Helotes

Local offices in Helotes

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• 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

  Helotes City Hall

  12951 Bandera Road, Helotes, TX 78023

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  • City government servicesContact City Hall for help with city departments, city records, and local government services.
  • Solid waste billing and senior discountAsk about solid waste service or apply for the city’s discount for eligible residents age 65 and older.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 210-695-8877DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on helotes-tx.gov

City of Helotes website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Helotes

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

Offices for all of Bexar County

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

• Human services · County office

  Bexar County Community Resources Department

  612 Nogalitos St., San Antonio, TX 78204

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  • Community and social servicesGet help connecting with county programs and services that support families and community well-being.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office · City office

  Buena Vista WIC Clinic

  2315 Buena Vista St., San Antonio, TX 78207

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportEligible families can get healthy foods, nutrition advice, and breastfeeding support through WIC.
  Call 210-207-4906DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sa.gov

• 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.
  Call 211Website

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

• Housing authority · Regional office

  Housing Authority of Bexar County

  1954 E. Houston St., Suite 104, San Antonio, TX 78202

  Help here

  • Rental assistance and housing resourcesLearn about rental assistance and other housing resources for eligible households.
  Call 210-225-0071DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Bexar County Public Health Department

  Help here

  • Public health information and referralsFind health information and connections to resources for residents in unincorporated Bexar County.
  Call 210-335-8876Website

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Bexar County Law Library

  100 Dolorosa, Room 1.15, San Antonio, TX 78205

  Help here

  • Legal research and formsUse legal research materials, forms, computers, and copying services for court matters.
  Call 210-335-3182DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Bexar 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