Cusseta-Chattahoochee County
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Local offices in Cusseta-Chattahoochee County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Chattahoochee County DFCS Office
209 McNaughton Street, Cusseta, GA 31805
Help here
- Food assistanceApply for food assistance or get help with a food assistance case.Apply online
- Medicaid and cash assistanceAsk about applying for Medicaid or cash assistance through the local DFCS office.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Utilities · City office
Cusseta-Chattahoochee County Water Department
215 McNaughton Street, Cusseta, GA 31805
Help here
- Water service and billsApply for water service, pay your water bill, or ask the department about your account.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ugoccc.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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ugoccc.com
Library · Regional office
Cusseta-Chattahoochee Public Library
262 Broad Street, Cusseta, GA 31805
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials, use public meeting rooms, and find learning resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cvlga.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Cusseta-Chattahoochee County Parks and Recreation
127 Industrial Park Road, Cusseta, GA 31805
Help here
- Parks and recreationContact the department for local parks, recreation programs, and annual passes.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ugoccc.com
Unified Government of Cusseta-Chattahoochee County website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Cusseta-Chattahoochee County
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
Feeding the Valley Food Bank
6744 Flat Rock Road, Midland, GA 31820
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
Enrichment Services Program, Inc.
PO Box 6627, Columbus, GA 31917-6627
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Cusseta-Chattahoochee 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 Cusseta-Chattahoochee County. These are the closest.
American Job Center
Columbus Career Center, Georgia Department of Labor
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
14 miles away
700 Veterans Parkway, Columbus, GA 31901
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm; Monday - Friday
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 22, 2026
American Job Center
LaGrange Career Center, Georgia Department of Labor
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
48 miles away
1002 Longley Place, Lagrange, GA 30240
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm; Monday - Friday
Updated by CareerOneStop on January 5, 2026
American Job Center
Houston County Career Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
66 miles away
96 Cohen Walker Drive, Warner Robins, GA 31088
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm; Monday - Friday
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 5, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Georgia
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Lower Chattahooche Development Board - Area 14
1111 First Avenue, 2nd Floor,, PO Box 1340 (31902), Columbus, GA 31901
Workforce board
Office of Workforce Development
1800 Century Place NE, Suite 400, Atlanta, GA 30345
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.
Offices for all of Chattahoochee County
Cusseta-Chattahoochee County is in Chattahoochee County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
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
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.
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.
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on westcentralhealthdistrict.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.
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gema.georgia.gov
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
- United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley 211
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.
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