Whitfield County

Local offices in Whitfield County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Human services · Regional office

  2-1-1 Georgia, Northwest Georgia

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ourunitedway.org

• Child support · State office

  Conasauga Dalton Child Support Office

  417 West Crawford Street, Dalton, GA 30722-0885

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help setting up or enforcing child support and establishing paternity.Apply online
  Call 877-423-4746DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov

• State office · State office

  Whitfield County DFCS Office

  1142 North Thornton Avenue, Dalton, GA 30720

  Help here

  • Food, Medicaid, and TANF benefitsApply for or get help with food assistance, Medicaid, or TANF benefits.Apply online
  Call 706-272-2331DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov

• State office · State office

  Whitfield County WIC Clinic

  800 Professional Boulevard, Dalton, GA 30720

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant people and families with children under five get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 706-370-4700DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nghd.org

• Public health · State office

  Whitfield County Health Department

  800 Professional Boulevard, Dalton, GA 30720

  Help here

  • Public health clinic servicesVisit the health department for local public health services.
  Call 706-279-9600DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nghd.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Northwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging

  1 Jackson Hill Drive, Rome, GA 30161

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resourcesCall for help finding services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
  Call 866-552-4464DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.georgia.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  Dalton Career Center

  1406 Chattanooga Avenue, Dalton, GA 30720-2630

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce servicesGet help with job searches, career services, and workforce programs.
  Call 877-709-8185DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.georgia.gov

• State office · State office

  Dalton Customer Service Center

  235 Wagner Road, Dalton, GA 30721

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and identificationApply for or renew a Georgia driver license, permit, or identification card.Apply online
  Call 678-413-8400DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dds.georgia.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Northwest Georgia Regional Library System

  310 Cappes Street, Dalton, GA 30720

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse library books, computers, internet access, classes, and other public resources.Read more
  Call 706-876-1360DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ngrl.org

Whitfield County, Georgia website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Whitfield County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Cities and towns in Whitfield County

• Cohutta
• Dalton
• Tunnel Hill
• Varnell

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