Jonesboro
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Local offices in Jonesboro
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Local office · City office
Jonesboro City Hall
1859 City Center Way, Jonesboro, GA 30236
Help here
- City services and informationVisit or call City Hall for help finding city services and contacting city departments.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on jonesboroga.gov
Library · County office
Clayton County Library System Headquarters Branch
865 Battle Creek Road, Jonesboro, GA 30236
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow materials, use public computers, and ask for research help.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on claytonpl.org
State office · State office
Clayton County DFCS Office
877 Battlecreek Road, Jonesboro, GA 30236
Help here
- Food assistance, Medicaid, and TANFApply for food assistance, Medicaid, or TANF and get help with questions about these benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Georgia Department of Labor Clayton County Career Center
2450 Mt. Zion Parkway, Suite 100, Jonesboro, GA 30236
Help here
- Job and unemployment servicesGet in-person help with job search and employment services, including unemployment questions.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dol.georgia.gov
Older adults · County office
J. Charley Griswell Senior Center
2300 Highway 138 SE, Jonesboro, GA 30236
Help here
- Senior center programsAdults age 55 and older can visit for activities, classes, meals, and ways to connect with others.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on claytonseniors.com
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way of Greater Atlanta 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211online.unitedwayatlanta.org
City of Jonesboro, Georgia website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Clayton County
Jonesboro is in Clayton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Clayton County Division of Family and Children Services
877 Battle Creek Road, Jonesboro, GA 30236
Help here
- Food assistance, Medicaid and TANFApply for food assistance, Medicaid, or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.Apply online
- Child and family servicesContact the office about child protective services, foster care, and related family services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Public health · Regional office
Clayton County Health District
1117 Battle Creek Road, Jonesboro, GA 30236
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit the health district for local health care and public health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on claytoncountypublichealth.org
Public health · Regional office
Clayton County Health District WIC Clinic
1117 Battle Creek Road, Jonesboro, GA 30236
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and young children can get healthy food benefits, nutrition advice, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on claytoncountypublichealth.org
Housing authority · County office
Clayton County Housing and Community Development
1671 Adamson Parkway, Morrow, GA 30260
Help here
- Housing and community development informationContact the department for information about county housing and community development programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on claytoncountyga.gov
Housing authority · County office
Housing Authority of Clayton County
732 Main Street, Forest Park, GA 30297
Help here
- Housing and emergency assistanceAsk about home repair grants, emergency rent or mortgage help, and homeownership support for eligible residents.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on haccgeorgia.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Clayton Center Community Service Board
157 Smith Street, Jonesboro, GA 30236
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesCall to schedule an intake for mental health or substance use services.
- Developmental disability servicesContact the center about support for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on claytoncenter.org
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
Talk to a person
- United Way of Greater Atlanta 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