Wayne County

Local offices in Wayne County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Human services · State office

  Wayne County DFCS Office

  1220 South 1st Street, Jesup, GA 31545

  Help here

  • Food assistance, Medicaid, and TANFApply for food, health coverage, or cash assistance through the local DFCS office.Apply online
  Call 912-427-5866DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov

• Child support · State office

  Brunswick Jesup Child Support Office

  1313 West Pine Street, Jesup, GA 31545

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help applying for or managing child support services.Apply online
  Call 877-423-4746DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov

• State office

  Wayne County WIC Clinic

  240 Peachtree Street, Jesup, GA 31545

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportWIC offers eligible families food benefits, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
  Call 855-473-4374DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.georgia.gov

• Public health · State office

  Wayne County Health Department

  240 Peachtree Street, Jesup, GA 31545

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health department for local public health services and clinic information.
  Call 855-473-4374DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.georgia.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Heart of Georgia Altamaha Area Agency on Aging

  331 West Parker St., Baxley, GA 31513

  Help here

  • Aging and disability servicesContact the agency for help finding services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
  Call 888-367-9913DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sgrc.us

• Veterans · State office

  Glennville Veterans Field Service Office

  8819 U.S. Highway 301, Glennville, GA 30427

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help applying for benefits and filing claims.
  Call 912-654-5159DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  Jesup Career Center

  263 North Brunswick Street, Jesup, GA 31546

  Help here

  • Employment and career servicesGet help with job searches and other career services at the local career center.
  Call 912-427-5842DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.state.ga.us

• Library · Regional office

  Three Rivers Regional Library System

  Help here

  • Library servicesThe library system offers books, digital resources, computers, research help, and learning programs.Read more
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on trrl.org

• Local office · County office

  Wayne County Administrative Office

  341 E. Walnut St., Jesup, GA 31546

  Help here

  • County government informationContact the county for information about county offices and services.
  Call 912-427-5900DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on waynecountyga.us

Wayne County, Georgia website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Wayne County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Cities and towns in Wayne County

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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