Lee County
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Local offices in Lee County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Public health · State office
Lee County Health Department WIC
112 Park Street, Leesburg, GA 31763
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC offers healthy food benefits, nutrition advice, breastfeeding support, and referrals for eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and young children.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.georgia.gov
Child support · State office
Southwestern Americus Child Support Office
502 Lawson Drive, Americus, GA 31719
Help here
- Child support servicesThe office serves Lee County and helps parents with child support services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
State office
Lee County DFCS Office
121 4th Street, Leesburg, GA 31763
Help here
- Food assistance, Medicaid, and TANFAsk about food assistance, Medicaid, or cash assistance programs.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way of Southwest Georgia 2-1-1
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to get connected with local help for food, housing, health care, work, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwayswga.org
Public health · State office
Lee County Health Department
112 Park Street, Leesburg, GA 31763
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health department provides health and disease prevention services for county residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on leecountyga.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Sowega Council on Aging Southwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging
335 W. Society Avenue, Albany, GA 31701
Help here
- Aging and disability resourcesThe agency serves Lee County and connects older adults and people with disabilities to local support and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.georgia.gov
Veterans · State office
Albany Veterans Field Service Office
1705 S. Slappey Boulevard, Albany, GA 31701
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpThe office serves Lee County and helps veterans and their families with benefits claims.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.gov
Emergency help · County office
Lee County E-911
102 Starksville Avenue North, Leesburg, GA 31763
Help here
- Emergency responseCall 911 for fire, police, or medical help, or contact the office about a non-emergency dispatch matter.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on leecountyga.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Albany Career Center
1608 South Slappey Boulevard, Albany, GA 31701-2632
Help here
- Job search and employment helpThe career center serves Lee County and offers help with finding work and employment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.georgia.gov
Library · County office
Lee County Library System
245 Walnut Avenue South, Leesburg, GA 31763
Help here
- Library access and materialsResidents can get a library card to borrow books and other materials and use online research resources.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on leecountylibrary.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Lee 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
Southwest Georgia Community Action Council, Inc.
P.O. Box 3728, Moultrie, GA 31776-3728
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Lee 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
- United Way of Southwest Georgia 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