Madison County assistance programs.

The Salvation in Jackson Tennessee assists local residents and families in Madison County. They provide a variety of services at the Salvation Army.

Such of the help they provide includes rental assistance, and they are in the process of looking into a grant from a national company as well as government organization to offer help with utility bill payments. They have a food pantry on site that will provide food, groceries, and meals to lower income families. They offer a thrift store to the local community, and while they are in need of donations there as well, the store sells families lost cost, everyday supplies.

They run a youth center to help educate and keep kids busy. Last, but not least, they have a computer lab on site that people can use for such activities as job finding and catching up on computer skills.

The Jackson Tennessee Salvation Army office is located at 116 Allen Ave. in Jackson Tennessee. Dial (731) 422-1271.

Madison County Tennessee rent, energy, and other financial assistance programs

One of the agencies to call is the Regional Interfaith Association. Call them at (731) 427-7963. This church based group can offer rent payment assistance for Madison County individuals, and also direct people to energy assistance and free community clinics and dental centers in Tennessee.

The Madison County Crisis Intervention Program (CSC) provides the low income with grants as well as cash assistance and grants for paying utilities and cooling bills. Additional support can help with rent and  housing needs. The programs are offered to low-income families who, due to unexpected circumstances such as a job loss or medical emergency, find themselves unable to pay their normal household monthly bills and if they have no where else to turn. The main office is in Jackson Tennessee. Dial (731) 423-8768.

Methodist LeBonheur Community Outreach is a health care provider, clinic that covers Madison County and surrounding counties. There are no program fees, and the center can provides numerous health care programs, including preventive medical as well as dental, and clinical health services through collaboration with community clinics, healthcare and social service agencies in the region. They can help people obtain free or discounted medications, and provide such assistance as medical advocacy for patients. Call the facility at (731) 984-9963.