Coronavirus Information & Resources
Tennessee COVID-19 Updates | COVID-19 World Health Map | Tennnessee Justice Center: COVID-19
Please review the community announcements and resources below regarding the latest updates within West Tennessee. Remember to follow health guidelines for practicing good hygiene in order to protect yourself and those around you. To learn more about COVID-19 and its symptoms, see the resources listed below.
CDC | COVID-19 Guidelines
Harvard | COVID-19 Resource Center
According to the Jackson-Madison County Health Department and West Tennessee Healthcare, visit your primary care provider first if you are experiencing flu-like symptoms. If you do not have a primary provider, visit one of the following locations nearest you:
• Madison Family Practice Clinic
• Jackson Clinic North Convenient Care
• LIFT Clinic
• UT Medicine - North
• West Tennessee Healthcare Clinic at Thomsen Farms
• Physicians Quality Care
• The Children's Clinic
• West Tennessee Medical Group Prime Care in Selmer
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital COVID-19 Daily Updates
Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department (JMCRHS) | Public Information Line for COVID-19 inquiries and WIC services by phone | 731-240-1771
Free delivery options for prescription medication
FamilyWize, a United Way partner, offers a free prescription savings card that can be used at Walgreens, CVS, Walmart, or Kroger. Register here or you can present this card information to your local pharmacy provider.
• BIN: 610194
• Card ID: FW100
• Group ID: FW100
• PCN: FW
If you are currently unemployed due to COVID-19 and need assistance finding health insurance, contact the Tennessee Justice Center | 615-255-0331 | 877-608-1009 (toll free)
Governor Lee's Official Updates
Website | Executive Orders | COVID-19 Resource Hub | Economic Recovery Guidelines
Mayor Harris' Official Updates
Website | JMCRHD Executive Order
Mayor Conger's Official Updates
Website | Executive Order (Mask Mandate) | Economic Recovery Plan | Press Conference on YouTube
Business Guideline and Updates
For business-related information and resources regarding COVID-19, refer to the Jackson Chamber's business resource page.
Mental Health
COVID-19 Emotional Support Line for TN Educators | 888-642-7886 | 6 am-10 pm CT
COVID-19 Helpline | 1-844-472-7486
SAMHSA’s National Helpline | 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or 1-800-487-4889 (TTY)
Tennessee Recovery Project | 1-888-416-1994 | COVID-19 Info/Assistance and Free Emotional Support Line | 3-9pm during week and 10am-4pm during weekends
Local Counseling Services
Behavioral Safety Net for Children | Outpatient Mental Health services to uninsured TN children ages 3-17
Carey Counseling Center | 1-888-416-1992 | Carroll, Gibson, Henry
McKenzie Medical Center | Offering telehealth | 731-352-7907 to schedule an appointment | Carroll, Henry, Weakley
Pathways | COVID-19 Free Helpline | 1-833-955-2869 and 1-800-372-0693 for emergencies | 24/7 support | Crockett, Dyer, Henderson, Lake, Madison, Weakley
Quinco Community Mental Health Services | 1-866-511-4159 | Chester, Decatur, Hardeman, McNairy
Childcare
Tennessee Department of Human Services
Agencies offering child care across Tennessee
Food
NW Development District | Senior Services Meal Program (must be 60 or older) | 1-800-750-6866
USDA FNS (Food & Nutrition Services) | Meals for Kids | 1-866-348-6479 | 1-877-842-6273 (for Spanish speakers)
Carroll County
Second Harvest of Middle Tennessee | Meals for children | Whitney Cowles: 615-627-1587
Chester County
Henderson Community Soup Kitchen | Wednesdays between 5:30pm-6:30pm | Saturdays between 10:30am-12pm
Dyer County
Dyer County Conservation and Environment Board | Meals for children | William Taylor: 731-286-0318
Dyer County Schools | | Breakfast/lunch | At your regular school | Daily meal pickup | 10am-1pm | Weekly deadline to request meals - Sunday @ 7pm
Gibson County
Humbolt City Schools | 5 Breakfasts/5 lunches | School office | Fridays | 10am-1pm
Humboldt Senior Center | Food pantry | Monday-Friday | 731-784-1137
Gibson County Special School District | Breakfast/lunch | Daily meal pickup | Contact your school
Medina First United Methodist Church | Seven Loaves Food Pantry | 731-783-3230
Milan Mustard Seed | Food boxes by appointment / / Takeout lunches from Monday-Saturday | 731-686-1011
Milan Senior Citizens Center | Meal delivery | 731-687-0851
Hardeman County
Bolivar's First United Methodist Church | Grocery delivery | 731-658-5114
Haywood County
Brownsville Senior Center | Meal delivery | Every two weeks | 731-772-2438
Henderson County
Beech River Baptist Association Disaster Relief in Lexington | Grocery assistance/medication pickup | 731-968-7071
First Pentecostal Church in Lexington | Monthly food distribution but can provide one-on-one assistance based on need | 731-968-6186
Henderson County Senior Center - Lexington | Meals on Wheels | 731-968-4222
Hope Ministries' food pantry | Monday-Thursday | 9am-12pm | 731-968-0191
Henry County
Henry County School District and Paris School District | For students enrolled in virtual learning | Daily lunch pickup | 731-642-9733
Jackson-Madison County
Englewood Baptist Church | Food bags/boxes | 731-668-1094
St. Nicholas Orthodox Christian Church's Little Food Pantry | Open to anyone in need | No appointment is necessary
Lake County
Lake County Schools | Only for students who are sick or in quarantine | Daily meal pickups | 11:15am-12pm | Any school | 731-253-8515
Weakley County
Central Baptist Church in Martin | Grocery assistance | 731-587-5311
Internet and Utilities
AT&T | Can suspend services for 60 days
Comcast | 60 days of free internet through Comcast Internet Essentials
Lifeline | Federal program that lowers the monthly cost of phone and internet. | Company near you
Verizon | Low-income internet through 2020
Carroll County
Northwest TN Economic Development Council Carroll Co. Office | Rent and utilities | 731-209-4458
Dyer County
Matthew 25:40 | Assistance with rent and utilities | 731-286-9054
Gibson County
Milan Mustard Seed | Assistance with rent and utilities | 731-686-1011
Jackson-Madison County
The Jackson-Madison County Library | Free Wifi access in parking lot
McNairy County
Jesus Cares | Assistance with rent and utilities| 731-645-4388
Weakley County
Martin Housing Authority | Assistance with electric bills | 731-587-3186
Rental Assistance
Mainstream Non-Elderly Disabled (NED) Voucher Program | All applicants must be income-eligible to qualify.
Unemployment, Emergency Benefits, Job Openings, and Consumer Info
Department of Labor & Workforce Development
File an unemployment claim - 844-224-5818 for needed assistance | Expedite unemployment claim process for employees
WE CARE Ministries | Emergency assistance for Weakley County residents | 731-587-6257
Job Openings
American Job Center for Tennessee
TN Department of Children's Services | tn.gov/careers | Vicki Burton: Vicki.Burton@tn.gov
TN State Government | tn.gov/careers
Jobscan | List of industries currently hiring
Dyer County
Haywood County
Henderson County
Gibson County
Madison County
Weakley County
Weakley County Schools | Part-time substitute teachers | 731-364-2247 or Christie.Lifsey@wcsk12tn.net
Virtual Learning
Jackson-Madison County Library's online streaming service, Hoopla
Scholastic's Free Virtual Learning Resource Center
Verizon Innovative Learning Schools Connection
Donate or Volunteer
COVID-19 Response Fund created by The West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation. Mail gifts to The Foundation at 74 Directors Row, Jackson, TN 38305.
Mid-South Food Bank | Find an area near you to donate food
Second Harvest Food Bank | Donate food at your local Kroger
The Medical Reserve Corps | Register here
Carroll County
McKenzie-Carroll County United Neighbors | 731-352-0547
Trezvant Ministerial | food | 731-669-4936
Dyer County
Dyersburg Christian Center Food Pantry
Matthew 25:40 | food | Monday-Friday | 9am-3pm
Reelfoot Rural Ministries | food
Salvation Army | food
Union Mission | food
Gibson County
Helping Hand of Humboldt | food
Milan Mustard Seed | food
Milan Vineyard Christian Fellowship | food
Henderson County
First Pentecostal Church in Lexington | 731-614-0843
Jackson-Madison County
Habitat for Humanity, Jackson, Tennessee | volunteer@jacksonhabitat.com
Lifeline Blood Services | Complete online medical questionnaire before you arrive.
Southwest Human Resource Agency | Meal distribution to children or direct traffic | Patti or Macy: 1-800-497-1286
Volunteer for RIFA | Dan Ward: 731-427-7963 or dward@rifajackson.org
Lake County
Reelfoot Rural Ministries | food
Madison County
RIFA | food
McNairy County
Loaves & Fishes
Weakley County
Donate to Light the Way - Weakley County
Sacks Thrift Avenue | food
Santa's Helpers | food
Weakley County COVID-19 Volunteer Task Force | 731-235-2330