Sumner County assistance programs.

Get help with paying bills, rent, and other expenses

There is a local nonprofit agency, the Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency that helps pay utility bills and more for families in need in Sumner, Rutherford, Robertson, Williamson, Wilson, and also Cheatham counties. This year, they have over $4 million to provide to needy individuals.

The agency also has a large variety of other assistance programs. Some of them include a program that provides free of discounted prescription drugs to those who can’t get them on their insurance, or do not have insurance. They have a program that provides grants for used cars, and will even help pay for car repairs. They provide food aid to those who need nutritious meals. And last, but not least, they will also provide short term rent help and money for security deposits.

This is only a sampling of the programs they offer. There are more. You can contact them for more information. The Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency is based at 600 Small Street in Gallatin, and can be reached at (615) 742-1113.

Medical bills and prescription assistance

Another program offered by the Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency is the medical support program. This option provides assistance to those individuals and families who do not have prescription drug insurance coverage and are struggling with health care expenses. It also helps eligible participants with receiving medical supplies and dealing with medical bills. Such as medical bill negotiating techniques.

 

 

 

Other financial assistance and support in Sumner Tennessee

The community action agency also administers the following services to people in need of help.

• Transportation Program - This options provides down-payment and transportation assistance to qualified and eligible participants who purchase a reliable, used automobile for work.  But the help doesn’t stop there. It also provides financial assistance and grants to use for paying for car insurance and minor automobile repairs that may be required to keep vehicle in working condition for transporting back and forth to work.
   
• Emergency Financial Services Program - This program provides cash grants and financial assistance, as well as counseling to individuals and families who need emergency help with such expenses as rent, housing and utility bill costs.
   
• Housing Repair Program - This option provides housing-repair, improvements, and updates assistance for septic systems, the construction of wheelchair ramps, and safe water supply.
• Energy Bill Low-Income Home-Energy Assistance Program - This state and federal government funded program will help low to moderate income households with paying their heating, utility and cooling costs. In addition, emergency energy assistance is available for vulnerable households to ensure their service is not disconnected.
   
• Food Assistance Programs - Provides groceries and nonperishable food items to eligible people and families through a collaboration and partnership with the Tennessee Emergency Food Assistance Program as well as the U.S. Department of Agriculture.