Kurten

Local offices in Kurten

We have not checked Kurten on its own yet. Here is what we have for the area around it.

Nonprofits that serve Kurten

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

Offices for all of Brazos County

Kurten is in Brazos 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.
  Call 211Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Brazos County Health District

  201 N. Texas Avenue, Bryan, TX 77803

  Help here

  • Immunizations and TB testingGet routine vaccines and tuberculosis skin testing for children and adults.
  • STI testing and treatmentGet walk-in testing, treatment, and counseling for sexually transmitted infections.
  Call 979-361-4440DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.brazoscountytx.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Brazos Valley Area Agency on Aging

  3991 East 29th St., Bryan, TX 77802

  Help here

  • Aging information and referralsGet information and referrals for services for older adults and caregivers.Read more
  • Benefits counselingGet help understanding Medicare, health insurance, and public benefits.Read more
  Call 979-595-2806DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Brazos County Veterans Services

  200 E. 27th St., Bryan, TX 77803

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits, health care, appeals, and burial benefits.
  • Military records assistanceGet help requesting service records and discharge documents.
  Call 979-361-4159DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Brazos County Department of Emergency Management

  110 N. Main Street, Suite 100, Bryan, TX 77803

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness informationFind local plans and guidance to prepare for emergencies and disasters.
  Call 979-821-1010DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on em.brazoscountytx.gov

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Workforce Solutions Brazos Valley

  3991 East 29th St., Bryan, TX 77802

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce servicesGet help finding work, building job skills, and connecting with career services.
  • Adult education and literacyFind adult GED, English, and work skills classes.Read more
  Call 979-595-2800DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Brazos 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