Ellis County
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Local offices in Ellis County
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Emergency help · County office
Ellis County Office of Emergency Management
101 W. Main Street, Suite 102, Waxahachie, TX 75165
Help here
- Emergency planning and disaster informationGet information about preparing for emergencies, local alerts, and disaster response.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on elliscountytx.gov
Veterans · County office
Ellis County Veteran Services
302 N. Monroe Street, Waxahachie, TX 75165
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for VA and Texas veterans benefits and requesting military records.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on elliscountytx.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Ellis County Department of Behavioral Health
109 S. Jackson Street, Waxahachie, TX 75165
Help here
- Behavioral health service coordinationGet help finding and coordinating behavioral health services in Ellis County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on elliscountytx.gov
Human services · County office
Ellis County Indigent Health Care Program
207 S. Sonoma Trail, Ennis, TX 75119
Help here
- Health care assistanceEligible Ellis County residents can apply for help with basic medical care, tests, prescriptions, and hospital services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on elliscountytx.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Ellis County Law Library
109 S. Jackson Street, 2nd Floor, Waxahachie, TX 75165
Help here
- Legal research resourcesUse the library's legal research resources; staff cannot give legal advice or prepare documents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on elliscountytx.gov
Older adults · Regional office
North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging
616 Six Flags Drive, Centerpoint Two, Arlington, TX 76011
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportAdults age 60 and older and eligible caregivers can call for information and help connecting with services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nctcog.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
Waxahachie Workforce Center
1712 US-287 BUS, Waxahachie, TX 75165
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet in-person help with job searches, training resources, and workforce programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfwjobs.com
Local office · Regional office
2-1-1 Texas
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, health care, jobs, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Ellis 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
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.
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