Columbus
Ask about Columbus
Ask in your own words. We look up programs and offices for Columbus and tell you where to go next.
Local offices in Columbus
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
City of Columbus Utility Billing
605 Spring Street, Columbus, TX 78934
Help here
- Water, wastewater, gas, and garbage billsPay city utility bills or ask the Utility Department about water, wastewater, gas, and garbage service.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on columbustexas.net
State office
Texas Department of State Health Services, Columbus Site
1220 Bowie Street, Columbus, TX 78934
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the Columbus DSHS site about immunizations, prevention, health education, and referrals.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dshs.texas.gov
Local office · City office
Columbus City Hall
605 Spring Street, Columbus, TX 78934
Help here
- City administration and recordsVisit City Hall for help with city records, elections, and general city services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on columbustexas.net
Library · City office
Nesbitt Memorial Library & Archives
529 Washington Street, Columbus, TX 78934
Help here
- Library and archivesVisit the library to use its books, learning resources, and local history collections.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on columbustexaslibrary.net
City of Columbus, Texas website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Columbus
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
Food Bank of the Golden Crescent
801 South Laurent, Victoria, TX 77901
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
Combined Community Action, Inc.
165 W Austin St, Giddings, TX 78942-3205
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Colorado County
Columbus is in Colorado County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Columbus WIC Clinic
539 Spring Street, Columbus, TX 78934
Help here
- WIC nutrition and food benefitsEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get healthy food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on office.texaswic.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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org
Human services · County office
Colorado County Indigent Health Care
318 Spring Street, Room 104, Columbus, TX 78934
Help here
- County Indigent Health CareApply for county health care help if you meet the program’s income, resource, and eligibility rules.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.colorado.tx.us
Public health · State office
Texas DSHS Columbus Nursing Clinic
1220 Bowie Street, Columbus, TX 78934
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesContact the clinic to ask about available public health services and appointments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.texas.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Houston-Galveston Area Agency on Aging
3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 120, Houston, TX 77027
Help here
- Aging services and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can contact the agency for information about aging services in Chambers County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on h-gac.com
Veterans · County office
Colorado County Veterans Service Officer
305 Radio Lane, Room 106, Columbus, TX 78934
Help here
- Veterans benefits claimsGet help preparing and filing claims for veterans benefits and appealing decisions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.colorado.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 877-541-7905 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988