Newbern
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Local offices in Newbern
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · Regional office
Tennessee 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find nearby help with basic needs, health care, housing, and other services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on uwtn.org
Local office · City office
Newbern City Hall
103 Jefferson St, Newbern, TN 38059
Help here
- City services and recordsVisit City Hall for information about city services and help with city business.Read more
- Utility billing and paymentsPay your city utility bill or ask about setting up city utilities at City Hall.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofnewbern.org
State office · State office
TCAT Northwest Newbern Driver Services Kiosk
340 Washington St, Newbern, TN 38059
Help here
- Driver license renewal or replacementUse the self-service kiosk to renew or replace an eligible Tennessee driver license.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Library · City office
Newbern City Library
220 E Main St, Newbern, TN 38059
Help here
- Library and technology accessBorrow books and digital materials, use public computers and Wi-Fi, and join library programs.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on newberncitylibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Newbern
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
Mid-South Food Bank
3865 S Perkins Rd, Memphis, TN 38118
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
West Tennessee Legal Services, Inc.
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
Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council
231 S Wilson St, Dresden, TN 38225-1329
Listed on tn.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Dyer County
Newbern is in Dyer County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Dyer County Department of Human Services, Family Assistance Office
1979 St. John Avenue, Suite E, Dyersburg, TN 38024-2067
Help here
- Family assistanceApply for SNAP food help, Families First, child care assistance, Medicaid, or TennCare.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Child support · State office
29th Judicial District Child Support Office
1911 Upper Finley Road, Dyersburg, TN 38025-1019
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support cases for Dyer and Lake counties.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Dyersburg Housing Authority
541 Hike Avenue, Dyersburg, TN 38024
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about applying for affordable housing in Dyersburg and nearby communities.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dyersburgha.org
Public health · State office
Dyer County Health Department
1755 Parr Avenue, Dyersburg, TN 38024
Help here
- Local health servicesGet immunizations, family planning, pregnancy testing, screenings, health records, and other county health services.
- WICWIC provides food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Pathways, Dyer County Office
1720 Woodlawn Avenue, Dyersburg, TN 38024
Help here
- Behavioral health careGet behavioral health care for mental health and substance use concerns.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wth.org
Older adults · Regional office
Northwest Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesContact the Area Agency to find aging, disability, caregiver, and Medicare counseling services for Dyer County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
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.
Call 988Text 988