Watauga

Local offices in Watauga

We have not checked Watauga on its own yet. Here is what we have for the area around it.

Nonprofits that serve Watauga

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

Offices for all of Carter County

Watauga is in Carter County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Carter County Family Assistance Office

  1745 Highway 19-E Bypass, Elizabethton, TN 37643

  Help here

  • Family assistance benefitsApply 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

• Human services · Regional office

  East Tennessee 2-1-1

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with housing, food, bills, health, work, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

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

• Public health · State office

  Carter County Health Department

  403 East G Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet health services, health information, and help with community health needs.
  • WICGet nutrition support and food benefits if you are pregnant, recently had a baby, or care for a young child.Read more
  Call 423-543-2521DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  First Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability

  Help here

  • Aging and disability servicesGet connected to programs and services for older adults and people with disabilities.
  Call 866-836-6678Website

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

• Veterans · County office

  Carter County Veterans Service Office

  801 East Elk Avenue, Room 206, Elizabethton, TN 37643

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for state and federal benefits for veterans, their families, and survivors.
  Call 423-542-1824DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Elizabethton-Carter County Emergency Management Agency

  525 South Sycamore Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness informationGet information about local emergency planning and preparedness.
  Call 423-542-1888DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Carter 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