Questions people ask
Where can I get free food in Madison County, Texas?
We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Madison County: Madison Mobile Pantry in Madisonville (11:00 AM to 12:30 PM on October 22, November 19 and December 17), (979) 779-3663, call first; SonShine Outreach Food Pantry in Madisonville (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9 AM to 12 PM & 1 PM to 4 PM), (936) 348-5282, 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 Madison County, Texas?
We have confirmed one place that can help in Madison County: Brazos Valley Community Action Programs, (979) 595-2800. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I get housing help in Madison County, Texas?
We have confirmed 5 places that can help in Madison County: Housing Authority of the City of Madisonville, (936) 348-6346, call first; Aging and Disability Resource Center of Brazos Valley COG, (979) 595-2800, call first; Brazos Valley Council of Governments, (979) 595-2800, call first. 2 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 find a free or low-cost clinic in Madison County, Texas?
We have confirmed one place that can help in Madison County: HealthPoint Madisonville, (936) 348-3418. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I get help with addiction or mental health in Madison County, Texas?
We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Madison County: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), 988; SAMHSA National Helpline (Open 24 hours a day, every day), (800) 662-4357. 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 Madison County, Texas?
We have confirmed 3 places that can help in Madison County: 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 Madison County, Texas?
We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Madison County: 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.
Where can I get help with WIC, jobs or parenting in Madison County, Texas?
We have confirmed one place that can help in Madison County: Texas WIC, Madisonville Clinic (Tuesday and Thursday, 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM to 6:00 PM), (979) 595-2945. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Is HelpByState free to use?
Yes. There is nothing to sign up for and nothing to pay. Every listing is free, and so is adding or correcting one.
Why do some listings say call first?
Church and community pantries often change days, move, or close for a holiday. When the sources we checked disagree, or an organization does not publish its hours, we say so instead of guessing. A quick call saves a trip.
I run a pantry or a program. How do I get listed or fix our hours?
Use the Add a listing or Suggest an update form. We confirm it against your own page or contact you, then change the listing. It is free.
Is this the same as 2-1-1?
No. 2-1-1 is a statewide phone line and database run by the state network. HelpByState is an independent, county-by-county directory that shows the date each listing was checked. If you want to talk to a person, dial 2-1-1.
Where do the hours and phone numbers come from?
From each organization's own website or page, official sources such as housing authority and WIC clinic lists, and the public Find Food map of the Brazos Valley Food Bank map. We list the source on every card.