Jonesborough

Local offices in Jonesborough

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

• Utilities · City office

  Water Administration

  123 Boone Street, Jonesborough, TN 37659

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billingPay water and sewer bills, ask about a bill, or request new service at Town Hall.Apply online
  • Water bill helpAsk the Water Office about payment options or the Hand-Up utility bill assistance fund.
  Call 423-753-1040DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Tennessee 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find nearby help with basic needs, health care, housing, and other services.
  Call 211Website

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

• Older adults · City office

  Jonesborough Senior Center

  307 E Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659

  Help here

  • Senior activities and programsPeople age 50 and older can visit for activities, exercise, meals, and learning programs.Apply online
  Call 423-753-1084DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Washington County Library, Jonesborough Branch

  200 Sabin Drive, Jonesborough, TN 37659

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, or ask staff about library services.
  Call 423-753-1800DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Town Hall

  123 Boone Street, Jonesborough, TN 37659

  Help here

  • Town services and informationVisit or call Town Hall for help with town services and questions.Read more
  Call 423-753-1030DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of Jonesborough, Tennessee website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Jonesborough

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

Job help near Jonesborough

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 Jonesborough. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  American Job Center of Tennessee - Johnson City

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  6.9 miles away

  2515 Wesley Street, Johnson City, TN 37601

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

  Call 423-610-0222DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 17, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  American Job Center of Tennessee - Erwin

  Also helps young people

  12 miles away

  631 Sinasta Drive, Erwin, TN 37650

  Hours: Mon - Fri 8am-4:30pm

  Call 423-735-5773DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 1, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  American Job Center of Tennessee - Elizabethton

  Also helps young people

  15 miles away

  1500 Arney Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643

  Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday

  Call 423-547-7515DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 1, 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 Washington County

Jonesborough is in Washington County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · State office

  Tennessee Child Support Office, 1st Judicial District

  Medical Care Building, 1500 W. Elk Avenue, Suite 206, Elizabethton, TN 37643

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services for families in Washington County.Apply online
  Call 423-547-5871DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Tennessee Department of Human Services, Washington County Office

  2557 Plymouth Road, Johnson City, TN 37601

  Help here

  • Family assistance benefitsApply for SNAP, Families First, child care assistance, Medicaid, and TennCare.Apply online
  Call 833-772-8347DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Washington County Health Department

  219 Princeton Road, Johnson City, TN 37659

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, family planning, screenings, testing, and other public health services.Read more
  • WICGet nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.Read more
  Call 423-975-2200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  First Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability

  3211 North Roan Street, Johnson City, TN 37601

  Help here

  • Aging and disability information and assistanceGet help finding services for older adults, people with disabilities, and family caregivers.
  Call 423-928-3258DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Washington County Veterans Service Office

  100 East Main Street, 3rd Floor, Jonesborough, TN 37659

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 423-753-1628DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Washington County Emergency Management

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about local emergencies and help preparing for disasters.
  Call 423-434-6082Website

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

Everything in Washington 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