Seminole
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Local offices in Seminole
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Seminole HHSC Benefits Office
106 NW 2nd St., Seminole, TX 79360
Help here
- State benefitsVisit the office for in-person help with state benefit services.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hhs.texas.gov
Utilities · City office
City of Seminole Utility Billing
302 S. Main St., Seminole, TX 79360
Help here
- Water, sewer, and garbage service and billsSet up water, sewer, or garbage service, pay a bill, or ask about payment options at City Hall.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofseminoletx.org
Local office · City office
Seminole City Hall
302 S. Main St., Seminole, TX 79360
Help here
- City servicesVisit City Hall for help with city departments and services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofseminoletx.org
Older adults · County office
Seminole Senior Citizens Center
301 E. Avenue A, Seminole, TX
Help here
- Senior center meal serviceCall the center to ask about meal service and current public access.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on co.gaines.tx.us
State office · State office
Seminole Driver License Office
101 S. Main St., Seminole, TX 79360
Help here
- Driver licenses and ID cardsVisit by appointment for driver license and identification card services.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dps.texas.gov
Library · County office
Gaines County Library System, Seminole Branch
704 Hobbs Highway, Seminole, TX 79360
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials and use library learning and research resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on gainescountylibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
M.S. Doss Youth Center
200 N.W. 5th St., Seminole, TX
Help here
- Youth recreationStudents in grades 6 through 12 can join for supervised recreational and educational activities.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofseminoletx.org
City of Seminole, Texas website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Seminole
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
South Plains Food Bank
5605 MLK Boulevard, Lubbock, TX 79404
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
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas
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
West Texas Opportunities, Inc.
PO Box 1308, Lamesa, TX 79331-1308
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Gaines County
Seminole is in Gaines County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · State office
Seminole WIC Clinic
700 Hobbs Hwy, Seminole, TX 79360
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant or postpartum people and children under five can get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on office.texaswic.org
Community action · Nonprofit
South Plains Community Action Association
Help here
- Community assistanceThe agency offers community services that can help families access resources and work toward self-sufficiency.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on spcaa.org
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 · Regional office
South Plains Public Health District, Seminole Clinic
704 Hobbs Hwy, Seminole, TX 79360
Help here
- Public health and clinic servicesGet immunizations and primary health care through the clinic serving Gaines County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on southplainshealth.org
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of the Permian Basin
2910 LaForce Blvd., Midland, TX 79706
Help here
- Aging services and referralsCall or visit for information and support with services for older adults.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aaapb.org
Veterans · County office
Gaines County Veteran Affairs Office
101 S Main St, Seminole, TX 79360
Help here
- Veteran servicesContact the county veteran affairs office for help with veterans services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.gaines.tx.us
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