Links for Help & Treatment
The Wayne County Family Connection online Resource Directory lists local agencies that can help with child maltreatment issues. Obviously, if you know that a child is being abused, you should not hesitate to report it to local law enforcement or Department of Children and Family Services. If you aren’t sure that abuse is happening, but you know that something is suspicious or confusing, there are helplines that you can talk to about specific details and work out a way of getting help to a family. You can talk to the helplines anonymously if you prefer. Don’t let a child be in possible harm just because you have doubts-get information about how to proceed. Below are some links and numbers that can get you started. Wayne County Department of Family And Children Services – 912.427.5866 (if DFCS office is closed, call local law enforcement and they can refer you to DFCS on-call person when situation applies) Jesup Police, non-911 number, 427-1300 Wayne County Sheriff, non-911 number, 427-5970 Prevent Child Abuse Georgia-1-800-CHILDREN (1-800-244-5373) Battered Women/Domestic Violence Hotline-1-800-33-HAVEN (1-800-334-2836) (Shelter for Women and their children) Georgia Crime Victim Assistance Helpline 1-800-338-6745 Wayne Counseling Center- 427-9338 Cord of Three- 912-282-0992 There are many churches in Wayne County that can be a great source of emotional and spiritual support for a family at any time, but especially in a time of crisis. You can find phone numbers for them in the local phone directory, or call Wayne County Family Connection and ask for assistance in reaching a church.