Barstow

Local offices in Barstow

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

• Utilities · City office

  Barstow Utility Services

  Help here

  • Water service and utility billsApply for water service and use the city’s online system to view or pay utility bills.Apply online
  Call 432-445-6838Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbarstowtx.org

• Local office · City office

  City of Barstow

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact the city for help with city services and local government information.
  Call 432-445-6838Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbarstowtx.org

• Library · County office

  Barstow Public Library

  Help here

  • Library servicesContact the library for local library services and information about its hours.
  Call 432-445-5205Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on co.ward.tx.us

City of Barstow website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Barstow

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

Offices for all of Ward County

Barstow is in Ward County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · State office

  Monahans WIC Clinic

  405 E A St., Monahans, TX 79756

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.Read more
  Call 866-907-0080DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · County office

  Ward County Indigent Health Care

  400 S Allen, Suite 301, Monahans, TX 79756

  Help here

  • Indigent health care assistanceApply for county help with medical care if you meet the program rules.Read more
  Call 432-943-6482DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Ward County District Clerk

  400 S Allen, Suite 202, Monahans, TX 79756

  Help here

  • Court records and filingsGet information about court records, filings, and jury service.
  Call 432-943-2751DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging of the Permian Basin

  2910 LaForce Blvd., Midland, TX 79706

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsCall or visit for information and support with services for older adults.
  Call 432-563-1061DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Ward County Veterans Service Officer

  400 S Allen, Suite 103, Monahans, TX 79756

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help with questions and applications for veterans benefits.
  Call 432-943-4271DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Texas Department of Public Safety Monahans Driver License Office

  3600 S Stockton Ave., Monahans, TX 79756

  Help here

  • Driver license and ID servicesApply for or renew a Texas driver license or identification card by appointment.Apply online
  Call 432-943-4701DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Ward 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