Leary

Local offices in Leary

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

• Human services · Regional office

  United Way of Southwest Georgia 211

  Help here

  • Information and referralCall 211 to get connected with local food, housing, utility, health, employment, and other community resources.
  Call 211Website

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

• Local office · City office

  Leary City Hall

  39292 Mercer Avenue, Leary, GA 39862

  Help here

  • City servicesContact City Hall for help with city government services and questions.
  • Utility billingContact City Hall for information about city utility billing.
  Call 229-792-6121DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on gacities.com

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Leary

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

Job help near Leary

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 Leary. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Bainbridge Career Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  40 miles away

  310 South Scott Street, Bainbridge, GA 39819

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

  Call 229-248-2618DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on December 1, 2025

• American Job Center

  Moultrie Career Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  48 miles away

  220 North Main Street, Moultrie, GA 31768

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

  Call 229-891-7147DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 4, 2026

• American Job Center

  Thomasville Career Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  54 miles away

  403 N Broad Street, Thomasville, GA 31792

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

  Call 229-225-4033DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 9, 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.

Offices for all of Calhoun County

Leary is in Calhoun County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Calhoun County DFCS Office

  28293 Main St., Morgan, GA 39866

  Help here

  • Food, Medicaid, and cash assistanceVisit or contact this office for help with Food Stamps, Medicaid, or TANF.Apply online
  Call 229-849-5100DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  Southwest Georgia 2-1-1

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to get connected with local help for needs such as food, housing, utilities, and health care.
  Call 211Website

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

• Public health · State office

  Calhoun County Health Department

  Help here

  • Public health and WIC servicesContact the health department about local public health services and WIC.
  Call 229-849-2515Website

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Sowega Council on Aging Southwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging

  335 W. Society Ave., Albany, GA 31701

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver resourcesContact the agency for help finding services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · State office

  Thomasville Veterans Field Service Office

  15689 US 19 North, Thomasville, GA 31792

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 229-225-4050DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Albany Career Center

  1608 South Slappey Blvd., Albany, GA 31701-2632

  Help here

  • Employment and unemployment servicesVisit the career center for help with employment and related state services.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.state.ga.us

Everything in Calhoun 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