Tarrant County

Local offices in Tarrant County

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

• Human services · County office

  Tarrant County Human Services

  1200 Circle Drive, Suite 200, Fort Worth, TX 76119

  Help here

  • Emergency assistanceAsk about county assistance for urgent household needs.
  Call 817-531-5620DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tarrantcountytx.gov

• Public health · County office

  Tarrant County Public Health WIC

  2500 Circle Drive, Suite 400, Fort Worth, TX 76119

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition benefitsApply for food benefits and nutrition support for pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children under five.
  Call 817-321-5400DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tarrantcountytx.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  2-1-1 Texas

  Help here

  • Help finding local servicesCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, health care, jobs, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

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

• Housing authority · County office

  Tarrant County Housing Assistance Office

  2100 Circle Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76119

  Help here

  • Housing Choice Voucher ProgramGet information about rental housing assistance and apply when the waiting list is open.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 817-531-7640DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tarrantcountytx.gov

• Public health · County office

  Tarrant County Public Health

  1101 S. Main Street, Fort Worth, TX 76104

  Help here

  • Public health servicesFind county health clinics, immunizations, testing, and health navigation services.Read more
  Call 817-248-6299DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tarrantcountytx.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Dell DeHay Law Library of Tarrant County

  100 W. Weatherford, Room 420, Fort Worth, TX 76196

  Help here

  • Legal research resourcesUse legal research materials and get help finding resources; library staff cannot give legal advice.Read more
  Call 817-884-1481DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tarrantcountytx.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging of Tarrant County

  201 N. Rupert St., Suite 107, Fort Worth, TX 76107

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportGet help finding services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
  Call 817-258-8000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Tarrant County Veteran Services

  1200 Circle Drive, Suite 300, Fort Worth, TX 76119

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits claims helpGet free help applying for veterans benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the State of Texas.Apply online
  Call 817-531-5645DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tarrantcountytx.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Tarrant County Emergency Management

  100 E. Weatherford, Fort Worth, TX 76196

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness informationGet local emergency preparedness information and sign up for county alerts.
  Call 817-884-1804DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tarrantcountytx.gov

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County

  1400 Circle Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76119

  Help here

  • Job search and career servicesGet help searching for jobs, planning a career, and finding training resources.
  Call 817-413-4000DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on workforcesolutions.net

• State office · State office

  Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Fort Worth Regional Service Center

  2425 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76118

  Help here

  • Vehicle title servicesGet help with replacement titles, title errors, vehicle transfer notifications, and title history inquiries.
  Call 817-285-1500DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on txdmv.gov

Tarrant County website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Tarrant County

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

Cities and towns in Tarrant County

• Arlington
• Azle
• Bedford
• Benbrook
• Blue Mound
• Colleyville
• Crowley
• Dalworthington Gardens
• Edgecliff Village
• Euless
• Everman
• Forest Hill
• Fort Worth
• Grapevine
• Haltom City
• Haslet
• Hurst
• Keller
• Kennedale
• Lake Worth
• Lakeside
• Mansfield
• North Richland Hills
• Pantego
• Pelican Bay
• Richland Hills
• River Oaks
• Saginaw
• Sansom Park
• Southlake
• Watauga
• Westlake
• Westover Hillsnot checked yet
• Westworth Village
• White Settlement

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