Cameron County, TX Assistance Programs

Our housing assistance programs include HUD, housing assistance, Section 8, subsidized housing programs in Cameron County.

Harlingen Housing Authority

219 East Jackson Street
Harlingen, TX - 78550
(956) 423-2521
Provide low income housing for the economically disadvantaged, disabled and elderly residents. Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm..

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Loaves and Fishes of the Rio Grande Valley

514 South E Street
Harlingen, TX - 78550
956-423-1014
Services: Offers long-term, temporary emergency shelters for homeless families who have run away or homeless young people in general Emergency shelters for men and women are open 24 hours a day. In order to move from homelessness to self-sufficiency, long-term residents must be covered by a monitored program. The soup kitchen serves twice a week. ..

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Health and Human Services

801 North 13th Street
Harlingen, TX - 78550
855-766-8345
Manage government programs for low-income families, children, the elderly, and the disabled. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), food stamps, medical assistance. Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ..

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Health and Human Services

1000 West Price Road
Brownsville, TX - 78520
956-554-5500
Services: Offers administer government programs for low-income families, children, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Also offers temporary assistance for families in need (TANF), food stamps, Medicaid. Hours of Operation: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ..

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Catholic Charities

955 West Price Road
Brownsville, TX - 78520
956-541-0220
Provides medical transportation, prescription assistance, fire loss, food, clothing when available...

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Cameron County Housing Authority

3567 West Business 83
Harlingen, TX - 78550
956-365-4389
Hours: 8:00 - 5:00 pm, Financial Assistance...

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Valley Coalition for the Homeless

P.O. Box 195
Los Indios, TX - 78567
956-399-8411
Services: Offers start home expenses, medical services, transportation, child employment, clothing, various other diverse needs include self-skill training classes, and other educational referrals. Hours of Operation: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Fees: Free of charge.  ..

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Cameron County Health Department Medical Care

1122 Morgan Blvd
Harlingen, TX - 78550
956-427-8037
Fees: Fees are low cost or free, Medicaid accepted, Services: Preventive health care providers, immunizations, pregnancy tests, postnatal care, nutritional information, diabetic screening, health counseling, exams, etc. ..

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Salvation Army

201 East Monroe
Harlingen, TX - 78550
(956) 423-2454
Providing emergency assistance including on-site shelter..

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Local Rehab Assistance: 866-481-4384
Specialists trained to find the best treatment solutions at little to no cost. Call for location and rates for rehab.

Valley Transit Company

P.O. Box 530010
Harlingen, TX - 78550
956-423-4710
Hours: 8:00 - 5:00 pm, Fees; There is ticket fee, Services: Provides bus service to local points, Charters, local services, services to Reynosa, Services to San Antonio, Texas...

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Valley AIDS Council

418 East Tyler, Suite B
Harlingen, TX - 78550
956-428-2653
Rates: None, Services: Information and referral for people infected and affected by HIV/AIDS, Medical services, Case management, Counseling, Education and advocacy services. Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ..

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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

2168 East Jackson Street
Brownsville, TX - 78521
956-882-7792
UTRGV Offers counseling services for mental health/behavorial issues. All services are free of charge...

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Texas Workforce Solutions

851 Old Alice Road
Brownsville, TX - 78520
(956) 621-3480
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ..

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Texas Workforce Solutions

601 East Harrison Street
Harlingen, TX - 78550
(956) 423-9266
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ..

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Texas Workforce Commission Vocational Rehabilitation Services Formerly DARS

1812 West Jefferson
Harlingen, TX - 78550
(956) 368-5200
They offer vocational rehabilitation services and blind & visually impaired services. Hours of operation: Between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM on Monday to Friday ..

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Texas RioGrande Legal Aid

308 East Harrison
Harlingen, TX - 78550
956-423-3111
Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Fees: None, Services: Legal assistance on legal matters - divorces, adoptions, guardianship, warranty deeds, civil rights violations, handicapped and mental health education, administrative representation for eligible economically disadvantaged rural residents...

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Su Clinica Familiar - Women's Health Care

1706 Treasure Hills Blvd.
Harlingen, TX - 78550
956-365-6004
Hours of Operation: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Services: Based on income, offers women health care, pediatrics, dentistry, adult medicine, have a pharmacy on site as well as a sonogram and X-ray department. ..

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Social Security Office

3115 Central Blvd.
Brownsville, TX - 78520
866-964-6486
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Wednesday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM...

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Social Security Office

2005 West Jefferson Avenue
Harlingen, TX - 78550
866-931-7075
Hours of operation: Between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday Between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM on Wednesday ..

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RIO Grande State/South Texas Health Care Systems

1401 Rangerville Road
Harlingen, TX - 78550
956-364-8000
Services: Offers public inpatient psychiatric services, services for people with cognitive disabilities, offers women's health, primary care, day surgery, diagnostic services, and social and laboratory services. Fees: Based on outpatient admissions, based on need for MRI and MH.   Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ..

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Planned Parenthood

370 Old Port Isabel Road
Brownsville, TX - 78521
956-546-4574
Services: Offers medical/physical examinations, disease tests, counselling, etc. Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ..

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Planned Parenthood

712 North 77 Sunshine Strip
Harlingen, TX - 78550
956-423-8584
Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Medical/Physical exams, disease testing, Counseling, etc...

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High School Equivalency Program at Texas State Technical College (HEP)

1902 North Loop 499
Harlingen, TX - 78550
956-364-4505
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. The High School Equivalency Program (HEP) is a migrant education program designed to meet the special needs of migrant and seasonal farm workers in pursuit of the GED diploma. Eligibility: Be at least 17 years old, Lack a high school diploma or its equivalent, performed some type of agricultural work in the previous 24 months for a minimum of 75 days...

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Harlingen – Westbrook Clinic RGV and VAC Professional Building

2306 Camelot Plaza
Harlingen, TX - 78550
(956) 428-2653
Provide free, anonymous, and confidential HIV testing and Sexually Transmitted Infections testing. Hours testing is offered: Tuesday: 9:00am to 11:00am and from 1:00pm to 5:00pm Appointments Only.Wednesday & Friday: 9:00am to 11:00am and from 1:00pm to 4:00pm Appointments Only.Thursday: 9:00am to 11:00am and from 1:00pm to 5:00pm Walk-ins Only...

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Friendship of Women

95 East Price Road, Building C
Brownsville, TX - 78523
956-544-7412
Services: Programs that help victims of domestic violence and sexual violence. Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday,  8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. ..

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Family Crisis Center

1602 West Harrison, Suite C
Harlingen, TX - 78550
956-423-9305
Services Program of assistance to victims of family violence and sexual assault, confidential counseling, etc. Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.  ..

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Exodus Project Counseling Center

201 East 10th Street, Suite E
Brownsville, TX - 78526
956-425-1430
Services: Offers drug abuse and relapse counseling, one-on-one AA/NA, sponsorship, anger management, spiritual and marriage counseling. ..

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Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program

1822 West Jefferson Avenue
Harlingen, TX - 78550
956-423-1100
Assist low-income households particularly those with lowest incomes that pay a high portion of household income for home energy. The program encourages priority be given to those with the highest home energy needs, meaning low income household with a high energy burden, primarily the elderly, persons with disabilities, and families with children under the age of 6. areas/counties are covered by this program are Bee, Brooks, Cameron, Duval, Jim Wells, San Patricio, and Willacy counties. Applicants must apply and meet the federal poverty level of 125% of less to be eligible for services. Call for an application or visit our Offices. Additional information about the program: Energy-related needs assessment and referrals, budget counseling, and energy conservation education. Hours of operation: Monday -Friday 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. & 1:00p.m. 5:00p.m...

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Brownsville – VAC HIV/STI Education and Testing Office

857 E. Washington Street, Suite G
Brownsville, TX - 78520
(956) 541-2600
Provide free, anonymous, and confidential HIV testing and Sexually Transmitted Infections testing. Hours testing is offered: Monday: 2:00pm to 5:00pm Appointments Only. Tuesday & Thursday & Friday: 9:00am to 12:00pm and from 2:00pm to 5:00pm Appointments Only. Wednesday: 9:00am to 12:00pm and from 2:00pm to 5:00pm Walk-ins Only...

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Area Agency on Aging Social Services

1501 North 28th Street, Suite A2
Harlingen, TX - 78550
956-412-0958
AAoA services include case management; benefits counseling; an ombudsman program; community assistance; and contracted services...

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