Sumter County

Local offices in Sumter County

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

• Public health · State office

  Sumter County Health Department WIC

  1601 North MLK Jr. Boulevard, Suite 100, Americus, GA 31719-2489

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportWIC offers eligible families food support, nutrition education, and breastfeeding help.
  Call 800-789-5502DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Sumter County DFCS Office

  1601 North MLK Junior Boulevard, Suite 200, Americus, GA 31709

  Help here

  • Food, Medicaid, and TANF benefitsApply for food assistance, Medicaid, and TANF benefits through the state benefits office.Apply online
  Call 229-931-2462DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Sumter County Health Department

  1601 MLK Jr Blvd, Suite 100, Americus, GA 31709

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet local health services and information from the county health department.
  Call 229-924-3637DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sumtercountyga.us

• Older adults · Regional office

  River Valley Area Agency on Aging

  710 Front Ave., Suite A, Columbus, GA 31901

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportFind services and support for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
  Call 706-256-2900DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · State office

  Americus Veterans Field Service Office

  1601 North Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Americus, GA 31719

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans can get help applying for benefits and services through the field office serving Crisp County.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Sumter County Emergency Management

  901 Adderton St, Americus, GA 31709

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessGet information about preparing for emergencies and local disaster response.
  Call 229-924-6603DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sumtercountyga.us

• Jobs and training · State office

  Americus Career Center

  120 West Church Street, Americus, GA 31709-3508

  Help here

  • Job and career servicesGet help with job search and career services at the career center.
  Call 877-709-8185DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Americus Customer Service Center

  1601 N. Martin Luther King Blvd, Suite 270, Americus, GA 31719

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and permitsApply for or renew a Georgia driver license, take eligible tests, or replace a lost license.
  Call 678-413-8400DirectionsWebsite

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

Sumter County, Georgia website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Sumter County

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

Cities and towns in Sumter County

• Americus
• Andersonville
• De Soto
• Leslie
• Plains

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