Frio County
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Local offices in Frio County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Public health · County office
Frio County WIC
411 E Brazos St, Suite C, Pearsall, TX 78061
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible families with young children and pregnant or postpartum women can get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.frio.tx.us
Public health · State office
Texas Department of State Health Services, Pearsall Field Office
1009 N Oak St, Suite 200, Pearsall, TX 78061
Help here
- Public health servicesAsk about public health nursing, health education, and disease prevention services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.texas.gov
Human services · County office
Southwest Family Centers
409 S Cedar St, Pearsall, TX 78061
Help here
- Family violence helpGet help with family violence concerns.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.frio.tx.us
Older adults · Regional office
Alamo Area Agency on Aging
2700 NE Loop 410, Suite 101, San Antonio, TX 78217
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help with benefits, care planning, meals, legal services, and transportation.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aacog.gov
Veterans · County office
Frio County Veterans Services
650 E San Antonio St, Pearsall, TX 78061
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.frio.tx.us
Emergency help · County office
Frio County Office of Emergency Management
101 N Commerce St, Suite 111, Dilley, TX 78017
Help here
- Emergency alerts and preparednessGet local emergency information and sign up for county alerts.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.frio.tx.us
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions Alamo Pearsall Career Center
107 E Hackberry St, Pearsall, TX 78061
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help finding a job, choosing a career, or finding training.
- Child care resourcesAsk about help finding child care resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on workforcesolutionsalamo.org
State office · State office
Texas Department of Public Safety Driver License Office, Pearsall
409 S Cedar St, Pearsall, TX 78061
Help here
- Driver license and ID servicesAsk the office about applying for or renewing a Texas driver license or ID.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.frio.tx.us
Library · City office
Pearsall Public Library
200 E Trinity St, Pearsall, TX 78061
Help here
- Library resourcesUse the library for books, research databases, and other learning resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pearsall.ploud.net
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Frio County
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
San Antonio Food Bank
5200 Historic Old Hwy 90, San Antonio, TX 78227
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
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc.
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
Community Council of South Central Texas, Inc.
801 N Highway 123 Byp, Seguin, TX 78155-3944
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Frio 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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988