Colmesneil

Local offices in Colmesneil

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

• Local office · City office

  City Hall

  204 West Elder, Colmesneil, TX 75938

  Help here

  • City services and utility billsContact City Hall about city services and rates, or get help paying your bill.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 409-837-5211DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Colmesneil Community Center

  Behind City Hall, 204 West Elder, Colmesneil, TX 75938

  Help here

  • Community center rentalCommunity members can contact City Hall to ask about renting the center.
  Call 409-837-5211DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Colmesneil website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Colmesneil

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

Offices for all of Tyler County

Colmesneil is in Tyler County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · Regional office

  UTMB Health WIC - Woodville

  302 N. Magnolia Street, Woodville, TX 75979

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportPregnant people, new parents, and children under five can get healthy food benefits and nutrition support.
  Call 409-283-2667DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on utmb.edu

• State office

  Texas Health and Human Services Benefits Office - Woodville

  930 N. Magnolia Street, Woodville, TX 75979

  Help here

  • SNAP, TANF, and Medicaid benefitsGet help applying for food, cash, and health coverage benefits.Apply online
  Call 409-283-3765DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · State office

  2-1-1 Texas

  Help here

  • Local help and referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Deep East Texas Area Agency on Aging

  1405 Kurth Drive, Lufkin, TX 75904

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding services, meals, benefits counseling, and care support.
  Call 409-384-7614DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Tyler County Veterans Service Office

  201 Veterans Way, Suite 200, Woodville, TX 75979

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help with veterans benefits and arranging transportation to VA appointments.
  Call 409-283-3751DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Tyler County Office of Emergency Management

  201 Veterans Way, Woodville, TX 75979

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and disaster responseGet information and coordination for preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters.
  Call 409-331-0874DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Tyler 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