Lumpkin

Local offices in Lumpkin

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

• State office

  Stewart County DFCS Office

  2115 East Broad Street, Lumpkin, GA 31815

  Help here

  • Food, Medicaid, and TANF benefitsVisit or contact this office for help with food, Medicaid, and TANF benefits.Apply online
  Call 229-838-4335DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  2-1-1 Georgia

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, utility bills, health care, work, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwayga.org

• Housing help · County office

  Housing Authority of the County of Stewart

  1 Stevens St., Lumpkin, GA 31815

  Help here

  • Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about public housing and how to apply.
  Call 229-838-4493DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dawsonhousingga.com

• Local office · City office

  City of Lumpkin City Hall

  552 MLK Jr. Dr., Lumpkin, GA 31815

  Help here

  • City services and water utilityContact City Hall for city services and questions about the city water system.
  Call 229-838-4333DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoflumpkin.org

City of Lumpkin website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Lumpkin

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

Job help near Lumpkin

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.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Lumpkin. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Columbus Career Center, Georgia Department of Labor

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  30 miles away

  700 Veterans Parkway, Columbus, GA 31901

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

  Call 706-649-7423DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 22, 2026

• American Job Center

  LaGrange Career Center, Georgia Department of Labor

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  68 miles away

  1002 Longley Place, Lagrange, GA 30240

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

  Call 706-845-4000DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on January 5, 2026

• American Job Center

  Houston County Career Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  74 miles away

  96 Cohen Walker Drive, Warner Robins, GA 31088

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

  Call 478-988-7130DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 5, 2026

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.

Offices for all of Stewart County

Lumpkin is in Stewart County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Unity Community Action Council, Inc.

  4036 GA-90, Montezuma, GA 31063

  Help here

  • Community action servicesContact the agency to ask about assistance and services for low-income households in Stewart County.
  Call 478-472-3607DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley 211

  Help here

  • Help finding local servicesCall 211 to get connected with local help for food, housing, health care, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

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

• Housing help · County office

  Stewart County Housing Authority

  Help here

  • Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about public housing assistance in Stewart County.
  Call 229-838-4493Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dawsonhousingga.com

• Public health · State office

  Stewart County Health Department

  211 Health Department Road, Lumpkin, GA 31815

  Help here

  • Public health clinic servicesGet health services such as immunizations, testing, and family planning at the county health department.
  • WICWIC offers nutrition support to eligible women, infants, and children, with clinic services available on Wednesdays.
  Call 229-838-4859DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on westcentralhealthdistrict.com

• Older adults · Regional office

  River Valley Area Agency on Aging

  1428 Second Avenue, Columbus, GA 31902

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportCall the agency for information about meals, transportation, caregiver help, and other services for older adults and people with disabilities.
  Call 706-256-2900DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Stewart County Emergency Management

  Help here

  • Emergency planningContact the county for information about local emergency planning and preparedness.
  Call 229-838-9911Website

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

Everything in Stewart 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