Rhea County
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Local offices in Rhea County
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Public health · State office
Rhea County Health Department
334 Eagle Lane, Evensville, TN 37332
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit for local public health services and health department programs.
- WICWIC helps eligible families get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Veterans · County office
Rhea County Veteran’s Affairs
375 Church Street, Suite 205, Dayton, TN 37321
Help here
- Veterans assistanceVisit for help connecting with veterans benefits and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rheacountytn.org
Emergency help · County office
Rhea County Emergency Management Agency
7800 Rhea County Highway, Dayton, TN 37321
Help here
- Emergency managementContact the county for information about emergency preparedness and response.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rheacountytn.org
State office · State office
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Rhea County Office
224 4th Avenue, Suite 102, Dayton, TN 37321-1314
Help here
- Family assistanceVisit for help applying for SNAP, Families First, child care assistance, Medicaid, and TennCare.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability
Help here
- Aging and disability supportCall to discuss local services and support for older adults and people with disabilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on setaaad.org
Community action · Regional office
Southeast Tennessee Human Resource Agency, Rhea Office
3813 Rhea County Highway, Dayton, TN 37321
Help here
- Energy assistanceVisit for help with energy bills and weatherization.
- Housing and crisis supportAsk about homeless assistance, supportive housing, and crisis intervention.
- TransportationContact the office about public transportation in the county.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sethra.us
Library · County office
Rhea County Public Libraries
Help here
- Public library servicesVisit a county public library for books, internet access, and library programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rheacountytn.org
Emergency help · County office
Rhea County E-911 Communications Center
8860 Back Valley Road, Evensville, TN 37332
Help here
- Emergency dispatch and addressingContact the center for emergency dispatch information or help obtaining a 911 address.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rheacounty911.com
Local office · Regional office
Tennessee 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find nearby help with basic needs, health care, housing, and other services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on uwtn.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Rhea 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
- Tennessee 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