Bandera

Local offices in Bandera

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

• Utilities · City office

  City of Bandera Utilities

  511 Main Street, Bandera, TX 78003

  Help here

  • Utility accounts and billsOpen or manage a city water, wastewater, and garbage account, pay a bill, or ask about a past-due balance.
  Call 830-796-3765DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on banderatx.gov

• Local office · City office

  City Hall and Administration

  511 Main Street, Bandera, TX 78003

  Help here

  • City government helpContact city staff about city records, city services, and local government questions.
  Call 830-796-3765DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on banderatx.gov

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Silver Sage Senior Center

  803 Buck Creek, Bandera, TX 78003

  Help here

  • Senior meals and supportOlder adults can get meals, join group activities, and ask about local support services.
  Call 830-796-4969DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on silversage.org

• Library · Regional office

  Bandera Kronkosky Public Library

  515 Main Street, Bandera, TX 78003

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and movies, use public computers and Wi-Fi, and join programs for all ages.
  Call 830-796-4213DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on banderalibrary.org

City of Bandera website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Bandera

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

Offices for all of Bandera County

Bandera is in Bandera County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office · State office

  Bandera WIC Clinic

  1207 Cottonwood St., Bandera, TX 78003

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible families with food benefits, nutrition advice, and breastfeeding support.
  Call 830-460-7378DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on office.texaswic.org

• 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

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

• Human services · County office

  Bandera County Indigent Health Care Program

  1212 Hackberry Street, Second Floor, Bandera, TX 78003

  Help here

  • County medical assistanceApply for medically necessary health care if you meet the program rules and cannot get other state or federal assistance.Apply online
  Call 830-796-7166DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Hill Country Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Centers

  955 Water St., Suite 300, Kerrville, TX 78028

  Help here

  • Mental health and crisis servicesContact the regional center for mental health and crisis support.
  Call 830-792-3300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Bandera County Clerk

  500 Main Street, Bandera, TX 78003

  Help here

  • Court self-help resourcesFind links to court forms and resources for people representing themselves.
  Call 830-796-3332DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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

Everything in Bandera County

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