Whiteville
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Local offices in Whiteville
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Whiteville Water Utility
144 East Main Street, Whiteville, TN 38075
Help here
- Water bill paymentPay your water bill or ask the town about water service.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofwhiteville.com
Local office · City office
Whiteville City Hall
144 East Main Street, Whiteville, TN 38075
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for town services, records, and questions about local government.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofwhiteville.com
Library · City office
Lee Ola Roberts Public Library
140 West Main Street, Whiteville, TN 38075
Help here
- Library access and computer servicesUse the library’s books, public internet access, and computer classes.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tenv.agverso.com
Local office · Nonprofit
Allen White Cultural & Community Center
226 Jackson Street, Whiteville, TN 38075
Help here
- Community programs and eventsAsk the center about community events, meals, its computer lab, and other programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on allenwhitecenter.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Whiteville
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 Hardeman County
Whiteville is in Hardeman County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
Tennessee Child Support Office, Bolivar
112 N. Union Street, Bolivar, TN 38008
Help here
- Child support servicesParents can get help establishing or changing child support and collecting payments.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
State office
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Hardeman County
795 Tennessee Street, Bolivar, TN 38008-2441
Help here
- Family assistance benefitsResidents can get help applying for food, cash, child care, and health coverage benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Public health · State office
Hardeman County Health Department
10825 Old Highway 64, Bolivar, TN 38008
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health department provides local public health services to county residents.
- WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Hardeman County Circuit Court Clerk
Hardeman County CJC, 505 S Main Street, Suite A, Bolivar, TN 38008
Help here
- Court information and formsResidents can get information about court cases, fines, diversions, and expungement paperwork.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hardemancounty.org
Older adults · Regional office
Southwest Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability
102 E. College Street, Jackson, TN 38301
Help here
- Aging and disability supportOlder adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers can get help finding care, meals, transportation, and other supports.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on swtdd.org
Emergency help · County office
Hardeman County Emergency Management Agency
100 Main Street, Bolivar, TN 38008
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseThe agency helps residents prepare for disasters and responds to emergencies that threaten people or property.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hardemancounty.org
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
Talk to a person
- United Way of West 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