Plains

Local offices in Plains

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

• Local office · City office

  City of Plains City Hall

  1015 Avenue F, Plains, TX 79355

  Help here

  • City services and utility accountsContact the city about local services, water, sewer, trash, or utility accounts.
  Call 806-456-2288DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ecode360.com

• Library · County office

  Yoakum County Library

  910 Avenue E, Plains, TX 79355

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use local library services.
  Call 806-456-8725DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tsl.texas.gov

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Plains

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

Offices for all of Yoakum County

Plains is in Yoakum County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · Nonprofit

  SPCAA WIC, Denver City

  112 West 2nd St., Denver City, TX 79323

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children with food and nutrition.
  Call 806-592-4518DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  South Plains Public Health District, Yoakum County Clinic

  415 Mustang Drive, Denver City, TX 79323

  Help here

  • Public health clinicVisit the clinic for public health services in Yoakum County.
  Call 806-592-2706DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  South Plains Area Agency on Aging

  6811 Indiana Avenue, Suite B, Lubbock, TX 79413

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding benefits, transportation, and other local services.
  Call 806-687-0940DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Yoakum County Sheriff's Office, Emergency Management

  1405 State Highway 214, Plains, TX 79355

  Help here

  • Emergency alerts and preparednessGet county emergency alerts and information about local emergency preparedness.
  Call 806-456-2377DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Workforce Solutions South Plains, Brownfield

  1321 B Tahoka Road, Brownfield, TX 79316

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce servicesThe job center provides employment and workforce services to people in the South Plains region.
  Call 806-637-4234DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Yoakum County Library

  901 Ave. E, Plains, TX 79355

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its learning resources.
  Call 806-456-8725DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on yoakumcountylibraryplains.biblionix.com

Everything in Yoakum 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