Carthage
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Local offices in Carthage
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Texas Health and Human Services Benefits Office
1430 S. Adams Street, Carthage, TX 75633
Help here
- SNAP, TANF, and Medicaid benefitsVisit or contact the office for help with food, cash, and health coverage benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hhs.texas.gov
Utilities · City office
City of Carthage Utility Billing
812 W. Panola Street, Carthage, TX 75633
Help here
- Utility billsGet help with city utility bills and make a payment.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on carthagecitytx.municipalonlinepayments.com
Local office · City office
Carthage City Hall
Help here
- City servicesContact City Hall for help with city government services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on carthagetexas.us
State office
Carthage Driver License Office
110 S. Sycamore Street, Carthage, TX 75633
Help here
- Driver licensesVisit the office for Texas driver license services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dps.texas.gov
Library · Regional office
Sammy Brown Library
319 S. Market Street, Carthage, TX 75633
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials and use public library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on carthagetexas.us
City of Carthage, Texas website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Carthage
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
East Texas Food Bank
3201 Robertson Road, Tyler, TX 75701
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
Tri-County Community Action, Inc.
PO Box 1748, Center, TX 75935-1748
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Panola County
Carthage is in Panola County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · Regional office
NET Health WIC, Carthage Clinic
446 W Sabine Street, Carthage, TX 75633
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible families can get help with food, nutrition, and breastfeeding through WIC.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mynethealth.org
State office
Texas Health and Human Services Commission Benefits Office, Carthage
1430 S Adams Street, Carthage, TX 75633
Help here
- SNAP food benefitsApply for food benefits or get help with an existing case.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.texas.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Community Healthcore
107 Woodbine Place, Longview, TX 75601
Help here
- Mental health and behavioral health servicesContact the local behavioral health authority for mental health services and referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on communityhealthcore.com
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of East Texas
3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, TX 75662
Help here
- Aging services and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding local services and support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on easttexasaaa.org
Veterans · County office
Panola County Veterans Services
316 West Sabine Street, Carthage, TX 75633
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.panola.tx.us
Emergency help · County office
Panola County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseContact the county about emergency planning and local disaster response.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.panola.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