Hamilton County
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Local offices in Hamilton County
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Public health · County office
Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department
921 E. 3rd Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403
Help here
- Public health clinics and servicesGet immunizations, family health care, dental services, and other public health services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.hamiltontn.org
Public health · County office
Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department WIC Program
921 E. 3rd Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceEligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children under five can get food, nutrition education, and health referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.hamiltontn.org
Veterans · County office
Hamilton County Veteran Services Office
455 N. Highland Park Ave., Room 204, Chattanooga, TN 37404
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpVeterans and their dependents can get help applying for benefits and appealing denied claims.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hamiltontn.gov
Child support · County office
Hamilton County Juvenile Court Child Support Division
1221 E. Main Street, Chattanooga, TN 37408
Help here
- Child support court servicesGet help with child support matters handled by Hamilton County Juvenile Court.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hamiltontn.gov
Emergency help · County office
Hamilton County Emergency Management: Fire Training and Hazmat
317 Oak Street, Room 302, Chattanooga, TN 37403
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet information about county emergency preparedness and hazardous materials response.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hamiltontn.gov
State office · State office
Tennessee Department of Human Services Hamilton County Office
Eastgate Center, Suite 602-A, 5600 Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37411-9949
Help here
- Family assistance benefitsApply for SNAP food benefits and other family assistance programs, including cash and child care support.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
State office · State office
Tennessee Child Support Services Chattanooga Office
Eastgate Town Center, 5600 Brainerd Road, Suite D-26, Chattanooga, TN 37411
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help applying for child support services and managing a child support case.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
State office · State office
Bonny Oaks Driver Service Center
6502 Bonny Oaks Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416
Help here
- Driver licensingApply for or renew a Tennessee driver license or state identification card.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
State office · State office
Red Bank Driver Service Center
4873 Dayton Boulevard, Chattanooga, TN 37415
Help here
- Driver licensingApply for or renew a Tennessee driver license or state identification card.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Chattanooga Housing Authority
801 N. Holtzclaw Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceApply for public housing or housing choice voucher programs when applications are being accepted.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chahousing.org
Community action · City office
City of Chattanooga Office of Family Empowerment
Help here
- Energy and family supportAsk about help with energy costs and family support services for eligible households.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chattanooga.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability
1000 Riverfront Parkway, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesGet information and referrals for aging, disability, caregiver, nutrition, transportation, and benefits services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on setaaad.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
American Job Center Chattanooga
Chattanooga State Community College, CBIH Building, Suite 240, 4501 Amnicola Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37406
Help here
- Job search and career supportGet help finding jobs, career counseling, and job skills training.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on secareercenter.org
Hamilton County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Hamilton County
Tennessee programs by kind of help
These are run by Tennessee 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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - 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 Chattanooga 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