Amarillo
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Local offices in Amarillo
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · City office
City of Amarillo Housing Authority
808 S Buchanan St, Amarillo, TX 79101
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher ProgramLearn about rental assistance for eligible families, older adults, and people with disabilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on amarillo.gov
Utilities · City office
Utility Billing
623 S Johnson St, Amarillo, TX 79105
Help here
- Utility bills and payment optionsGet help with a city utility bill, payment plan, or information about community bill assistance programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on amarillo.gov
Public health · City office
Amarillo Public Health Department
850 Martin Road, Amarillo, TX 79107
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the department for city public health services and information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on amarillo.gov
Local office · City office
City of Amarillo Customer Service
623 S Johnson St, Amarillo, TX 79105
Help here
- City information and service requestsCall the city for help finding a department or reporting a local service issue.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on amarillo.gov
Older adults · City office
Amarillo Parks & Recreation Senior Services
Help here
- Senior activities and programsFind activities, fitness programs, and community resources for adults age 50 and older.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on amarillo.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions Panhandle
3120 Eddy St, Amarillo, TX 79106
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help with job searches and other workforce services serving Armstrong County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wspanhandle.com
State office · State office
Texas Department of Public Safety Driver License Office
4200 Canyon Drive, Amarillo, TX 79120
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsVisit by appointment for driver license and identification card services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dps.texas.gov
Library · City office
Amarillo Public Library
413 SE 4th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79101
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library for books, learning resources, and public library services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on amarillo.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Amarillo Parks & Recreation
509 S Johnson St, Amarillo, TX 79101
Help here
- Recreation programs and facilitiesFind city recreation programs, activities, and places to play or exercise.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on amarillo.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Amarillo
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
High Plains Food Bank
815 Ross St., Amarillo, TX 79102
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Panhandle Community Services
1309 SW 8th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79101-2032
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Randall County
Amarillo is in Randall County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · City office
Amarillo WIC
411 S Austin St, Amarillo, TX 79106
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC offers food benefits, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support to eligible pregnant people, parents, infants, and young children.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on amarillo.gov
Child support · County office
Randall County District Clerk
2309 Russell Long Boulevard, Suite 110, Canyon, TX 79015
Help here
- Child support court records and documentsGet information about child support cases and request court documents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on randallcounty.gov
Public health · City office
Amarillo Public Health
850 Martin Rd, Amarillo, TX 79107
Help here
- Public health clinicGet public health services, including immunizations and help with disease prevention.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on amarillo.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Texas Panhandle Centers
901 Wallace Blvd, Amarillo, TX 79106
Help here
- Mental health and intellectual and developmental disability servicesGet help finding mental health or intellectual and developmental disability services for people in the Panhandle.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on texaspanhandlecenters.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Randall County Justice Courts self-help resources
Help here
- Self-help legal informationFind court information and links to forms for people representing themselves.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on randallcounty.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of the Panhandle
415 SW Eighth Ave, Amarillo, TX 79101
Help here
- Help for older adults and caregiversGet help finding services and support for older adults and their caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on theprpc.org
Texas programs by kind of help
These are run by Texas and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 2-1-1 Texas
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 877-541-7905 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988