Need More Help?
Department of Human Services
If you need more help supporting your family’s basic needs such as food and healthcare, you may want to check your eligibility for DHS (Department of Human Services) benefits.
DHS offers the following services:
Families First is a temporary assistance program for needy families living in Tennessee. Families who qualify for Families First benefits receive monthly cash payments. Tennessee does not have a general assistance program for adults who do not care for dependent children in their homes.
The Food Stamp program helps low-income families buy nutritious food they otherwise could not afford. Food Stamp benefits are also available to qualifying families, elderly people, and single adults.
Medicaid is a type of health insurance for low-income families, children, and disabled or elderly adults. Unlike regular health insurance, you do not have to pay for Medicaid coverage. You will receive most Medicaid services for free.
Click here for more information and to check your eligibility
https://fabenefits.dhs.tn.gov/vip/website/signupservlet?pagename=homepage
2-1-1 Resources
For further assistance with financial issues or any other life issues, call 2-1-1 toll-free from any phone in Tennessee to be connected to a caring individual who will help you find the answers you’re looking for.
Click here for more information on 2-1-1 resources in your area
http://www.211tn.org/tennessee.html
Disability
If you, a friend or family member are disabled, the Tennessee Disability Coalition may be able to help.
Click here for more information
http://www.tndisability.org/coalition_programs
Tennessee Disability Pathfinder also provides assistance, information and resources.
http://kc.vanderbilt.edu/tennesseepathfinder/
1-800-640-4636 tnpathfinder@vanderbilt.edu
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