Denison
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Local offices in Denison
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · City office
Planning and Community Development
300 W Main Street, Denison, TX 75020
Help here
- Minor and emergency home repairsThe city offers limited help for eligible homeowners with certain urgent or minor home repairs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on denisontx.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Housing Authority of Denison
330 N 8th Avenue, Denison, TX 75021
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about public housing and rental assistance availability.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Utilities · City office
Utilities Customer Service Division
300 W Main Street, Denison, TX 75020
Help here
- Utility bills and accountsVisit or call the city for help with utility bills, payments, and starting or transferring water service.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on denisontx.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Denison Parks and Recreation
321 W Main Street, Denison, TX 75020
Help here
- Recreation programs and facilitiesFind recreation programs, sports, pools, parks, trails, and facility rentals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on denisontx.gov
Older adults · City office
Denison Senior Citizens Center
531 W Chestnut Street, Denison, TX 75020
Help here
- Senior programsOlder adults can take part in free city programs, including games, learning events, and fitness classes.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on denisontx.gov
Local office · City office
City of Denison Customer Service
300 W Main Street, Denison, TX 75020
Help here
- City information and service requestsCall the city’s main line to get help finding the right department or reporting a concern.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on denisontx.gov
Library · City office
Denison Public Library
Help here
- Library materials, computers, and programsGet a library card, borrow materials, use public computers, or find library services and programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on denisontx.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Denison
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
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas
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
Texoma Council of Governments
1117 Gallagher Dr, Sherman, TX 75090-1797
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Grayson County
Denison is in Grayson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Grayson County Health Department WIC
515 N. Walnut St., Sherman, TX 75090
Help here
- WIC nutrition and food benefitsWIC offers nutrition education, food benefits, health screening, and referrals to people who qualify.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.grayson.tx.us
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
Grayson County Indigent Health Care Program
809 Gallagher Drive, Suite D, Sherman, TX 75090
Help here
- Indigent health care assistanceThe program helps eligible county residents get health care when they have no other assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.grayson.tx.us
Public health · County office
Grayson County Health Department
515 N. Walnut St., Sherman, TX 75090
Help here
- Public health servicesThe county health department provides local public health and clinic services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.grayson.tx.us
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of Texoma
1117 Gallagher Rd, Suite 200, Sherman, TX 75090
Help here
- Aging and disability supportOlder adults and people with disabilities can ask for benefits counseling, care coordination, caregiver help, and nutrition services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tcog.com
Veterans · County office
Grayson County Veteran's Affairs Office
100 W. Houston St., Sherman, TX 75090
Help here
- Veterans servicesThe office helps veterans with veterans affairs services and forms.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.grayson.tx.us
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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988