Hood County
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Local offices in Hood County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Granbury WIC Clinic
1250 Weatherford Hwy, Building A, Granbury, TX 76048
Help here
- WIC nutrition benefitsEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can apply for food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on texaswic.org
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
Housing help · Regional office
Granbury Housing Authority
503 N. Crockett St., Granbury, TX 76048
Help here
- Public and rental housing assistanceAsk about public housing and rental assistance, including voucher availability.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tdhca.state.tx.us
Public health · County office
Hood County Environmental Health
5417 Acton Hwy, Suite 102, Granbury, TX 76049
Help here
- On-site sewage permitsGet information and apply for permits for septic systems.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hoodcounty.texas.gov
Public health · City office
City of Granbury Public Health and Inspections
116 W. Bridge St., Granbury, TX 76048
Help here
- Public health and inspectionsAsk the city about local public health and inspection services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on granbury.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Pecan Valley Centers Granbury Clinic
104 Pirate Dr., Granbury, TX 76048
Help here
- Outpatient mental health careAdults, children, and teens can get outpatient mental health care.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pecanvalley.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
Hood County Committee on Aging
501 E. Moore St., Granbury, TX 76048
Help here
- Meals and transportation for older adultsOlder adults can ask about meals and transportation in Hood County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hoodcountyseniorcenter.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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nctcog.org
Veterans · County office
Hood County Veterans Services
100 E. Pearl St., Suite 102, Granbury, TX 76048
Help here
- Veterans assistanceGet help finding and applying for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hoodcounty.texas.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Granbury Workforce Center
1030 E U.S. Hwy 377, Suite 202, Granbury, TX 76048
Help here
- Job search and workforce helpGet in-person or virtual help with finding a job and other workforce services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dfwjobs.com
Library · County office
Hood County Library
222 N. Travis St., Granbury, TX 76048
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials and use library learning resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hoodcountylibrary.com
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Hood County
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
Tarrant Area Food Bank
2600 Cullen, Ft. Worth, TX 76107
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
Texas Neighborhood Services
PO Box 1539, Weatherford, TX 76086-7539
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Hood 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
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.
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