Jakin

Local offices in Jakin

We have not checked Jakin on its own yet. Here is what we have for the area around it.

Nonprofits that serve Jakin

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

Offices for all of Early County

Jakin is in Early County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Early County DFCS Office

  11860 Columbia Avenue, Blakely, GA 39823

  Help here

  • Food, Medicaid, and cash assistanceVisit or contact the office for help with state food, Medicaid, and cash assistance programs.Apply online
  Call 229-724-2000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  United Way of Southwest Georgia 2-1-1

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with basic needs, health, work, family support, and aging services.
  Call 211Website

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

• Housing help · City office

  Housing Authority of the City of Blakely

  411 Damascus Street, Blakely, GA 39823

  Help here

  • Public housingContact the housing authority about applying for low-rent public housing.
  Call 229-723-3446DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Early County Health Department

  618 Flowers Drive, Blakely, GA 39823

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health department about local public health services and appointments.
  • WICAsk the health department about WIC food benefits and nutrition support for eligible families.Apply onlineRead more
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Southwest Georgia Council on Aging

  1105 Palmyra Road, Albany, GA 31701

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportAsk about services and support for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
  Call 229-432-1124DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · State office

  Georgia Department of Veterans Service Bainbridge Field Service Office

  505 Wheat Avenue, Bainbridge, GA 39819

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help with veterans benefits and claims at the office serving Early County.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Early 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