Anderson County

Local offices in Anderson County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Public health · Regional office

  Palestine WIC Clinic

  305 E. Lacy St., Suite 130, Palestine, TX 75801

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceEligible families can ask this clinic about food and nutrition help through WIC.
  Call 903-729-2310DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.texas.gov

• State office

  Texas Health and Human Services Office, Palestine

  330 E. Spring St., Suite D, Palestine, TX 75801

  Help here

  • State benefitsVisit or contact this office for help with state health and food benefit programs.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.texas.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  2-1-1 Texas

  Help here

  • Help finding local servicesCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, health care, jobs, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Anderson Cherokee Community Enrichment Services (ACCESS), Palestine

  3320 S. Loop 256, Palestine, TX 75801

  Help here

  • Mental health and developmental disability servicesPeople with mental health or developmental disability needs can contact ACCESS for services and support.
  Call 903-723-6136DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on access-center.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging of East Texas

  3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, TX 75662

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding local services and support.
  Call 800-442-8845DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on easttexasaaa.org

• Emergency help · County office

  Anderson County Office of Emergency Management

  703 N. Mallard St., Suite 109, Palestine, TX 75801

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about preparing for emergencies and the county's disaster response.
  Call 903-723-7813DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on andersoncountytx.gov

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Workforce Solutions East Texas Workforce Center

  500 E. Murchison St., Palestine, TX 75801

  Help here

  • Job and workforce servicesGet help with job searches, training, and other workforce services.
  • Child care assistanceAsk about help paying for child care while you work or train.
  Call 903-212-9982DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on easttexasworkforce.org

Anderson County, Texas website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Anderson County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Cities and towns in Anderson County

• Elkhart
• Frankston
• Palestine

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.
• 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.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

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