Blossom

Local offices in Blossom

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

• Housing authority · Regional office

  Housing Authority of Blossom

  630 W Division Street, Blossom, TX 75416

  Help here

  • Public housingContact the authority to ask about public housing and rental assistance.
  Call 903-982-6414DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov

• Local office · City office

  Blossom City Hall

  1240 West Front Street, Blossom, TX 75416

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact City Hall with questions about city government or to report a problem with a city service.Read more
  • Water and sewer billingAsk about water service, water bills, payment options, and payment help.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 903-982-5900DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on blossomtexas.gov

• Library · City office

  Blossom Public Library (Georgia Elliott Watson Library Museum)

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit to find books or research local history.
  Call 903-982-6792Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on blossomtexas.gov

City of Blossom website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Blossom

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

Offices for all of Lamar County

Blossom is in Lamar County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Paris-Lamar County Health District WIC Clinic

  400 W. Sherman, Paris, TX 75460

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition and food benefitsWIC offers eligible pregnant people and families with young children healthy food, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
  Call 903-784-1411DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  Texas Attorney General Child Support Office, Paris

  2625 S Church St., Paris, TX 75460

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services and case questions.
  Call 903-784-4322DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on texasattorneygeneral.gov

• State office · State office

  Texas Health and Human Services Benefits Office, Paris

  1460 NW 19th St., Paris, TX 75460

  Help here

  • State benefits applicationsApply for or get help with Texas food, cash, and health care benefits.Apply online
  Call 903-785-7541DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  2-1-1 Texas

  Help here

  • Help finding local servicesCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, health care, jobs, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org

• Public health · County office

  Paris-Lamar County Health District

  400 W. Sherman, Paris, TX 75460

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health district about its local public health services.
  Call 903-785-4561DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Ark-Tex Area Agency on Aging

  4808 Elizabeth Street, Texarkana, TX 75503

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding services, benefits counseling, care coordination, and meal support.
  Call 800-372-4464DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Lamar 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