Walker County

Local offices in Walker County

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

• Human services · State office

  Walker County DFCS Office

  10056 North Highway 27, Rock Spring, GA 30739

  Help here

  • Food assistanceApply for food stamps and get help with your benefits case.Apply online
  • MedicaidApply for Medicaid or get help with your benefits case.Apply online
  • Temporary cash assistanceApply for TANF cash assistance and get help with your benefits case.Apply online
  Call 706-375-0726DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  Lookout Mountain Child Support Office

  10056 North Highway 27, Rock Spring, GA 30739

  Help here

  • Child support servicesContact the office for help with child support services for families in Chattooga County.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Walker County Health Department

  603 East Villanow Street, LaFayette, GA 30728

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe health department provides local public health services and vital records.
  • WICCall the WIC clinic for nutrition services and help with the WIC program.Read more
  Call 706-638-5577DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Northwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging

  1 Jackson Hill Dr, Rome, GA 30162

  Help here

  • Aging and disability servicesCall for help finding aging, disability, caregiver, nutrition, and long-term care services.
  Call 800-759-2963DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · State office

  Rock Spring Veterans Field Service Office

  265 Bicentennial Trail, Rock Spring, GA 30739

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help applying for health care, disability compensation, pensions, and education benefits.
  Call 706-764-3530DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Walker County E-911 and Emergency Management

  101 S Duke Street, LaFayette, GA 30728

  Help here

  • Emergency alerts and shelter coordinationThe office coordinates emergency response, storm shelters, and community alerts.
  Call 706-638-1437DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  United Way of Georgia 211

  Help here

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

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

Walker County, GA website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Walker County

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

Cities and towns in Walker County

• Chickamauga
• LaFayette
• Lookout Mountain
• Rossville

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