Wilbarger County

Local offices in Wilbarger County

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

• Housing help · City office

  Vernon Housing Authority

  1111 Ross Street, Vernon, TX 76384

  Help here

  • Public housingApply for public housing for eligible households.
  • Housing assistanceAsk about housing programs and help with the application process.
  Call 940-552-5744DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vernontx.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

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Helen Farabee Centers, Wilbarger County Center

  2500 Wilbarger, Vernon, TX 76384

  Help here

  • Behavioral health careGet community based mental health and substance use treatment and support.
  Call 940-553-4002DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on helenfarabee.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging of North Texas

  4309 Old Jacksboro Highway, Suite 200, Wichita Falls, TX 76302

  Help here

  • Aging servicesGet information and support for older adults and their caregivers.
  Call 940-322-5281DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nortexrpc.org

• Veterans · County office

  Wilbarger County Veteran Services Office

  Wilbarger County Courthouse, 1700 Wilbarger Street, Vernon, TX 76384

  Help here

  • Veteran servicesGet help finding and applying for benefits and services for veterans.
  Call 940-553-2310DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.wilbarger.tx.us

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Workforce Solutions North Texas, Vernon Center

  Wilbarger County Courthouse, Room B-7, 1700 Wilbarger Street, Vernon, TX 76384

  Help here

  • Job search and career servicesGet help finding a job, building skills, and connecting with employers.
  Call 940-552-5211DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ntxworksolutions.org

• Library · Regional office

  Carnegie City-County Library

  2810 Wilbarger Street, Vernon, TX 76384

  Help here

  • Library access and resourcesBorrow books and use public computers, internet, reference materials, and other library resources.
  Call 940-552-2462DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vernonlibrary.org

Wilbarger County, Texas website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Wilbarger County

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

Cities and towns in Wilbarger County

• Vernon

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