Lawrence County
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Local offices in Lawrence County
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Emergency help · County office
Lawrence County Emergency Management Operations
233 West Gaines Street, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
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- Emergency managementContact the county office for information about local emergency management.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lawrencecountytn.gov
Public health · State office
Lawrence County Health Department
2379 Buffalo Road, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
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- Public health clinic servicesThe health department offers local clinic services, including immunizations, family planning, screenings, and health education.
- WICEligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children under five can get food benefits and nutrition support through WIC.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Veterans · County office
Lawrence County Veterans Service
2375 Buffalo Road, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
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- Veterans benefits assistanceThe county veterans service office helps veterans and their families with benefit claims and related questions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lawrencecountytn.gov
Library · County office
Lawrence County Public Library System
519 East Gaines Street, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
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- Library servicesResidents can borrow books and other materials, use library computers, and access learning and research resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lawrencecountytn.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Lawrenceburg Housing Authority
1020 Smith Avenue, Lawrenceburg, TN 38468
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- Affordable housingThe housing authority accepts applications for housing assistance for eligible low-income households in the Lawrenceburg area.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lawrenceburgha.org
Child support · State office
Tennessee Child Support Office, 22nd Judicial District
34 Public Square, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
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- Child support servicesParents can contact this office for help with child support services and cases in Lawrence, Giles, and Wayne counties.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
State office · State office
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Lawrence County Office
527 Crews Street, Suite A, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
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- Family assistance programsResidents can get help with SNAP, Families First, child care assistance, Medicaid, and TennCare.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
State office · State office
Tennessee Department of Children’s Services, Lawrence County Office
527 Crews Street, Suite B, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
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- Child and family servicesFamilies can contact this state office about child welfare services in Lawrence County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on extglb.tn.gov
State office · State office
Tennessee Driver Services at Lawrence County Clerk
25 Public Square, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
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- Driver license kiosk servicesResidents can use the local kiosk for eligible noncommercial license renewals and duplicates.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit
Centerstone Lawrenceburg
1090 Old Florence Road, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
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- Behavioral health careResidents can contact Centerstone for mental health and addiction services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on centerstone.org
Community action · Regional office
South Central Human Resource Agency, Lawrence County Neighborhood Service Center
232 North Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
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- Community assistanceThe service center can help eligible residents find assistance with energy bills, weatherization, food commodities, and senior programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on schra.us
Older adults · Regional office
South Central Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability
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- Aging and disability supportGet information and referrals for aging and disability services, including in-home support and Medicare counseling.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sctdd.org
Lawrence County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Lawrence 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
- TN 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.
Call 988Text 988