Moore County

Local offices in Moore County

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

• Public health · County office

  Moore County WIC Clinic

  205 N. Dumas Avenue, Suite B, Dumas, TX 79029

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition benefitsEligible pregnant people, new parents, babies, and children can apply for food and nutrition support.Apply online
  Call 806-935-4494DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission Benefits Office

  801 S. Bliss Avenue, Suite 107, Dumas, TX 79029

  Help here

  • Benefits applications and assistanceResidents can get help applying for state health and food benefits at this office.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Texas Panhandle Centers, Dumas Behavioral Health Regional Clinic

  500 E. 1st Street, Suite 201, Dumas, TX 79029

  Help here

  • Behavioral health careThe clinic provides behavioral health assessments, counseling, psychiatric care, and crisis support.
  Call 806-935-5691DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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.
  Call 806-331-2227DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Moore County Veteran’s Service Officer

  715 S. Dumas Avenue, Room 207, Dumas, TX 79029

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceThe county veteran’s service officer helps veterans with questions about benefits and claims.
  Call 806-935-2408DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.moore.tx.us

• Emergency help · County office

  Moore County Emergency Operations Center

  310 E. 1st Street, Suite 100, Dumas, TX 79029

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and special needs registrationResidents can get disaster preparedness information and register special needs that may affect help during an emergency.
  Call 806-934-9520DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on moore-eoc.com

• Library · County office

  Moore County Libraries

  124 S. Bliss Avenue, Dumas, TX 79029

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can use the county library system to borrow books and get help finding information.
  Call 806-935-4941DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.moore.tx.us

Moore County, Texas website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Moore County

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

Cities and towns in Moore County

• Cactus
• Dumas
• Sunray

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