Harris County
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Local offices in Harris County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · State office
Harris County Division of Family and Children Services
134 North College Street, Hamilton, GA 31811
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for food assistance, Medicaid, and cash help for families through this state office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Human services · Nonprofit
211 of the Chattahoochee Valley
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, health care, utilities, work, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on unitedcv.org
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
State office
Harris County WIC Clinic
210 Forest Hill Drive, Hamilton, GA 31811
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on westcentralhealthdistrict.com
Public health · State office
Harris County Health Department
210 Forest Hill Drive, Hamilton, GA 31811
Help here
- Public health servicesGet vaccinations, health screenings, clinic care, and help with birth or death records.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on westcentralhealthdistrict.com
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
New Horizons Behavioral Health Harris County Service Center
9993 GA Highway 116, Hamilton, GA 31811
Help here
- Behavioral health and substance use careGet help with mental health, developmental disability, or substance use needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nhbh.org
Older adults · County office
Harris County Senior Citizens Center
10245 SR 116, Hamilton, GA 31811
Help here
- Senior programs and mealsOlder adults can join activities, get noon meals, and ask about home-delivered meals and in-home help.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on harriscountyga.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
Veterans · State office
LaGrange Veterans Field Service Office
1 College Circle, Building G, Suite 408, LaGrange, GA 30240
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceA veterans service officer can help veterans and their families apply for benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.gov
Emergency help · County office
Harris County E-911 Center and Emergency Management Agency
9907 SR 116, Hamilton, GA 31811
Help here
- Emergency coordination and alertsGet local emergency information and sign up for weather and emergency alerts.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on harriscountyga.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Columbus Career Center
700 Veterans Parkway, Columbus, GA 31901
Help here
- Employment and unemployment helpGet help finding work, training for a job, or getting support with unemployment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.georgia.gov
Library · Regional office
Troup-Harris Regional Library System
7511 GA Highway 116, Hamilton, GA 31811
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use digital resources, and get help finding information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on harriscountyga.gov
Harris County, Georgia website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Harris County
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
Feeding the Valley Food Bank
6744 Flat Rock Road, Midland, GA 31820
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
Enrichment Services Program, Inc.
PO Box 6627, Columbus, GA 31917-6627
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Harris 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
Talk to a person
- 211 of the Chattahoochee Valley
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