Dyer County
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Local offices in Dyer County
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Human services · State office
Dyer County Department of Human Services, Family Assistance Office
1979 St. John Avenue, Suite E, Dyersburg, TN 38024-2067
Help here
- Family assistanceApply for SNAP food help, Families First, child care assistance, Medicaid, or TennCare.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Child support · State office
29th Judicial District Child Support Office
1911 Upper Finley Road, Dyersburg, TN 38025-1019
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support cases for Dyer and Lake counties.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Dyersburg Housing Authority
541 Hike Avenue, Dyersburg, TN 38024
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about applying for affordable housing in Dyersburg and nearby communities.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dyersburgha.org
Public health · State office
Dyer County Health Department
1755 Parr Avenue, Dyersburg, TN 38024
Help here
- Local health servicesGet immunizations, family planning, pregnancy testing, screenings, health records, and other county health services.
- WICWIC provides food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Pathways, Dyer County Office
1720 Woodlawn Avenue, Dyersburg, TN 38024
Help here
- Behavioral health careGet behavioral health care for mental health and substance use concerns.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wth.org
Older adults · Regional office
Northwest Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesContact the Area Agency to find aging, disability, caregiver, and Medicare counseling services for Dyer County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Veterans · County office
Dyer County Veteran Services Office
1200 Community Park Road, Dyersburg, TN 38024
Help here
- Veteran benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dyercounty.com
State office
Dyer County Department of Children's Services
1979 St. John Avenue, Suite F, Dyersburg, TN 38024
Help here
- Child and family servicesContact the local office about child protection and services for children and families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on extglb.tn.gov
Emergency help · County office
Dyer County E911 Communications Center
401 East Cedar Street, Dyersburg, TN 38024
Help here
- Emergency responseCall 911 for police, fire, or medical emergencies in Dyer County outside Dyersburg city.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dyercountysheriff.com
Jobs and training · State office
American Job Center, Dyersburg
313 West Cedar Street, Dyersburg, TN 38024
Help here
- Job seeker servicesGet help exploring job openings, career services, and workforce resources.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
State office
Dyersburg Driver Services Center
180 Highway 51 Bypass North, Dyersburg, TN 38024
Help here
- Driver licenses and state IDApply for or renew a driver license or state ID and complete other driver services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Library · Regional office
McIver's Grant Public Library
410 West Court Street, Dyersburg, TN 38024
Help here
- Library servicesUse library collections, research help, digital resources, and programs for all ages.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dyersburgdyercolibrary.com
Dyer County, Tennessee website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Dyer 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
Mid-South Food Bank
3865 S Perkins Rd, Memphis, TN 38118
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
West Tennessee Legal Services, Inc.
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
Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council
231 S Wilson St, Dresden, TN 38225-1329
Listed on tn.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Dyer 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
- United Way of West Tennessee 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