Groves

Local offices in Groves

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

• Utilities · City office

  City of Groves Utility Billing

  3947 Lincoln Avenue, Groves, TX 77619

  Help here

  • Water bill payments and questionsGet help with your city water bill or pay it online.Apply online
  Call 409-960-5780DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on grovestx.gov

• Local office · City office

  Groves City Hall

  3947 Lincoln Avenue, Groves, TX 77619

  Help here

  • City services and informationVisit or call City Hall for help finding city departments, services, and public information.
  Call 409-962-4471DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on grovestx.gov

• Library · City office

  Groves Public Library

  5600 W. Washington, Groves, TX 77619

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use library resources, or take part in programs.
  Call 409-962-6281DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on grovestx.gov

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Groves Activity Building

  6150 39th Street, Groves, TX 77619

  Help here

  • Recreation and community activitiesResidents can use the gym for basketball, indoor walking, and other recreation activities.
  Call 409-963-1676DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on grovestx.gov

City of Groves website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Groves

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

Offices for all of Jefferson County

Groves is in Jefferson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · City office

  Beaumont Public Health Department WIC

  3040 College Street, Beaumont, TX 77701

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and young children can get nutrition support and food benefits.
  Call 409-654-3652DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  Texas Office of the Attorney General Child Support Division, Beaumont

  350 Pine Street, Suite 290, Beaumont, TX 77701-1701

  Help here

  • Child support servicesParents can ask for help establishing or enforcing child support.Apply onlineRead more
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on csapps.oag.texas.gov

• Housing help · City office

  Housing Authority of the City of Beaumont

  1890 Laurel Street, Beaumont, TX 77701

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental assistanceAsk the housing authority about public housing and rental assistance through housing choice vouchers.Apply online
  Call 409-951-7200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · City office

  Port Arthur Housing Authority

  920 DeQueen Boulevard, Port Arthur, TX 77640

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental assistanceAsk about public housing and rental assistance programs and whether applications are open.
  Call 409-982-6442DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pahousing.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.
  Call 877-541-7905Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Jefferson County Public Health

  1295 Pearl Street, Beaumont, TX 77701

  Help here

  • County health care programsAsk about county health care programs, prescription help, and rides to approved medical visits.
  • ImmunizationsChildren who are uninsured or underinsured can get immunizations at the county clinic.
  Call 409-835-8530DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Jefferson 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