Dickson County Help Center

Address

103 W College Street
Dickson, TN 37055

(615) 441-0076

www.dicksoncountyhelpcenter.org

AKA:

DCHC

Description:

Provides aid in the form of food (a food pantry on site with perishable and non-perishable food and agency partners with Second Harvest to provider occasional mobile food pantry distributions in the county; also provides monthly food deliveries to the persons who are older and/or disabled); clothing, prescription assistance, temporary shelter and limited financial assistance to the lower income citizens of Dickson County on an emergency basis. DCHC also runs a thrift store to fund the agency with low-cost household items.

Hours:

Food Bank & Assistance: Mon - Thu 9:00 am - 12 Noon

Thrift Store: Mon - Wed and Fri - Sat 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Thu 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Donation Center: Mon - Sat 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Intake Process:

Apply online by clicking the GET HELP Button or call Mon - Thu 9:00 am - 12 Noon; may also walk in to fill out an application. Must provide all required documents (proof of Dickson County residency which can be substantiated with a utility bill, lease, driver license, state identification, or any other official document that denotes residency; proof of income such as a recent pay stub, SSI/disability letter, past year tax return, bank statement, letter from employer, Social Security letter, copy of checks, etc.; personal identification can be substantiated by providing any of the following including a valid and current driver license, state identification, passport, photo work ID, photo student ID, or an IRS issued W7 card). If seeking help with utility bill, must bring most recent bill or cutoff notice in your name. For rental/mortgage assistance, you must provide a lease or statement AND your late notice. For medication assistance, you must provide a current prescription. The agency can only assist with maintenance medications that are needed such as, but not limited to, blood pressure, hormone, diabetes, cholesterol, etc. Assistance is not available for pain medications, controlled substances, or narcotics.

Program Fees:

Services are free. Items in the thrift store are affordable and purchases support agency programs.

Eligibility:

Open to Dickson County residents who meet income eligibility guidelines. Assistance is available for eligible families who have had a financial crisis which led to falling behind on rent, utility bills and other urgent needs such as clothing, medication, gas/automotive repair and homeless assistance such as providing short-term hotel stays, bus tickets or gas for travel.

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

September 10, 2021

Wishlist:

Donations of nonperishable food; household items in good, working condition; and gently used clothing without rips, stains, unusual smells, or missing buttons are welcome. The agency is unable to accept computers, fax machines, or printers. Agency reserves the right to refuse any donations.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Volunteers are welcome to sort donations, work in the thrift store, and help with events. Call or stop by for more information.

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

103 W College Street
Dickson, TN 37055

Contacts

Renee Boehm

Primary Contact

Executive Director

info@dchelpcenter.org

Phone Numbers

Main Number

(615) 441-0076

Legal Status:

Nonprofit (Incorporated)

Description

Agency provides food, financial aid, temporary shelter, furniture and other household items to those who have been displaced or affected by fire or other natural disasters.

Required Documents

-Proof of Residency -Proof of Income -Personal I.D.

Eligibility

Anyone living in Dickson county that has been affected by a fire or other natural disaster

Fees

No fee

Intake Procedure

Go to the "GET HELP" button on the DCHC website.

Service Area

Dickson county

Geography Served

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    • Dickson County

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    615-441-0076
    Name:
    Main Number
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    Description

    Provides a food pantry where qualifying families can "shop" for a shopping cart of perishable and non-perishable food.

    Hours

    Mon - Thu 9:00 am - 12 noon

    Required Documents

    - Proof of Dickson County Residency (utility bill, lease, driver license, state I.D., or any other official document.) - Proof of Income (Recent pay stub, SSI, disability letter, bank statement, etc.) - Personal I.D. (driver license, state identification)

    Eligibility

    Must have residence in Dickson County and qualify via proof of income.

    Fees

    No fee

    Intake Procedure

    Apply online at the Dickson County website under the "Get Help" button. If the facility is open, applicants can go visit the site and get an application as well.

    Service Area

    Residents of Dickson County

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

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      • Dickson County

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      615-441-0076
      Name:
      Main Number
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BD-1800.2000) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Description

      DCHC holds and provides food distribution events within the community in partner with Second Harvest food bank. The agency also delivers food monthly to eligible elderly individuals and people with disabilities.

      Hours

      Events vary. Check events calendar on the website.

      Required Documents

      - Proof of Dickson County Residency (utility bill, lease, driver license, state I.D., or any other official document.) - Proof of Income (Recent pay stub, SSI, disability letter, bank statement, etc.) - Personal I.D. (driver license, state identification)

      Eligibility

      Must have residence in Dickson County and qualify via proof of income.

      Fees

      No fee

      Intake Procedure

      Apply online at the Dickson County website under the "Get Help" button. If the facility is open, applicants can go visit the site and get an application as well.

      Service Area

      Residents of Dickson County and surrounding area.

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

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        • Dickson County

        Telephone Numbers

        Number:
        615-441-0076
        Name:
        Main Number
        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BD-1800.5000) and related services within the Service Tree.

        Description

        Assistance is available for eligible families who have a financial crisis which led to falling behind on mortgage payments.

        Hours

        Mon - Thu 9:00 am - 12 noon

        Required Documents

        - Proof of Dickson County Residency (utility bill, lease, driver license, state I.D., or any other official document.) - Mortgage statement and late notice. - Proof of Income (Recent pay stub, SSI, disability letter, bank statement, etc.) - Personal I.D. (driver license, state identification)

        Eligibility

        Must have residence in Dickson County and qualify via proof of income.

        Fees

        No fee

        Intake Procedure

        Apply online at the Dickson County website under the "Get Help" button. If the facility is open, applicants can go visit the site and get an application as well.

        Service Area

        Residents of Dickson County

        Geography Served

          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

        • Tennessee
          • Dickson County

          Telephone Numbers

          Number:
          615-441-0076
          Name:
          Main Number
          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BH-3800.5000) and related services within the Service Tree.

          Description

          The agency assists with maintenance medications that are needed such as, but not limited to, blood pressure, hormone, diabetes, cholesterol, etc. Assistance is not available for pain medications, narcotics, or controlled substances.

          Hours

          Mon - Thu 9:00 am to 12 noon

          Required Documents

          Proof of Dickson County residency which can be substantiated with a utility bill, lease, driver license, state identification, or any other official document that denotes residency; proof of income such as a recent pay stub, SSI – disability letter, past year tax return, bank statement, letter from employer, Social Security letter, copy of checks, etc.; personal identification can be substantiated by providing any of the following including a valid and current driver license, state identification, passport, photo work ID, photo student ID, or an IRS issued W7 card). For medication assistance, you must provide a current prescription. The agency can only assist with maintenance medications that are needed such as, but not limited to, blood pressure, hormone, diabetes, cholesterol, etc. Assistance is not available for pain medications, controlled substances, or narcotics.

          Eligibility

          Dickson County residents who have experienced a financial crisis and meet income requirements.

          Fees

          No fee

          Intake Procedure

          Call the agency or visit the website for details.

          Geography Served

            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

          • Tennessee
            • Dickson County

            Telephone Numbers

            Number:
            615-441-0076
            Name:
            Main Number
            Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LH-5100.6500) and related services within the Service Tree.

            Description

            Assistance is available for eligible families who have a financial crisis which led to falling behind on rent.

            Hours

            Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 12 noon

            Required Documents

            - Proof of Dickson County Residency (utility bill, lease, driver license, state I.D., or any other official document.) - Lease and late notice. - Proof of Income (Recent pay stub, SSI, disability letter, bank statement, etc.) - Personal I.D. (driver license, state identification)

            Eligibility

            Must have residence in Dickson County and qualify via proof of income.

            Fees

            No fee

            Intake Procedure

            Apply online at the Dickson County website under the "Get Help" button. If the facility is open, applicants can go visit the site and get an application as well.

            Service Area

            Residents of Dickson County

            Geography Served

              If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

            • Tennessee
              • Dickson County

              Telephone Numbers

              Number:
              615-441-0076
              Name:
              Main Number
              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BH-3800.7000) and related services within the Service Tree.

              Description

              Assistance is available for eligible families who have a financial crisis which led to falling behind on bills and other urgent needs such as clothing, medication, gas repair and homeless assistance (short term hotel stays, bus tickets or gas). DCHC does not assist with cell phone service, car or furniture payments.

              Hours

              Mon - Thu 9:00 am - 12 noon (closed from noon - 1:00 pm for lunch)

              Required Documents

              - Proof of Dickson County Residency (utility bill, lease, driver license, state I.D., or any other official document.) - Proof of Income (Recent pay stub, SSI, disability letter, bank statement, etc.) - Personal I.D. (driver license, state identification)

              Eligibility

              Must have residence in Dickson County and qualify via proof of income. For medication assistance, clients must provide a current prescription. Can only assist with maintenance medications NOT pain medications or controlled substances.

              Fees

              No fee

              Intake Procedure

              Apply online at the Dickson County website under the "Get Help" button. If the facility is open, applicants can go visit the site and get an application as well.

              Service Area

              Residents of Dickson County

              Geography Served

                If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

              • Tennessee
                • Dickson County

                Telephone Numbers

                Number:
                615-441-0076
                Name:
                Main Number
                Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (NT) and related services within the Service Tree.

                Description

                Provides and distributes holiday meals to families in need including turkey with all the fixings.

                Hours

                During the holiday season.

                Required Documents

                - Proof of Dickson County Residency (utility bill, lease, driver license, state I.D., or any other official document.) - Proof of Income (Recent pay stub, SSI, disability letter, bank statement, etc.) - Personal I.D. (driver license, state identification)

                Eligibility

                Must have residence in Dickson County and qualify via proof of income.

                Fees

                No fee

                Intake Procedure

                Apply online at the Dickson County website under the "Get Help" button. If the facility is open, applicants can go visit the site and get an application as well.

                Service Area

                Residents of Dickson County

                Geography Served

                  If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                • Tennessee
                  • Dickson County

                  Telephone Numbers

                  Number:
                  615-441-0076
                  Name:
                  Main Number
                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-2950.8500-870) and related services within the Service Tree.

                  Description

                  DCHC has a thrift store open to the public. The Thrift store carries clothes, shoes, accessories, baby items, household items, furniture, antiques, books, and more.

                  Hours

                  Mon - Wed and Fri - Sat 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Thu 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Seniors & vets received 10% off every day. 50% off everything every Thursday and second Saturday.

                  Required Documents

                  No documents needed.

                  Eligibility

                  Open to the public

                  Fees

                  Items are priced affordably, and purchases support agency programs.

                  Intake Procedure

                  Open to all

                  Service Area

                  Residents of Dickson County

                  Geography Served

                    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                  • Tennessee
                    • Dickson County

                    Telephone Numbers

                    Number:
                    615-441-0076
                    Name:
                    Main Number
                    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BM-8500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                    Description

                    Assistance is available for eligible families who have a financial crisis which led to falling behind on utility bills.

                    Hours

                    Mon - Thu 9:00 am - 12 noon

                    Required Documents

                    - Proof of Dickson County Residency (utility bill, lease, driver license, state I.D., or any other official document.) - Most recent utility bill or cut off notice. - Proof of Income (Recent pay stub, SSI, disability letter, bank statement, etc.) - Personal I.D. (driver license, state identification)

                    Eligibility

                    Must have residence in Dickson County and qualify via proof of income.

                    Fees

                    No fee

                    Intake Procedure

                    Apply online at the Dickson County website under the "Get Help" button. If the facility is open, applicants can go visit the site and get an application as well.

                    Service Area

                    Residents of Dickson County

                    Geography Served

                      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                    • Tennessee
                      • Dickson County

                      Telephone Numbers

                      Number:
                      615-441-0076
                      Name:
                      Main Number
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