Putnam County

Local offices in Putnam County

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

• Human services · State office

  Putnam County DFCS Office

  675 Godfrey Highway, Eatonton, GA 31024

  Help here

  • Food assistance, Medicaid, and TANFGet help applying for food assistance, Medicaid, or cash assistance.Apply online
  Call 706-485-4921DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing authority · Regional office

  Eatonton Housing Authority

  208 Lawson Drive, Eatonton, GA 31024

  Help here

  • Affordable rental housingAsk about income-based rental housing and how to apply for an apartment.
  Call 706-485-5361DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on eatontonhaga.com

• Public health · State office

  Putnam County Health Department

  117 Putnam Drive, Suite C, Eatonton, GA 31024

  Help here

  • Public health servicesVisit the county health department for public health services.
  • WICCall the WIC clinic to ask about nutrition support for eligible families.
  Call 706-485-8591DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Middle Georgia Area Agency on Aging

  3661 Eisenhower Parkway, Suite MB102, Macon, GA 31206

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource connectionCall for help finding aging and disability services, including home and community-based support.Read more
  Call 888-548-1456DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · State office

  Georgia Department of Veterans Service, Milledgeville Office

  2249 Vinson Highway, Milledgeville, GA 31061

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help with veterans benefits and related claims.
  Call 478-445-6900DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Putnam County Emergency Management Agency

  111 Ridley Drive, Eatonton, GA 31024

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessContact the county emergency management agency for local emergency preparedness information.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Georgia Department of Labor, Milledgeville Career Center

  156 Roberson Mill Road, Milledgeville, GA 31061

  Help here

  • Job and unemployment servicesGet help finding work or information about unemployment services.
  Call 478-445-5465DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Putnam County Library System

  309 N Madison Avenue, Eatonton, GA 31024

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card to borrow books and use public computers and other library resources.
  Call 706-485-6768DirectionsWebsite

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

Putnam County, Georgia website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Putnam County

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

Cities and towns in Putnam County

• Eatonton

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