Golinda

Local offices in Golinda

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

• Utilities · Nonprofit

  Golinda Water Supply

  Help here

  • Water service questions and billingContact Golinda Water Supply about water service and account questions.
  Call 254-788-1801Website

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Heart of Texas 2-1-1

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 for referrals to local help with needs such as food, shelter, utilities, health care, and eldercare.Read more
  Call 877-541-7905Website

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

• Local office · City office

  City of Golinda City Hall

  Help here

  • City services and resident questionsContact City Hall for help with city services or to leave a message for the City Council.
  Call 254-881-7333Website

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

City of Golinda website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Golinda

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

Job help near Golinda

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 Golinda. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Falls County Workforce Solutions Center -Marlin

  11 miles away

  114 Bridge Street, Marlin, TX 76661

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

  Call 254-296-5340DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 1, 2026

• American Job Center

  Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Texas - Waco

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  11 miles away

  1416 South New Road, Waco, TX 76711-1335

  Hours: M, W, Th, F 8am-5pm; Tu 8am-7pm

  Call 254-296-5200DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 24, 2026

• American Job Center

  Workforce Solutions for Central Texas - Temple

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  25 miles away

  201 W. Avenue A, Suite 201, Temple, TX 76501

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (Closed at 4pm on Thursdays)

  Call 254-742-4400DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 17, 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 Falls County

Golinda is in Falls County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network, Falls / Marlin

  365 Coleman Street, Marlin, TX 76661

  Help here

  • Behavioral health intake and outpatient careGet an assessment, mental health care, case management, or a referral to services.
  Call 254-803-5971DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Falls County District Clerk

  Falls County Courthouse, Room 301, 125 Bridge Street, Marlin, TX 76661

  Help here

  • Court self-help resourcesFind court self-help and legal aid resources for people handling a legal matter.
  Call 254-883-1419DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging of the Heart of Texas

  1514 South New Road, Waco, TX 76711

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding services, benefits counseling, and caregiver support.
  Call 254-292-1800DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Falls County Emergency Management / 911

  Falls County Courthouse, Room 210, 125 Bridge Street, Marlin, TX 76661

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and coordinationGet information about local emergency preparedness and county emergency coordination.
  Call 254-883-3376DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Falls County Clerk

  Falls County Courthouse, Room 202, 125 Bridge Street, Marlin, TX 76661

  Help here

  • Vital records and marriage licensesRequest birth or death records and apply for a marriage license.
  Call 254-883-1408DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Falls County Workforce Solutions Center

  114 Bridge Street, Marlin, TX 76661

  Help here

  • Job seeker servicesGet help looking for work and using workforce services.
  Call 866-982-9226DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hotworkforce.com

Everything in Falls 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