Throckmorton

Local offices in Throckmorton

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

• Local office · City office

  Throckmorton City Hall

  116 North Minter, Throckmorton, TX 76483

  Help here

  • Water utility billsPay your city water bill or ask the city office about your water account.Read more
  Call 940-849-4411DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on throckmortontx.org

• Library · City office

  Depot Public Library

  120 East Chestnut, Throckmorton, TX 76483

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its public catalog and learning resources.
  Call 940-849-3076DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Throckmorton website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Throckmorton

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

Offices for all of Throckmorton County

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Rolling Plains Management Corporation

  118 1st St, Crowell, TX 79227

  Help here

  • Community services and utility assistanceEligible residents can ask about help with utility bills and other community services.
  • Child care assistanceFamilies can ask whether they qualify for help paying for child care.
  • Housing assistanceResidents can ask about rental assistance and weatherization services.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rollingplains.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

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Helen Farabee Centers, Headstream County Center

  1201 North 1st Street, Suite A, Haskell, TX 79521

  Help here

  • Behavioral health servicesGet behavioral health and related support services at a center serving Throckmorton County.
  Call 940-864-3472DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Throckmorton County Courthouse

  101 N Minter Ave, Throckmorton, TX 76483

  Help here

  • County and district clerk servicesContact the clerk about county and district court records and filing questions.
  Call 940-849-8815DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  West Central Texas Area Agency on Aging

  3702 Loop 322, Abilene, TX 79602

  Help here

  • Aging services and supportGet information and help finding services for older adults and their caregivers.
  Call 325-672-8544DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Throckmorton 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