https //onedhs.tn.gov Login Portal : One DHS Customer Portal Sign In
With the One DHS Customer Portal at onedhs.tn.gov, Tennesseans can apply for, access, and maintain the following services administered by TDHS:
- Child Care Payment Assistance
- Child Support
- Families First (TANF)
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Disaster/Relief Assistance (D-SNAP, Emergency Cash Assistance, Pandemic-EBT, etc.)
The One DHS Customer Portal makes it easy to:
- Apply for benefits.
- Upload, submit, and view documents related to services.
- Update household and contact information.
- Check your case status.
- Review notifications about your case.
- File Appeals.
- Learn about programs, services and find answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
How to Create a One DHS Customer Portal Account:
1. Visit OneDHS.tn.gov to create an account.
2. Select the option to create an account. You must have a valid email address to create an account. (If you need to create an email address, you may click on the options on the left of the page to take the steps to create an email account.) When setting up your username and password, be careful in entering what you select as your password. Using the copy/paste feature is not recommended.
3. On the Create an Account page, enter your personal information, follow the steps to review and agree to the terms of service, check and follow the instruction to confirm the reCAPTCHA steps, then click NEXT.
4. You will receive a notification that you need to confirm your email address. Go to your email account and select the email from DHS to verify your account. Click the button to verify your email account. If you fail to respond to the confirmation e-mail within 24 hours, your account creation will not be completed.
5. Once you’re back on the One DHS Customer portal website, you will be asked to verify your identity on the Identity Verification Page. These credentials are used to confirm your identity when you log into your One DHS account and must be entered to receive full account access.
6. You will be asked for your name, address, date of birth and last 4 digits of your Social Security Number. Follow the steps, then click NEXT. You have the option to Opt Out. However, failing to provide these credentials may limit your use of the portal and increase processing times until you can verify your identity.
7. On the next page, you must answer questions that only you should know the answer to. This helps in verifying your identity. Once you have answered the questions correctly, you will receive notification that your identity has been verified.
8. You will then click continue, and you will be guided to the One DHS dashboard. Congrats! Your account is created. From here you can access applications, upload tools, check case status, chat and the Knowledge Base, which includes information on DHS programs and services.
Other One DHS Customer Portal Features
Translate: The One DHS Customer Portal Uses Google Translate to provide the information you need in the language of your choice. Simply use the Translate drop-down menu in the top right corner of the screen to find the language you need.
Search Function: The search function at the top of the page can be used to find topics and services available through Tennessee State Government web pages.
Learn: The One DHS Customer Portal Knowledge Base is a collection of articles on Tennessee Department of Human Services programs, services, protocols, contact information and related topics that can be viewed when you select “Learn” on the One DHS Customer Portal menu or scroll to the bottom of the page to browse the Knowledge Base. Customers can search the database using keywords, browse the database by topic and download forms to meet their needs.
Ava the Virtual Assistant: Ava, the Tennessee Department of Human Services Virtual Assistant can direct you to the answers for many of your questions and provide points of contact to speak to TDHS team members regarding the One DHS Customer Portal or your case. Look for the “Chat with Ava” image on the lower right side of the page to chat and find the answers you need. Please Note: When you use the customer portal as a gateway to access Child Support, Families First or SNAP dashboards, Ava may not be available.
