Rhea County

Local offices in Rhea County

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

• 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
  Call 833-772-8347DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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
  Call 423-775-7819DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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.
  Call 211Website

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

• 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.
  Call 866-836-6678Website

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

• 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.
  Call 423-775-7849DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked 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.
  Call 423-775-2505DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked 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.
  Call 423-775-2442DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rheacounty911.com

• Library · County office

  Rhea County Public Libraries

  Help here

  • Public library servicesVisit a county public library for books, internet access, and library programs.
  Call 423-775-8406Website

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

Rhea County website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Rhea County

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

Job help near Rhea County

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  American Job Center of Tennessee - Dayton

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  0.1 miles away

  200 4th Avenue, Dayton, TN 37321

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

  Call 423-570-1107DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 1, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Cities and towns in Rhea County

• Dayton
• Graysville
• Spring City

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