Bleckley County

Local offices in Bleckley County

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Heart of Georgia Community Action Council Bleckley Community Service Center

  103 E Cherry St, Suite 4A, Cochran, GA 31014

  Help here

  • Community servicesContact the center to ask about help with basic needs and ways to reduce the effects of poverty.
  • Utility assistance appointmentsResidents can schedule an appointment to ask about utility assistance.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 478-934-4012DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  Oconee Eastman Child Support Office

  40 Plaza Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services for families in Bleckley County.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Bleckley County DFCS Office

  137 S. Sixth Street, Cochran, GA 31014

  Help here

  • Food assistanceApply for or ask about food assistance through SNAP.Apply online
  • Health coverageAsk about applying for Medicaid or getting help with a Medicaid case.Apply online
  • Cash assistanceAsk about applying for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.Apply online
  Call 478-934-3172DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  United Way of Central Georgia 2-1-1

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with basic needs, health care, and jobs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwaycg.org

• Public health · State office

  Bleckley County Health Department

  152 North 8th Street, Cochran, GA 31014

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet local public health services and vital records assistance.
  • WICGet help applying for WIC food benefits for women, infants, and children.Read more
  Call 478-934-6590DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  CSB of Middle Georgia

  2121-A Bellevue Road, Dublin, GA 31021

  Help here

  • Behavioral health and disability servicesContact the board for behavioral health and disability services available to Bleckley County residents.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Bleckley County Senior Center

  112 N 2nd Street, Cochran, GA 31014

  Help here

  • Senior meals and home supportOlder adults can get meals, legal help, and support to live safely at home.
  Call 478-934-3223DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Heart of Georgia Area Agency on Aging

  331 West Parker St., Baxley, GA 31513

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver servicesGet referrals to services that help older adults and caregivers live safely and independently.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · State office

  Dublin Veterans Field Service Office

  1826 Veterans Blvd., Carl Vinson VA Medical Center, Dublin, GA 31021

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help with veterans benefits through the office serving Bleckley County.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Bleckley Local Emergency Management Agency

  493 Antioch Road, Cochran, GA 31014

  Help here

  • Emergency management informationContact the local agency for emergency preparedness and disaster information.
  Call 478-230-7300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Ocmulgee Regional Library System

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books, get reference help, and take part in programs for children and adults.Read more
  Website

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

Bleckley County, Georgia website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Bleckley County

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

Cities and towns in Bleckley County

• Cochran

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