Mount Carmel
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Local offices in Mount Carmel
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · Regional office
East Tennessee 2-1-1
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with housing, food, bills, health, work, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on uwgk.org
Library · City office
Mount Carmel Public Library
100 1/2 East Main St, Mount Carmel, TN 37645
Help here
- Library servicesUse the public library to borrow materials, get reference help, and access library programs and technology.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mountcarmeltn.gov
Local office · City office
Mount Carmel City Hall
100 Main St E, Mount Carmel, TN 37645
Help here
- City government help and tax paymentsVisit City Hall for help with town services and to pay your property tax bill.
- Sewer bill and service questionsContact the town about sewer service, pump station issues, or sewer account questions.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mountcarmeltn.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Mount Carmel
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 Northeast Tennessee
1020 Jericho Drive, Kingsport, TN 37663
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 of East Tennessee
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
Upper East Tennessee Human Development Agency
301 Louis Street, Kingsport, TN 37662-0046
Listed on tn.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Hawkins County
Mount Carmel is in Hawkins County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Hawkins County Office
4017 Highway 66 South, Suite 14, Rogersville, TN 37857
Help here
- Family AssistanceApply for or get help with SNAP, Families First, child care assistance, Medicaid, and TennCare.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Child support · State office
Tennessee Child Support Office, Third Judicial District
124 Austin Street, Suite 2, Greeneville, TN 37745
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services for families in Hancock and nearby counties.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Rogersville Housing Authority
902 Locust Street, Rogersville, TN 37857
Help here
- Public housingApply for income-based housing and get help with a housing application.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rogersvillehousing.com
Public health · State office
Hawkins County Health Department
201 Park Boulevard, Rogersville, TN 37857
Help here
- Health Department ServicesGet health services such as vaccines, family planning, prenatal care, primary care in Church Hill, and help applying for WIC.
- WICEligible pregnant or breastfeeding women, infants, and children can get food benefits and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hawkinscountytn.gov
Older adults · Regional office
First Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesGet connected to programs and services for older adults and people with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ftaaad.org
Veterans · County office
Hawkins County Veterans Services
100 East Main Street, Room 218, Rogersville, TN 37857
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get free help preparing claims and applications for benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hawkinscountytn.gov
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
- East Tennessee 2-1-1
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