Ector County
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Local offices in Ector County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Child support · State office
Texas Office of the Attorney General Child Support Office
6005 Eastridge Rd, Suite 100, Odessa, TX 79762
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support applications, payments, and case services.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on csapps.oag.texas.gov
State office
Texas Health and Human Services Commission Odessa Field Office
3016 Kermit Hwy, Odessa, TX 79764
Help here
- State benefits applicationsApply for or get help with Texas health and human services benefits.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.texas.gov
State office
Odessa WIC Clinic
835 Tower Dr, Suite 34, Odessa, TX 79762
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportApply for WIC food benefits, nutrition support, and breastfeeding help for eligible families.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on office.texaswic.org
Public health · County office
Ector County Health Department
221 N Texas Ave, Odessa, TX 79761
Help here
- Public health clinic and inspectionsGet immunizations, STD and TB testing, or help with food, pool, septic, and day care inspections.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ectorcountytx.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Ector County Law Library
300 N Grant, Room 316, Odessa, TX 79763
Help here
- Legal research resourcesUse Texas legal materials and research resources, and get help finding legal information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ectorcountytx.gov
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aaapb.org
Veterans · County office
Ector County Veterans Services
300 N Grant Ave, Odessa, TX 79761
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for veterans benefits and requesting military records.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on newtools.cira.state.tx.us
Emergency help · County office
Ector County Office of Emergency Management
300 N Grant, Suite 116, Odessa, TX 79761
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet county emergency information and help preparing for local disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ectorcountytx.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions Permian Basin Odessa Office
2626 JBS Parkway, Building D, Odessa, TX 79761
Help here
- Job and training servicesGet help finding work, training for a job, or applying for child care assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on workforcepb.org
Library · County office
Ector County Library
321 W 5th St, Odessa, TX 79761
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow materials, use public computers, or visit the passport office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ectorcountytx.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Ector County
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
West Texas Food Bank
411 S. Pagewood Ave., Odessa, TX 79761
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
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas
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
West Texas Opportunities, Inc.
PO Box 1308, Lamesa, TX 79331-1308
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Ector 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
Talk to a person
- 2-1-1 Texas
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 877-541-7905 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988