Elderly Legal Assistance Program (ELAP) – Free Legal Help for Seniors 60+

A free, state-funded program that pays local legal aid offices to help Georgians 60 and older with civil legal problems: benefits and Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, housing and utilities, consumer problems, elder abuse and exploitation, and advance directives or powers of attorney.

Who it serves: Georgians age 60+. There is no income test. It does not handle criminal cases.

How to get help: call the line for your county. Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton or Gwinnett: 404-389-9992 (Georgia Senior Legal Aid). Most other counties: 1-833-457-7529. Some northeast Georgia counties have their own office; see the ELAP page for yours.

Good to know: capacity is limited and some cases may be declined.

Verified by AHC on Nov 10, 2026. This is legal information, not legal advice. Eligibility, fees and availability change, so confirm directly with the organization. AHC does not endorse or take responsibility for listed organizations.