Screven County
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Local offices in Screven County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Screven County Division of Family and Children Services
Help here
- Food, health, and family benefitsContact DFCS about SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and child care assistance.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
State office · State office
Screven County WIC Clinic
416 Pine Street, Sylvania, GA 30467
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition benefitsWIC offers healthy food benefits, nutrition information, breastfeeding support, and health care referrals for eligible families.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.georgia.gov
Housing authority · County office
Housing Authority of the County of Screven
100 North Elm Street, Sylvania, GA 30467
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about public housing and how to apply.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Local office · Regional office
United Way of the CSRA 2-1-1
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, health care, utilities, jobs, and other needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on uwcsra.org
Public health · Regional office
Screven County Health Department
416 Pine Street, Sylvania, GA 30467
Help here
- Public health servicesCall the health department about local clinic services and appointments.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ada.ecphd.com
Older adults · Regional office
CSRA Area Agency on Aging
3626 Walton Way Extension, Suite 300, Augusta, GA 30909
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesContact the regional agency for services and support for older adults and people with disabilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on csrarc.ga.gov
Veterans · State office
Statesboro Veterans Field Service Office
3A West Altman Street, Statesboro, GA 30458
Help here
- Veterans benefits claimsGet help applying for veterans benefits and with benefits appeals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.gov
Emergency help · County office
Screven County Emergency Management
618 Frontage Road West, Sylvania, GA 30467
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseContact county emergency management for help with local emergency preparedness and response.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on screvencountyboc.com
Library · Regional office
Screven-Jenkins Regional Library System
106 S. Community Drive, Sylvania, GA 30467
Help here
- Library materials and programsResidents can borrow books and other materials and use library programs and resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sjrls.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Screven 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
Central Savannah River Area Economic Opportunity Authority, Inc.
1261 Greene St, Augusta, GA 30901-2127
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Screven 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.
- 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 the CSRA 2-1-1
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