Van Horn
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Local offices in Van Horn
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of Van Horn
1409 W Gramma Street, Van Horn, TX 79855
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about public housing and rental assistance.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Utilities · City office
Van Horn Utility Services
1801 W Broadway, Van Horn, TX 79855
Help here
- Water, sewer, and garbage serviceApply for city water, sewer, or garbage service and ask about utility bills or payment options.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on vanhorntexas.org
Local office · City office
Van Horn City Hall
1801 W Broadway, Van Horn, TX 79855
Help here
- City services and resident requestsContact City Hall for help with city services, permits, and resident concerns.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on vanhorntexas.org
State office
Texas Department of Public Safety Van Horn Area Office
1300 I-10 West, Van Horn, TX 79855
Help here
- Driver license servicesVisit the DPS office for driver license services and qualifying driving tests.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dps.texas.gov
Library · City office
Van Horn Library
410 Crockett Street, Van Horn, TX 79855
Help here
- Library cards, books, and internetGet a library card, borrow books, and use free public internet access.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on vanhorntexas.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Van Horn
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
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger
9541 Plaza Circle, El Paso, TX 79927
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
Community Council of South Central Texas, Inc.
801 N Highway 123 Byp, Seguin, TX 78155-3944
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Culberson County
Van Horn is in Culberson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
HHSC Benefits Office, Van Horn
704A W Broadway, Van Horn, TX 79835
Help here
- Health and food benefitsApply for or get help with Texas food, cash, and medical benefits.Apply onlineRead more
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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org
Older adults · Regional office
Rio Grande Area Agency on Aging
8037 Lockheed, Suite 100, El Paso, TX 79925
Help here
- Aging servicesGet information about aging services for older adults and their families in Brewster County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on riocog.org
Emergency help · County office
Culberson County Office of Emergency Management
300 La Caverna St, Van Horn, TX 79855
Help here
- Emergency alerts and preparednessSign up for emergency alerts and find county emergency information.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.culberson.tx.us
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