Friendship

Local offices in Friendship

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

• Local office · City office

  Friendship City Hall

  631 Main Street, Friendship, TN 38034

  Help here

  • City utility servicesAsk the city about its water, sewer, gas, and garbage services and utility bills.
  Call 731-677-2396DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mtas.tennessee.edu

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Friendship

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

Job help near Friendship

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Friendship. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  American Job Center of Tennessee - Dyersburg

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  12 miles away

  313 W Cedar St., Dyersburg, TN 38024

  Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday

  Call 731-501-1109DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 17, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  American Job Center of Tennessee - Ripley

  Also helps young people

  20 miles away

  301-C Lake Drive, Ripley, TN 38063

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

  Call 731-658-4073DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 30, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  American Job Center of Tennessee - Haywood County

  Also helps young people

  22 miles away

  20 North Washington Street, Brownsville, TN 38012

  Hours: Monday-Wednesday, 8:00am-4:30pm

  Call 731-779-0868Directions

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 31, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Crockett County

Friendship is in Crockett County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · State office

  Crockett and Haywood Counties Child Support Satellite Office

  132 South Washington Street, Brownsville, TN 38012

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services for families in Crockett County.Apply online
  Call 731-779-2020DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 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.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on uwtn.org

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council, Crockett County Service Center

  142 Conley Road, Alamo, TN 38001

  Help here

  • Community servicesAsk about emergency rent or mortgage help, food assistance, and referrals to local services.Read more
  Call 731-696-2871DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Crockett County Health Department

  209 North Bells Street, Alamo, TN 38001

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet health screenings, immunizations, family planning, and other basic public health services.
  • WICGet nutrition support and food benefits for eligible women, infants, and children.Read more
  Call 731-696-2505DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Northwest Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability

  124 Weldon Drive, Martin, TN 38237

  Help here

  • Aging and disability servicesGet connected to programs and services for older adults and people with disabilities.
  Call 731-587-4213DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Crockett 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