Clifton

Local offices in Clifton

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

• Local office · City office

  Clifton City Hall

  142 Main Street, Clifton, TN 38425

  Help here

  • City services and resident helpContact City Hall about city services, forms, and other resident questions.
  • Utility billingPay water, sewer, and gas bills or ask about starting utility service.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 931-676-3370DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofclifton.com

• Library · County office

  Clifton Branch Library

  300 East Water Street, Clifton, TN 38425

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the branch to borrow library materials and use public computers, copying, faxing, and Wi-Fi.
  Call 931-676-3678DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Clifton, Tennessee website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Clifton

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

Offices for all of Wayne County

Clifton is in Wayne County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · State office

  22nd Judicial District Child Support Office

  34 Public Square, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help applying for child support services and managing a child support case.Apply online
  Call 931-762-9400DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Wayne County Family Assistance Office

  536A Highway 64 East, Waynesboro, TN 38485

  Help here

  • SNAP and Families FirstApply for food benefits or temporary cash assistance and get help with an existing case.Apply online
  Call 833-772-8347DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Wayne County Health Department

  725 South Main Street, Waynesboro, TN 38485

  Help here

  • Local public health servicesVisit for immunizations, screenings, family planning, health education, and other county health services.
  • WICThe clinic helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.Read more
  Call 931-722-3292DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Wayne County Public Library

  525A Old Highway 64 East, Waynesboro, TN 38485

  Help here

  • Public library servicesUse library books, computers, printing, and learning resources through the county library system.
  Call 931-722-5537DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Wayne 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