Elkhart
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Local offices in Elkhart
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Local office · City office
Elkhart City Hall
110 W. Parker, Elkhart, TX 75839
Help here
- City government helpVisit or call City Hall with questions about city government and local services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofelkharttx.gov
Utilities · City office
City of Elkhart Water Utilities
110 W. Parker, Elkhart, TX 75839
Help here
- Water and sewer serviceApply for water service or get help with water and sewer problems.Apply online
- Utility bill payment helpPay your utility bill or contact the city about a past-due bill or payment extension.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofelkharttx.gov
City of Elkhart, Texas website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Anderson County
Elkhart is in Anderson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Emergency help · County office
Anderson County Office of Emergency Management
703 N. Mallard St., Suite 109, Palestine, TX 75801
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about preparing for emergencies and the county's disaster response.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on andersoncountytx.gov
State office · State office
Texas Health and Human Services Office, Palestine
330 E. Spring St., Suite D, Palestine, TX 75801
Help here
- State benefitsVisit or contact this office for help with state health and food benefit programs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.texas.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions East Texas Workforce Center
500 E. Murchison St., Palestine, TX 75801
Help here
- Job and workforce servicesGet help with job searches, training, and other workforce services.
- Child care assistanceAsk about help paying for child care while you work or train.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on easttexasworkforce.org
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
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Anderson Cherokee Community Enrichment Services (ACCESS), Palestine
3320 S. Loop 256, Palestine, TX 75801
Help here
- Mental health and developmental disability servicesPeople with mental health or developmental disability needs can contact ACCESS for services and support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on access-center.org
Public health · Regional office
Palestine WIC Clinic
305 E. Lacy St., Suite 130, Palestine, TX 75801
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceEligible families can ask this clinic about food and nutrition help through WIC.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.texas.gov
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 877-541-7905 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988