Dawson
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Local offices in Dawson
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
City Hall
Help here
- Water, sewer, and sanitation serviceApply for city water, sewer, or sanitation service or ask the city about your utility account.Apply online
- Utility bill paymentPay a city utility bill or ask the city about payment options.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofdawsontx.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Navarro County
Dawson is in Navarro County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Veterans · County office
Navarro County Veteran Services
601 N. 13th Street, Suite 7, Corsicana, TX 75110
Help here
- Veteran servicesGet help finding and applying for benefits and services for veterans.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.navarro.tx.us
Human services · County office
Navarro County Indigent Health Care Program
601 N. 13th Street, Corsicana, TX 75110
Help here
- Indigent health careApply for basic medical care if you live in the county, meet the income and resource limits, and do not qualify for Medicaid.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on newtools.cira.state.tx.us
Public health · Regional office
Corsicana-Navarro County Public Health District
115 W. Collin Street, Corsicana, TX 75110
Help here
- Immunizations and public health servicesGet vaccinations, some lab services, and testing and care for sexually transmitted infections.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on navarrocountypublichealthdistr.godaddysites.com
Public health · Regional office
Navarro County Public Health District WIC
219 W. 6th Avenue, Corsicana, TX
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five with healthy food and nutrition support.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on navarrocountypublichealthdistr.godaddysites.com
Emergency help · County office
Navarro County Emergency Management
223 W. 1st Avenue, Corsicana, TX 75110
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet county emergency information and preparedness guidance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.navarro.tx.us
Older adults · Regional office
North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging
616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, TX 76011
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportCall for information, benefits counseling, and support for older adults and eligible caregivers in Collin County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nctcog.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