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Cass County, Texas

Free help in Linden, Texas

5 places in Linden, plus 16 that serve more than one town. Each listing shows the day we checked it, and anything we could not confirm says call first.

Food pantries and meals in Linden2

Linden

The Salvation Army Cass County TX (Linden) Service Unit

Salvation Army location that lists disaster relief, help for people without a home and food help. Help depends on funding and need, so call first to ask what is available now and what to bring.

Hours
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Address
Unspecified, Linden, TX 75563

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Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Salvation Army location finder.Suggest an update

Utility bills and rent help in Linden1

Linden

Community Services of Northeast Texas, Inc.

Helps households with low income pay electric, gas and water bills, including shutoff notices, through the federal energy assistance program (LIHEAP). Call to ask when applications open and what papers to bring.

Hours
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Address
115 S. Kaufman Street, Linden, TX 75563

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Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (Help for Texans).Suggest an update

Housing in Linden1

Government offices in Linden1

Linden

Texas HHS Benefits Office, Linden

State office for SNAP food benefits (food stamps), Medicaid and TANF cash help for families. Apply, turn in papers or ask about your case here, or apply online at YourTexasBenefits.com.

Hours
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Address
213 Hwy 8 N, Linden, TX 75563

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Also helps people in Linden16

These serve more than one town. Check each listing for who they serve.

Countywide

Linden Housing Authority

Public housing authority: rent help for households with low income through public housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8). Waiting lists are common, so call to ask what is open.

Hours
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Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (Help for Texans).Suggest an update
Countywide

Sabine Valley MHMR Center dba Community Healthcore

Rent help for households with low income, listed by the state housing agency for this county. Call to ask what help is open now and who qualifies.

Hours
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Address
107 Woodbine Place, Longview, TX 75601

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Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (Help for Texans).Suggest an update
Countywide

USDA Rural Development - Mount Pleasant

Rent help for households with low income, listed by the state housing agency for this county. Call to ask what help is open now and who qualifies.

Hours
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Address
1809 Ferguson Rd, Ste E, Mount Pleasant, TX 75455

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Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (Help for Texans).Suggest an update
Countywide

Virtual Foundation

Rent help for households with low income, listed by the state housing agency for this county. Call to ask what help is open now and who qualifies.

Hours
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Address
477 Mt. Pleasant Street, Pittsburg, TX 75686

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Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (Help for Texans).Suggest an update
Countywide

Aging and Disability Resource Center of Texoma

Rent help for households with low income, listed by the state housing agency for this county. Call to ask what help is open now and who qualifies.

Hours
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Address
1117 Gallagher Drive Suite 200, Sherman, TX 75090

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Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (Help for Texans).Suggest an update
Countywide

US Department of Housing and Urban Development

Rent help for households with low income, listed by the state housing agency for this county. Call to ask what help is open now and who qualifies.

Hours
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Address
451 7th Street Sw, Washington, TX 20410

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Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (Help for Texans).Suggest an update
Statewide

Texas Abuse Hotline (report child abuse or neglect)

Report abuse, neglect or exploitation of a child, an older adult or a person with a disability to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, which runs Child Protective Services (CPS). Call any time, or report online at TxAbuseHotline.org. In an emergency, call 911.

Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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Statewide

Texas Child Support (Attorney General)

The state child support line, run by the Texas Attorney General. Ask about a case, payments or how to apply for child support services. Automated payment and case information is available any time, and you can also manage a case online at childsupport.oag.texas.gov.

Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Texas Attorney General child support FAQ.Suggest an update
Statewide

Texas Veterans Commission

The state agency for veterans, with VA-accredited claims counselors, job help for veterans, education approvals, and grants to local veteran groups. Henderson County is in its Tyler and Longview area, but we could not read its office list, so call to ask who to see and how to book.

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Call first. The agency's own website blocked our check, so the phone number comes from VA and the state veterans portal. Please call to confirm.

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Checked October 9, 2026. Source: VA accreditation list and the Texas Veterans Network.Suggest an update

Questions people ask in Linden

Where can I get free food in Linden, Texas?

We have confirmed 3 places that can help in Linden: Senior Box at Linden Methodist Church (Monday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM), call first; The Salvation Army Cass County TX (Linden) Service Unit, (469) 553-7482, call first; First Baptist Church & Mission Atlanta (Monday and Friday, 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM), (903) 796-7925, call first. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get help paying rent or a utility bill in Linden, Texas?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Linden: Community Services of Northeast Texas, Inc., (903) 756-5596. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get housing help in Linden, Texas?

We have confirmed 7 places that can help in Linden: Housing Authority of Linden, (903) 796-5065, call first; Linden Housing Authority, (903) 756-5901, call first; Sabine Valley MHMR Center dba Community Healthcore, (903) 237-2376, call first. 4 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get help with addiction or mental health in Linden, Texas?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Linden: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), 988. If you are in crisis right now, call or text 988. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get help with veterans benefits in Linden, Texas?

We have confirmed 3 places that can help in Linden: Texas Veterans Commission, (800) 252-8387, call first; Veterans Crisis Line (Open 24 hours a day, every day), 988; VA national phone lines (Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern), (800) 827-1000. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. A veteran in crisis can call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.

Where can I get free legal help in Linden, Texas?

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Linden: Lone Star Legal Aid, (713) 652-0077, call first; Legal Hotline for Texans (Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Call 800-622-2520 and choose option 3), (800) 622-2520. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

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