Ducktown

Local offices in Ducktown

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

• Local office · Regional office

  TN 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to get connected with local food, housing, health, and other community resources.
  Call 211Website

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

• Local office · City office

  Ducktown City Hall

  1646 Hwy 68 N, Ducktown, TN 37326

  Help here

  • City services and garbageContact the city office with questions about city services, including garbage collection.
  Call 423-496-3546DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mtas.tennessee.edu

• Library · County office

  East Polk Public Library

  136 Main St, Suite A, Ducktown, TN 37326

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its other library services.
  Call 423-548-4004DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sites.google.com

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Ducktown

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

Offices for all of Polk County

Ducktown is in Polk County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Polk County Human Services

  Help here

  • Family assistanceAsk about SNAP, Families First, TennCare, and other family assistance services.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 423-338-5332Website

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

• Public health · State office

  Polk County Health Department

  2279 Parksville Road, Benton, TN 37307

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health department for local health services, family support programs, and referrals.
  • WICApply for WIC food benefits and nutrition support at the Benton health department.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 423-338-4533DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Polk County Health Department, Copperhill

  840 Cherokee Trail, Copperhill, TN 37317

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health department for local health services, family support programs, and referrals.
  Call 423-496-3275DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability

  1000 Riverfront Parkway, Chattanooga, TN 37405

  Help here

  • Aging and disability servicesCall for help finding aging, disability, caregiver, meal, and transportation services serving Polk County.
  Call 866-836-6678DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Polk County Veterans Services Office

  6239 Highway 411, Room 110, Benton, TN 37307

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 423-338-4558DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Polk County Department of Children’s Services

  240 Cherokee Circle, Benton, TN 37307

  Help here

  • Child welfare supportContact this state office for help with child welfare services in Polk County.
  Call 423-338-0949DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov

Everything in Polk 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.
• 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