Lorena

Local offices in Lorena

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

• Utilities · City office

  Lorena Water Department and Utility Billing

  107-A South Frontage Road, Lorena, TX 76655

  Help here

  • Water and utility serviceApply for city water service, ask about a utility bill, or make a payment.Apply online
  Call 254-857-4641DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.lorena.tx.us

• Local office · City office

  Lorena City Hall

  107-A South Frontage Road, Lorena, TX 76655

  Help here

  • City information and servicesContact City Hall for help with city services, records, and local government questions.
  Call 254-857-4641DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.lorena.tx.us

City of Lorena website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Lorena

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

Offices for all of McLennan County

Lorena is in McLennan County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · County office

  McLennan County District Clerk, Child Support

  501 Washington Avenue, Suite 300, Waco, TX 76701

  Help here

  • Child support payment records and informationAsk the District Clerk about child support payment history and local payment options.
  Call 254-757-5057DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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

  McLennan County Health Services

  2124 N 25th Street, Waco, TX 76708

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the county health department for local health information and services.
  Call 254-757-5174DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network

  110 S 12th Street, Waco, TX 76701

  Help here

  • Mental health and intellectual or developmental disability servicesContact the regional network to ask about mental health and disability services for county residents.
  Call 254-752-3451DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  McLennan County Law Library

  501 Washington Avenue, Waco, TX 76701

  Help here

  • Legal research resourcesUse legal research databases and print resources at the courthouse annex library.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Heart of Texas Area Agency on Aging

  1514 South New Road, Waco, TX 76711

  Help here

  • Aging services and caregiver supportAdults age 60 and older and their caregivers can get information about local support and services.
  Call 254-292-1800DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in McLennan 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