Help in Jackson

9 service locations · 3 recurring meetings

Family and youth

Butts County Early Head Start Expansion

Child care and early childhood education

565 Recreation Dr, Jackson · 770-775-3830

Head Start early childhood program — 8 funded slots; operated by McIntosh Trail Early Childhood Development Council Inc.

directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19

BUTTS COUNTY HEAD START

Child care and early childhood education

565 Recreation Dr, Jackson · 770-775-3830

Head Start early childhood program — 24 funded slots; operated by McIntosh Trail Early Childhood Development Council, Inc.

directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19

Financial assistance

Jackson GA Service Center

Utility assistanceFinancial assistanceFamily support servicesFood pantry

178 N Benton St, Jackson · 770-775-2940

Salvation Army service center

directions · via The Salvation Army USA, verified 2026-07-20

Food assistance

Butts County Board Of Commissioners

Meal program

576 Ernest Biles Drive, Jackson · (770) 775-8228

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Small Treasures Learning Center Inc..

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Fun Galaxy Kids Camp

Meal program

129 Stark Rd, Jackson · (404) 226-1344

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Karing Heartz Community Development Corporation.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Jackson High School

Meal program

200 Franklin Street, Jackson · (770) 504-2340

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Bread of Life Development Ministries ,Inc.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Health care

SOUTHSIDE MEDICAL CENTER - Jackson Clinic

Community health centersliding-scale fees

176 Lyons St, Jackson · 404-688-1350

directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19

Housing and shelter

Housing Authority Of The City Of Jackson

Housing assistance

160 Carter Ave, Jackson · 770-358-3935

Public housing (Low-Rent) agency

directions · via US Department of Housing and Urban Development, verified 2026-07-19

Substance use and recovery

BHG Jackson GA Treatment Center

Substance use treatment facility

794 McDonough Road, Jackson · 770-775-9044

Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.

directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19

Recovery & support meetings

NA meetings

New Beginnings Group

Mon 19:00 · in-personClosedDiscussion

153 Short Rd, Jackson · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

New Beginnings Group

Fri 19:00 · in-personOpenDiscussion

153 Short Rd, Jackson · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

New Beginnings Group

Sat 19:00 · in-personOpenDiscussion

153 Short Rd, Jackson · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

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