Hawkins County

Local offices in Hawkins 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, 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
  Call 833-772-8347DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 423-787-1458DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 423-272-8540DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 423-272-7641DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 866-836-6678Website

  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.
  Call 423-272-5077DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Hawkins County Emergency Management Agency

  407 East Main Street, Suite 2, Rogersville, TN 37857

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet county emergency preparedness information and help coordinating recovery after a disaster.
  Call 423-272-8059DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Rogersville American Job Center

  3815 Highway 66 South, Suite 4, Rogersville, TN 37857

  Help here

  • Job search and trainingGet help searching for jobs, writing a resume, finding training, and connecting with employers.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Hawkins County Library System

  Help here

  • Library cards and learning resourcesGet a library card and use books, online learning resources, computers, and free Wi-Fi.Apply online
  Call 423-272-8710Website

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

Hawkins County, Tennessee website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Hawkins County

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

Cities and towns in Hawkins County

• Bulls Gap
• Church Hill
• Mount Carmel
• Rogersville
• Surgoinsville

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