Listed in this section is state provided services that are non profit organizations.  Some services may not be available currently during shutdowns.  However, these groups are established to help their state residents become healthy and productive members of the state and society. Most of these services you may currently be able to contact by phone.    

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Food

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TN Dept of Human Services - Scott County - SNAP Program

104 Fire Hall Drive

Huntsville, TN 37756

(423) 663-2821

www.state.tn.us/humanserv

Primary Function-Food Stamps

Housing 

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Oneida Development/Housing Authority

420 North Oneida Circle

Oneida, TN 37841

423-569-4704

After-hours emergency calls: 423-562-2261

Oneida is a 151-unit development comprised of efficiency, 1, 2, 3, and 4 bedroom apartments.

Management Staff

Emily McCulley, Property Manager

Email: emily@lafollettehousing.org

Melanie Berry, Assistant Property Manager

Email: melanie@lafollettehousing.org

Phone: 423-562-2261 or 865-523-5287

Office hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

LaFollette main office lobby hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Public Housing

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• What is public housing?

Public housing was established to provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible families/households, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) administers Federal aid to local housing agencies (HAs) that manage the housing for residents at rents they can afford. HUD furnishes technical and professional assistance in planning, developing and managing these developments.

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• Who is eligible?

Public housing is limited to income qualified families/households, elderly individuals, and persons with disabilities. In addition, our housing authority determines eligibility based on:

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• Annual gross income

Family background information – this includes current and prior landlords, personal references, and performance meeting financial obligations (especially rent)

Criminal history (Persons who are 18 or older and have a criminal record may be denied admission or evicted from our public housing units.)

Income limits are set by HUD. (See tables below.) Persons wanting to live in our public housing must have a gross income at or below the “Low Income” limit for the appropriate family/household size and location desired.

FY 2015 HUD Income Limits

• Income Limits For All Developments By Number of Family Members

Anderson and Union Counties

1              2              3              4              5              6              7              8

Extremely Low  12950    15930    20090    24250    28410    32570    36730    40700

Very Low Income             21600    24650    27750    30800    33300    35750    38200    40700

Low Income       34550    39450    44400    49300    53250    57200    61150    65100

Campbell, Claiborne, Fentress and Scott Counties

1              2              3              4              5              6              7              8

Extremely Low  11770    15930    20090    23450    25350    27250    29100    31000

Very Low Income             16450    18800    21150    23450    25350    27250    29100    31000

Low Income       26250    30000    33750    37500    40500    43500    46500    49500

Morgan County

1              2              3              4              5              6              7              8

Extremely Low  11770    15930    20090    24250    26700    28700    30650    32650

Very Low Income             17300    19800    222250  24700    26700    28700    30650    32650

Low Income       27650    31600    35550    39500    42700    45850    49000    52150

• How do I apply?

At present, all applications are made in person by visiting one of our site offices. The application process includes completing forms to capture information needed to determine eligibility, providing necessary documents to verify identity, and completing a brief interview with LHA staff.

• When/how will I be notified?

Once the background check is completed, your application will be reviewed. If it appears that your family/household is eligible, your name will be placed on the waiting list(s) you choose. Your placement on the waiting list is based on date and time of your application, and you will be contacted by phone and/or letter when your name reaches the top of the waiting list. If circumstances change between your placement on the waiting list and your being contacted regarding an available unit that negatively affect your eligibility for housing, you will be notified by letter. You may speak with a housing authority representative regarding your application status in person Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.; phone inquiries are accepted between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

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• Will I have to sign a lease?

If you are offered an apartment and accept it, the head of household and spouse/co-head, if applicable, will be required to sign a lease with LHA. You will pay rent for the remaining days in the current month in addition to a security deposit of $100.00.

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• How is rent determined?

Rent is based on family/household anticipated gross annual income less deduction, if any.

HUD allows LHA to exclude from annual income the following allowances:

$480 for each dependent (under 18 years of age, or 18 or over and a full-time student or a person with a disability)

$400 per family where the head of household or spouse (or co-head) is at least 62 years of age or a person with disabilities

Some medical deductions for families headed by an elderly or disabled person

Childcare deduction for out-of-pocket expenses for child(ren) under the age of 13

Disability assistance expense deduction (if necessary to enable a family member to be employed and provided that the expenses are neither paid to a member of the family nor reimbursed by an outside source)

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Tenant rent is the greater of:

30% of adjusted gross monthly income

10% of gross monthly income

The minimum rent of $50

The prevailing flat rent based on unit size and location

The prevailing ceiling rent based on unit size and location (same as the flat rent)

The maximum rent for a mixed family

Household income is reviewed at least annually, and rents may be adjusted accordingly.

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• Are Pets Allowed?

Certain types of pets are permitted, but only one pet is allowed per household. Proof of vaccinations, spay/neuter documentation and payment of a $50.00 pet deposit will be required before the pet can be brought on to housing authority property. This does not apply to service animals.

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Medical

Scott County Health Department is located on the Courthouse Square in Huntsville (344 Court Street). Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Address: 344 Court St, Huntsville, TN 37756

Phone:(423) 663-2445

Adult Health- Adult health services include blood pressure screenings and education, immunizations, breast and cervical cancer screenings and presumptive TennCare eligibility for breast and cervical cancer.

Child Health-Children are a major priority of the health department. Well child checkups include physical exams, health screenings and immunizations. These screenings are available to assure normal development and to detect any medical conditions for children from birth to age 21. The health department strongly recommends regular checkups and makes appropriate referrals for medical services to ensure all children are as healthy as they can be.

Child Health and Development-(CHAD) The CHAD program assists children up to age 5 and at-risk and at-risk prenatal clients by making home visits to help ensure proper child development and give helpful parenting tips.

Children's Special Services-The CSS program assists with medical treatment for children from birth to age 21, when they have special medical needs and the family is financially unable to provide for necessary care. The program also includes speech and hearing services.

Dental Services

Help Us Grow Successfully (HUGS) Home visits are made by a public health worker to families whose infants may be at risk for medical or developmental problems. The follow-up begins during the prenatal period. Teen mothers and their infants are given highest priority.

Immunizations-Immunizations against polio, diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, measles, mumps, rubella (German measles), Haemophilus (meningitis), Hepatitis B among others are provided for children. Flu and pneumonia vaccines and tetanus-diphtheria boosters are also given.

Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

Additional Services include-Family Planning, Birth Control, Nutrition and Special Needs such as Diabetes, Pre-natal Services, Infectious Disease Control, Sexually Transmitted Disease Control such as testing, Tuberculosis Control, General Health, and Vital Records 

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Low Income Insurance Health/Dental

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TENNCARE

You can apply for TennCare at www.healthcare.gov. You can also call 1-800-318-2596. If you want to apply by mail, you can use a paper application.

Need help applying? There are at least three ways that you can get help:

• You can go to any DHS office in any of Tennessee’s 95 counties. A trained staff person there will help you apply. Over 350 state employees are trained to help you to find the DHS office in your county.

• You can get help from private groups near you. You can also call 1-866-720-1711.

• You can call also 1-800-318-2596 to apply directly over the phone.

If you have a disability, someone can even come to your house to help you apply for TennCare. Just call your local Area Agency on Aging and Disability (AAAD) at 1-866-836-6678.

TennCare/TenderCare

Helpful numbers

East Tennessee

AMERIGROUP: 1-800-600-4441

BlueCare: 1-800-468-9698

UnitedHealthcare: 1-800-690-1606

TennCareSelect: 1-800-263-5479

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DentaQuest is the TennCare Dental Plan for enrollees under the age of 21. If you need help finding a dentist, scheduling an appointment or assistance with any dental services, visit DentaQuest's website. You may also call DentaQuest Customer Services at 1-855-418-1622. The toll-free number for the hearing impaired is TTY/TDD 800-466-7566. - See more at: https://www.tn.gov/tenncare/section/tenncare-kids#sthash.hEL6Q9ZT.dpuf

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Continuing Education

Job Training Office

180 Eli Ln,

Oneida, TN 37841

Phone:(423) 569-9348

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Communication and Transportation

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East Tennessee Human Resource Agency

Ethra

Social Services Organization

727 W 3rd Ave, Oneida, TN 37841

(423) 286-6929

Phones

Now, thanks to the national Lifeline Program, you can get a free government cell phone in Tennessee, including free monthly minutes and a set number of texts. There are three major service providers that participate in the program currently.

•Access Wireless

www.accesswireless.com

Customer Care:  1-888-450-1838

•Assurance Wireless

www.assurancewireless.com

  1-888-898-4888

•Safelink Wireless

Phone Numbers:

 For Enrollment and Plan Changes Support: 1-800-Safelink

If you receive public assistance from one of the following programs in Tennessee, you may be eligible for your free government cell phone.

•Medicaid

•Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (aka Food Stamps)

•Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

•Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

•Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

•National Free School Lunch Program

•Section 8 Housing

•HUD and other Federal housing programs may not automatically qualify!

If you do not currently receive assistance from one of the above programs, you may still be eligible if  your gross income (total income) is less than or equal to 135% of the national poverty level, which is determined by the number of people in your household.

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