Rusk

Local offices in Rusk

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

• Utilities · City office

  Rusk Water and Utilities Billing

  108 E 5th St, Rusk, TX 75785

  Help here

  • Water, sewer, trash service, and utility billsContact the city about water, sewer, or trash service, utility bills, and bill payment extensions.
  Call 903-683-2213DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on rusktx.org

• Library · City office

  Singletary Memorial Library

  207 E 6th St, Rusk, TX 75785

  Help here

  • Public library servicesVisit or contact the library for its book collection and other library services.
  Call 903-683-5916DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on rusktx.org

• Local office · City office

  Rusk City Hall

  108 E 5th St, Rusk, TX 75785

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city services, submitting requests, or asking questions about city government.
  Call 903-683-2213DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on rusktx.org

City of Rusk, Texas website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Rusk

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

Job help near Rusk

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 Rusk. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  East Texas Workforce Solutions- Palestine

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  23 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

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Workforce Solutions Deep East TX - Nacogdoches

  Also helps young people

  33 miles away

  235 N University Street, Nacogdoches, TX 75961-5127

  Hours: M-F 8am-5pm

  Call 936-560-1441DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 2, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Workforce Solutions East Texas - Tyler

  Also helps young people

  36 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

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 Cherokee County

Rusk is in Cherokee County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Texas Health and Human Services Benefits Office - Jacksonville

  502 East Pine Street, Jacksonville, TX 75766

  Help here

  • SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF benefitsApply for food, health coverage, and cash assistance benefits through Texas HHS.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 903-586-7626DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · State office

  2-1-1 Texas

  Help here

  • Local help and referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Cherokee County Public Health

  1502 South Bolton Street, Jacksonville, TX 75766

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health department for local public health services and clinic information.
  Call 903-586-6191DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  East Texas Area Agency on Aging

  3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, TX 75662

  Help here

  • Aging services and benefits counselingOlder adults and caregivers can get help with benefits, care planning, and support services.
  Call 903-218-6500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Cherokee County Emergency Management

  165 East 6th Street, Suite 102, Rusk, TX 75785

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and hazard mitigationGet county emergency information and learn about local hazard planning.
  Call 903-683-5947DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · County office

  Cherokee County Tax Office

  135 South Main, Courthouse, Rusk, TX 75785

  Help here

  • Vehicle titles and registrationGet help with vehicle title transfers, registration, and disabled parking placards.Read more
  Call 903-683-5478DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Cherokee 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