Ennis
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Local offices in Ennis
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Ennis Housing Authority
300 Arnold St., Ennis, TX 75119
Help here
- Affordable housingContact the housing authority to ask about affordable housing and rental assistance applications.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ennisha.org
Utilities · City office
City of Ennis Utility Billing
107 N. Sherman St., Ennis, TX 75119
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billsVisit or call to start, stop, or transfer water service, ask about a bill, or make a payment.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ennistx.gov
Older adults · Nonprofit
Ennis Golden Circle Senior Activity Center
1700 Floyd St., Ennis, TX 75119
Help here
- Senior activities and mealsThe center offers activities, meals, and social programs for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ennisgoldencircle.org
Library · City office
Ennis Public Library
501 W. Ennis Ave., Ennis, TX 75119
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use its public collections and library services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ennistx.gov
Local office · City office
Ennis City Hall
107 N. Sherman St., Ennis, TX 75119
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall to find the right city department or get help with a city service.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ennistx.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Ennis
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
North Texas Food Bank
3677 Mapleshade Lane, Plano, TX 75075
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
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas
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 Services, Inc.
PO Box 612, Corsicana, TX 75151-0612
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Ellis County
Ennis is in Ellis County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
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
Human services · County office
Ellis County Indigent Health Care Program
207 S. Sonoma Trail, Ennis, TX 75119
Help here
- Health care assistanceEligible Ellis County residents can apply for help with basic medical care, tests, prescriptions, and hospital services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on elliscountytx.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Ellis County Department of Behavioral Health
109 S. Jackson Street, Waxahachie, TX 75165
Help here
- Behavioral health service coordinationGet help finding and coordinating behavioral health services in Ellis County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on elliscountytx.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Ellis County Law Library
109 S. Jackson Street, 2nd Floor, Waxahachie, TX 75165
Help here
- Legal research resourcesUse the library's legal research resources; staff cannot give legal advice or prepare documents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on elliscountytx.gov
Older adults · Regional office
North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging
616 Six Flags Drive, Centerpoint Two, Arlington, TX 76011
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportAdults age 60 and older and eligible caregivers can call for information and help connecting with services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nctcog.org
Veterans · County office
Ellis County Veteran Services
302 N. Monroe Street, Waxahachie, TX 75165
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for VA and Texas veterans benefits and requesting military records.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on elliscountytx.gov
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.
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