Smithville

Local offices in Smithville

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

• Local office · City office

  Smithville City Hall

  116 Main Street, Smithville, GA 31787

  Help here

  • City government helpContact City Hall with questions about city services, records, or local government.
  Call 229-903-5537DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Smithville Library

  116 Main Street, Smithville, GA 31787

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use library resources.
  Call 229-846-6625DirectionsWebsite

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

Official City of Smithville, Georgia website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Smithville

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

Job help near Smithville

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 Smithville. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Tifton Career Center

  54 miles away

  310 South Tift Ave, Tifton, GA 31794

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

  Call 229-386-3322DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on January 5, 2026

• American Job Center

  Houston County Career Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  56 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

• American Job Center

  Moultrie Career Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  57 miles away

  220 North Main Street, Moultrie, GA 31768

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

  Call 229-891-7147DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 4, 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 Lee County

Smithville is in Lee County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• 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
  Call 229-759-3014DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 877-423-4746DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 229-759-3000DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 229-888-6126Website

  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.
  Call 229-759-3014DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 229-432-1124DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.georgia.gov

Everything 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