Stanton
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Local offices in Stanton
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · Regional office
Stanton Housing Authority
408 E Carpenter, Stanton, TX 79782
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about its low-rent housing program.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on stantonha.org
Utilities · City office
Stanton Water Department
102 W School St, Stanton, TX 79782
Help here
- Water and sewer serviceContact the department to ask about city water and wastewater service.
- Utility billsContact the department for help with water and sewer bills.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofstantontx.com
Local office · City office
Stanton City Hall
102 W School St, Stanton, TX 79782
Help here
- City services and resident helpContact City Hall for help with city services and general questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofstantontx.com
Older adults · County office
Martin County Senior Citizens Center
104 E Broadway, Stanton, TX 79782
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesOlder residents can ask the center about meals, activities, and other senior services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on martincountytx.com
State office · State office
Stanton Driver License Office
301 N Saint Peter Street, Stanton, TX 79782
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsVisit the office for in-person Texas driver license and identification card services.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dps.texas.gov
Library · County office
Martin County Library
200 N St Mary Street, Stanton, TX 79782
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its learning resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on martincountytx.com
Parks and recreation · County office
Martin County Community Center
301 N Saint Theresa Street, Stanton, TX 79782
Help here
- Community center reservationsContact the county about reserving the community center for a gathering.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on martincountytx.com
City of Stanton, Texas website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Stanton
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
West Texas Food Bank
411 S. Pagewood Ave., Odessa, TX 79761
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 Martin County
Stanton is in Martin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Stanton WIC Clinic
201 N. Carrol St, Stanton, TX 79782
Help here
- WIC nutrition benefitsWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents and young children get nutritious foods and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on texaswic.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
State office · State office
Texas Department of Public Safety Field Office
301 N. St. Peter Street, Stanton, TX 79782
Help here
- Public safety office assistanceContact the local DPS field office for help with public safety matters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on martincountytx.com
Emergency help · County office
Martin County Office of Emergency Management
Dan Saunders Law Enforcement Center, 3522 Interstate 20, Stanton, TX 79782
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information and help preparing for emergencies in Martin County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on martincountytx.com
State office · State office
Texas DPS Driver License Office
301 N. St. Peter Street, Stanton, TX 79782
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for or renew a Texas driver license or identification card at this office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on martincountytx.com
Library · County office
Martin County Library
200 N. Saint Mary Street, Stanton, TX 79782
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the county library to use its collections and public library resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on martincountytx.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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988