Free, plain-English help for seniors and families in Georgia. Education, not advice. Programs and numbers change, so this page routes you through official locators that always reach the current office.
Start here (works anywhere in Georgia)
- 211 - dial 2-1-1. Free, 24/7. Routes you to local rent, utility, food, and medical help.
- Eldercare Locator - 1-800-677-1116 (eldercare.acl.gov). Federal front door to Georgia's aging services, your Area Agency on Aging, Adult Protective Services, and the long-term care ombudsman.
- BenefitsCheckUp - benefitscheckup.org. Screens you for every benefit you may qualify for in Georgia.
- Medicare - 1-800-633-4227 | Social Security - 1-800-772-1213 | VA Benefits - 1-800-827-1000
- Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline - 1-800-272-3900
- National Elder Fraud Hotline - 1-833-372-8311 | Crisis Lifeline - dial 988
Free Medicare counseling in Georgia
Georgia's State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), known locally as GeorgiaCares, gives free, unbiased one-on-one Medicare help. Reach the current local counselor through the national SHIP locator at shiphelp.org or 1-877-839-2675 (it routes to the office serving your ZIP).
Energy / utility help in Georgia
Apply for LIHEAP (heating and cooling assistance) through Georgia's energy office. Find it fast through the National Energy Assistance Referral (NEAR) line at 1-866-674-6327 or energyhelp.us.
Property tax relief in Georgia
Most states offer senior property-tax relief: homestead exemptions, "circuit breaker" caps or deferrals, and disabled-veteran exclusions. Rules and income limits vary by state and county. Ask your county tax office or Georgia's Department of Revenue about senior or elderly property tax relief by name. One caution: some "deferral" programs place a lien on the home that comes due when it is sold or the owner passes, helpful for some families, costly for others, so understand it before you sign.
Food, in-home help, and caregiver support
Call the Eldercare Locator (1-800-677-1116) or 211 to reach Georgia's Meals on Wheels, in-home aide services, and the Family Caregiver Support Program in your area.
Free legal help
Find free civil legal aid for seniors in Georgia at lawhelp.org or through 211.