Selmer
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Local offices in Selmer
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
McNairy County Family Assistance Office
855 E. Poplar Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375
Help here
- SNAP, Families First, child care, and TennCare assistanceVisit or contact this state office for help with applications for food, cash, child care, and health benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Utilities · City office
Selmer Utility Division
500 Peach Tree Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375
Help here
- Water, sewer, and natural gas serviceContact the utility office to start service, ask about a bill, or discuss a utility problem.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on selmerutilitydivision.com
Local office · City office
Town of Selmer City Hall
144 N. 2nd Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375
Help here
- City services and assistanceContact City Hall for help with town services and questions about local government.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofselmer.com
Library · County office
Jack McConnico Memorial Library
225 Oak Grove Road, Selmer, TN 38375
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use public internet, or get help with library resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on tnsos.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Selmer Community Center
230 N. 5th Street, Selmer, TN 38375
Help here
- Community center and recreationVisit or contact the center for local recreation programs and facility information.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on selmer.recdesk.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Selmer
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
Southwest Human Resource Agency
1527 White Avenue/Hwy 45 N, Henderson, TN 38340-0264
Listed on tn.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of McNairy County
Selmer is in McNairy County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · State office
Tennessee Department of Human Services McNairy County Office
855 E. Poplar Ave, Selmer, TN 38375
Help here
- Family assistanceResidents can apply for SNAP, Families First, child care assistance, Medicaid, and TennCare at this office.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Local office · Regional office
United Way of West Tennessee 211
Help here
- Community resource referralCall 211 to find nearby help with housing, food, health, and other needs.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on uwwt.org
Public health · County office
McNairy County Health Department
1 Prime Care Drive, Selmer, TN 38375
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health department provides immunizations, family planning, maternal and child health services, and other public health services.
- WICWIC provides nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mcnairycountytn.org
Older adults · Regional office
Southwest Area Agency on Aging and Disability
102 E. College Street, Jackson, TN 38301
Help here
- Aging and disability supportThe agency helps older adults and people with disabilities assess their needs and connect with support and long-term care services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on swtdd.org
Veterans · County office
McNairy County Office of Veteran’s Services
170 West Court Ave, Room 104, Selmer, TN 38375
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceThe office helps veterans and their families apply for VA benefits and resolve military service issues.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mcnairycountytn.org
State office · State office
McNairy County Clerk Driver Services
530 Mulberry Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375
Help here
- Driver license renewals and replacementsResidents can renew or replace a non-commercial driver license or state ID card at this county clerk partner office.
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