Jenkins County

Local offices in Jenkins County

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

• Human services · State office

  Jenkins County DFCS Office

  618 South Gray Street, Millen, GA 30442

  Help here

  • Food assistance, Medicaid, and cash assistanceApply for or get help with SNAP food benefits, Medicaid, and TANF cash assistance.Apply online
  Call 478-982-1944DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  Statesboro Child Support Services Field Office

  15 North Main Street, Statesboro, GA 30458

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services at the Statesboro office, which serves Jenkins County.Apply onlineRead more
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  United Way of the CSRA 2-1-1

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, work, and other needs.
  Call 706-826-1495Website

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

• Public health · State office

  Jenkins County Health Department

  709 Virginia Avenue, Millen, GA 30442

  Help here

  • Public health services and vital recordsContact the county health department for local public health services and vital records information.
  Call 478-982-2811DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  CSRA Area Agency on Aging

  3626 Walton Way Extension, Suite 300, Augusta, GA 30909

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver servicesGet connected to services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
  Call 888-922-4464DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Augusta Career Center

  601 Greene Street, Augusta, GA 30901-1427

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce servicesGet in-person help with job searches and workforce services at the center serving Jenkins County.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Screven-Jenkins Regional Library System

  223 Daniel Street, Millen, GA 30442

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card and use library resources and programs through the regional library system.
  Call 478-982-4244DirectionsWebsite

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

Jenkins County website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Jenkins County

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

Job help near Jenkins County

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 Jenkins County. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Statesboro Career Center/Bulloch Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  26 miles away

  127 N Main Street, Suite # 103, Statesboro, GA 30458

  Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm; Monday - Friday

  Call 877-709-8185DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 5, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Job Training Unlimited, Inc.

  45 miles away

  107 North Duval Street, Claxton, GA 30417

  Hours: Monday 8:00am - 5:00pm

  Call 912-739-7158 Toll Free 800-503-0204DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 8, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Vidalia Career Center, Georgia Department of Labor

  49 miles away

  206 Queen Street - Carter Center Plaza, Suite 16, Vidalia, GA 30474

  Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm; Monday - Friday

  Call 888-741-6216DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 17, 2026

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.

Cities and towns in Jenkins County

• Millen

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