Effingham County
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Local offices in Effingham County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · State office
Effingham County DFCS Office
204 Franklin Street, Springfield, GA 31329
Help here
- Food assistanceApply for food assistance and get help with a benefits case.
- MedicaidApply for Medicaid and get help with a benefits case.
- TANFApply for temporary cash assistance and get help with a benefits case.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Child support · State office
Ogeechee Statesboro Child Support Services Office
34 Hill Street, Statesboro, GA 30458
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services at the office that serves Effingham County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Action Pact Effingham County Office
768 Hwy. 119, Springfield, GA 31329
Help here
- Community action assistanceContact the office to ask about assistance available to Effingham County households.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on actionpact.itfrontdesk.com
Public health · State office
Effingham County Health Department
802 Hwy. 119 South, Springfield, GA 31329
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit the health department for public health services and ask which services are available.
- WICWIC provides food benefits and nutrition support for eligible families with young children.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coastalhealthdistrict.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Gateway Effingham County Outpatient Clinic
108 West 8th Street Extension, Rincon, GA 31326
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesThe clinic offers counseling, psychiatric care, and treatment for substance use.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gatewaycsb.org
Older adults · County office
Effingham County Senior Center
128 New Stillwell Road, Springfield, GA 31329
Help here
- Senior center activities and mealsCounty residents age 60 and older can join weekday activities and have lunch at the center.
- Home-delivered mealsOlder adults who are homebound can ask the center about meal delivery.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on effinghamcounty.org
Older adults · Regional office
Coastal Georgia Area Agency on Aging
1181 Coastal Drive SW, Darien, GA 31305
Help here
- Aging and disability supportCall for help finding meals, in-home support, caregiver services, and other local resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coastalrc.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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.gov
Emergency help · County office
Effingham Emergency Management Agency
1750 GA-21 South, Springfield, GA 31312
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsGet local emergency information, preparedness guidance, and sign up for county alerts.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on effinghamcounty.org
State office
Rincon DDS Customer Service Center
2792 Hwy. 21 South, Rincon, GA 31326
Help here
- Driver licensingApply for or renew a Georgia driver license and use other listed driver services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dds.georgia.gov
Library · Regional office
Statesboro Regional Public Libraries
Help here
- Public library servicesResidents can use library cards, books, digital resources, and library programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on strl.info
Effingham County, Georgia website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Effingham 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
Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia
1380 Chatham Parkway, Savannah, GA 31405
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
Action Pact, Inc.
PO Box 1965, Waycross, GA 31502-1965
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Effingham 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.
- 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
Talk to a person
- United Way of the Coastal Empire 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