Paducah

Local offices in Paducah

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

• 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.
  Call 877-541-7905Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org

• Local office · City office

  Paducah City Hall

  804 10th St, Paducah, TX 79248

  Help here

  • City government servicesVisit or call City Hall for help with city government services.
  Call 806-492-3713DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on paducahtx.net

• Library · Regional office

  Bicentennial City-County Library

  825 Backus Street, Paducah, TX 79248

  Help here

  • Library resourcesUse the library to borrow materials and access books, research tools, and online resources.
  Call 806-492-2006DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on paducah.ploud.net

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Paducah

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

Offices for all of Cottle County

Paducah is in Cottle County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Paducah WIC Clinic

  711 Richards St, Paducah Housing Authority, Paducah, TX 79248

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition and food benefitsApply for food benefits and nutrition support if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a child under five.Apply online
  Call 940-219-9124DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  North Texas Area Agency on Aging

  4309 Jacksboro Highway, Suite 200, Wichita Falls, TX 76302

  Help here

  • Aging servicesOlder adults and caregivers can contact the agency for help with meals, transportation, care coordination, and other support.
  Call 940-322-5281DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Cottle County Veterans Services

  101 Main St, Paducah, TX 79248

  Help here

  • Veterans servicesContact the county veterans services office for help with veterans' services.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cottlecountytx.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Cottle County Emergency Management

  Cottle County Courthouse, 815 9th Street, Paducah, TX 79248

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about local disaster planning, response, and emergency communications.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cottlecountytx.gov

Everything in Cottle 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