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Local offices in Longview
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Texas Health and Human Services Benefits Office
1750 N. Eastman Rd., Longview, TX 75601
Help here
- State benefits applicationsVisit the office for help applying for state health and human services benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.texas.gov
Housing help · City office
Longview Housing Authority
1202 N. Sixth St., Longview, TX 75601
Help here
- Housing assistanceAsk about housing programs, including the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on longviewtexas.gov
Utilities · City office
Utility Billing Services
300 W. Cotton St., Longview, TX 75601
Help here
- Water, sewer, and sanitation billsPay a city utility bill or get help with a water, sewer, or sanitation account.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on longviewtexas.gov
Local office · City office
City Hall
300 W. Cotton St., Longview, TX 75601
Help here
- City information and helpContact City Hall for help finding the right city department or service.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on longviewtexas.gov
Local office · City office
CitySend Service Request System
Help here
- Report a city service issueSend the city a request about issues such as potholes, code violations, or bulky item pickup.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on longviewtexas.gov
Human services · City office
Partners in Prevention
302 W. Cotton St., Longview, TX 75601
Help here
- Community and family supportContact the city’s community services office for information about its prevention and community programs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on longviewtexas.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions East Texas - Longview
1905 W. Loop 281, Suite 40, Longview, TX 75604
Help here
- Job search and workforce supportGet help with job searches, resumes, career planning, and training information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on easttexasworkforce.org
State office
Texas DPS Driver License Office - Longview
416 Lake Lamond Rd., Longview, TX 75604
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsVisit the state driver license office for driver license and identification card services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dps.texas.gov
Library · City office
Longview Public Library
222 W. Cotton St., Longview, TX 75601
Help here
- Library servicesUse books, research resources, computers, and library programs serving Longview and Gregg County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on longviewtexas.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks and Recreation
130 Timpson St., Longview, TX 75602
Help here
- Recreation programs and facilitiesFind city recreation classes, sports programs, and recreation center activities.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on longviewtexas.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Longview
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
East Texas Food Bank
3201 Robertson Road, Tyler, TX 75701
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
Lone Star Legal Aid
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
Greater East Texas Community Action Program
P.O. Drawer 631938, Nacogdoches, TX 75963
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Gregg County
Longview is in Gregg County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Local office · Regional office
2-1-1 Texas
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, health care, jobs, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org
Public health · County office
Gregg County Health Department
405 E. Marshall Avenue, Suite 104, Longview, TX 75601
Help here
- Indigent Health CareApply in person for medical benefits through the county's Indigent Health Care Program.Apply online
- Utility AssistanceAsk the county about utility assistance and how to apply.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on greggcounty.texas.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of East Texas
3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, TX 75662
Help here
- Aging services and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding local services and support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on easttexasaaa.org
Veterans · County office
Gregg County Veterans Services
100 East Methvin St., Suite 157, Longview, TX 75601
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on greggcounty.texas.gov
Emergency help · County office
Gregg County Emergency Management
101 E. Methvin, Suite 559, Longview, TX 75601
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and response informationGet information about preparing for and responding to emergencies in Gregg County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on greggcounty.texas.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
East Texas Workforce Center in Longview
1905 W. Loop 281, Suite 40, Longview, TX 75604
Help here
- Employment servicesGet help finding work, preparing for a job, or accessing employment services.
- Child care servicesAsk about child care assistance for eligible families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on easttexasworkforce.org
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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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