Gilmer County
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Local offices in Gilmer County
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Human services · State office
Gilmer County Division of Family and Children Services
222 Highland Crossing South, Suite 100, Ellijay, GA 30540
Help here
- Food stamps, Medicaid, and TANFApply for food, health, and cash assistance through the county DFCS office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Public health · State office
Gilmer County Health Department
28 Southside Church Street, Ellijay, GA 30540
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit the health department for local public health services.
- WICWIC provides food benefits, nutrition advice, breastfeeding support, and referrals for eligible families.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.georgia.gov
Child support · State office
Appalachian Ellijay Child Support Services
222 Highland Crossing South, Suite 200, Ellijay, GA 30539
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help opening or managing a child support case and setting up support payments.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
Veterans · State office
Jasper Veterans Field Service Office
934 East Church Street, Jasper, GA 30143
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help with veterans benefits and services at the office serving Gilmer County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Blue Ridge Career Center
946 Appalachian Highway, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Help here
- Job search and employment supportGet help looking for work and using employment services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.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
1344 Talking Rock Road, Jasper, GA 30143
Help here
- Household and community supportAsk about household support services for eligible low-income residents, older adults, and people facing a temporary crisis.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ngcainc.com
Library · Regional office
Sequoyah Regional Library System
116 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton, GA 30114
Help here
- Public library servicesUse the regional public library system for books, learning resources, and library services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sequoyahregionallibrary.org
Local office · Regional office
Georgia 2-1-1
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to get connected with local help for needs such as food, housing, utilities, health care, and work.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on unitedwayga.org
Gilmer County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Gilmer 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
- 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