Collegedale

Local offices in Collegedale

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

• Utilities · City office

  Collegedale Public Works Department

  9751 Sanborn Drive, Collegedale, TN 37315

  Help here

  • Sewer and sanitation servicesAsk Public Works about city sewer service, trash pickup, bulk collection, or brush pickup.
  Call 423-468-1935DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on collegedaletn.gov

• Library · City office

  Katie Lamb Public Library

  9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN 37363

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials, use computers and Wi-Fi, or get help with library resources.
  Call 423-396-9300DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on katielambpubliclibrary.org

• Local office · City office

  Collegedale City Hall

  4910 Swinyar Drive, Collegedale, TN 37363

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city services or reaching a city department.
  Call 423-396-3135DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on collegedaletn.gov

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Collegedale Parks and Recreation

  Help here

  • Community rooms and recreationFind city recreation programs and reserve community rooms through Parks and Recreation.
  Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on collegedaleparksandrec.com

City of Collegedale website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Collegedale

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

Offices for all of Hamilton County

Collegedale 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.
  Call 423-209-8050DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.hamiltontn.org

• 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
  Call 833-772-8347DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on 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.
  Call 423-643-6434Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chattanooga.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
  Call 423-752-4893DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on 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
  Call 423-209-8000DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on 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
  Call 423-424-4256DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything 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