Hancock County
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Local offices in Hancock County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · State office
Hancock County DFCS Office
12744 Broad Street, Sparta, GA 31087
Help here
- Food, medical, and cash assistanceApply for food benefits, Medicaid, or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families through this office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Child support · State office
Ocmulgee Milledgeville Child Support Office
111 Fieldstone Drive, Suite 200, Milledgeville, GA 31061
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services for cases served by this office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
Public health · State office
Hancock County Health Department
516 Boland Street, Sparta, GA 31087
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit for public health services, including immunizations and health information.
- WICWIC offers nutrition support and food benefits for eligible women, infants, and children.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on northcentralhealthdistrict.org
Older adults · County office
Hancock County Senior Center and Transit
330 Water Works Road, Sparta, GA 31087
Help here
- Senior activities and nutritionOlder adults can visit for meals, activities, and help connecting with senior services.
- County transitResidents can call the transit office to ask about local transportation service.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hancockcountyga.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging
3626 Walton Way Extension, Suite 300, Augusta, GA 30909
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpCall for information and referrals to aging and disability services serving Hancock County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.georgia.gov
Veterans · State office
GWVH-Milledgeville Veterans Field Service Office
2249 Vinson Highway, Milledgeville, GA 31061
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpVeterans can get help with benefits applications and questions at this office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.gov
Emergency help · County office
Hancock County Emergency Management
52 Spring Street, Sparta, GA
Help here
- Emergency planning and responseGet information about emergency plans, disaster response, and public alerts.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hancockcountyga.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way of Central Georgia 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with needs such as food, housing, utilities, and health care.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on unitedwaycg.org
Library · Regional office
Hancock County Public Library
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can get a library card, borrow materials, and use public computers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hcplibrary.org
Local office · County office
Hancock County Government
12630 Broad Street, Sparta, GA 31087
Help here
- County services and informationContact the county for help finding county departments, services, and public information.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hancockcountyga.gov
Hancock County, Georgia website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Hancock County
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
Overview, Inc.
PO Box 693, Milledgeville, GA 31059-0693
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Hancock County
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 of Central Georgia 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.
Call 988Text 988