Orange County

Local offices in Orange County

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Orange Community Action Association

  103 North 5th Street, Orange, TX 77630

  Help here

  • Meals on Wheels and senior meal centersAsk about weekday meal delivery for seniors and homebound residents or local senior meal centers.
  • Senior transportationAsk about transportation services for older adults in Orange County.Read more
  Call 409-886-2186DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  UTMB Orange WIC

  2014 N 10th Street, Orange, TX 77630

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportAsk about WIC food benefits, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support.
  Call 409-883-9115DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · City office

  Orange Housing Authority

  516 Burton, Orange, TX 77630

  Help here

  • Public housing and housing choice vouchersApply for public housing or a housing voucher if you meet the program rules.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 409-951-7280DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Orange County Health Services

  1502 Strickland Drive, Orange, TX 77630

  Help here

  • County Indigent Health Care ProgramAsk about medical and prescription help for people who meet the program's income and resource rules.
  Call 409-882-7838DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Orange County Veterans' Office

  10984 FM 1442, Orange, TX 77630

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits claims helpGet help understanding, filing, or appealing veterans and survivors benefits claims.
  Call 409-745-1535DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Orange County Office of Emergency Management

  11475 FM 1442, Orange, TX 77630

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and recovery informationGet local information about preparing for emergencies, evacuation, and disaster recovery.
  Call 409-882-7895DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas, Orange Workforce Center

  2266 MacArthur Drive, Orange, TX 77630

  Help here

  • Job search and employment supportGet in-person help with job searches, resumes, and WorkInTexas accounts.Apply online
  Call 409-882-0302DirectionsWebsite

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

Orange County, Texas website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Orange County

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

Cities and towns in Orange County

• Bridge City
• Orange
• Pine Forestnot checked yet
• Pinehurst
• Rose Citynot checked yet
• Vidor
• West Orange

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