Polk County
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Local offices in Polk County
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Human services · County office
Polk County Social Services
602 E Church Street, Suite 118, Livingston, TX 77351
Help here
- Social services referralsGet help connecting with local, state, and federal programs, including indigent health care.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on polktx.gov
Public health · Regional office
UTMB Health WIC, Livingston
410 E Church Street, Suite C, Livingston, TX 77351
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people and families with young children can get healthy food, nutrition advice, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on utmb.edu
Courts and legal help · County office
Polk County District Clerk Self-Help Resources
101 W Mill Street, Suite 216, Livingston, TX 77351
Help here
- Court self-help informationFind court forms and information for people handling a case without a lawyer.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on polktx.gov
Older adults · County office
Polk County Aging Services
602 E Church Street, Suite 154, Livingston, TX 77351
Help here
- Senior meals and aging supportAsk about home delivered meals and senior center services for Polk County residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on polktx.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Deep East Texas Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help with meals, care planning, benefits, and long-term care choices.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on detcog.gov
Veterans · County office
Polk County Veterans Service Office
602 E Church Street, Livingston, TX 77351
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for VA benefits and locating military service records.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on polktx.gov
Emergency help · County office
Polk County Office of Emergency Management
602 E Church Street, Room 165, Livingston, TX 77351
Help here
- Emergency alerts and preparednessGet local emergency information and help signing up for county alerts.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on polktx.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas, Livingston
1241 W Church Street, Suite 300, Livingston, TX 77351
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help looking for jobs, planning a career, and finding workforce services.Read more
- Child care assistanceAsk whether you qualify for help paying for child care while you work or train.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on detwork.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Polk 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
Southeast Texas Food Bank
3845 S. ML King Jr Pkwy, Beaumont, TX 77705
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
Lone Star Legal Aid
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
Greater East Texas Community Action Program
P.O. Drawer 631938, Nacogdoches, TX 75963
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Polk 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.
Call 988Text 988