Mount Vernon

Local offices in Mount Vernon

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

• State office

  Montgomery County DFCS Office

  130 East Spring Street, Mount Vernon, GA 30445

  Help here

  • Food, health, and family benefitsApply for or ask about SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and other family support.
  Call 912-583-3722DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  Water, Sanitation & Maintenance Department

  101 South Railroad Avenue, Mount Vernon, GA 30445

  Help here

  • Water and sanitation account helpAsk about water service, water quality, sanitation, and your city account.
  Call 912-583-2323DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Montgomery County Senior Center

  310 West Broad Street, Mount Vernon, GA 30445

  Help here

  • Senior and caregiver supportFind services and support for older adults and their caregivers.
  Call 912-583-2363DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on montcoga.gov

• Local office · City office

  Mount Vernon City Hall

  101 South Railroad Avenue, Mount Vernon, GA 30445

  Help here

  • City help and informationContact City Hall with questions about city services or concerns.
  Call 912-583-2323DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Montgomery County Public Library

  310 West Broad Street, Mount Vernon, GA 30445

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and devices, use computers, and join programs.
  Call 912-583-2363DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Mount Vernon, Georgia website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Mount Vernon

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

Offices for all of Montgomery County

Mount Vernon is in Montgomery County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · State office

  Oconee Child Support Office

  40 Plaza Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services at the office serving Dodge County.Apply onlineRead more
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  United Way 211

  Help here

  • Local resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211.org

• Housing help · Regional office

  Mount Vernon Housing Authority

  101 West Underwood Drive, Mount Vernon, GA 30445

  Help here

  • Public housing and housing choice vouchersApply for public housing or a Housing Choice Voucher for affordable rent.Apply online
  Call 912-583-2396DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Montgomery County Health Department

  218 West Broad Street, Mount Vernon, GA 30445

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health department about local public health services and appointments.
  Call 912-583-4602DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on southcentralhealth.info

• Older adults · Regional office

  Heart of Georgia Area Agency on Aging

  331 West Parker Street, Baxley, GA 31513

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportContact the agency for aging services and support for caregivers in Montgomery County.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · State office

  Dublin Veterans Field Service Office

  1826 Veterans Boulevard, Carl Vinson VA Medical Center, Dublin, GA 31021

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits at the state office serving Montgomery County.
  Call 404-656-2300DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Montgomery 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