Chandler
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Local offices in Chandler
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Chandler Water Department
811 Hwy. 31 East, Chandler, TX 75758
Help here
- Water bills and utility customer servicePay a water bill at City Hall or ask the Water Department about a bill or water service.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on chandlertx.com
Library · City office
Chandler Public Library
900 Hwy. 31 E, Chandler, TX 75758
Help here
- Public library servicesVisit the library for library services, a library card, and public programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on chandlertx.com
Local office · City office
Chandler City Hall
811 Hwy. 31 East, Chandler, TX 75758
Help here
- City services and informationVisit or call City Hall for help finding city services and information.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on chandlertx.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Chandler Community Center
811B Hwy. 31 E, Chandler, TX 75758
Help here
- Community center rentalResidents can contact the city to ask about using or renting the community center.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on chandlertx.com
City of Chandler, Texas website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Chandler
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
East Texas Food Bank
3201 Robertson Road, Tyler, TX 75701
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
Lone Star Legal Aid
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
Community Services, Inc.
PO Box 612, Corsicana, TX 75151-0612
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Henderson County
Chandler is in Henderson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Athens WIC Clinic
1115 US-259, Suite D, Henderson, TX 75654
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five with food and nutrition.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on office.texaswic.org
State office · State office
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Athens Office
101 W Baker Street, Athens, TX 75751
Help here
- State health and human services benefitsVisit the local state office for help with health and human services benefits.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.texas.gov
Local office · State office
2-1-1 Texas
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall or search online for referrals to food, housing, health, and other support services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org
Human services · County office
Henderson County Indigent Health
125 N Prairieville, Room 100, Athens, TX 75751
Help here
- County Indigent Health Care ProgramApply for health care assistance through the county program.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on henderson-county.com
Public health · State office
Texas Department of State Health Services, Athens
101 W Baker St, Athens, TX 75751
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesContact the Athens public health office about its clinical services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.texas.gov
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.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on easttexasaaa.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 2-1-1 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988