Finding the right help at the right time shouldn’t be hard. If you or a loved one needs food assistance, transportation, veteran benefits, medical equipment, or housing support, this guide connects you to trusted local resources across six North Texas counties — organized by county and category so you can quickly find exactly what applies to your situation.
Whether you’re a caregiver searching for respite support, a veteran navigating VA benefits, or a senior living independently who needs a little extra help, the right resource exists in your county. This page is your starting point.
Need in-home care or help navigating senior resources in North Texas? Visit Assisting Hands Mansfield to learn how our caregivers support seniors and families across North Texas.
Direct links: Dallas | Tarrant | Ellis | Johnson | Hood | Parker
Start Here: Nationwide Hotline — Available in Every County
United Way — 211 “Blue Book of Care”
Phone:: 211
Website: www.211.org
- Crisis, emergency, and disaster recovery
- Housing and utility assistance
- Food programs and benefits
- Healthcare, mental health, and substance abuse services
Not sure where to start? Call 211 first — available 24/7 and free. Trained specialists can connect you to local resources in any county.
Find Resources in Your County
Select the county page for your area to see a full directory of local services, phone numbers, addresses, and eligibility details:
- Dallas County Senior Resources
- Tarrant County Senior Resources
- Ellis County Senior Resources
- Johnson County Senior Resources
- Hood County Senior Resources
- Parker County Senior Resources
Direct links: Dallas | Tarrant | Ellis | Johnson | Hood | Parker
What Types of Help Are Available?
Each county page is organized into the following categories. Click your county above and navigate to the section that applies to your need:
- Food Distribution — Meals on Wheels, food banks, SNAP benefits
- Housing — Subsidized housing, homelessness prevention, senior communities
- Medical Equipment — Free or low-cost wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds
- Transportation — Medicaid rides, paratransit, senior shuttles
- Utility Bill Assistance — CEAP/LIHEAP, electric and gas bill help
- Veteran Assistance — VA benefits, burial services, healthcare enrollment
- Pet Assistance — Free pet food, low-cost vet care, temporary foster care
- Funeral & Preneed Services — Affordable arrangements, veteran burial coordination
- Medicaid/Medicare Navigation — Benefits enrollment and guidance
- Educational & Caregiver Support — Training, advocacy, scam prevention
How Assisting Hands Mansfield Can Help
In addition to connecting you with community resources, Assisting Hands Mansfield provides professional in-home care services — including personal care, companionship, medication reminders, meal preparation, and transportation to VA and medical appointments.
Contact Assisting Hands Mansfield to learn how our experienced caregivers can support your family across North Texas.
Resource Disclaimer: The organizations listed on this page are provided as a community convenience. Assisting Hands Mansfield does not endorse, guarantee, or verify the quality, availability, or eligibility requirements of any third-party service listed here. Program availability, contact information, and service areas may change at any time. We encourage you to contact each organization directly to confirm current services, hours, and eligibility before relying on this information. Assisting Hands Mansfield assumes no liability for the services provided by any listed organization.
