Ochiltree County

Local offices in Ochiltree County

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Ochiltree County Clerk

  511 S. Main Street, Suite 8, Perryton, TX 79070

  Help here

  • Birth and death certificatesApply for or get a certified copy of a birth or death certificate.
  • Marriage licensesApply for a marriage license in person at the County Clerk's office.
  • Court forms and self-help informationFind court information and links to legal forms and self-help resources.
  Call 806-435-8039DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office · State office

  Perryton Health and Human Services Benefits Office

  101 SW 4th Ave, Perryton, TX 79070

  Help here

  • Benefits assistanceGet help with applications for food, cash, and health care benefits.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 806-435-4710DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.texas.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Panhandle Area Agency on Aging

  415 Southwest 8th Avenue, Amarillo, TX 79101

  Help here

  • Aging services and supportGet information and help with services for older adults in Hall County.
  Call 806-331-2227DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Panhandle Community Services

  514 S. Main Street, Perryton, TX

  Help here

  • Utility bill assistanceApply for help paying eligible home energy bills.
  Call 806-435-2478DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit

  Panhandle Crisis Center

  301 S. Ash, Perryton, TX 79070

  Help here

  • Domestic violence and sexual assault supportGet confidential help, safety planning, and shelter support after domestic violence or sexual assault.
  Call 806-435-5008DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Workforce Solutions Panhandle

  1028-B Megert Center, Borger, TX 79007

  Help here

  • Job seeker servicesResidents can get help with job searches, training, and employment resources.
  Call 806-274-7171DirectionsWebsite

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

Ochiltree County, Texas website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Cities and towns in Ochiltree County

• Perryton

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