Calhoun
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Local offices in Calhoun
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · Regional office
Calhoun Housing Authority
607 Oothcalooga Street, Calhoun, GA 30701
Help here
- Public housingAsk about income-based public housing and apply when the waiting list is open.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on calhounha.org
Utilities · City office
Calhoun Utilities Customer Service
700 West Line Street, Calhoun, GA 30701
Help here
- Utility service and billing helpGet help starting or ending electric, water, or sewer service, paying a bill, or asking about payment arrangements.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcalhoun-ga.com
Older adults · County office
Gordon County Senior Citizens Center
150 Cambridge Court, Calhoun, GA 30701
Help here
- Senior programs and supportOlder adults can join activities, get meals, and ask about services such as health screenings and legal aid.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on gordoncountyga.gov
Local office · City office
Calhoun City Hall
226 South Wall Street, Calhoun, GA 30701
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city services and information.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcalhoun-ga.com
State office · State office
Georgia Department of Driver Services Calhoun Customer Service Center
242 Public Safety Drive SE, Calhoun, GA 30701
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationVisit for a first license, renewal, replacement, or other driver license services.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dds.georgia.gov
Library · Regional office
Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library
100 North Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA 30701
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use its collections, computers, and community programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ngrl.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Calhoun
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Chattanooga Area Food Bank
2009 Curtain Pole Road, Chattanooga, TN 37406
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Georgia Legal Services Program
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Tallatoona Community Action Partnership, Inc.
202 S. Erwin Street, 2nd Floor, P.O. Box 1480, Cartersville, GA 30120
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Gordon County
Calhoun is in Gordon County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Gordon County DFCS
619 Mauldin Road NW, Calhoun, GA 30701
Help here
- Food, Medicaid, and cash assistanceApply for or get help with food assistance, Medicaid, and TANF benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Child support · State office
Cherokee Child Support Office
45 Brook Drive, Cartersville, GA 30120
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services at the office that serves Gordon County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
Public health · County office
Gordon County Health Department
310 North River Street, Calhoun, GA 30701
Help here
- Public health and WICGet health services, screenings, and WIC help for eligible families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gordoncountyga.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Northwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging
1 Jackson Hill Drive, Rome, GA 30162
Help here
- Aging and disability helpGet referrals and support for aging, caregiving, meals, and disability services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nwgrc.gov
Veterans · State office
Rome Veterans Field Service Office
201 Calhoun Avenue, Rome, GA 30161
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help with veterans benefits at the field office serving Gordon County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.gov
Emergency help · County office
Gordon County Emergency Management Agency
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information about county emergency planning and community alerts.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gordoncountyga.gov
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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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
Talk to a person
- Georgia 2-1-1
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988