RESOURCES
Resources for Racial Discrimination Issues in Tennessee
Tennessee Human Rights Commission (THRC)
General Information Statewide
Phone: (800) 251-3589
Discrimination/Harassment - State Agency
Chattanooga Office:
Krystal Building, Suite 503
100 West Martin Luther King Blvd
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Phone: (423) 634-6837
Fax: (423) 634-6986
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Nashville Area Office
220 Athens Way
Suite 350
Nashville, TN 37228-9940
Phone: 1-800-669-4000
Fax: 615-736-2107
TTY: 1-800-669-6820
ASL/Video: 844-234-5122
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Tennessee OSHA
Chattanooga Local Office
1301 Riverfront Pkwy, Suite 202
Chattanooga, TN 37402-2066
(423) 634-6424
Wage and Hour/Labor Standards Violations
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Division of Labor Standards
220 French Landing Drive
Nashville, TN 37243-0655
Division of Labor Standards
Phone: (844) 224-5818
Workers' Compensation (for job-related injuries or illness)
Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development
1301 Riverfront Parkway, Suite 202
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Telephone: (423) 634-6422
Fax: (423) 634-3115
Fraud Prevention & Security
Check out City of Chattanooga's One Stop Consumer Education & Protection Resource to protect yourself from Fraud.
Click here to learn more.
Healthcare Reources for Veterans
Sokolove Law helps people suffering from asbestos-related diseases. Veterans of the U.S. military are at high risk of asbestos exposure and may need specialized care to deal with asbestos-related illnesses and other common health issues as they age. We have compiled a list of resources, including healthcare options, non-profit organizations, specialized programs, veteran support groups and VA resources, to help our brave heroes find the help and support they deserve.
Click here to learn more.
COVID-19
The following information is being kept up-to-date as regularly as possible with
resources and opportunities to both get and give help.
Visit cdc.gov to learn more.
Click here for the latest updates on the number of cases, the age, gender, and location of presumptive positive, indeterminate and confirmed cases from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Local Resources:
Housing Assistance
https://connect.chattanooga.gov/covid/covidresources/covid19rentalassistance/
Chattanooga Small Business Grants
http://empowerchatt.com/covid19/stabilizationfund/covid-19-mitigation-grant-program/
Give Help
Community organizations are working around the clock to ensure every Greater Chattanoogan has the resources they need under the circumstances of COVID-19. Supplies, donations and volunteer efforts are in high demand. View opportunities to donate and volunteer by clicking below. Information provided by the United Way of Greater Chattanooga.
Click Here to view a list of community partner needs
Get Help
Available resources are shifting on a regular basis. Individuals and households looking for information on emergency shelter, food, clothing, financial assistance and other needs can view our partners by clicking below.
Click Here to view a list of available resources
Health Tip and Tools for your Lifestyle During Pandemic COVID-19
Minimize your trips to the supermarket.
Plan ahead.
Visualize breakfast, lunch, and dinner for at least 5 days. What will you serve? What do you need? Consider the foods your family likes, your food preparation methods, interests and skills, and the time and energy you will have for preparing meals. Working from home may not mean there is more time to cook—especially if you are now responsible for teaching your kids and doing the work your employer expects.
Think nutrition.
The healthiest meals emphasize whole grains, vegetables, and fruits—serve them in the greatest amounts. Meat portions should be smaller—this will save you money and help keep dietary saturated fat in check. Read More...
Mesothelioma Hope offers free resources that are reviewed by certified oncologists and provide detailed information about mesothelioma and its health impacts. MH's mission is to raise awareness about cancer and other asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma.
For more information, please visit: https://www.mesotheliomahope.com/