Dickson County
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Local offices in Dickson County
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Public health · State office
Dickson County WIC Clinic
301 West End Avenue, Dickson, TN 37055
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceApply for food and nutrition support if you are pregnant, recently had a baby, or care for a young child.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Child support · State office
Tennessee Child Support Services, 23rd Judicial District
735 South Main Street, Ashland City, TN 37015
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support cases, payments, and applications for service.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
State office
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Dickson County Office
702 East College Street, Suite 204, Dickson, TN 37055
Help here
- Family assistance benefitsApply for SNAP, Families First, child care assistance, Medicaid, or TennCare help at this office.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Local office · Regional office
TN 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to get connected with local food, housing, health, and other community resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on uwtn.org
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of Dickson
333 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Dickson, TN 37055
Help here
- Public housing and rental vouchersApply for public housing or a housing voucher when applications are open.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dicksonhousing.gov
Public health · State office
Dickson County Health Department
301 West End Avenue, Dickson, TN 37055
Help here
- Public health servicesAsk about local health services, health education, and clinic appointments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Greater Nashville Regional Council Area Agency on Aging and Disability
220 Athens Way, Suite 200, Nashville, TN 37228
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet information and referrals for services that help older adults and adults with disabilities live independently.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gnrc.org
Veterans · County office
Dickson County Veteran Service Office
250 Beasley Drive, Dickson, TN 37055
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dicksoncountytn.gov
Emergency help · County office
Dickson County Emergency Management Agency
284 Cowan Road, Dickson, TN 37055
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information and help preparing for emergencies and recovering from disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dicksoncountytn.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Dickson County American Job Center
250 Beasley Drive, Suite 2812, Dickson, TN 37055
Help here
- Job search and training helpGet help searching for jobs, preparing for work, and finding training.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nm-wb.com
State office
Dickson Driver Service Center
114 West Christi Drive, Dickson, TN 37055
Help here
- Driver license servicesApply for or renew a Tennessee driver license or state identification card.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on safetysupport.tn.gov
Library · County office
Dickson County Public Library
303 Henslee Drive, Dickson, TN 37055
Help here
- Library materials, programs, and technologyUse library materials, programs, computers, and internet access for learning and information.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on youseemore.com
Dickson County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Dickson County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Second Harvest Food Bank Of Middle Tennessee Inc
331 Great Circle Road, Nashville, TN 37228
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Highland Rim Economic Corporation
213 College St., PO Box 208, Erin, TN 37061-0208
Listed on tn.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Dickson 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
Talk to a person
- TN 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988