Lowndes County
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Local offices in Lowndes County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · State office
Lowndes County Division of Family & Children Services
206 South Patterson Street, 2nd Floor, Valdosta, GA 31601
Help here
- Food, medical, and cash assistanceApply for food assistance, Medicaid, or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families through this office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Coastal Plain Area Economic Opportunity Authority
1810 West Hill Avenue, Valdosta, GA 31601
Help here
- Community action servicesContact the agency for help finding community services available to Echols County residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gefa.georgia.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Valdosta Housing Authority
610 East Ann Street, Valdosta, GA 31601
Help here
- Public housingApply for public housing if your household meets the authority’s eligibility rules.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on valdostahousingauthority.org
Public health · State office
Lowndes County Health Department
206 South Patterson Street, Valdosta, GA 31601
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, health checks, and other public health services at the county health department.
- WICWIC helps eligible families with young children get food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on southhealthdistrict.com
Older adults · Regional office
Southern Georgia Area Agency on Aging
1725 South Georgia Parkway West, Waycross, GA 31503
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet connected to services and support for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.georgia.gov
Veterans · State office
Valdosta Veterans Field Service Office
348 Enterprise Drive, Valdosta, GA 31601
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.gov
Emergency help · County office
Lowndes County Emergency Management Agency
250 Douglas Street, Valdosta, GA 31601
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information and guidance to prepare your household for emergencies and disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lowndescounty.com
State office
Georgia Department of Driver Services, Valdosta Customer Service Center
371 Gil Harbin Industrial Boulevard, Valdosta, GA 31601
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationApply for or renew a Georgia driver license, permit, or identification card at this center.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dds.georgia.gov
Library · Regional office
South Georgia Regional Library System
Help here
- Library servicesUse library materials, public computers, and learning resources through the regional library system.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sgrl.org
Lowndes County, Georgia website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Lowndes 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
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
Coastal Plain Area Community Action Authority, Inc.
104 S Oak St, Lakeland, GA 31635
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Lowndes 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 Ways of 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