Lewis County
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Local offices in Lewis County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Lewis County Office
47 Smith Avenue, Hohenwald, TN 38462
Help here
- SNAP and family benefitsApply for food and family assistance benefits through the state office.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Public health · State office
Lewis County Health Department
51 Smith Avenue, Hohenwald, TN 38462
Help here
- County health servicesGet immunizations, screenings, family planning, pregnancy testing, and other local health services.
- WICApply for food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Local office · Regional office
United Way of Lewis County 2-1-1
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 or use the online directory to find local health and human services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lewiscountyuw.com
Older adults · Regional office
South Central Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability
Help here
- 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
Veterans · County office
Lewis County Veterans Service Office
War Memorial Building, 51 Smith Avenue, Suite 29, Hohenwald, TN 38462
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help with veterans benefit claims, pensions, education benefits, VA home loans, and burial benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lewiscountytn.com
Child support · State office
Tennessee Child Support Office, Hohenwald
481 East Main Street, Hohenwald, TN 38462
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services for families in Lewis, Hickman, and Perry counties.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Emergency help · County office
Lewis County Emergency Management Agency
110 North Park Street, Basement, Hohenwald, TN 38462
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseContact the county office about emergency response, rescue services, or local emergency operations.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lewiscountytn.com
State office · State office
Lewis County Clerk Driver Services
110 North Park Street, Room 105, Hohenwald, TN 38462
Help here
- Driver license renewal and duplicatesRenew or replace an eligible noncommercial Tennessee driver license at this local service location.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Library · County office
Lewis County Public Library and Archives
15 Kyle Avenue, Hohenwald, TN 38462
Help here
- Library and public computer servicesResidents can borrow books and use library computers, Wi-Fi, printing, and learning programs.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lewislibrary.com
Lewis County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Lewis 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
Second Harvest Food Bank Of Middle Tennessee Inc
331 Great Circle Road, Nashville, TN 37228
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
Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands
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
South Central Human Resource Agency, Inc.
1437 Winchester Highway, P.O. Box 638, Fayetteville, TN 37334-0638
Listed on tn.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Lewis 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
- United Way of Lewis County 2-1-1
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