Murchison

Local offices in Murchison

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

• Local office · City office

  City of Murchison City Hall

  9540 FM 773, Murchison, TX 75778

  Help here

  • City servicesContact City Hall for help with city services and questions about local government.
  • Water and sewer billingAsk about your water or sewer bill, or pay it at City Hall.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 903-469-3710DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Murchison, TX website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Murchison

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

Job help near Murchison

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 Murchison. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Workforce Solutions East Texas - Athens

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  7.1 miles away

  205 N Murchison, Suite 101, Athens, TX 75751-2110

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

  Call 903-677-3521DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 27, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Workforce Solutions East Texas - Tyler

  Also helps young people

  28 miles away

  4100 Troup Hwy, Tyler, TX 75703-1927

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

  Call 903-561-8131DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 1, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  East Texas Workforce Solutions- Palestine

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  40 miles away

  800 Murchison Street, Palestine, TX 75801

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

  Call 903-729-0178Directions

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 1, 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 Henderson County

Murchison is in Henderson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · State office

  Athens WIC Clinic

  1115 US-259, Suite D, Henderson, TX 75654

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five with food and nutrition.
  Call 903-657-5056DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on office.texaswic.org

• State office

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Athens Office

  101 W Baker Street, Athens, TX 75751

  Help here

  • State health and human services benefitsVisit the local state office for help with health and human services benefits.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 903-675-9141DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · County office

  Henderson County Indigent Health

  125 N Prairieville, Room 100, Athens, TX 75751

  Help here

  • County Indigent Health Care ProgramApply for health care assistance through the county program.Apply online
  Call 903-677-6372DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on henderson-county.com

• Public health · State office

  Texas Department of State Health Services, Athens

  101 W Baker St, Athens, TX 75751

  Help here

  • Public health clinic servicesContact the Athens public health office about its clinical services.
  Call 903-675-7742DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.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.
  Call 800-442-8845DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Henderson County Veterans Services

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for federal and state veterans benefits.
  Call 903-675-6109Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on henderson-county.com

Everything in Henderson 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