Burke County

Local offices in Burke County

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

• Child support · State office

  Augusta Division of Child Support Services Office

  3439 Mike Padgett Highway, Augusta, GA 30906

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services at the office serving Burke County.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Burke County Division of Family and Children Services

  729 West 6th Street, Waynesboro, GA 30830

  Help here

  • Apply for food, health, and cash benefitsVisit DFCS for help with food stamps, Medicaid, or TANF benefits.Apply online
  Call 706-554-7751DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  East Georgia Housing Authority

  Help here

  • Affordable housingContact the housing authority about affordable housing options in Burke County.
  Call 706-554-2233Website

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

• Public health · State office

  Burke County Health Department

  114 Dogwood Drive, Waynesboro, GA 30830

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health department about local public health services.
  • WICAsk the health department about WIC food benefits for eligible families.Read more
  Call 706-554-2324DirectionsWebsite

  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

• Veterans · State office

  Waynesboro Veterans Field Service Office

  715 West 6th Street, Waynesboro, GA 30830

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 706-554-3874DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Burke County Emergency Management Agency

  277 Highway 24 South, Waynesboro, GA 30830

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and disaster helpGet information about disaster preparation and local emergency response.
  Call 706-554-6651DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Augusta Tech - Burke Career Center

  216 Highway 24 South, Room 113, Waynesboro, GA 30830

  Help here

  • Job search and career helpGet help searching for jobs, writing a resume, and finding career training.
  Call 706-437-6965DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Greater Clarks Hill Regional Library System

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse library collections, public computers, Wi-Fi, and learning programs.
  Website

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

Burke County, Georgia website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Burke County

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

Cities and towns in Burke County

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• Waynesboro

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