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Galveston County, Texas

Free help in Galveston, Texas

7 places in Galveston, plus 8 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 Galveston1

Galveston

Mitchell Boys and Girls club

Food pantry, a local food bank partner.

Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Address
4420 Avenue P, Galveston, TX 77550

Call first. No phone is listed for this site. Dial 2-1-1 for help reaching it.

Housing in Galveston1

Galveston

Housing Authority of the City of Galveston

Public housing apartments and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
4700 Broadway St, Galveston, TX 77551

Call first. Office hours are not published. Call to ask about openings and the waiting list.

Health and dental in Galveston3

Galveston

Coastal Health & Wellness, Galveston

Community health center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
4700 Broadway St, Galveston, TX 77551

Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

Galveston

St. Vincent's Clinic

Free or charitable clinic for people without insurance or with low income. Call to ask who qualifies and how to get an appointment.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
2817 Postoffice St, Galveston, TX 77550

Call first. Hours are not listed in the directory. Call first.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics directory.Suggest an update
Galveston

Teen Health Center

Free or charitable clinic for people without insurance or with low income. Call to ask who qualifies and how to get an appointment.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
4115 Avenue O, Galveston, TX 77550

Call first. Hours are not listed in the directory. Call first.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics directory.Suggest an update

Family, kids and jobs in Galveston1

Government offices in Galveston1

Galveston

Texas HHS Benefits Office, Galveston

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
Please call for hours
Address
123 Rosenberg, Galveston, TX 77550

Call first. Office hours are not listed on the state office finder. Call first, or apply online any time.

Also helps people in Galveston8

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

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
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
Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Texas Attorney General child support FAQ.Suggest an update
Statewide

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Free, confidential help for anyone hurt or threatened by a partner or family member: safety planning, shelter referrals and someone to talk to. Call 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or chat at TheHotline.org. In an emergency, call 911.

Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Statewide

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 to reach a trained crisis counselor any time, for a mental health crisis, thoughts of suicide or a substance use crisis. It is free and confidential. Veterans can press 1.

Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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.

Hours
Please call for hours

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.

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

Veterans Crisis Line

Dial 988, then press 1. Or text 838255, or chat at veteranscrisisline.net. Free and confidential. You do not need to be enrolled in VA health care.

Hours
Open 24 hours a day, every day
Statewide

VA national phone lines

VA benefits: 800-827-1000. VA health benefits: 877-222-8387. Homeless veterans, open 24 hours: 877-424-3838. MyVA411, the main VA line, open 24 hours: 800-698-2411.

Hours
Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern

Questions people ask in Galveston

Where can I get free food in Galveston, Texas?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Galveston: Mitchell Boys and Girls club (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM). Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get housing help in Galveston, Texas?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Galveston: Housing Authority of the City of Galveston, (409) 765-1904. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I find a free or low-cost clinic in Galveston, Texas?

We have confirmed 3 places that can help in Galveston: Coastal Health & Wellness, Galveston, (409) 938-2401, call first; St. Vincent's Clinic, (409) 765-2242, call first; Teen Health Center, (409) 761-3035, 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 with addiction or mental health in Galveston, Texas?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Galveston: 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 Galveston, Texas?

We have confirmed 3 places that can help in Galveston: 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 Galveston, Texas?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Galveston: 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. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get help with WIC, jobs or parenting in Galveston, Texas?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Galveston: Texas WIC, Island Community Health Center-Wic (Tuesday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Friday, 8:15 AM to 5:00 PM), (409) 763-7207. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

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