Val Verde County
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Local offices in Val Verde County
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Human services · County office
Val Verde County Judge’s Office Welfare Program
400 Pecan Street, Del Rio, TX 78840
Help here
- County welfare assistanceThe Judge’s Office administers county welfare assistance and provides an application.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on valverdecounty.texas.gov
Community action · County office
Val Verde County Community Center
1690 Cienegas Rd, Del Rio, TX 78840
Help here
- Food and community supportThe center offers food support, free public internet, and referrals to help with utility bills.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on valverdecounty.texas.gov
Public health · City office
City of Del Rio WIC Program
200 Bridge Street, Del Rio, TX 78840
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC offers healthy food, nutrition advice, and breastfeeding support to eligible pregnant people and families with young children.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofdelrio.com
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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org
Public health · County office
Val Verde County Health Department / Risk Management
207 E. Losoya Street, Del Rio, TX 78840
Help here
- Public health and permitsThe department handles health complaints and permits for food businesses, signs, buildings, and land use.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on valverdecounty.texas.gov
State office
Texas Department of State Health Services, Del Rio Field Office
173 Wildcat Drive, Del Rio, TX 78840
Help here
- Immunizations and public health supportThe field office provides immunizations and public health support to residents and local care providers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.texas.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Middle Rio Grande Area Agency on Aging
307 Nopal, Carrizo Springs, TX 78834
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help with benefits, meals, care, and long-term care rights.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mrgdc.org
Veterans · County office
Val Verde County Veterans Services
508 E. 11th St., Del Rio, TX 78840
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpCounty staff help veterans and their families file VA claims and enroll in VA health care.
- Veterans medical transportationEligible veterans can get free rides to VA hospitals and clinic appointments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on valverdecounty.texas.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions Middle Rio Grande, Del Rio Career Center
1601 Veterans Blvd, Suite 1, Del Rio, TX 78840
Help here
- Job search and career servicesJob seekers can use free computers, internet, and other resources while looking for work.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wfsmrg.org
State office
Texas Department of Public Safety, Del Rio Driver License Office
2012 Veterans Blvd, Del Rio, TX 78840
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsResidents can apply for a driver license or state identification card at this office.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dps.texas.gov
Library · County office
Val Verde County Library
300 Spring Street, Del Rio, TX 78840
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can borrow books, use library computers, and join library programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on valverdecounty.texas.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Val Verde County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
South Texas Food Bank
2121 Jefferson St., Laredo, TX 78040
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Community Council of South Central Texas, Inc.
801 N Highway 123 Byp, Seguin, TX 78155-3944
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Val Verde 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
Talk to a person
- 2-1-1 Texas
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988