Benavides

Local offices in Benavides

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

• Utilities · Regional office

  Duval County Conservation & Reclamation District

  222 E Main St, Benavides, TX 78341

  Help here

  • Water utility billingContact the district about water service and utility bill payments.
  Call 361-256-3605DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ncourt.com

• Local office · City office

  Benavides City Hall

  213 N Clark St, Benavides, TX 78341

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact the city for help with city services, records, and local government questions.
  Call 361-256-3283DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Benavides Branch Library

  131 Mesquite St, Benavides, TX 78341

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the branch for local library services and resources.
  Call 361-256-4646DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Benavides website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Benavides

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

Job help near Benavides

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Benavides. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Workforce Solutions Coastal Bend - Alice

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  25 miles away

  704 Coyote Trail, Coastal Bend College Campus, Alice, TX 78332

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

  Call 361-668-0167DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on February 20, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Workforce Solutions Coastal Bend - Falfurrias

  30 miles away

  120 W. Rice St., Falfurrias Economic Development Accelerator, Falfurrias, TX 78355

  Hours: Tuesday - Friday 9am - 4pm (close 12pm-1pm for lunch)

  Call 361-325-2420 ext 172DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 8, 2026

• American Job Center

  Workforce Solutions Coastal Bend - Kingsville

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  35 miles away

  1814 South Brahma Boulevard, Coastal Bend College Campus, Kingsville, TX 78363

  Hours: M - F 8a - 5p

  Call 361-592-1006DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 3, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Duval County

Benavides is in Duval County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging of the Coastal Bend

  2910 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78408

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding services, benefits counseling, meals, and transportation.
  Call 361-883-3935DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Duval County Veteran Services

  400 E. Gravis, San Diego, TX 78384

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help learning about veterans benefits and completing benefit paperwork.
  Call 361-279-6219DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Duval County Emergency Management

  400 E. Gravis, San Diego, TX 78384

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about preparing for hazards and coordinating help during a declared emergency.
  Call 361-279-6200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Workforce Solutions Coastal Bend Career Center - Alice

  Coastal Bend College Campus, 704 Coyote Trail, Alice, TX 78332

  Help here

  • Job seeker servicesGet help with job searches, career resources, and training opportunities.
  Call 361-668-0167DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Duval County Public Library

  315 S. Dr. E.E. Dunlap, San Diego, TX 78384

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse library materials and free Wi-Fi at the county library system.
  Call 361-279-6244DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Duval 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