reaching a city department.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofdouglasga.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Douglas
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 South Georgia
1836 Piedmont Place, Valdosta, GA 31601
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
Action Pact, Inc.
PO Box 1965, Waycross, GA 31502-1965
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Coffee County
Douglas is in Coffee County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Coffee County Division of Family and Children Services
1300 West Baker Highway, Douglas, GA 31534
Help here
- Food, medical, and cash benefitsApply for SNAP food benefits, Medicaid, or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Child support · State office
Georgia Division of Child Support Services, Waycross Office
215-B Albany Avenue, Waycross, GA 31501
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services at the Waycross office, which serves Coffee County.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Action Pact Coffee County Office
1115 West Baker Street, Douglas, GA 31533
Help here
- Energy bill assistanceAsk about applying for help with home energy bills through the local Action Pact office.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on actionpact.itfrontdesk.com
Housing help · City office
Housing Authority of the City of Douglas
937 Thrash Circle, Douglas, GA 31533
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about affordable housing options for families, single adults, and older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dougha.com
Public health · Regional office
Coffee County Health Department
1111 West Baker Highway, Douglas, GA 31533
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit or call the health department for local public health services and clinic information.
- WICThe clinic provides WIC nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sehdph.org
Older adults · Regional office
Southern Georgia Area Agency on Aging
1725 South Georgia Parkway West, Waycross, GA 31503
Help here
- Aging services and referralsCall for information about aging services for Clinch County residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.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
- Georgia 211
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