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Local offices in Harrison
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Town of Harrison Office
40 North Railroad Avenue, Harrison, GA 31035
Help here
- Town servicesContact the town office for help with town government matters.
- Water serviceContact the town about its public water system.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on washingtoncountyga.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Harrison
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
Overview, Inc.
PO Box 693, Milledgeville, GA 31059-0693
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Harrison
American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.
CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Harrison. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Dublin Career Center
22 miles away
910 North Jefferson Street, Dublin, GA 31021
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm; Monday - Friday
Updated by CareerOneStop on March 25, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Vidalia Career Center, Georgia Department of Labor
46 miles away
206 Queen Street - Carter Center Plaza, Suite 16, Vidalia, GA 30474
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm; Monday - Friday
Updated by CareerOneStop on May 17, 2026
American Job Center
Macon-Bibb One-Stop Career Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
55 miles away
3090 Mercer University Dr, Macon, GA 31204
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm; Monday - Friday
Updated by CareerOneStop on February 19, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Georgia
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
East Central Georgia Workforce Development Board - Area 13
674 Washington Road, PO Box 179, Thomson, GA 30824
Workforce board
Office of Workforce Development
1800 Century Place NE, Suite 400, Atlanta, GA 30345
Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.
Offices for all of Washington County
Harrison is in Washington County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
Middle Child Support Services Office
125 E Church Street, Suite B, Sandersville, GA 31082
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services for cases served by this office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
State office
Washington County DFCS Office
1124 South Harris Street, Sandersville, GA 31082
Help here
- Food assistance, Medicaid, and TANFApply for food assistance, Medicaid, or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
State office
Washington County WIC
201 Morningside Drive, Sandersville, GA 31082
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get healthy food benefits and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on northcentralhealthdistrict.org
Public health · State office
Washington County Health Department
201 Morningside Drive, Sandersville, GA 31082
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, health screenings, family planning, testing, and other public health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on northcentralhealthdistrict.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Washington County Clerk of Court
Help here
- Court forms for self-represented partiesFind court forms and information for people representing themselves in some civil and family matters.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on washingtoncountyga.gov
Older adults · County office
Washington County Senior Center
446 Maurice Friedman Drive, Sandersville, GA 31082
Help here
- Senior center activitiesOlder adults can visit for group activities and programs at the Senior Center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on washingtoncountyga.gov
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
- 2-1-1 Georgia
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.
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