Mertens

Local offices in Mertens

We have not checked Mertens on its own yet. Here is what we have for the area around it.

Nonprofits that serve Mertens

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

Offices for all of Hill County

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

• Public health · Nonprofit

  Hillsboro WIC Clinic

  211A E. Franklin St., Hillsboro, TX 76645

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition and breastfeeding supportWIC helps eligible families with young children get healthy food and nutrition support.
  Call 254-582-8242DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Heart of Texas 2-1-1

  Help here

  • Social service information and referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network, Hill County Office

  130 N. Covington St., Hillsboro, TX 76645

  Help here

  • Mental health services and referralsAsk about mental health assessments, outpatient care, and referrals.
  Call 254-582-3444DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging of the Heart of Texas

  1514 South New Road, Waco, TX 76711

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding services, benefits counseling, and caregiver support.
  Call 254-292-1800DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Hill County Veterans Service Office

  126 S. Covington St., Room 6, Hillsboro, TX 76645

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 254-582-4074DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Hill County Office of Emergency Management

  218 N. Waco St., Hillsboro, TX 76645

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and response informationGet information about preparing for emergencies and local response efforts.
  Call 254-582-2023DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Hill 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