Stratford

Local offices in Stratford

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

• Local office · City office

  Stratford City Hall

  518 N. 3rd, Stratford, TX 79084

  Help here

  • City services and utility questionsVisit City Hall for help with city services and water or sewer utility questions.Read more
  Call 806-366-5581DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on stratfordtx.us

• Library · County office

  Sherman County Public Library

  719 N. Main St., Stratford, TX 79084

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use public library resources.
  Call 806-366-2200DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sherman.harringtonlc.org

City of Stratford, Texas website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Stratford

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

Offices for all of Sherman County

Stratford is in Sherman County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• 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

• 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.
  Call 806-358-1681DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Sherman County Justice of the Peace Court

  Help here

  • Court self-help and formsFind court forms and self-help information for small claims, debt claims, and eviction cases.
  Call 806-366-5645Website

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

• Local office · County office

  Sherman County Courthouse

  701 N 3rd St, Stratford, TX 79084

  Help here

  • County government servicesContact the county courthouse to reach county offices and ask for help with county services.
  Call 806-366-2021DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Workforce Solutions Panhandle

  1028-B Megert Center, Borger, TX 79007

  Help here

  • Job seeker servicesResidents can get help with job searches, training, and employment resources.
  Call 806-274-7171DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wspanhandle.com

Everything in Sherman 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