County Resources

Job search assistance and resources are available to the public free of charge. Toll Free: 1(877)967-5228 Hours: M-F 8A-5P

The mission of Goodwill is to create life-changing opportunities for people with disabilities or barriers to employment. The mission is accomplished by putting people to work either by assisting with job placement training or creating employment within one or more of Goodwill

This program provides basic medical services to residents of this county who cannot receive health care coverage from any other source and who are eligible for the program. Eligibility is based on income and resources.

Provides community mental health services. Use the main phone number to contact an office for an appointment or to ask for more information about eligibility and programs. The toll free Crisis Hotline is 1-800-841-6467. This crisis number is for people facing an emergency situation, such as having a homicidal or suicidal thoughts. If your call is an emergency, a crisis team may be sent out to help manage your situation. If necessary, emergency services may also be contacted to respond to your crisis.

A community health clinic. Enroll in their program for low-cost services. Services include: Pediatrics, Dental, Mental Health, Women

This low-cost or free clinic project provides comprehensive family planning services as well as complete physicals to men and women. They do not provide or pay for abortion care.

Classes are offered in basic skills, GED preparation and English Language Learning for non-native speakers. Instruction is provided through classes or Distance Learning (Internet based). A registration process must be completed before receiving services. There is sometimes a waiting list. Classes are free of charge. Referrals from the TX Workforce receive priority status. Classes are offered at the following locations: Beeville, Taft, Sinton, Mathis, FlourBluf, Pleasanton and Ingleside.

This agency administers various public housing programs including Section 8 and Low Rent Public Housing for low income families. Eligibility for people convicted of criminal offenses varies and waiting lists are common.

These supportive services include outreach, case management, help in obtaining VA benefits, emergency financial assistance for rent & utilities and assistance in obtaining and coordinating other public benefits.

These supportive services include outreach, case management, help in obtaining VA benefits, emergency financial assistance for rent & utilities and assistance in obtaining and coordinating other public benefits.

The Food Bank of Corpus Christi distributes food in bulk to nonprofit organizations or churches that have a purpose or mission statement related to the care and feeding of the ill, needy, or minor children. The Food Bank has Food Pantries in or serving every zip code in Corpus Christi and has representation in most of the 11 rural counties that they serve.Clients may call the Food Bank, give their zip code and they will refer them to the agency that is most convenient to their home. Clients must fall under the maximum income guidelines as designated by the USDA. The guidelines for income are based on family size, it is the responsibility of the pantries to determine if a client meets that criteria. The client must provide proof of residence in the area in which they live and a picture ID. Generally these pantries are emergency pantries which serve the clients at least 4 times per year.

The SNAP food benefits (formerly known as Food Stamps) helps people with low incomes and resources buy the food they need for good health. Medicaid Programs provide medical benefits for eligible low income adults, children, and families. CHIP offers a health insurance program for children. Call or visit website for program-specific eligibility information. Anyone convicted of a drug-related felony (possession, use or distribution of a controlled substance) after August 22, 1996, is not eligible for SNAP (Food Stamps) benefits.Hours: M-F, 8 am to 5 pm.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a not for profit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. They are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. The desire to stop using is the only requirement for membership. The meetings are free and anyone may join. Meetings are held in the cities of Victoria, Beeville, Alice, Rockport, Aransas Pass, Portland, Orange Grove, Kingsville, Ingleside, Port Lavaca, San Diego, Robstown and Corpus Christi.