Catoosa County

Local offices in Catoosa County

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

• 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
  Call 844-694-2347DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov

• 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.
  Call 706-406-2000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nwgapublichealth.org

• 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.
  Call 706-866-1740DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.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.
  Call 706-406-2000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nwgapublichealth.org

• 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.
  Call 800-759-2963DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nwgrc.gov

• 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.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.gov

• 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.
  Call 706-935-2323DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on catoosacountyga.gov

• 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.
  Call 706-965-3600DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on catoosacountylibrary.org

Catoosa County Government website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Catoosa County

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

Job help near Catoosa County

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Catoosa County. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Rome Career Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  46 miles away

  462 Riverside Parkway NE, PO Box 5107, Rome, GA 30162

  Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm; Monday - Friday

  Call 706-295-6051DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 27, 2026

• American Job Center

  Blue Ridge Career Center, Georgia Department of Labor

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  52 miles away

  946 Appalachian Highway, PO Box 488, Blue Ridge, GA 30513

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

  Call 706-510-0546DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 17, 2026

• American Job Center

  Cartersville Career Center, Georgia Department of Labor

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  57 miles away

  19 Felton Place, Cartersville, GA 30120

  Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm; Monday - Friday

  Call Virtual Agent: 877-709-8185DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 17, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Cities and towns in Catoosa County

• Fort Oglethorpe
• Ringgold

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