Galveston
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Local offices in Galveston
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Texas Health and Human Services Commission Field Office
123 Rosenberg, Galveston, TX 77550
Help here
- State benefits officeVisit the state office to ask about applying for public benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.texas.gov
Housing authority · City office
Grants & Housing Department
Help here
- Homebuyer AssistanceAsk the city about its homebuyer assistance program.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on galvestontx.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Galveston Housing Authority
4700 Broadway, Galveston, TX 77551
Help here
- Public housing and housing vouchersApply for public housing or ask about a housing choice voucher when applications are open.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ghatx.org
Utilities · City office
Utility Billing Customer Service
823 Rosenberg, Room 102, Galveston, TX 77550
Help here
- Water and utility billingGet help with your city utility bill, water service, payments, and billing questions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on galvestontx.gov
Utilities · City office
Municipal Services
3015 Market Street, Galveston, TX 77550
Help here
- Public works and city utilitiesReport problems with streets, drainage, water, sewer, trash, or recycling.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on galvestontx.gov
Local office · City office
City of Galveston Contact Us
823 Rosenberg, Galveston, TX 77553
Help here
- City information and customer serviceContact the city for help finding the right department or city service.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on galvestontx.gov
State office · State office
Galveston Driver License Office
6812 Broadway, Galveston, TX 77554
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for or get help with a Texas driver license or identification card.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dps.texas.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks & Recreation
Help here
- Recreation programs and facilitiesFind city recreation programs, parks, fields, and recreation centers.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on galvestontx.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Galveston
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
Houston Food Bank
535 Portwall Street, Houston, TX 77029
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
Lone Star Legal Aid
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
Gulf Coast Community Services Association
9320 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77054-8800
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Galveston County
Galveston is in Galveston County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Galveston County Health District WIC, Texas City Clinic
9850-B Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Suite B101, Texas City, TX 77591
Help here
- WICGet food benefits, nutrition advice, and health care referrals for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gchd.org
State office · State office
Texas Health and Human Services, Galveston office
123 Rosenberg Street, Galveston, TX 77550
Help here
- SNAP, Medicaid, and benefits informationVisit or call for information about applying for food and health benefits.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.texas.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
BakerRipley Utility Assistance
Help here
- Utility bill assistanceEligible households can apply for help paying electricity, gas, or propane bills.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bakerripley.org
Public health · County office
Galveston County Health District
9850-A Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Suite A108, La Marque, TX 77591
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information and help with local public health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gchd.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Galveston County Law Library
600 59th Street, Suite 600, Galveston, TX 77551
Help here
- Public legal researchUse legal books, online research tools, and public computers to look up legal information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on galvestoncountytx.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Houston-Galveston Area Agency on Aging
3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 120, Houston, TX 77027
Help here
- Aging servicesCall for help finding services and support for older adults and their caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on h-gac.com
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