Jeff Davis County

Local offices in Jeff Davis County

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

• Human services · State office

  Jeff Davis County DFCS Office

  40 East Sycamore Street, Hazlehurst, GA 31539

  Help here

  • Food assistanceApply for food assistance and get help with your benefits.Apply online
  • Medicaid and cash assistanceApply for Medicaid or cash assistance through the local DFCS office.Apply online
  Call 912-375-3942DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on 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 with child support services for cases serving Jeff Davis County.Apply online
  Call 912-427-5833DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Action Pact Jeff Davis County Office

  22 Jeff Davis Street, Hazlehurst, GA 31539

  Help here

  • Energy bill assistanceApply for help paying eligible household energy bills through LIHEAP.Apply online
  Call 912-551-1188DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on actionpact.itfrontdesk.com

• Public health · Regional office

  Jeff Davis County Health Department

  30 East Sycamore Street, Hazlehurst, GA 31539

  Help here

  • Public health servicesVisit the county health department for local public health services.
  • WICAsk the health department about nutrition support for women, infants, and children.
  Call 855-473-4374DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sehdph.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Heart of Georgia Altamaha Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging and disability servicesCall to ask about support that helps older adults and people with disabilities live safely at home.
  Call 888-367-9913Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hogarc.org

• State office · State office

  Georgia Department of Driver Services Hazlehurst Customer Service Center

  344 Lumber City Hwy, Hazlehurst, GA 31539

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and identificationApply for or renew a Georgia driver license, permit, or identification card.Apply online
  Call 678-413-8400DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dds.georgia.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Ohoopee Regional Library System

  610 Jackson Street, Vidalia, GA 30474

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card and use books, digital materials, and other library services across the system.Apply online
  Call 912-537-9283DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ohoopeelibrary.org

Jeff Davis County, Georgia website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Jeff Davis County

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

Cities and towns in Jeff Davis County

• Dentonnot checked yet
• Hazlehurst

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.
• GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
• TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
• 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.
• LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.

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