Mason
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Local offices in Mason
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Older adults · Regional office
Mason Multi-Service Center
505 Moody Street, Mason, TX 76856
Help here
- Senior nutrition siteContact the center for information about meals and nutrition services for older adults.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cvcog.org
Utilities · City office
City of Mason Utility Billing
124 Moody Street, Mason, TX 76856
Help here
- Utility billing and paymentsGet help with city utility accounts, bills, payment options, and service applications.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmason.us
Library · County office
Mason County M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library
201 Ft. McKavett Street, Mason, TX 76856
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials, use its catalog, or arrange curbside service.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on co.mason.tx.us
Local office · City office
Mason City Hall
124 Moody Street, Mason, TX 76856
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for information about city services, public notices, and forms.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmason.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Mason
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
San Antonio Food Bank
5200 Historic Old Hwy 90, San Antonio, TX 78227
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
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc.
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
Hill Country Community Action Association, Inc.
PO Box 846, San Saba, TX 76877-0846
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Mason County
Mason is in Mason County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Older adults · Regional office
Mason Multi-Service Center
505 Moody St., Mason, TX 76856
Help here
- Senior nutrition siteAdults age 60 and older can ask about meals and nutrition services at this local site.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cvcog.org
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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org
Human services · County office
Mason County Indigent Health Care Program
Mason County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, 201 Ft. McKavitt, Mason, TX 76856
Help here
- Indigent health careApply for help paying for basic medical care if you meet the county’s eligibility rules.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.mason.tx.us
Courts and legal help · County office
Mason County District Clerk self-help resources
210 Westmoreland St., Mason, TX 76856
Help here
- Court self-help resourcesFind court forms and links to legal help for people representing themselves.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.mason.tx.us
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of the Concho Valley
5430 Link Road, San Angelo, TX 76904
Help here
- Aging services and referralsOlder adults, caregivers, and families can get information, referrals, and help connecting with local support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cvcog.org
Emergency help · County office
Mason County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet local alerts and advice for preparing for severe weather, floods, and wildfires.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.mason.tx.us
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.
Call 988Text 988