Cresson

Local offices in Cresson

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

• Utilities · City office

  Cresson City Hall

  8901 Hwy 377 E., Cresson, TX 76035

  Help here

  • City services and questionsContact City Hall for help with city services and questions.
  • Water and trash billsContact City Hall about utility bills or a water shutoff for nonpayment.Apply online
  Call 817-396-4729DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Cresson, Texas website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Offices for all of Hood County

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

• Public health · County office

  Hood County Environmental Health

  5417 Acton Hwy, Suite 102, Granbury, TX 76049

  Help here

  • On-site sewage permitsGet information and apply for permits for septic systems.Read more
  Call 817-579-3288DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hoodcounty.texas.gov

• Veterans · County office

  Hood County Veterans Services

  100 E. Pearl St., Suite 102, Granbury, TX 76048

  Help here

  • Veterans assistanceGet help finding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 817-579-3292DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hoodcounty.texas.gov

• Library · County office

  Hood County Library

  222 N. Travis St., Granbury, TX 76048

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials and use library learning resources.
  Call 817-573-3569DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hoodcountylibrary.com

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Hood County Committee on Aging

  501 E. Moore St., Granbury, TX 76048

  Help here

  • Meals and transportation for older adultsOlder adults can ask about meals and transportation in Hood County.
  Call 817-573-5533DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Pecan Valley Centers Granbury Clinic

  104 Pirate Dr., Granbury, TX 76048

  Help here

  • Outpatient mental health careAdults, children, and teens can get outpatient mental health care.
  Call 817-573-2662DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing authority · Regional office

  Granbury Housing Authority

  503 N. Crockett St., Granbury, TX 76048

  Help here

  • Public and rental housing assistanceAsk about public housing and rental assistance, including voucher availability.Read more
  Call 817-573-1107DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tdhca.state.tx.us

Everything in Hood 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