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Local offices in Red Bank
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way of Greater Chattanooga 211
Help here
- Local help and resource referralsCall 211 to get connected with local food, housing, bill, health, and other support.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwaycha.org
Local office · City office
Red Bank City Hall
3105 Dayton Blvd, Red Bank, TN 37415
Help here
- City services and billing questionsContact the city to ask about city services and utility billing.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on redbanktn.gov
Older adults · City office
Red Bank Active Older Adults Program
Joseph Glasscock Community Center, 3653 Tom Weathers Drive, Red Bank, TN 37415
Help here
- Activities for adults age 55 and olderAdults age 55 and older can join free fitness, arts, learning, and social activities.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on redbanktn.gov
State office
Red Bank Driver Services Center
4873 Dayton Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37415
Help here
- Driver license and identification servicesVisit for driver license renewals, replacements, address changes, and other driver services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Joseph Glasscock Community Center
3653 Tom Weathers Drive, Red Bank, TN 37415
Help here
- Community center programs and rentalsResidents can take part in community activities or ask about reserving the center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on redbanktn.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Red Bank
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
Chattanooga Area Food Bank
2009 Curtain Pole Road, Chattanooga, TN 37406
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
Legal Aid of East Tennessee
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
City of Chattanooga
6098 Debra Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37411
Listed on tn.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Hamilton County
Red Bank is in Hamilton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.hamiltontn.org
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
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chattanooga.gov
Housing help · 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
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chahousing.org
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
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.hamiltontn.org
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
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on setaaad.org
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.
- 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 - 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 423-265-8000 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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