Paradise

Local offices in Paradise

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

• Utilities · City office

  Paradise Utility Billing

  218 Main St, Paradise, TX 76073

  Help here

  • Water service and billsApply for new city water service or pay your water bill at City Hall.
  Call 940-969-2114DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofparadisetexas.org

• Local office · City office

  Paradise City Hall

  218 Main St, Paradise, TX 76073

  Help here

  • City government informationContact City Hall with questions about city services and local government.
  Call 940-969-2114DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofparadisetexas.org

City of Paradise website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Paradise

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

Offices for all of Wise County

Paradise is in Wise County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• 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
  Call 940-627-5329DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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

• Human services · County office

  Wise County Indigent Health Care

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  • Indigent health careThe county lists an indigent health care program for residents who need help accessing health care.
  Website

  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.
  Call 800-272-3921DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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.
  Call 940-627-2470DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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.
  Call 940-627-5870DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Wise 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