Whitney
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Local offices in Whitney
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of Whitney
115 W. Polk Ave, Whitney, TX 76692
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about public housing and how to apply.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Utilities · City office
City of Whitney Utility Billing
115 W. Jefferson, Whitney, TX 76692
Help here
- Water, sewer, and trash billingGet water service, pay bills, and ask about water, sewer, or trash charges on your city utility account.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofwhitneytx.org
Local office · City office
Whitney City Hall
115 W. Jefferson, Whitney, TX 76692
Help here
- City services and informationVisit or call City Hall for help with city services, records, and local government questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofwhitneytx.org
Library · City office
Lake Whitney Public Library
602 E. Jefferson Ave, Whitney, TX 76692
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use internet access, and take part in library activities.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on whitneylibrary.org
City of Whitney, Texas website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Whitney
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
Tarrant Area Food Bank
2600 Cullen, Ft. Worth, TX 76107
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
Lone Star Legal Aid
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
Economic Opportunities Advancement Corporation of Planning Region XI
500 Franklin Ave, Waco, TX 76701-2111
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Hill County
Whitney is in Hill County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · Nonprofit
Hillsboro WIC Clinic
211A E. Franklin St., Hillsboro, TX 76645
Help here
- WIC nutrition and breastfeeding supportWIC helps eligible families with young children get healthy food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on spcaawic.org
Local office · Regional office
Heart of Texas 2-1-1
Help here
- Social service information and referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hotcogtx.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network, Hill County Office
130 N. Covington St., Hillsboro, TX 76645
Help here
- Mental health services and referralsAsk about mental health assessments, outpatient care, and referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hotbhn.org
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of the Heart of Texas
1514 South New Road, Waco, TX 76711
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding services, benefits counseling, and caregiver support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hotcogtx.gov
Veterans · County office
Hill County Veterans Service Office
126 S. Covington St., Room 6, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.hill.tx.us
Emergency help · County office
Hill County Office of Emergency Management
218 N. Waco St., Hillsboro, TX 76645
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and response informationGet information about preparing for emergencies and local response efforts.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.hill.tx.us
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