Hempstead
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Local offices in Hempstead
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Utilities · City office
City of Hempstead Utility Billing
1125 Austin St, Hempstead, TX 77445
Help here
- Utility billsPay a city utility bill or contact the utility office with a billing question.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hempsteadtx.municipalonlinepayments.com
Local office · City office
Hempstead City Hall
1125 Austin St, Hempstead, TX 77445
Help here
- City government servicesContact City Hall for help with city services and local government questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hempsteadcitytx.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions Waller Career Office
640 10th St, Suite D, Hempstead, TX 77445
Help here
- Job and career helpGet help with job searches, career services, and workforce programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on wrksolutions.com
Library · County office
Waller County Library - Hempstead
2331 11th St, Hempstead, TX 77445
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the Hempstead branch for library services and resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on co.waller.tx.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Hempstead
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
Brazos Valley Community Action Programs
PO Box 4128, Bryan, TX 77805-4128
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Waller County
Hempstead is in Waller County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
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.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org
Public health · State office
Texas DSHS Community Health Services, Hempstead Clinic
22581 Mack Washington Ln, Hempstead, TX 77445
Help here
- Community health servicesThe clinic provides maternal and child health services, eligible immunizations, and tuberculosis case management.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.texas.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Houston-Galveston Area Agency on Aging, North Satellite Office
701 North Loop 336 E, Suite 109, Conroe, TX 77301
Help here
- Aging services and informationGet information about local services and support for older adults and caregivers.
- Help with Medicare benefitsAsk for help understanding Medicare benefits and finding available coverage support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on h-gac.com
Veterans · County office
Waller County Veterans Service Office
21274 FM 1098, Prairie View, TX 77446
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpThe office helps veterans and their families prepare and file claims for state and federal benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.waller.tx.us
Emergency help · County office
Waller County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
836 Austin Street, Suite 203, Hempstead, TX 77445
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseThe office coordinates local emergency response and helps secure resources during incidents such as fires and floods.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.waller.tx.us
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast, Waller Career Office
640 10th Street, Suite D, Hempstead, TX 77445
Help here
- Job search and workforce helpThe career office helps residents look for work and connect with workforce services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wrksolutions.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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988