Mercedes

Local offices in Mercedes

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Mercedes Housing Authority

  306 W. 5th St., Mercedes, TX 78570

  Help here

  • Public housing and housing choice vouchersAsk about public housing and housing choice voucher assistance for eligible households.
  Call 956-565-3139DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mercedes-ha.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

• Utilities · City office

  City Hall and Utility Billing

  400 S. Ohio Ave., Mercedes, TX 78570

  Help here

  • City servicesContact City Hall for help with city services and departments.Read more
  • Water, wastewater, and sanitation serviceApply in person for water, wastewater, and sanitation service or contact the utility billing staff for billing help.Read more
  Call 956-565-3114DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmercedes.com

• Library · City office

  Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Library

  434 S. Ohio Ave., Mercedes, TX 78570

  Help here

  • Library resources and programsBorrow books, use computers and Wi-Fi, and take part in library programs.
  Call 956-565-2371DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmercedes.com

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Mercedes Recreation Center

  701 Mathis St., Mercedes, TX 78570

  Help here

  • Youth recreation programsChildren and teens can join after-school, summer, recreation, and community programs.
  Call 956-565-3033DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmercedes.com

City of Mercedes website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Mercedes

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

Offices for all of Hidalgo County

Mercedes is in Hidalgo County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Hidalgo County WIC Program

  3105 W University Drive, Edinburg, TX 78539

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children under five can get healthy food, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
  Call 956-381-4646DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Edinburg Field Office

  2520 S Veterans Blvd, Edinburg, TX 78539

  Help here

  • State benefits office assistanceResidents can contact a local HHSC benefits office about state health and food assistance programs.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Housing Authority of the County of Hidalgo

  1800 N Texas Blvd, Weslaco, TX 78596

  Help here

  • Affordable housingLow-income families and individuals can seek safe, affordable housing assistance.
  Call 956-969-5865DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · County office

  Hidalgo County Health & Human Services, Human Services Division

  1304 S 25th Ave, Edinburg, TX 78542

  Help here

  • Health care assistanceEligible residents can apply for county health care assistance and get help finding community resources.Apply online
  • Funeral assistanceEligible families can ask for help with basic burial or cremation costs.Apply online
  Call 956-318-2011DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Hidalgo County Health & Human Services, Edinburg Health Clinic

  3105 E Richardson Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539

  Help here

  • Public health clinic servicesResidents can get immunizations, tuberculosis services, prenatal care, family planning, screenings, and other preventive care.
  Call 956-318-2040DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Tropical Texas Behavioral Health

  1901 S 24th Ave, Edinburg, TX 78539

  Help here

  • Mental health and developmental disability servicesResidents can contact the regional provider for mental health and intellectual or developmental disability services.
  Call 956-289-7000DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Hidalgo 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