White County
Ask about White County
Ask in your own words. We look up programs and offices for White County and tell you where to go next.
Local offices in White County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on whitecountyga.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Gainesville Career Center
2756 Atlanta Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30504
Help here
- Job and unemployment servicesGet help looking for work, filing an unemployment claim, or finding training resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.georgia.gov
Library · Regional office
White County Public Libraries
10 Colonial Drive, Cleveland, GA 30528
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, or use public computers.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on whitecountypubliclibraries.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in White County, closest to the center of Cleveland first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Suthers Center Christian Outreach Food Pantry
Suthers Center Christian Outreach
59 miles from the center of Cleveland3110 Ashford Dunwoody Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30319
Hours
- Sat8 AM to 10 AM
Who can come: Members of the surrounding community experiencing temporary life challenges
Listed on sutherscenter.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve White 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
Food Bank of Northeast Georgia
890 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA 30607
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
Ninth District Opportunity, Inc.
P.O. Drawer L, Gainesville, GA 30503
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns 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
Talk to a person
- United Way of Greater Atlanta 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.
Call 988Text 988