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Local offices in White Plains
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
White Plains City Hall
Help here
- City governmentVisit City Hall for city council meetings and other city business.
- Water serviceThe city provides water service to residents.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dca.ga.gov
Local office · City office
White Plains Community Center
Help here
- Community gatheringsResidents can use the center for small community gatherings and family celebrations.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dca.ga.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve White Plains
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
Golden Harvest Food Bank
3310 Commerce Drive, Augusta, GA 30909
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
Area Committee to Improve Opportunities Now, Inc.
2440 West Broad Street, Suite 9, Athens, GA 30606
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near White Plains
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 White Plains. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Covington Career Center
47 miles away
7249 Industrial Blvd North East, Covington, GA 30014
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on May 19, 2025
American Job Center · Affiliate center
WorkSource Atlanta Regional Rockdale
Also helps young people
58 miles away
1400 Parker Road, Lobby A (no lobby), Conyers, GA 30094
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 29, 2026
American Job Center
Macon-Bibb One-Stop Career Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
58 miles away
3090 Mercer University Dr, Macon, GA 31204
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm; Monday - Friday
Updated by CareerOneStop on February 19, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Georgia
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Northeast Georgia Workforce Development Board - - Area 9
305 Research Drive, Athens, GA 30605
Workforce board
Office of Workforce Development
1800 Century Place NE, Suite 400, Atlanta, GA 30345
Offices for all of Greene County
White Plains is in Greene County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Greene County WIC Clinic
1031 Apalachee Avenue, Greensboro, GA 30642
Help here
- WIC nutrition and food benefitsEligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and young children can get nutrition support and food benefits.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on northeasthealthdistrict.org
Child support · State office
Ocmulgee Milledgeville Division of Child Support Services
111 Fieldstone Drive, Suite 200, Milledgeville, GA 31061
Help here
- Child support servicesParents can apply for help establishing or enforcing child support orders.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
State office
Greene County Division of Family and Children Services
1951 South Main Street, Greensboro, GA 30642
Help here
- Food, medical, and cash assistanceApply for or get help with food benefits, Medicaid, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Area Committee to Improve Opportunities Now (ACTION)
2440 West Broad Street, Suite 9, Athens, GA 30606
Help here
- Community action assistanceContact ACTION to ask about community assistance and programs serving Barrow County.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gefa.georgia.gov
Public health · Regional office
Greene County Health Department
1031 Apalachee Avenue, Greensboro, GA 30642
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesGet immunizations, family planning, screenings, and other public health clinic services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on northeasthealthdistrict.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Advantage Behavioral Health Center, Greene County
1040 Silver Road, Greensboro, GA 30642
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesAdults, children, and teens can get outpatient mental health and substance use care.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on advantagebhs.org
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 Way 211
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.
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