Chattahoochee County

Local offices in Chattahoochee County

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

• Human services · State office

  Chattahoochee County Division of Family and Children Services

  209 McNaughton Street, Cusseta, GA 31805

  Help here

  • SNAP, Medicaid, and TANFApply for food, health coverage, or cash assistance through Georgia DFCS.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 706-989-3681DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  2-1-1 Georgia

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, utility bills, health care, work, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Unity Community Action Council

  4036 GA-90, Montezuma, GA 31063

  Help here

  • Community action servicesContact the agency to ask about assistance programs for residents in its service area.
  Call 478-472-3607DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Chattahoochee County Health Department

  213 McNaughton Street, Cusseta, GA 31805

  Help here

  • Public health clinic servicesMake an appointment for immunizations, screenings, testing, and other health services.
  • WICWIC offers nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.
  Call 706-989-3663DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on westcentralhealthdistrict.com

• Local office · City office

  Unified Government of Cusseta-Chattahoochee County

  215 McNaughton Street, Cusseta, GA 31805

  Help here

  • City and county government servicesVisit the government office for help with local government services and public meetings.
  Call 706-989-3602DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ugoccc.com

• Older adults · Regional office

  Lower Chattahoochee Area Agency on Aging

  1428 Second Avenue, Columbus, GA 31901

  Help here

  • Aging and disability servicesCall to learn about aging services and support for older adults and people with disabilities.
  Call 706-256-2910DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Chattahoochee County Local Emergency Management Agency

  213 McNaughton Street, Cusseta, GA 31805

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessGet information about local emergency planning and preparedness.
  Call 706-989-0417DirectionsWebsite

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

Unified Government of Cusseta-Chattahoochee County website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Chattahoochee County

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

Cities and towns in Chattahoochee County

• Cusseta-Chattahoochee 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.
• 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