Big Spring
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Local offices in Big Spring
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Older adults · City office
Big Spring Senior Center
100 Whipkey Drive, Big Spring, TX 79720
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesContact the Senior Center about meals and activities for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bigspringtx.gov
State office
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Big Spring Office
501 Birdwell Lane, Suite 28, Big Spring, TX 79720
Help here
- Benefits application helpVisit the office for help applying for food, medical, cash, and other social services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on resources.hhs.texas.gov
Housing help · City office
Big Spring Housing Authority
201 NE 7th Street, Big Spring, TX 79720
Help here
- Public housing assistanceContact the Housing Authority about public housing and housing choice voucher assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Utilities · City office
Water / Utility Billing Office
410 East Third Street, Big Spring, TX 79720
Help here
- Water, wastewater, and sanitation billsAsk about your city water, wastewater, sanitation, or environmental fee bill, or make a payment.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bigspringtx.gov
Local office · City office
Big Spring City Hall
310 Nolan Street, Big Spring, TX 79720
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city services and information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bigspringtx.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions Permian Basin, Big Spring Office
1001 Birdwell Lane, Howard College Warren Center, Big Spring, TX 79720
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help looking for work, career planning, training, and unemployment resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on workforcepb.org
Library · County office
Howard County Library
500 Main Street, Big Spring, TX 79720
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use its collections, internet room, or children's story time.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on howard-county.ploud.net
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Big Spring
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 Howard County
Big Spring is in Howard County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Big Spring WIC Clinic
501 Birdwell Lane, Suite 28-B, Big Spring, TX 79720
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant people and families with young children get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on office.texaswic.org
State office
Texas Health and Human Services Commission Big Spring Benefits Office
501 Birdwell Lane, Suite 28, Big Spring, TX 79720
Help here
- Benefits applicationsVisit or contact the office for help with applications for food, medical, and cash benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.texas.gov
Human services · County office
Howard County Indigent Health Care/Welfare
300 Main Street, Big Spring, TX 79720
Help here
- Indigent health care and welfareContact the county about its indigent health care and welfare programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.howard.tx.us
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of the Permian Basin
2910 LaForce Boulevard, Midland, TX 79706
Help here
- Aging services and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can get referrals, benefits counseling, care support, and help finding meals or transportation.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aaapb.org
Emergency help · County office
Howard County Emergency Management Coordinator
300 South Main Street, Suite 207, Big Spring, TX 79720
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationContact the county for information about emergency preparedness and response.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.howard.tx.us
Jobs and training · State office
Workforce Solutions Permian Basin Big Spring
1001 Birdwell Lane, Howard College Warren Center, Big Spring, TX 79720
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help searching for jobs, building skills, and preparing for work.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on workforcepb.org
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.
- 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.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
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