Atascosa County

Local offices in Atascosa County

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

• Local office · Regional office

  2-1-1 Texas

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

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org

• Human services · County office

  Atascosa County Indigent Health Care

  914 Main Street, Room 116, Jourdanton, TX 78026

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  • Indigent Health Care ProgramApply for basic medical help if you have low income and no other access to health care.
  Call 830-769-4174DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.atascosa.tx.us

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Atascosa County Court at Law

  1405 Campbell Avenue, Suite 104, Jourdanton, TX 78026

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  • Court and self-help resourcesFind court information and links to legal help and forms for people handling a case without a lawyer.
  Call 830-769-4232DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.atascosa.tx.us

• Older adults · Regional office

  Alamo Area Agency on Aging

  2700 NE Loop 410, Suite 101, San Antonio, TX 78217

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help with benefits, care planning, meals, legal services, and transportation.
  Call 866-231-4922DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aacog.gov

• Veterans · County office

  Atascosa County Veterans Service

  818 Main Street, Jourdanton, TX 78026

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  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help finding and applying for benefits and services for veterans and their families.
  Call 830-769-3251DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.atascosa.tx.us

• Emergency help · County office

  Atascosa County Emergency Management

  711 Broadway, Jourdanton, TX 78026

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  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about preparing for emergencies and how the county coordinates response and recovery.
  Call 830-769-2029DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.atascosa.tx.us

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Workforce Solutions Alamo Career Center, Pleasanton

  1411 Bensdale Road, Pleasanton, TX 78064

  Help here

  • Job search and career supportGet help with job searches, resumes, interviews, career counseling, and job training.
  Call 830-569-4702DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on workforcesolutionsalamo.org

• State office · County office

  Atascosa County Tax Assessor-Collector

  1001 Oak Street, Jourdanton, TX 78026

  Help here

  • Vehicle title and registrationGet help with vehicle titles, registrations, renewals, and related motor vehicle services.
  Call 830-769-3842DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.atascosa.tx.us

Atascosa County website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Atascosa County

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

Cities and towns in Atascosa County

• Charlotte
• Christinenot checked yet
• Jourdanton
• Lytle
• Pleasanton
• Poteet

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