Catoosa County
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Local offices in Catoosa County
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Emergency help · County office
Catoosa County Emergency Management Agency
180 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, GA 30736
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about local emergency plans, preparedness, and disaster response.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on catoosacountyga.gov
Public health · State office
Catoosa County Health Department
145 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, GA 30736
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the county health department about local public health services and clinic visits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nwgapublichealth.org
State office · State office
Catoosa County WIC
145 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, GA 30736
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportAsk about WIC nutrition support, healthy foods, breastfeeding help, and referrals for eligible families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nwgapublichealth.org
State office · State office
Catoosa County DFCS Office
700 City Hall Drive, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
Help here
- Food, health, and cash benefitsApply for or get help with food assistance, Medicaid, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.Apply online
- Child welfare servicesContact DFCS about child protection and family support services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Child support · State office
Lookout Mountain Child Support Office
10056 North Highway 27, Rock Spring, GA 30739
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services for families in Catoosa County.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Northwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging
1 Jackson Hill Drive, Rome, GA 30162
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpGet information and referrals for aging, caregiving, nutrition, and disability services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nwgrc.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
North Georgia Community Action, Inc.
144 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, GA 30736
Help here
- Community action servicesContact the local office to ask about community services for residents in its service area.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ngcainc.com
Library · County office
Catoosa County Library
108 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, GA 30736
Help here
- Library materials and internet accessBorrow books and other materials, use free internet access, and join library activities.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on catoosacountylibrary.org
Veterans · State office
Dalton Veterans Field Service Office
305 Point North Place, Suite 7, Dalton, GA 30720
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.gov
Catoosa County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Catoosa 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.
- 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
- 211 Georgia, Greater Chattanooga
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