Hall County
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Local offices in Hall County
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Human services · State office
Hall County Division of Family and Children Services
970 McEver Road, Gainesville, GA 30504
Help here
- Food assistance, Medicaid, and TANFVisit or contact this office for help with food assistance, Medicaid, and cash assistance.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Public health · State office
Hall County Health Department
1290 Athens Street, Gainesville, GA 30507
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health department provides immunizations, family planning, child health services, and other public health care.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on phdistrict2.org
State office · State office
Hall County WIC Clinic
1290 Athens Street, Gainesville, GA 30507
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC offers nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wic.phdistrict2.org
Child support · State office
Northeastern Gainesville Child Support Services
955 Interstate Ridge Drive, Suite F, Gainesville, GA 30501
Help here
- Child support servicesThis office serves Hall County families with child support services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Georgia Department of Labor Gainesville Career Center
2756 Atlanta Highway, Gainesville, GA 30504
Help here
- Job and unemployment servicesThe career center serves Hall County residents seeking job and unemployment services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.georgia.gov
State office · State office
Georgia Department of Driver Services Gainesville Customer Service Center
1400 Calvary Creek Parkway, Gainesville, GA 30507
Help here
- Driver licenses, IDs, and permitsVisit this center to apply for or renew a Georgia driver license, ID, or permit.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dds.georgia.gov
Veterans · State office
Gainesville Veterans Field Service Office
311 Green Street NW, Room 312, Gainesville, GA 30501
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpVeterans and their families can get help with state and federal veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.gov
Courts and legal help · Regional office
Hall and Dawson County Family Law Information Center
225 Green Street SE, Hall Courthouse, 3rd Floor, Gainesville, GA 30501
Help here
- Family law self-helpThe center helps eligible people who represent themselves in divorce, legitimation, and other family law matters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nejcga.gov
Emergency help · County office
Hall County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency
470 Crescent Drive, Gainesville, GA 30501
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryThe agency helps residents prepare for emergencies and coordinates county disaster response and recovery.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hallcounty.org
Human services · Regional office
Gainesville-Hall County Community Service Center
430 Prior Street SE, Gainesville, GA 30501
Help here
- Senior services and mealsOlder residents can ask about senior programs, transportation, and Meals on Wheels.
- Public transportationResidents can get information about local bus and ride services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hallcounty.org
Library · County office
Hall County Library System
127 Main Street NW, Gainesville, GA 30501
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can borrow books and other materials and use library learning resources and programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hallcountylibrary.org
Older adults · Regional office
Legacy Link Area Agency on Aging
4080 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood, GA 30566
Help here
- Aging and disability resource referralsThe agency connects older adults and people with disabilities to local services and support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on legacylink.org
Housing authority · City office
Gainesville Housing Authority
750 Pearl Nix Parkway, Gainesville, GA
Help here
- Public housingThe housing authority provides information about public housing and housing assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gainesvillehousing.org
Local office · Regional office
2-1-1 Georgia, United Way of Greater Atlanta
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to get connected with local help for food, housing, utilities, health care, jobs, and other needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on unitedwayatlanta.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Hall 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
- 2-1-1 Georgia, United Way of Greater Atlanta
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