Ellis County seniors have access to regional and statewide services — from meal delivery and free medical equipment to veteran benefits and utility assistance. Whether you’re in Waxahachie, Ennis, Midlothian, Red Oak, or a rural area of Ellis County, this guide connects you to the right help.
A good first step: call Unite Ellis at 888-463-6227 or dial 211. Both can connect you to local resources and case management at no cost.
Need in-home care or help navigating senior resources in Ellis County? Visit Assisting Hands Mansfield to learn how our caregivers support seniors and families across North Texas.
Community Coordination
Unite Ellis
Phone: 888-463-6227
Website: www.uniteellis.org
Crisis/Suicide Prevention: 988 (call or text)
- Crisis management for homelessness, financial hardship, hunger, and emergency needs
- Connects county organizations, businesses, nonprofits, and churches
- Monthly community meetings in Ennis, Ferris, Midlothian, Red Oak, Waxahachie, and rural areas
Food Distribution
Meals on Wheels — Johnson & Ellis Counties / North Central Texas
Phone: (972) 351-9943
Intake: (888) 869-6325
Address: 106 E. Kilpatrick St, Cleburne, TX 76031
Website: www.mownct.org
North Texas Food Bank (via partner agencies)
Phone: (214) 330-1396
Address: 3677 Mapleshade Ln, Plano, TX 75075
North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging (AAA) — SNAP
Address: 616 Six Flags Dr, Suite 200, Arlington, TX 76011
Phone: (800) 272-3921
Website: nctcog.org/aging-services
- Serves adults 60+ with SNAP applications, benefits navigation, and caregiver support
Medicaid & Medicare Navigation
North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging (AAA)
Address: 616 Six Flags Dr, Suite 200, Arlington, TX 76011
Phone: (800) 272-3921
Website: nctcog.org/aging-services
*Serves adults 60+ and caregivers with SNAP applications, benefits navigation and caregiver support
Free Medical Equipment
The following regional organizations serve Ellis County residents. Full details are available on the Dallas County page:
- DME Exchange of Dallas — 214-997-3639
- Mission Arlington Medical Equipment Program — 817-277-6620 (serves Ellis County)
- Mission Regan (McKinney) — 972-369-7637
- Rahbar Foundation — 972-922-2781
- Wellness Center for Older Adults — 972-953-7669
- Project MEND (Statewide) — 210-223-6363
Pet Assistance
Meals on Wheels North Central Texas — AniMeals Pet Food Program
Phone: 888-869-6325
Address: 203 Kimberly Dr, Cleburne, TX 76031
Website: www.mownct.org
- Free pet food assistance program “AniMeals”
- Free pet food delivered alongside meal delivery to homebound seniors
All DFW-wide pet assistance organizations are listed on the Dallas County page and serve Ellis County as well.
Transportation
My Ride North Texas / NCTCOG
Phone: 211 or local AAA
Website: www.nctcog.org
- Personalized transportation planning for seniors
- Connects to ALL local providers
Medicaid Transportation (Modivcare)
Phone: 877-633-8747
- Free rides to medical appointments for Medicaid recipients
- Wheelchair accessible when medically required
STAR Transit
Phone: 877-631-5278
Website: www.startransit.org
- Demand-response senior and disability transportation
- Wheelchair accessible
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)
Phone: 214-749-3278
Website: www.dart.org
- Limited service areas in Ellis County — confirm coverage for your specific location before relying on this option
Utility Bill Assistance
Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP / LIHEAP)
Phone: 855-566-2057
Referral: 211
Website: www.texasutilityhelp.com
- Pays electric, gas, and sometimes water bills
- Covers past-due and current balances
- Prioritizes seniors 60+ and medically vulnerable households
North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging (AAA)
Phone: 800-272-3921
Address: 616 Six Flags Dr., Arlington, TX 76011
- CEAP application assistance and utility program navigation
Catholic Charities (Ellis County sites)
Phone: 866-223-7500
- Utility bill assistance and emergency financial aid
Veteran Assistance
Assisting Hands — Ellis County
Phone: 972-640-4263
Address: 213 South State Highway 342, Suite 303, Red Oak, TX 75154
Website: assistinghands.com/105/texas/
- Free VA Healthcare application assistance and transportation to VA appointments
- Referrals to VA benefits and burial services
- In-home support: personal care, medication reminders, meal prep, companionship
Veteran Services Office (VSO) — Ellis County Area
Note: Hood County VSO: 817-579-3292 | 100 E. Pearl Street, Suite 112, Granbury, TX 76048
- Free hands-on help filing for VA benefits
Texas Veterans Commission (TVC)
Phone: 800-252-8387
Website: www.tvc.texas.gov
- Free VA disability and pension claims assistance
- Survivor benefits (widows/spouses)
- Burial benefits
- Works directly with county Veteran Services Office (VSO)
TexVet
Website: www.texvet.org
- Centralized statewide database: healthcare, housing, benefits, caregiver resources
- Covers all Texas counties
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Phone: 800-827-1000
Healthcare Enrollment: 877-222-8387
Website: www.va.gov
- Healthcare enrollment
- Pension, disability, burial, and survivor benefits
North Texas VA Healthcare System — Clinic Locations (Serves All North Texas Counties)
Main Line: 800-849-3597 | www.northtexas.va.gov
- Dallas (Lancaster): 4500 S. Lancaster Rd — 214-742-8387
- Dallas (S. Polk St): 4243 South Polk Street — 214-372-8100
- Fort Worth: 2201 SE Loop 820 — 817-730-0000
- Grand Prairie: 2737 Sherman St — 214-857-3450
- Granbury: 1210 Paluxy Medical Circle — 817-326-3902
- Greenville: 8325 Jack Finney Blvd — 903-450-1143
- Garland: 2300 Marie Curie Blvd — 469-797-2100
- Plano: 3804 W. 15th Street, Suite 175 — 972-801-4200
- Sherman: 1715 Texoma Pkwy — 903-487-0477
- Tyler: 428 Centennial Parkway — 903-266-5900
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
