Thornton

Local offices in Thornton

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

• Local office · City office

  Thornton City Hall

  708A Highway 14, Thornton, TX 76687

  Help here

  • City services and informationVisit or call City Hall for help with city services and public information.Read more
  • Water and sewer utility serviceContact the city about water and sewer service or a water bill.
  Call 254-380-1139DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Thornton website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Thornton

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

Job help near Thornton

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 Thornton. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Falls County Workforce Solutions Center -Marlin

  21 miles away

  114 Bridge Street, Marlin, TX 76661

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

  Call 254-296-5340DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 1, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  WorkForce Solutions for the Heart of Texas - Teague

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  22 miles away

  517 Main St, Teague, TX 75860-1625

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

  Call 254-739-2887DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 4, 2026

• American Job Center

  Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Texas - Waco

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  35 miles away

  1416 South New Road, Waco, TX 76711-1335

  Hours: M, W, Th, F 8am-5pm; Tu 8am-7pm

  Call 254-296-5200DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 24, 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 Limestone County

Thornton is in Limestone County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Older adults · County office

  Limestone County Senior Services Project

  510 W. State Street, Groesbeck, TX 76642

  Help here

  • Senior meals and supportEligible older and disadvantaged residents can get meals, wellness programs, and social activities.
  Call 254-729-5123DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network, Limestone County Office

  700 Hwy 171, Suite 706, Mexia, TX 76667

  Help here

  • Behavioral health servicesPeople can get mental health screening, outpatient care, and case management at the Mexia office.
  • Intellectual and developmental disability servicesPeople with intellectual or developmental disabilities can contact the Mexia office about local services and support.
  Call 254-562-6052DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Texas Health and Human Services Office, Mexia

  939 Industrial Blvd., Mexia, TX 76667

  Help here

  • Health and human services supportResidents can visit the local office for help with state health and human services programs.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Heart of Texas 2-1-1 Information Center

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local health, human service, and disaster related resources.
  Call 211Website

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging of the Heart of Texas

  1514 South New Road, Waco, TX 76711

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding services, benefits counseling, and caregiver support.
  Call 254-292-1800DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · County office

  Limestone County Tax Office

  200 W. State, Room 107, Groesbeck, TX 76642

  Help here

  • Vehicle registration and title servicesResidents can renew vehicle registration, transfer a title, and request vehicle records or permits.
  Call 254-729-3405DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Limestone 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