Claude

Local offices in Claude

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

• Utilities · City office

  City of Claude Water/Wastewater Department

  115 Trice St, Claude, TX 79019

  Help here

  • Utility billing and water servicePay your water, wastewater, and trash bill or get help with utility account and service questions.Apply online
  Call 806-337-0388DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on claudetx.org

• Local office · City office

  Claude City Hall

  115 Trice St, Claude, TX 79019

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services and questions about local government.Read more
  Call 806-337-0388DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on claudetx.org

City of Claude website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Claude

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

Offices for all of Armstrong County

Claude is in Armstrong County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · State office

  Groom WIC Clinic

  200 Broadway St, Groom, TX 79039

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition and food benefitsApply for food benefits and get nutrition and breastfeeding support during pregnancy and for children under five.Apply online
  Call 806-371-1119DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on office.texaswic.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.
  Call 877-541-7905Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Texas Panhandle Centers

  901 Wallace Blvd, Amarillo, TX 79106

  Help here

  • Mental health and intellectual and developmental disability servicesGet help finding mental health or intellectual and developmental disability services for people in the Panhandle.
  Call 806-358-1681DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on texaspanhandlecenters.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging of the Panhandle

  415 Southwest Eighth Avenue, Amarillo, TX 79105

  Help here

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

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on theprpc.org

• Emergency help · County office

  Armstrong County Emergency Management

  101 Trice St, Claude, TX 79019

  Help here

  • Emergency alertsGet help signing up for county alerts about emergencies, severe weather, and road closures.Apply online
  Call 806-731-1823DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.armstrong.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

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wspanhandle.com

Everything in Armstrong 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.
• 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