CSRA Local Guides

1. Wilkes County Government — Government & Public Information Services: County departments, public records, courts, elections and constituent information Location: 23 Court Street, Washington, GA, 30673 Website: https://wilkescountyga.org/ Access: Call or check the website before visiting. Note: County-specific location. 2. Wilkes County Sheriff's Office — Emergency & Public Safety Services: Law enforcement, emergency response and community safety Phone: 911 Location: 225 Andrew Drive, Washington, GA, 30673 Website: https://wilkescountyga.org/sheriff/ Access: Call or check the website before visiting. Note: County-specific location. 3. Wilkes County DFCS — Benefits, Family & Child Services Services: SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, child welfare, adult protective services and childcare assistance Phone: 706-678-2814 / 877-423-4746 Location: 48 Lexington Avenue, Washington, GA, 30673 Website: https://dfcs.georgia.gov/locations/wilkes-county Access: Call or check the website before visiting. Note: County-specific location. 4. Wilkes County Health Department — Healthcare & Public Health Services: Preventive care, immunizations, WIC, testing, family planning and public-health services Phone: 706-678-2622 Location: 204 Gordon Street, Washington, GA, 30673 Website: https://ada.ecphd.com/counties/lincoln-county-health-department/ Access: Call or check the website before visiting. Note: County-specific location. 5. Mary Willis Library — Education, Internet & Information Services: Library materials, public computers, internet access, learning programs and local information Location: 204 E. Liberty Street, Washington, GA, 30673 Website: https://www.barrowwilkeslibrary.org/mary-willis-library Access: Call or check the website before visiting. Note: County-specific location. 6. United Way 211 — Information & Referral Services: Free referrals for food, housing, utilities, healthcare, transportation and other human services Phone: 211 Website: https://www.211.org/ Access: Dial 211; availability is continuous Note: Ask for resources available in the caller's ZIP code. 7. SafeHomes Domestic Violence Center — Domestic Violence & Safety Services: 24-hour crisis support, safety planning, emergency shelter, advocacy and counseling Phone: 706-736-2499 / 911 Location: Augusta Website: https://safehomesdv.org/ Access: 24-hour crisis hotline Note: If immediate danger, call 911. Website includes a quick-exit feature. 8. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Services: Crisis counseling and suicide-prevention support by call, text or chat Phone: 988 Website: https://988lifeline.org/ Access: 24/7 by call or text Note: Remote crisis resource. 9. Georgia Crisis & Access Line — Mental Health & Substance Use Services: Behavioral-health crisis response, treatment referrals and mobile crisis access Phone: 800-715-4225 Website: https://www.georgiacollaborative.com/providers/georgia-crisis-and-access-line-gcal/ Access: 24/7 Note: Call for local behavioral-health options. 10. Golden Harvest Food Bank — Food Assistance Services: Food-bank network, pantry referrals, mobile distributions and nutrition programs Location: 3310 Commerce Drive, Augusta, 30909 Website: https://goldenharvest.org/get-help/ Access: Check current distribution schedule online Note: Distribution locations and schedules change; use the official locator. 11. Georgia Legal Services Program — Civil Legal Aid Services: Free civil legal help for eligible people outside metro Atlanta, including housing, benefits, family safety and consumer matters Phone: 833-457-7529 Location: Augusta Website: https://www.glsp.org/need-help/ Access: Apply by phone or online Note: Not criminal defense; eligibility and case acceptance apply. 12. CSRA Area Agency on Aging / ADRC — Senior & Disability Services Services: Aging and disability resource counseling, caregiver support, meals, long-term-care options and benefits navigation Location: Augusta Website: https://csrarc.ga.gov/ Access: Call or use website for intake Note: Regional Commission states its aging program serves the CSRA. 13. WorkSource Georgia - CSRA — Employment & Training Services: Job-search help, workforce training, career services and employer connections Website: https://csrarc.ga.gov/ Access: Contact regional program for eligibility and appointments Note: Regional workforce program. 14. CSRA Regional Commission Transportation — Transportation Services: Coordinated and rural transportation information for eligible riders and participating counties Website: https://csrarc.ga.gov/ Access: Advance scheduling and eligibility may apply Note: Call to confirm service availability in the specific county. 15. Georgia DFCS Child Protective Services Intake — Child Safety Services: Report suspected child abuse or neglect Phone: 855-422-4453 / 911 Website: https://dfcs.georgia.gov/services/child-abuse-neglect Access: 24/7 intake Note: For immediate danger call 911. 16. Georgia Adult Protective Services — Adult & Elder Safety Services: Report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation of an older adult or adult with disabilities Phone: 866-552-4464 / 911 Website: https://aging.georgia.gov/report-elder-abuse Access: Use phone prompt for Adult Protective Services Note: For immediate danger call 911. 17. Georgia Department of Community Affairs Housing Resources — Housing & Utilities Services: Affordable-housing search, homelessness resources, rental programs and community assistance information Website: https://www.dca.ga.gov/safe-affordable-housing Access: Use website and program contacts Note: Eligibility and funding vary by program. 18. Georgia Department of Veterans Service — Veterans Services Services: Claims assistance, benefits counseling and referrals to field service offices Website: https://veterans.georgia.gov/field-offices Access: Use official field-office locator Note: Choose the nearest active field office before traveling. 19. Find Help Georgia — Resource Search Services: Searchable statewide directory for food, housing, health, money, care, education and legal resources Website: https://findhelpga.org/ Access: Online directory Note: Confirm availability directly with each listed provider.

1. Columbia County 311 — Government & Public Information Services: Non-emergency county services, service requests and local-government information Phone: 311 / 706-868-3375 Location: 630 Ronald Reagan Drive, Evans, GA, 30809 Website: https://www.columbiacountyga.gov/295/311-Info-Help Access: Call or check the website before visiting. Note: County-specific location. 2. Columbia County Sheriff's Office — Emergency & Public Safety Services: Law enforcement, emergency response, victim assistance and community safety Phone: 706-541-2800 / 911 Location: 2273 County Camp Road, Appling, GA, 30802 Website: https://www.columbiacountysheriff.org/ Access: Call or check the website before visiting. Note: County-specific location. 3. Columbia County DFCS — Benefits, Family & Child Services Services: SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, child welfare, adult protective services and childcare assistance Phone: 706-541-1640 / 877-423-4746 Location: 6358 Columbia Road, Appling, GA, 30802 Website: https://dfcs.georgia.gov/locations/columbia-county Access: Call or check the website before visiting. Note: County-specific location. 4. Columbia County Health Department — Healthcare & Public Health Services: Preventive care, immunizations, WIC, testing, family planning and public-health services Phone: 706-868-3330 Location: 1930 William Few Parkway, Grovetown, GA, 30813 Website: https://ada.ecphd.com/counties/lincoln-county-health-department/ Access: Call or check the website before visiting. Note: County-specific location. 5. Evans Library — Education, Internet & Information Services: Library materials, 42 public computers, free Wi-Fi, meeting rooms and learning programs Phone: 706-863-1946 Location: 7022 Evans Town Center Boulevard, Evans, GA, 30809 Website: https://www.columbiacountyga.gov/678/Evans-Library Access: Call or check the website before visiting. Note: County-specific location. 6. United Way 211 — Information & Referral Services: Free referrals for food, housing, utilities, healthcare, transportation and other human services Phone: 211 Website: https://www.211.org/ Access: Dial 211; availability is continuous Note: Ask for resources available in the caller's ZIP code. 7. SafeHomes Domestic Violence Center — Domestic Violence & Safety Services: 24-hour crisis support, safety planning, emergency shelter, advocacy and counseling Phone: 706-736-2499 / 911 Location: Augusta Website: https://safehomesdv.org/ Access: 24-hour crisis hotline Note: If immediate danger, call 911. Website includes a quick-exit feature. 8. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Services: Crisis counseling and suicide-prevention support by call, text or chat Phone: 988 Website: https://988lifeline.org/ Access: 24/7 by call or text Note: Remote crisis resource. 9. Georgia Crisis & Access Line — Mental Health & Substance Use Services: Behavioral-health crisis response, treatment referrals and mobile crisis access Phone: 800-715-4225 Website: https://www.georgiacollaborative.com/providers/georgia-crisis-and-access-line-gcal/ Access: 24/7 Note: Call for local behavioral-health options. 10. Golden Harvest Food Bank — Food Assistance Services: Food-bank network, pantry referrals, mobile distributions and nutrition programs Location: 3310 Commerce Drive, Augusta, 30909 Website: https://goldenharvest.org/get-help/ Access: Check current distribution schedule online Note: Distribution locations and schedules change; use the official locator. 11. Georgia Legal Services Program — Civil Legal Aid Services: Free civil legal help for eligible people outside metro Atlanta, including housing, benefits, family safety and consumer matters Phone: 833-457-7529 Location: Augusta Website: https://www.glsp.org/need-help/ Access: Apply by phone or online Note: Not criminal defense; eligibility and case acceptance apply. 12. CSRA Area Agency on Aging / ADRC — Senior & Disability Services Services: Aging and disability resource counseling, caregiver support, meals, long-term-care options and benefits navigation Location: Augusta Website: https://csrarc.ga.gov/ Access: Call or use website for intake Note: Regional Commission states its aging program serves the CSRA. 13. WorkSource Georgia - CSRA — Employment & Training Services: Job-search help, workforce training, career services and employer connections Website: https://csrarc.ga.gov/ Access: Contact regional program for eligibility and appointments Note: Regional workforce program. 14. CSRA Regional Commission Transportation — Transportation Services: Coordinated and rural transportation information for eligible riders and participating counties Website: https://csrarc.ga.gov/ Access: Advance scheduling and eligibility may apply Note: Call to confirm service availability in the specific county. 15. Georgia DFCS Child Protective Services Intake — Child Safety Services: Report suspected child abuse or neglect Phone: 855-422-4453 / 911 Website: https://dfcs.georgia.gov/services/child-abuse-neglect Access: 24/7 intake Note: For immediate danger call 911. 16. Georgia Adult Protective Services — Adult & Elder Safety Services: Report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation of an older adult or adult with disabilities Phone: 866-552-4464 / 911 Website: https://aging.georgia.gov/report-elder-abuse Access: Use phone prompt for Adult Protective Services Note: For immediate danger call 911. 17. Georgia Department of Community Affairs Housing Resources — Housing & Utilities Services: Affordable-housing search, homelessness resources, rental programs and community assistance information Website: https://www.dca.ga.gov/safe-affordable-housing Access: Use website and program contacts Note: Eligibility and funding vary by program. 18. Georgia Department of Veterans Service — Veterans Services Services: Claims assistance, benefits counseling and referrals to field service offices Website: https://veterans.georgia.gov/field-offices Access: Use official field-office locator Note: Choose the nearest active field office before traveling. 19. Find Help Georgia — Resource Search Services: Searchable statewide directory for food, housing, health, money, care, education and legal resources Website: https://findhelpga.org/ Access: Online directory Note: Confirm availability directly with each listed provider.

1. Augusta 311 — Government & Public Information Services: Non-emergency city services, service requests and local-government information Phone: 311 / 706-821-2300 Location: 535 Telfair Street, Augusta, GA, 30901 Website: https://www.augustaga.gov/ Access: Call or check the website before visiting. Note: County-specific location. 2. Richmond County Sheriff's Office — Emergency & Public Safety Services: Law enforcement, emergency response, records and community safety Phone: 911 Location: 400 Walton Way, Augusta, GA, 30901 Website: https://www.richmondcountysheriffsoffice.com/ Access: Call or check the website before visiting. Note: County-specific location. 3. Richmond County DFCS — Benefits, Family & Child Services Services: SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, child welfare, adult protective services and childcare assistance Phone: 706-721-3000 / 877-423-4746 Location: 520 Fenwick Street, Augusta, GA, 30901 Website: https://dfcs.georgia.gov/locations/richmond-county Access: Call or check the website before visiting. Note: County-specific location. 4. Richmond County Health Department — Healthcare & Public Health Services: Preventive care, immunizations, WIC, testing, family planning and public-health services Phone: 706-721-5800 Location: 950 Laney-Walker Boulevard, Augusta, GA, 30901 Website: https://ada.ecphd.com/counties/richmond Access: Call or check the website before visiting. Note: County-specific location. 5. Augusta-Richmond County Public Library — Education, Internet & Information Services: Library materials, computers, internet access, learning programs and community information Phone: 706-821-2600 Location: 823 Telfair Street, Augusta, GA, 30901 Website: https://arcpls.org/ Access: Call or check the website before visiting. Note: County-specific location. 6. United Way 211 — Information & Referral Services: Free referrals for food, housing, utilities, healthcare, transportation and other human services Phone: 211 Website: https://www.211.org/ Access: Dial 211; availability is continuous Note: Ask for resources available in the caller's ZIP code. 7. SafeHomes Domestic Violence Center — Domestic Violence & Safety Services: 24-hour crisis support, safety planning, emergency shelter, advocacy and counseling Phone: 706-736-2499 / 911 Location: Augusta Website: https://safehomesdv.org/ Access: 24-hour crisis hotline Note: If immediate danger, call 911. Website includes a quick-exit feature. 8. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Services: Crisis counseling and suicide-prevention support by call, text or chat Phone: 988 Website: https://988lifeline.org/ Access: 24/7 by call or text Note: Remote crisis resource. 9. Georgia Crisis & Access Line — Mental Health & Substance Use Services: Behavioral-health crisis response, treatment referrals and mobile crisis access Phone: 800-715-4225 Website: https://www.georgiacollaborative.com/providers/georgia-crisis-and-access-line-gcal/ Access: 24/7 Note: Call for local behavioral-health options. 10. Golden Harvest Food Bank — Food Assistance Services: Food-bank network, pantry referrals, mobile distributions and nutrition programs Location: 3310 Commerce Drive, Augusta, 30909 Website: https://goldenharvest.org/get-help/ Access: Check current distribution schedule online Note: Distribution locations and schedules change; use the official locator. 11. Georgia Legal Services Program — Civil Legal Aid Services: Free civil legal help for eligible people outside metro Atlanta, including housing, benefits, family safety and consumer matters Phone: 833-457-7529 Location: Augusta Website: https://www.glsp.org/need-help/ Access: Apply by phone or online Note: Not criminal defense; eligibility and case acceptance apply. 12. CSRA Area Agency on Aging / ADRC — Senior & Disability Services Services: Aging and disability resource counseling, caregiver support, meals, long-term-care options and benefits navigation Location: Augusta Website: https://csrarc.ga.gov/ Access: Call or use website for intake Note: Regional Commission states its aging program serves the CSRA. 13. WorkSource Georgia - CSRA — Employment & Training Services: Job-search help, workforce training, career services and employer connections Website: https://csrarc.ga.gov/ Access: Contact regional program for eligibility and appointments Note: Regional workforce program. 14. CSRA Regional Commission Transportation — Transportation Services: Coordinated and rural transportation information for eligible riders and participating counties Website: https://csrarc.ga.gov/ Access: Advance scheduling and eligibility may apply Note: Call to confirm service availability in the specific county. 15. Georgia DFCS Child Protective Services Intake — Child Safety Services: Report suspected child abuse or neglect Phone: 855-422-4453 / 911 Website: https://dfcs.georgia.gov/services/child-abuse-neglect Access: 24/7 intake Note: For immediate danger call 911. 16. Georgia Adult Protective Services — Adult & Elder Safety Services: Report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation of an older adult or adult with disabilities Phone: 866-552-4464 / 911 Website: https://aging.georgia.gov/report-elder-abuse Access: Use phone prompt for Adult Protective Services Note: For immediate danger call 911. 17. Georgia Department of Community Affairs Housing Resources — Housing & Utilities Services: Affordable-housing search, homelessness resources, rental programs and community assistance information Website: https://www.dca.ga.gov/safe-affordable-housing Access: Use website and program contacts Note: Eligibility and funding vary by program. 18. Georgia Department of Veterans Service — Veterans Services Services: Claims assistance, benefits counseling and referrals to field service offices Website: https://veterans.georgia.gov/field-offices Access: Use official field-office locator Note: Choose the nearest active field office before traveling. 19. Find Help Georgia — Resource Search Services: Searchable statewide directory for food, housing, health, money, care, education and legal resources Website: https://findhelpga.org/ Access: Online directory Note: Confirm availability directly with each listed provider.

1. McDuffie County & City of Thomson Administration — Government & Public Information Services: County and city services, public records, utilities and constituent information Phone: 706-595-1781 Location: 210 Railroad Street, Thomson, GA, 30824 Website: https://www.thomson-mcduffie.gov/ Access: Call or check the website before visiting. Note: County-specific location. 2. McDuffie County Sheriff's Office — Emergency & Public Safety Services: Law enforcement, emergency response and community safety Phone: 706-595-2040 / 911 Location: 751 E. Hill Street, Thomson, GA, 30824 Website: https://www.mcduffie-sheriff.com/ Access: Call or check the website before visiting. Note: County-specific location. 3. McDuffie County DFCS — Benefits, Family & Child Services Services: SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, child welfare, adult protective services and childcare assistance Phone: 706-595-2946 / 877-423-4746 Location: 307 Greenway Street, Thomson, GA, 30824 Website: https://dfcs.georgia.gov/locations/mcduffie-county Access: Call or check the website before visiting. Note: County-specific location. 4. McDuffie County Health Department — Healthcare & Public Health Services: Preventive care, immunizations, WIC, testing, family planning and public-health services Phone: 706-595-1740 Location: 307 Greenway Street, Thomson, GA, 30824 Website: https://ada.ecphd.com/counties/lincoln-county-health-department/ Access: Call or check the website before visiting. Note: County-specific location. 5. Thomson-McDuffie Regional Library — Education, Internet & Information Services: Library materials, public computers, internet access, learning programs and local information Location: 338 Main Street, Thomson, GA, 30824 Website: https://gchrl.org/locations/thomson-mcduffie-regional-library/ Access: Call or check the website before visiting. Note: County-specific location. 6. United Way 211 — Information & Referral Services: Free referrals for food, housing, utilities, healthcare, transportation and other human services Phone: 211 Website: https://www.211.org/ Access: Dial 211; availability is continuous Note: Ask for resources available in the caller's ZIP code. 7. SafeHomes Domestic Violence Center — Domestic Violence & Safety Services: 24-hour crisis support, safety planning, emergency shelter, advocacy and counseling Phone: 706-736-2499 / 911 Location: Augusta Website: https://safehomesdv.org/ Access: 24-hour crisis hotline Note: If immediate danger, call 911. Website includes a quick-exit feature. 8. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Services: Crisis counseling and suicide-prevention support by call, text or chat Phone: 988 Website: https://988lifeline.org/ Access: 24/7 by call or text Note: Remote crisis resource. 9. Georgia Crisis & Access Line — Mental Health & Substance Use Services: Behavioral-health crisis response, treatment referrals and mobile crisis access Phone: 800-715-4225 Website: https://www.georgiacollaborative.com/providers/georgia-crisis-and-access-line-gcal/ Access: 24/7 Note: Call for local behavioral-health options. 10. Golden Harvest Food Bank — Food Assistance Services: Food-bank network, pantry referrals, mobile distributions and nutrition programs Location: 3310 Commerce Drive, Augusta, 30909 Website: https://goldenharvest.org/get-help/ Access: Check current distribution schedule online Note: Distribution locations and schedules change; use the official locator. 11. Georgia Legal Services Program — Civil Legal Aid Services: Free civil legal help for eligible people outside metro Atlanta, including housing, benefits, family safety and consumer matters Phone: 833-457-7529 Location: Augusta Website: https://www.glsp.org/need-help/ Access: Apply by phone or online Note: Not criminal defense; eligibility and case acceptance apply. 12. CSRA Area Agency on Aging / ADRC — Senior & Disability Services Services: Aging and disability resource counseling, caregiver support, meals, long-term-care options and benefits navigation Location: Augusta Website: https://csrarc.ga.gov/ Access: Call or use website for intake Note: Regional Commission states its aging program serves the CSRA. 13. WorkSource Georgia - CSRA — Employment & Training Services: Job-search help, workforce training, career services and employer connections Website: https://csrarc.ga.gov/ Access: Contact regional program for eligibility and appointments Note: Regional workforce program. 14. CSRA Regional Commission Transportation — Transportation Services: Coordinated and rural transportation information for eligible riders and participating counties Website: https://csrarc.ga.gov/ Access: Advance scheduling and eligibility may apply Note: Call to confirm service availability in the specific county. 15. Georgia DFCS Child Protective Services Intake — Child Safety Services: Report suspected child abuse or neglect Phone: 855-422-4453 / 911 Website: https://dfcs.georgia.gov/services/child-abuse-neglect Access: 24/7 intake Note: For immediate danger call 911. 16. Georgia Adult Protective Services — Adult & Elder Safety Services: Report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation of an older adult or adult with disabilities Phone: 866-552-4464 / 911 Website: https://aging.georgia.gov/report-elder-abuse Access: Use phone prompt for Adult Protective Services Note: For immediate danger call 911. 17. Georgia Department of Community Affairs Housing Resources — Housing & Utilities Services: Affordable-housing search, homelessness resources, rental programs and community assistance information Website: https://www.dca.ga.gov/safe-affordable-housing Access: Use website and program contacts Note: Eligibility and funding vary by program. 18. Georgia Department of Veterans Service — Veterans Services Services: Claims assistance, benefits counseling and referrals to field service offices Website: https://veterans.georgia.gov/field-offices Access: Use official field-office locator Note: Choose the nearest active field office before traveling. 19. Find Help Georgia — Resource Search Services: Searchable statewide directory for food, housing, health, money, care, education and legal resources Website: https://findhelpga.org/ Access: Online directory Note: Confirm availability directly with each listed provider.