Putnam County

Local offices in Putnam County

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

• Human services · State office

  Tennessee Department of Human Services, Putnam County Family Assistance Office

  1843 Foreman Drive, Suite 101, Cookeville, TN 38501

  Help here

  • Food, cash, health, and childcare assistanceApply for SNAP food benefits, Families First cash assistance, child care certificates, Medicaid, and TennCare.Apply online
  Call 833-772-8347DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  Tennessee Department of Human Services, 13th Judicial District Child Support Office

  580 S. Jefferson Avenue, Suite N, Cookeville, TN 38501

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services for families in the 13th Judicial District.
  Call 931-528-8598DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Putnam County Health Department

  701 County Services Drive, Cookeville, TN 38501

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet health services for adults and children, health education, and help with environmental health concerns.
  • WICWIC offers eligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and young children food, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 931-528-2531DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on putnamcountytnhealthdept.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.
  Call 931-432-4111DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Putnam County Veteran Service Officer

  1656 W. Broad Street, Cookeville, TN 38501

  Help here

  • Veterans service and claims assistanceGet help preparing and presenting claims to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
  Call 931-526-2432DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Putnam County Emergency Management Agency

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseContact the county for information about emergency preparedness and response.
  Website

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  American Job Center, Cookeville

  620 S. Jefferson Avenue, Suite 202, Cookeville, TN 38501

  Help here

  • Employment and training servicesGet help searching for jobs, preparing a resume, finding training, and using job search resources.Apply online
  Call 931-520-6020DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Putnam County Library System

  50 E. Broad Street, Cookeville, TN 38501

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse library resources, borrow books and digital materials, and get help from library staff.
  Call 931-526-2416DirectionsWebsite

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

Putnam County, Tennessee website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Putnam County

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

Cities and towns in Putnam County

• Algood
• Baxter
• Cookeville
• Monterey

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