Dumas
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Local offices in Dumas
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Older adults · Nonprofit
Moore County Senior Center
701 E 16th St, Dumas, TX 79029
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesOlder adults can come for meals, social activities, and wellness programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mcseniorcenter.squarespace.com
Utilities · City office
Dumas Utility Billing
124 W 6th St, Dumas, TX 79029
Help here
- Utility bills and payment plansPay a city utility bill or ask the city about a payment plan if you are having trouble paying.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dumastx.municipalonlinepayments.com
Local office · City office
City of Dumas City Hall
124 W 6th St, Dumas, TX 79029
Help here
- City services and informationContact the city for help with city services and information.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dumastx.gov
State office · State office
Texas Department of Public Safety Driver License Office
817 S Bliss Ave, Dumas, TX 79029
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for or renew a Texas driver license or identification card by appointment.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dps.texas.gov
Library · County office
Killgore Memorial Library
124 S Bliss Ave, Dumas, TX 79029
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, get a library card, or ask for help finding information.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dumas.harringtonlc.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Dumas
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
High Plains Food Bank
815 Ross St., Amarillo, TX 79102
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
Panhandle Community Services
1309 SW 8th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79101-2032
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Moore County
Dumas is in Moore County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Moore County WIC Clinic
205 N. Dumas Avenue, Suite B, Dumas, TX 79029
Help here
- WIC nutrition benefitsEligible pregnant people, new parents, babies, and children can apply for food and nutrition support.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on texaswic.org
State office · State office
Texas Health and Human Services Commission Benefits Office
801 S. Bliss Avenue, Suite 107, Dumas, TX 79029
Help here
- Benefits applications and assistanceResidents can get help applying for state health and food benefits at this office.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.texas.gov
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.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Texas Panhandle Centers, Dumas Behavioral Health Regional Clinic
500 E. 1st Street, Suite 201, Dumas, TX 79029
Help here
- Behavioral health careThe clinic provides behavioral health assessments, counseling, psychiatric care, and crisis support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on texaspanhandlecenters.org
Older adults · Regional office
Panhandle Area Agency on Aging
415 Southwest 8th Avenue, Amarillo, TX 79101
Help here
- Aging services and supportGet information and help with services for older adults in Hall County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on theprpc.org
Veterans · County office
Moore County Veteran’s Service Officer
715 S. Dumas Avenue, Room 207, Dumas, TX 79029
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceThe county veteran’s service officer helps veterans with questions about benefits and claims.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.moore.tx.us
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 2-1-1 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988