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Nueces County, Texas

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32 places

    Some safety programs do not share an address, so they are not on the map. They are listed under Safety below.

    Food pantries and meals1

    Corpus Christi

    Casa De Dios- Panrty

    Free food giveaway run by the Casa De Dios -Pantry. Arrive at the start time; food is given while supplies last.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    3402 Ayers St, Corpus Christi, TX 78415

    Call first. Dates change from month to month. Check FreshTrak for the next date, or call the Casa De Dios -Pantry at 361-887-6291.

    Housing2

    Corpus Christi

    Corpus Christi Housing Authority

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

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    3701 Ayers St, Corpus Christi, TX 78415

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

    Robstown

    Robstown Housing Authority

    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
    625 W Avenue F, Robstown, TX 78380

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

    Health and dental9

    Corpus Christi

    Amistad Community Health Center

    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
    1533 S Brownlee Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78404

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

    Corpus Christi

    Amistad South Side Clinic

    Community health center run by Amistad Community Health Center, Incorporated. 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
    7017 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX 78413

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

    Corpus Christi

    Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation

    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
    2882 Holly Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78415

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

    Robstown

    Calderon Clinic Robstown

    Community health center run by Amistad Community Health Center, Incorporated. 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
    710 E Main Ave, Robstown, TX 78380

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

    Robstown

    Amistad Community Health Center

    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
    814 E Main Ave, Robstown, TX 78380

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

    Corpus Christi

    Compassionate Care

    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
    1660 South Staples Street, Suite 100, Corpus Christi, TX 78404

    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
    Corpus Christi

    Mission of Mercy

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

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    2421 Ayers Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78404

    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
    Corpus Christi

    My Direct Obstetric Care Nonprofit 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
    5920 Saratoga Blvd, Suite 450, Corpus Christi, TX 78414

    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

    Recovery and mental health help2

    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

    Veterans services3

    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

    Safety and crisis help1

    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

    Family, kids and jobs7

    Robstown

    Texas WIC, Robstown

    Food benefits, nutrition help and breastfeeding support for pregnant women, new mothers, babies and children under 5.

    Hours
    Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Wednesday, 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    414 N Matiana Ortiz Blvd, Robstown, TX 78380
    Banquete

    Texas WIC, Banquete-L And M Superette

    Food benefits, nutrition help and breastfeeding support for pregnant women, new mothers, babies and children under 5.

    Hours
    Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    Senior Citizens Center 4359 4 th Street, Banquete, TX 78339

    Call first. This is not a permanent office. Call to confirm the days it is open.

    Agua Dulce

    Texas WIC, Agua Dulce

    Food benefits, nutrition help and breastfeeding support for pregnant women, new mothers, babies and children under 5.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    Agua Dulce Senior Center 1513 2nd Street, Agua Dulce, TX 78330

    Call first. Hours are not listed. Please call first.

    Bishop

    Texas WIC, Bishop

    Food benefits, nutrition help and breastfeeding support for pregnant women, new mothers, babies and children under 5.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    102 W Joyce St, Bishop, TX 78343

    Call first. Hours are not listed. Please call first.

    Government offices6

    Corpus Christi

    Texas HHS Benefits Office, Corpus Christi

    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
    5155 Flynn Pkwy, Corpus Christi, TX 78411

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

    Corpus Christi

    Texas HHS Benefits Office, Corpus Christi

    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
    4410 Dillon, Corpus Christi, TX 78415

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

    Robstown

    Texas HHS Benefits Office, Robstown

    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
    1470 Highway 44, Robstown, TX 78380

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

    Corpus Christi

    Child Support Office (Texas Attorney General), Corpus Christi

    State child support office run by the Texas Attorney General. It helps parents open a child support case, establish paternity, and set up, change or enforce a support order. For questions about a case, call 800-252-8014, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    500 N Shoreline Blvd, Ste 210, Corpus Christi, TX 78401

    Call first. The state office list does not show hours or a local phone number. Call the child support line first.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Texas Attorney General child support office list.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
    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

    How HelpByState works

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      A listing goes up only after its phone and its address or hours match the organization's own page, or an official list.

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      Dated on every card

      Each card shows the day we checked it. If sources disagree, we say call first instead of guessing.

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      Fixed by the community

      See something wrong, or know a place we missed? Send it in. Nothing changes until we have checked it.

    Questions people ask

    Where can I get free food in Nueces County, Texas?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Nueces County: Casa De Dios- Panrty in Corpus Christi, (361) 887-6291. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get housing help in Nueces County, Texas?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Nueces County: Corpus Christi Housing Authority, (361) 889-3300, call first; Robstown Housing Authority, (361) 387-4525, 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 find a free or low-cost clinic in Nueces County, Texas?

    We have confirmed 9 places that can help in Nueces County: Amistad Community Health Center in Corpus Christi, (361) 884-2242, call first; Amistad South Side Clinic in Corpus Christi, (361) 994-7255, call first; Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation in Corpus Christi, (361) 814-2001, call first. 6 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 Nueces County, Texas?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Nueces 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 Nueces County, Texas?

    We have confirmed 3 places that can help in Nueces 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 Nueces County, Texas?

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

    We have confirmed 7 places that can help in Nueces County: Texas WIC, Corpus Christi-Nueces Co Public Health District (Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Friday, 3:30 AM to 4:00 AM), (361) 826-1355; Texas WIC, DCH-of Corpus Christi (Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM), (361) 694-6767; Texas WIC, Annaville-Hilltop Community Center in Robstown (Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM), (361) 242-2458. 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.

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    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 local food bank. We list the source on every card.

    Something missing, or out of date?

    If you run a pantry or program, or you saw a listing that is wrong, tell us. We check every message against the organization's own page before anything changes.