Screven County

Local offices in Screven County

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

• State office

  Screven County Division of Family and Children Services

  Help here

  • Food, health, and family benefitsContact DFCS about SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and child care assistance.Apply online
  Call 912-564-2041Website

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

• State office

  Screven County WIC Clinic

  416 Pine Street, Sylvania, GA 30467

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children nutrition benefitsWIC offers healthy food benefits, nutrition information, breastfeeding support, and health care referrals for eligible families.Apply online
  Call 912-564-2182DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Housing Authority of the County of Screven

  100 North Elm Street, Sylvania, GA 30467

  Help here

  • Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about public housing and how to apply.
  Call 706-554-2233DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hud.gov

• Local office · Nonprofit

  United Way of the CSRA 2-1-1

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, work, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Screven County Health Department

  416 Pine Street, Sylvania, GA 30467

  Help here

  • Public health servicesCall the health department about local clinic services and appointments.
  Call 912-564-2182DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ada.ecphd.com

• Older adults · Regional office

  CSRA Area Agency on Aging

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

  Help here

  • Aging and disability servicesContact the regional agency for services and support for older adults and people with disabilities.
  Call 866-552-4464DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on csrarc.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.
  Call 912-871-1104DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Screven County Emergency Management

  618 Frontage Road West, Sylvania, GA 30467

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseContact county emergency management for help with local emergency preparedness and response.
  Call 912-564-2709DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on screvencountyboc.com

• Library · Regional office

  Screven-Jenkins Regional Library System

  106 S. Community Drive, Sylvania, GA 30467

  Help here

  • Library materials and programsResidents can borrow books and other materials and use library programs and resources.
  Call 912-564-7526DirectionsWebsite

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

Screven County, GA website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Screven County

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

Cities and towns in Screven County

• Hiltonia
• Newington
• Oliver
• Rocky Ford
• Sylvania

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