O'Donnell

Local offices in O'Donnell

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

• Housing authority · Regional office

  Housing Authority of O'Donnell

  303 3rd Street, O'Donnell, TX 79351

  Help here

  • Public housingContact the authority to ask about public housing and applications.
  Call 806-428-3265DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov

• Utilities · City office

  O'Donnell Utilities

  615 8th Street, O'Donnell, TX 79351

  Help here

  • Utility billsPay a city utility bill online or contact City Hall for help.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 806-428-3239DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on odonnell.texas.gov

• 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

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org

• Local office · City office

  O'Donnell City Hall

  615 8th Street, O'Donnell, TX 79351

  Help here

  • City information and public commentAsk about city services or share a comment with the city.Read more
  Call 806-428-3239DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on odonnell.texas.gov

City of O'Donnell website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve O'Donnell

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

Offices for all of Lynn County

O'Donnell is in Lynn County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office · State office

  Tahoka WIC Clinic

  1627 Ave K, Tahoka, TX 79373

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportApply for food benefits and nutrition support for pregnant people and families with children under five.Apply online
  Call 806-998-4521DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on office.texaswic.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging of the South Plains

  6811 Indiana Avenue, Suite B, Lubbock, TX 79413

  Help here

  • Aging services and benefits helpGet information, referrals, and help with benefits and services for older adults and caregivers.
  Call 888-418-6564DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on spag.org

• Emergency help · County office

  Lynn County Emergency Management

  1501 S 1st St, Tahoka, TX 79373

  Help here

  • Emergency informationContact the county for local emergency management information.
  Call 806-214-1683DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.lynn.tx.us

• Library · Regional office

  City-County Library

  1717 Main Street, Tahoka, TX 79373

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its other library services.
  Call 806-561-4050DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on tahoka.ploud.net

Everything in Lynn 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