Toombs County

Local offices in Toombs County

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

• Human services · State office

  Toombs County DFCS Office

  162 Oxley Drive, Lyons, GA 30436

  Help here

  • Food, Medicaid, and cash assistanceApply for or get help with SNAP food benefits, Medicaid, and TANF cash assistance.Apply online
  Call 912-526-8117DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Toombs County Health Department

  714 NW Broad Street, Lyons, GA 30436

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health services, including immunizations and family planning.
  • WICWIC offers eligible families food benefits, nutrition support, breastfeeding help, and health care referrals.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 855-473-4374DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Heart of Georgia Altamaha Area Agency on Aging

  331 W Parker Street, Baxley, GA 31513

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource helpGet connected to aging, disability, caregiver, and home support services in the region.
  Call 888-367-9913DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  Middle Swainsboro Child Support Office

  107 S Main Street, Swainsboro, GA 30401

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help applying for child support, establishing parentage, or enforcing a support order.Apply online
  Call 877-423-4746DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Toombs County Emergency Management Agency

  509-B Maple Drive, Vidalia, GA 30474

  Help here

  • Emergency alertsSign up for county alerts about emergencies and severe weather.
  Call 912-526-6424DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Vidalia Career Center

  206 Queen Street, Suite 16, Vidalia, GA 30474

  Help here

  • Employment and unemployment servicesGet help with job searches, career services, and unemployment claims at the center serving Candler County.
  Call 877-709-8185DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Ohoopee Regional Library System

  610 Jackson Street, Vidalia, GA 30474

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card and use books, digital materials, and other library services across the system.Apply online
  Call 912-537-9283DirectionsWebsite

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

Toombs County Commission website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Toombs County

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

Cities and towns in Toombs County

• Lyons
• Santa Claus
• Vidalia

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