Newark
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Local offices in Newark
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Newark City Hall
209 Hudson St, Newark, TX 76071
Help here
- City questions and non-emergency requestsContact the city with questions or report a non-emergency issue in your neighborhood.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on newarktexas.gov
Utilities · City office
Newark Water and Sewer Services
209 Hudson St, Newark, TX 76071
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billingApply to start or stop water and sewer service, ask about your bill, or pay your utility bill.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on newarktexas.gov
Library · City office
Newark Public Library
207 Hudson Street, Newark, TX 76071
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use its public resources and ask about getting a library card.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on newarktexaspubliclibrary.weebly.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Wise County
Newark is in Wise County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Emergency help · County office
Wise County Office of Emergency Management
205 N State St, Decatur, TX 76234
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryThe office coordinates county planning and response before, during, and after disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wisecountytx.gov
Veterans · County office
Wise County Veteran Services
205 N State Street, Decatur, TX 76234
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceStaff help veterans and their families with benefit claims, appeals, health care, education, and burial benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wisecountytx.gov
Human services · County office
Wise County Indigent Health Care
Help here
- Indigent health careThe county lists an indigent health care program for residents who need help accessing health care.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wisecountytx.gov
Older adults · Regional office
North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging
616 Six Flags Drive, Centerpoint Two, Arlington, TX 76011
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportAdults age 60 and older and eligible caregivers can call for information and help connecting with services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nctcog.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
Wise County Committee on Aging
300 N Trinity St, Suite A, Decatur, TX 76234
Help here
- Meals on WheelsThe organization delivers meals to eligible older adults who are homebound in Wise County.
- Senior activity centerThe OWLS Activity Center offers meals and activities for older adults in Decatur.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mealsonwheelswisecounty.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
Denton Workforce Center
5800 I-35 N., Suite 100, Denton, TX 76207
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet in-person help with finding a job and other career services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dfwjobs.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