MEDICAID OFFICE 284 North Avenue Athens, Georgia 30603 Phone (706) 227-7000

Services: Medicaid provides health care for low-income individuals. (SNAP), which helps low-income families buy food. (TANF), provide assistance to those with little to no income.

Athens GA Medicaid, Food Stamp, Welfare (DFCS) Office

The Athens GA Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Welfare (DFCS) Office provides various assistance programs for low-income individuals and families in the Clarke County area. Here’s a breakdown of the services and contact information available:

Medicaid:

• Medicaid provides health care for low-income people in the area.
• Individuals can apply for Medicaid at any local DFCS office, by mail, telephone, fax, e-mail, or at designated agencies.
• For questions regarding Medicaid, individuals can contact the Customer Contact Center at 1-877-423-4746.

Food Stamps (SNAP):

• The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Food Stamps helps low-income families buy food.
• Individuals may apply for Food Stamps at the local DFCS office or online at the Division of Family and Children Services website.
• For questions regarding Food Stamps, individuals can contact the Customer Contact Center at 1-877-423-4746.

Welfare (TANF):

• Welfare programs (TANF) give assistance to those who have little or no income.
• General Assistance is a county-funded program designed to offer financial assistance to Clarke County residents for a variety of emergency situations such as rent and/or mortgage assistance, utility assistance, and food vouchers.

Contact Information:

• Clarke County DFCS is located at 284 North Avenue, Athens, Georgia 30603-1887. The contact number is (706) 227-7000, and the fax number is (706) 227-7925.
• For general inquiries or to set up an appointment to apply for these programs, individuals can call the Customer Contact Center at 1-877-423-4746,.

For more detailed information or to apply for these programs, individuals can visit the official websites provided in the search results. If you have further questions or need assistance with the application process, feel free to reach out to the DFCS office or the Customer Contact Center.

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Clarke County DFCS
284 North Avenue
Athens, Georgia 30603-1887
(706) 227-7000
FAX (706) 227-7925