Anderson County

Local offices in Anderson County

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

• Child support · State office

  Tennessee Child Support Office, Oak Ridge

  26 Kentucky Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

  Help here

  • Child support servicesThe office helps parents with child support services and cases.Apply online
  Call 865-482-6001DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov

• State office · State office

  Tennessee Department of Human Services, Anderson County Office

  119 Union Valley Road, Suite 100, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

  Help here

  • Family assistance benefitsResidents can apply for food, cash, child care, and medical assistance programs at this office.Apply online
  Call 833-772-8347DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Anderson County Community Action Commission

  Help here

  • Community action servicesThe commission serves Anderson County residents with community programs that may include housing, transportation, and employment support.
  Call 423-457-5500Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nashville.gov

• Public health · County office

  Anderson County Health Department

  700 N Main Street, Clinton, TN 37716

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health department for public health services and community health information.
  • WICWIC helps eligible families with young children, infants, and pregnant or postpartum people get healthy food and nutrition support.Read more
  Call 865-425-8800DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on andersoncountytn.gov

• Older adults · County office

  Anderson County Office on Aging and Senior Center

  Help here

  • Information and referrals for older adultsThe office provides older adults with information, referrals, outreach, and other direct services.
  Call 865-457-3259Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on andersoncountytn.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  East Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportThe agency connects older adults and people with disabilities to support such as meals, transportation, and care services.
  Call 866-836-6678Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ethra.org

• Veterans · County office

  Anderson County Veterans Service Office

  100 North Main Street, Room 114, Clinton, TN 37716

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceThe office helps veterans and their families file for benefits and obtain military records.
  Call 865-463-6803DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on andersoncountytn.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Anderson County Emergency Management Agency

  111 South Charles G Seivers Blvd, Clinton, TN 37716

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseThe agency coordinates county plans and response for disasters and other emergencies.
  Call 865-264-6394DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on andersoncountytn.gov

• State office · State office

  Oak Ridge Driver Services Center

  475 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

  Help here

  • Driver licensingResidents can visit this center for driver license services.
  Call 865-220-6520DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov

Anderson County Government website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Anderson County

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

Cities and towns in Anderson County

• Clinton
• Norris
• Oak Ridge
• Oliver Springs
• Rocky Top

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