Clay County
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Local offices in Clay County
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Public health · State office
Clay County Health Department
251 Majors Boulevard, Celina, TN 38551
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health department offers services such as immunizations, family planning, health screenings, and WIC.
- WICWIC provides food benefits and nutrition support to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Child support · State office
Child Support Office, 13th Judicial District
580 S. Jefferson Avenue, Suite N, Cookeville, TN 38501
Help here
- Child support servicesThe office helps parents apply for and manage child support services.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Veterans · County office
Clay County Veterans Service Office
601 Brown Street, Celina, TN 38551
Help here
- Veterans benefits claims helpThe county veterans service officer helps veterans prepare and file claims for benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Emergency help · County office
Clay County Emergency Management Agency
145 Cordell Hull Drive, Celina, TN 38551
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseThe agency coordinates county preparedness and response for emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on claycountytngov.com
Library · County office
Clay County Public Library
116 Guffey Street, Celina, TN 38551
Help here
- Library materials and public computersBorrow books, movies, and audiobooks or use a public computer.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on claycountypubliclibrarytn.com
Older adults · Regional office
Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability
1104 England Drive, Cookeville, TN 38501
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesThe agency connects older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers with services and support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ucdd.org
Community action · Regional office
Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency, Clay County Office
601 Brown Street, Celina, TN 38551
Help here
- Community assistanceThe local office connects residents with assistance such as utility help, housing support, and transportation.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on uchra.org
State office · State office
Clay County Clerk Driver License Services
145 Cordell Hull Drive, Celina, TN 38551
Help here
- Driver license renewals and duplicatesCounty residents can get duplicate or renewed non-commercial driver licenses at the clerk's office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Clay County, Tennessee Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Clay 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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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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