Galveston County

Local offices in Galveston County

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

• Public health · County office

  Galveston County Health District WIC, Texas City Clinic

  9850-B Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Suite B101, Texas City, TX 77591

  Help here

  • WICGet food benefits, nutrition advice, and health care referrals for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.
  Call 409-949-3471DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Texas Health and Human Services, Galveston office

  123 Rosenberg Street, Galveston, TX 77550

  Help here

  • SNAP, Medicaid, and benefits informationVisit or call for information about applying for food and health benefits.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 409-763-0277DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.texas.gov

• Community action · Nonprofit

  BakerRipley Utility Assistance

  Help here

  • Utility bill assistanceEligible households can apply for help paying electricity, gas, or propane bills.Apply online
  Call 713-590-2327Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Galveston County Health District

  9850-A Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Suite A108, La Marque, TX 77591

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information and help with local public health services.
  Call 409-938-7221DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Galveston County Law Library

  600 59th Street, Suite 600, Galveston, TX 77551

  Help here

  • Public legal researchUse legal books, online research tools, and public computers to look up legal information.
  Call 409-765-2601DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on galvestoncountytx.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Houston-Galveston Area Agency on Aging

  3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 120, Houston, TX 77027

  Help here

  • Aging servicesCall for help finding services and support for older adults and their caregivers.
  Call 800-437-7396DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on h-gac.com

• Veterans · County office

  Galveston County Veterans Services

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 409-766-2448Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on galvestoncountytx.gov

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast, Texas City Career Office

  10000 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Suite 1260, Texas City, TX 77591

  Help here

  • Job search and career supportGet help looking for work, career counseling, and information about training.
  Call 409-949-9055DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Galveston County Library System, Rosenberg Library

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse the library system to find books, digital resources, and public learning services.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rosenberg-library.org

Galveston County, Texas website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Galveston County

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

Cities and towns in Galveston County

• Bayou Vista
• Clear Lake Shores
• Dickinson
• Friendswood
• Galveston
• Hitchcock
• Jamaica Beach
• Kemah
• La Marque
• League City
• Santa Fe
• Texas City
• Tiki Island

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