Helen

Local offices in Helen

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

• Utilities · City office

  Helen City Hall and Utilities

  25 Alpenrosen Strasse, Helen, GA 30545

  Help here

  • City servicesContact City Hall for help with city services and payments.
  • Utility billingAsk about a city utility bill or pay it online.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 706-878-2733DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Helen Library Branch

  90 Pete’s Park Road, Helen, GA 30545

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the branch to borrow books and use library resources.
  Call 706-878-2438DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Helen website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Helen

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

Offices for all of White County

Helen is in White County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · State office

  Enotah Dahlonega Child Support Office

  133 Tipton Drive, Dahlonega, GA 30533

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services for cases served by the office, including White County.Apply online
  Call 844-694-2347DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  White County DFCS Office

  970 East Kytle Street, Cleveland, GA 30528

  Help here

  • Food, Medicaid, and TANF benefitsVisit or contact the office for help with food assistance, Medicaid, or TANF benefits.Apply online
  Call 706-865-3128DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov

• Public health · State office

  White County Health Department

  1331 Helen Hwy, Cleveland, GA 30528

  Help here

  • Public health clinicThe clinic offers health checks, tests, immunizations, and other services by appointment.
  • WICWIC offers food support and nutrition help to eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under age five.
  Call 706-865-2191DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  White County Senior Center

  1239 Helen Hwy, Cleveland, GA 30528

  Help here

  • Senior programs and transportationResidents age 60 and older can ask about meals, activities, and transportation services.
  Call 706-865-4097DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Legacy Link Georgia Mountains Area Agency on Aging

  4080 Mundy Mill Rd., Oakwood, GA 30566

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource referralsCall to learn about services and support for older adults and people with disabilities in White County.Read more
  Call 800-474-7540DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  White County Emergency Management

  Help here

  • Disaster preparedness and recoveryGet help preparing for disasters and finding recovery support after an emergency.
  Call 706-865-9500Website

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

Everything in White 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