Dalton
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Local offices in Dalton
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
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
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Well Housed Dalton
405 Sequoyah Place, Dalton, GA 30721
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority about public housing and affordable homes in Dalton.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on daltonga.gov
Utilities · Regional office
Dalton Utilities
1200 V D Parrott Jr Pkwy, Dalton, GA 30721
Help here
- Water and utility billingContact Dalton Utilities for utility service and help with bills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dutil.com
Local office · City office
City of Dalton Administration
Help here
- City information and service requestsCall the city for general information or to ask where to get help with a city service.
- Report a public works issueUse SeeClickFix to report a non-emergency problem with city streets or other public works.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on daltonga.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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.georgia.gov
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
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dds.georgia.gov
Library · Regional office
Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library
310 Cappes Street, Dalton, GA 30720
Help here
- Public library servicesVisit the library for books, public computers, and other library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ngrl.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Dalton Parks and Recreation Department
904 Civic Drive, Dalton, GA 30721
Help here
- Recreation programs and facilitiesFind recreation programs, sports, camps, classes, and city parks.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on daltonga.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Dalton
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
North Georgia Community Action, Inc.
PO Box 760, Jasper, GA 30143
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Whitfield County
Dalton is in Whitfield County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
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.
Last checked 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
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
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
Last checked 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.
Last checked 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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.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
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ngrl.org
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.
- 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.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
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
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