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Local offices in Obion County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Obion County Family Assistance Office
700 Sherrill Street, Union City, TN 38261
Help here
- SNAP food assistanceApply for food benefits for eligible households.Apply onlineRead more
- Families First and child care assistanceAsk about Families First cash assistance and child care certificates.Apply onlineRead more
- Medicaid and TennCareApply for Medicaid or TennCare coverage and get help with your case.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Housing help · City office
Union City Housing Authority
1409 E. Main Street, Union City, TN 38261
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about affordable housing options and how to apply for housing assistance.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on uchousing.org
Public health · State office
Obion County Health Department
1008 Mt. Zion Road, Union City, TN 38261
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, family planning, screenings, health education, and other county health services.
- WICApply for nutrition help and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on uwtn.org
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Northwest Tennessee Human Resource Agency
124 Weldon Drive, Martin, TN 38237
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesAsk about support, transportation, and referrals for older adults and people with disabilities in Carroll County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nwtdd.org
Veterans · County office
Obion County Veterans Services
316 S. 3rd Street, Suite B, Union City, TN 38261
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for or appealing veterans benefits and finding VA care.
- Veterans medical transportationAsk about free van rides to veterans medical appointments in Memphis or Marion.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on obioncountytn.gov
Child support · State office
27th Judicial District Child Support Office
1121 South Home Street, Union City, TN 38261
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support cases for Obion and Weakley counties.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Emergency help · County office
Obion County Emergency Management Agency
1700 North 5th Street, Union City, TN 38261
Help here
- Disaster preparedness and responseGet information about preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on obioncountytn.gov
State office
Union City Driver Services Center
1604 B West Reelfoot Avenue, Union City, TN 38261
Help here
- Driver licensingApply for or renew a Tennessee driver license or state identification card.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Library · County office
Obion County Public Library
1221 East Reelfoot Avenue, Union City, TN 38261
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials and use its learning and information resources.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oclibrary.org
Obion County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Obion 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
Job help near Obion County
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.
Youth program
Obion County School System
1.2 miles away
1700 N 5th, Union City, TN 38261
These are the closest to Obion County.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
American Job Center of Tennessee - Dresden
Also helps young people
21 miles away
116 W Main St., Dresden, TN 38225
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026
American Job Center
American Job Center of Tennessee - Dyersburg
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
33 miles away
313 W Cedar St., Dyersburg, TN 38024
Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 17, 2026
American Job Center
American Job Center of Tennessee - Huntingdon
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
47 miles away
470 Mustang Drive, Huntingdon, TN 38344
Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday
Updated by CareerOneStop on March 26, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Tennessee
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Northwest Tennessee Workforce Development Board
208 North Mill Avenue, Suite B, Dyersburg, TN 38024
Workforce board
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development
220 French Landing Drive 4-A, Nashville, TN 37243
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.
Cities and towns in Obion 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
- 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.
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