Lumpkin County

Local offices in Lumpkin County

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

• Human services · State office

  Lumpkin County Division of Family and Children Services

  175 Tipton Drive, Dahlonega, GA 30533

  Help here

  • Food, cash, and medical assistanceApply for or get help with food assistance, TANF cash assistance, or Medicaid.Apply online
  Call 706-864-1980DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  United Way of Northeast Georgia 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to get help finding local food, housing, utility, health, job, and other community resources.
  Call 211Website

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

• Public health · State office

  Lumpkin County Health Department

  60 Mechanicsville Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet vaccinations, family planning, STI testing, and tuberculosis testing and treatment.
  • WICGet nutrition support through the Women, Infants, and Children program.
  Call 706-867-2727DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Legacy Link Area Agency on Aging

  4080 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood, GA 30566

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource referralsThe agency connects older adults and people with disabilities to local services and support.
  Call 770-538-2650DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · State office

  Georgia Department of Veterans Service, Gainesville Location

  311 Green Street NW, Gainesville, GA 30501

  Help here

  • Veterans assistanceGet help with veterans services from the state office that serves Lumpkin County.
  Call 770-531-6060DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Lumpkin County Emergency Management Agency

  57 A Pinetree Way, Dahlonega, GA 30533

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet information about preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies.
  Call 706-864-9180DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Georgia Department of Labor Gainesville Career Center

  2756 Atlanta Highway, Gainesville, GA 30504

  Help here

  • Job and unemployment servicesThe career center serves Hall County residents seeking job and unemployment services.Apply online
  Call 877-709-8185DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Chestatee Regional Library System

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse library materials, learning resources, and programs for residents of Dawson and Lumpkin counties.
  Call 706-864-3668Website

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

Lumpkin County Government website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Lumpkin County

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

Cities and towns in Lumpkin County

• Dahlonega

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