Overton
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Local offices in Overton
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Overton Utility Billing
1200 S. Commerce Street, Overton, TX 75684
Help here
- Utility billing and paymentsContact Utility Billing to ask about city utility bills or make a payment.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on overtontx.municipalonlinepayments.com
Local office · City office
Overton City Hall
1200 S. Commerce Street, Overton, TX 75684
Help here
- City services and resident helpContact City Hall for help with city services, including water, sewer, garbage, police, fire, and ambulance services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofoverton.com
Library · County office
McMillan Memorial Library
401 S. Commerce Street, Overton, TX 75684
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its learning and reference resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on youseemore.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Overton Community Building
505 Meadowbrook Drive, Overton, TX 75684
Help here
- Community building informationCall the city to ask about the community building and its use.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofoverton.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Overton
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 Rusk County
Overton is in Rusk County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Local office · State office
2-1-1 Texas
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall or search online for referrals to food, housing, health, and other support services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org
Public health · County office
Rusk County Health Department
115 N. Main, Suite 500A, Henderson, TX 75652
Help here
- Public health educationGet education and community support for diabetes, high blood pressure, and healthy weight.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ruskcountytx.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of East Texas
Help here
- Aging servicesContact the Area Agency on Aging for information about services for older adults in Rusk County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on easttexasaaa.org
Veterans · County office
Rusk County Veterans Service Office
115 N. Main, Suite 100-B, Henderson, TX 75652
Help here
- Veterans servicesContact the county Veterans Service Officer for help with veterans' services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ruskcountytx.gov
Emergency help · County office
Rusk County Office of Emergency Management
1515 Whippoorwill Avenue, Henderson, TX 75652
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet information and support to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ruskcountytx.gov
Library · County office
Rusk County Library System
106 East Main Street, Henderson, TX 75652
Help here
- Library servicesUse the county library system to find books, public computers, and library programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ruskcountytx.gov
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 877-541-7905 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988