Garrison

Local offices in Garrison

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

• Local office · City office

  Garrison City Hall

  330 South B Avenue, Garrison, TX 75946

  Help here

  • City services and utility billsContact City Hall about city services, utility rates, and paying utility bills.
  Call 936-347-2201DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on garrisontx.us

City of Garrison website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Garrison

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

Offices for all of Nacogdoches County

Garrison is in Nacogdoches County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · Regional office

  UTMB Health WIC, Nacogdoches

  2016 N Stallings Dr, Nacogdoches, TX 75964

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition and food benefitsEligible pregnant people and families with children under five can get food benefits and nutrition support.
  Call 936-560-2944DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on utmb.edu

• Housing help · City office

  Nacogdoches Housing Authority

  202 E Pilar St, Nacogdoches, TX 75961

  Help here

  • Affordable housingThe housing authority provides housing and rental assistance for eligible low-income families.
  Call 936-569-1131DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nactx.us

• State office

  2-1-1 Texas Information and Referral Network

  Help here

  • Local resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, health care, housing, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Deep East Texas Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help with meals, care planning, benefits, and long-term care choices.
  Call 800-256-6848Website

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

• Veterans · County office

  Nacogdoches County Veteran Service Office

  203 W Main St, Suite 109, Nacogdoches, TX 75961

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help reviewing and filing claims for veteran benefits.
  Call 936-560-7780DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on naclegion86.com

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas, Nacogdoches County Center

  235 N University Dr, Nacogdoches, TX 75961

  Help here

  • Job search and trainingGet help finding jobs, planning a career, and accessing job training.
  • Child care assistanceEligible families may get help paying part of their child care costs.
  Call 936-560-1441DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Nacogdoches 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