Memphis
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Local offices in Memphis
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Memphis Water Utilities
721 W. Robertson Street, Memphis, TX 79245
Help here
- Water service and billingContact the water office to start or manage water service, ask about a bill, or get help with eBill and ePay.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on memphistexas.gov
Local office · City office
Memphis City Hall
721 W. Robertson Street, Memphis, TX 79245
Help here
- City services and local government helpVisit or call City Hall with questions about city government and local services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on memphistexas.gov
Library · City office
Memphis Public Library
303 S. 8th Street, Memphis, TX 79245
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card to borrow books and use library services such as printing, copying, and scanning.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on memphistexas.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Memphis Community Center
721 W. Robertson Street, Memphis, TX 79245
Help here
- Community center rentalContact City Hall to ask about renting the community center for an event.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on memphistexas.gov
City of Memphis, Texas website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Memphis
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
High Plains Food Bank
815 Ross St., Amarillo, TX 79102
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
Panhandle Community Services
1309 SW 8th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79101-2032
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Hall County
Memphis is in Hall County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Memphis WIC Clinic
1313 N Boykin Dr, Memphis, TX 79245
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five with healthy food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on office.texaswic.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Texas Panhandle Centers
901 Wallace Blvd, Amarillo, TX 79106
Help here
- Mental health and intellectual and developmental disability servicesGet help finding mental health or intellectual and developmental disability services for people in the Panhandle.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on texaspanhandlecenters.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Hall County and District Clerk
512 W. Main Street, Suite 8, Memphis, TX 79245
Help here
- Court self-help resourcesFind links to court self-help information and legal aid resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.hall.tx.us
Older adults · Regional office
Panhandle Area Agency on Aging
415 Southwest 8th Avenue, Amarillo, TX 79101
Help here
- Aging services and supportGet information and help with services for older adults in Hall County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on theprpc.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions Panhandle
3120 Eddy St, Amarillo, TX 79106
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help with job searches and other workforce services serving Armstrong County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wspanhandle.com
Local office · County office
Hall County Tax Office
101 South 9th Street, Suite 5, Memphis, TX 79245
Help here
- Vehicle registration and title servicesGet help with vehicle registration, title transfers, and disabled parking placards.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on txdmv.gov
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 Information and Referral Network
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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