Gonzales

Local offices in Gonzales

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 Benefits Office

  1600 Sarah DeWitt Drive, Gonzales, TX 78629

  Help here

  • Benefits application helpAsk about applying for SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and other state benefits.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 830-672-6545DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hhs.texas.gov

• Housing authority · City office

  Gonzales Housing Authority

  410 Village Drive, Gonzales, TX 78629

  Help here

  • Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about its low-rent housing program.
  Call 830-672-3419DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov

• Utilities · City office

  Gonzales Utilities

  820 St. Joseph Street, Gonzales, TX 78629

  Help here

  • Utility billing and payment helpGet help with city electric, water, and garbage bills or arrange utility service.
  Call 830-672-2815DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on gonzales.texas.gov

• 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.
  Call 877-541-7905Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org

• Local office · City office

  Gonzales City Hall

  820 St. Joseph Street, Gonzales, TX 78629

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact City Hall for help reaching city departments and services.
  Call 830-672-2815DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on gonzales.texas.gov

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Workforce Solutions Golden Crescent, Gonzales Office

  1617 E. Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales, TX 78629

  Help here

  • Job and workforce servicesVisit for help with job searches and other workforce services.
  Call 830-672-2146DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on gcworkforce.org

• Library · City office

  Robert Lee Brothers, Jr. Memorial Library

  301 Saint Joseph Street, Gonzales, TX 78629

  Help here

  • Library resourcesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, or get help with library information.
  Call 830-672-6315DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on gonzales.texas.gov

• Parks and recreation · Nonprofit

  Edwards High School Community Center

  1427 Fly Street, Gonzales, TX 78629

  Help here

  • Community events and activitiesContact the Edwards Association to ask about public tours and community activities at the center.
  Call 830-263-1611DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on gonzales.texas.gov

City of Gonzales, Texas website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Gonzales

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Gonzales County

Gonzales is in Gonzales County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · State office

  Gonzales WIC Clinic

  229 St. George Street, Gonzales, TX 78629

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition benefitsEligible children under five and pregnant or breastfeeding mothers can apply for WIC food and nutrition support.
  Call 830-672-7083DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on office-stg.texaswic.org

• State office · State office

  Gonzales HHSC Benefits Office

  1600 Sarah DeWitt Drive, Suite 200, Gonzales, TX 78629

  Help here

  • State benefitsGet help applying for or managing SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, and other state benefits.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 830-672-6545DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on yourtexasbenefits.com

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Bluebonnet Trails Community Services, Gonzales

  228 St. George Street, Gonzales, TX 78629

  Help here

  • Behavioral health and crisis servicesGet mental health, crisis, substance use, and developmental disability services.
  • Housing supportAsk about Project HOPE help if you are homeless or at risk of losing housing.Read more
  Call 844-309-6385DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bbtrails.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Golden Crescent Area Agency on Aging

  1908 N. Laurent Street, Suite 600A, Victoria, TX 77901

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get information, referrals, benefits counseling, and support services.
  Call 361-578-1587DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gcrpc.org

• Veterans · County office

  Gonzales County Veterans Service Office

  414 St. Joseph Street, Suite 105, Gonzales, TX 78629

  Help here

  • Veterans servicesGet help with veterans benefits and services.
  Call 830-672-3244DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.gonzales.tx.us

• Emergency help · County office

  Gonzales County Office of Emergency Management

  1811 Water Street, Gonzales, TX 78629

  Help here

  • Emergency informationGet county information about severe weather, wildfires, floods, and other emergencies.
  Call 830-672-6209DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.gonzales.tx.us

Everything in Gonzales 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