Gordon

Local offices in Gordon

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

• Local office · City office

  City of Gordon City Hall

  105 S Main St, Gordon, TX 76453

  Help here

  • City servicesContact City Hall for help with city services and questions about local government.Read more
  • Water and wastewater utility billingSet up water or wastewater service, ask about a bill, or pay your utility bill.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 254-693-5676DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on gordonwater.myruralwater.com

• State office

  2-1-1 Texas

  Help here

  • Local help and referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.
  Call 877-541-7905Website

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

• Library · Nonprofit

  Gordon Community Library and Museum

  204 S Main St, Gordon, TX 76453

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its community library resources.
  Call 254-693-5680DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on gordonlibrary.org

City of Gordon website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Gordon

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

Offices for all of Palo Pinto County

Gordon is in Palo Pinto County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Cornerstone Community Action Agency

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  • Community action supportCall to ask about community services and help available to Callahan County residents.
  Call 325-625-4167Website

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

• Housing help · City office

  Mineral Wells Housing Authority

  200 NE 27th Street, Mineral Wells, TX 76067

  Help here

  • Rental assistance and public housingAsk about public housing and Section 8 rental assistance and whether applications are being accepted.
  Call 940-325-3327DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mineralwellstx.gov

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Pecan Valley Centers Mineral Wells Clinic

  100 Travis Drive, Mineral Wells, TX 76067

  Help here

  • Mental health assessment and careGet assessed and referred for mental health care for adults, children, and adolescents.
  Call 940-325-9541DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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.
  Call 800-272-3921DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Palo Pinto County Veterans Service Office

  100 SE 6th Ave, Mineral Wells, TX 76067

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for VA benefits and finding information about other veterans benefits.
  Call 940-659-1275DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.palo-pinto.tx.us

• Emergency help · County office

  Palo Pinto County Emergency Management Coordinator

  520 Oak Street, Palo Pinto, TX 76484

  Help here

  • Emergency and disaster informationContact the county coordinator for information about local emergency management.
  Call 940-329-1584DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.palo-pinto.tx.us

Everything in Palo Pinto County

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