Sonora
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Local offices in Sonora
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
City of Sonora
201 E Main St, Sonora, TX 76950
Help here
- City services and utility billingContact City Hall for city services and questions about water service and bills.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sonoratexas.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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org
State office
Texas Department of State Health Services, Sonora Clinic
103 E Main St, Sonora, TX 76950
Help here
- Public health clinicCall the clinic to ask about local public health services and appointments.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dshs.texas.gov
Older adults · City office
Sonora Senior Center
102 S Wilson St, Sonora, TX 76950
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sonoratexas.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Sonora
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
San Antonio Food Bank
5200 Historic Old Hwy 90, San Antonio, TX 78227
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
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc.
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
Concho Valley Community Action Agency
PO Box 671, San Angelo, TX 76902
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Sutton County
Sonora is in Sutton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Texas DSHS Sonora Clinic
103 E Main St, Sonora, TX 76950
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesCall the clinic to ask about public health services available in Sonora.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.texas.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Sutton County Clerk self-help resources
300 E Oak St, Suite 3, Sonora, TX 76950
Help here
- Self-help legal resourcesFind links to legal information, forms, and lawyer referral services for people representing themselves.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.sutton.tx.us
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of the Concho Valley
5430 Link Road, San Angelo, TX 76904
Help here
- Aging services and referralsOlder adults, caregivers, and families can get information, referrals, and help connecting with local support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cvcog.org
Emergency help · County office
Sutton County Judge
307 E Oak St, Sonora, TX 76950
Help here
- Emergency management informationContact the County Judge's Office for county emergency information and preparedness matters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.sutton.tx.us
Library · County office
Sutton County Library
306 E Mulberry St, Sonora, TX 76950
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the county library to use its public library services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.sutton.tx.us
Local office · County office
Sutton County Tax Office
300 E Oak St, Suite 1, Sonora, TX 76950
Help here
- Vehicle title and registration servicesVisit for vehicle title transfers, registration renewals, and other vehicle record services.
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
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 877-541-7905 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988