Wellington

Local offices in Wellington

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

• Housing authority · City office

  Wellington Housing Authority

  1305 Haskell Street, Wellington, TX 79095

  Help here

  • Public housingContact the Housing Authority about local public housing.
  Call 806-447-2772DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on collingsworthchamber.com

• Local office · City office

  City of Wellington City Hall

  802 10th Street, Wellington, TX 79095

  Help here

  • City services and utility billingContact the city about local services, water, sewer, and utility bills.
  Call 806-447-2544DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on wellingtontx.com

• State office · State office

  Texas Department of Public Safety Wellington Area Office

  810 Belton Street, Wellington, TX 79095

  Help here

  • Driver license and identification servicesAsk the office which driver license and identification services it provides in person.Read more
  DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dps.texas.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Collingsworth Public Library

  711 15th Street, Wellington, TX 79095

  Help here

  • Library accessGet a library card and borrow books and other materials.Read more
  Call 806-447-3183DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on collingsworthpubliclibrary.info

City of Wellington, Texas website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Wellington

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

Offices for all of Collingsworth County

Wellington is in Collingsworth County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office · State office

  Wellington WIC Clinic

  800 West Ave, 2nd Floor, Wellington, TX 79095

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition and food benefitsEligible pregnant women, new parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.
  Call 806-893-3831DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on office.texaswic.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging of the Panhandle

  415 Southwest 8th Avenue, Amarillo, TX 79101

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportFind support and services for older adults and the people who care for them.
  Call 806-331-2227DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Collingsworth County Veterans Service Office

  800 West Ave, Room 6, Wellington, TX 79095

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpVeterans can get help with benefit claims and related services.
  Call 806-447-5705DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Workforce Solutions Panhandle

  3120 Eddy St, Amarillo, TX 79106

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce servicesGet help with job searches and other workforce services serving Armstrong County.
  Call 806-372-5521DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Collingsworth Public Library

  711 15th, Wellington, TX 79095

  Help here

  • Public library servicesResidents can borrow books and use library resources.
  Call 806-447-3183DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on collingsworthpubliclibrary.info

Everything in Collingsworth 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