Wilbarger County
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Local offices in Wilbarger County
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Housing authority · City office
Vernon Housing Authority
1111 Ross Street, Vernon, TX 76384
Help here
- Public housingApply for public housing for eligible households.
- Housing assistanceAsk about housing programs and help with the application process.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vernontx.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of North Texas
4309 Old Jacksboro Highway, Suite 200, Wichita Falls, TX 76302
Help here
- Aging servicesGet information and support for older adults and their caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nortexrpc.org
Veterans · County office
Wilbarger County Veteran Services Office
Wilbarger County Courthouse, 1700 Wilbarger Street, Vernon, TX 76384
Help here
- Veteran servicesGet help finding and applying for benefits and services for veterans.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.wilbarger.tx.us
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Helen Farabee Centers, Wilbarger County Center
2500 Wilbarger, Vernon, TX 76384
Help here
- Behavioral health careGet community based mental health and substance use treatment and support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on helenfarabee.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions North Texas, Vernon Center
Wilbarger County Courthouse, Room B-7, 1700 Wilbarger Street, Vernon, TX 76384
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help finding a job, building skills, and connecting with employers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ntxworksolutions.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Rolling Plains Management Corporation
118 North 1st Street, Crowell, TX 79227
Help here
- Utility assistanceAsk about financial help with energy costs for eligible households.
- Community servicesAsk about community assistance and housing support programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rollingplains.org
Library · Regional office
Carnegie City-County Library
2810 Wilbarger Street, Vernon, TX 76384
Help here
- Library access and resourcesBorrow books and use public computers, internet, reference materials, and other library resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vernonlibrary.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
Wilbarger County, Texas website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Wilbarger 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
Talk to a person
- 2-1-1 Texas
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 877-541-7905 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988