Cooper
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Local offices in Cooper
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · Regional office
Housing Authority of Cooper
650 NW 1st Street, Cooper, TX 75432
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority about local public housing assistance.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Utilities · City office
City of Cooper Utility Billing
91 North Side Square, Cooper, TX 75432
Help here
- Pay a utility billPay your city utility bill in person or online, or ask about payment options.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcoopertx.municipalimpact.com
Local office · City office
City of Cooper City Hall
91 North Side Square, Cooper, TX 75432
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services and information.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcoopertx.municipalimpact.com
Library · County office
Patterson Memorial County Library
300 West Dallas Avenue, Cooper, TX 75432
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use its books and other library resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on deltacountytx.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Cooper
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
North Texas Food Bank
3677 Mapleshade Lane, Plano, TX 75075
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 of Northeast Texas, Inc.
PO Box 427, Linden, TX 75563-0427
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Delta County
Cooper is in Delta County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
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
Delta County Indigent Healthcare
200 W. Dallas Ave., Cooper, TX 75432
Help here
- Indigent health careContact the county to ask about health care help for residents who cannot afford care.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on deltacountytx.com
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Lakes Regional Community Center
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesResidents can seek mental health and substance use services through the community center.
- Intellectual and developmental disability servicesResidents with intellectual or developmental disabilities can ask about services and support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lakesregional.org
Older adults · Regional office
Ark-Tex Area Agency on Aging
4808 Elizabeth St., Texarkana, TX 75503
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportAdults 60 and older and their caregivers can get help finding benefits, meals, care, and transportation.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on atcog.org
Veterans · County office
Delta County Veterans Service Office
200 W. Dallas Ave., Cooper, TX 75432
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their dependents can get help with benefits they earned through military service.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on deltacountytx.com
Emergency help · County office
Delta County Office of Emergency Management
200 W. Dallas Ave., Cooper, TX 75432
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies and disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on deltacountytx.com
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