Matagorda County, Texas — Verified Community Resources

Free, individually verified resources for Matagorda County: the official crisis line, food bank, area agency on aging, and legal aid it routes to, plus any locally verified providers. Each record shows the date it was last checked against an official source. Most recent verification in this county: 2026-06-20.

If this is an emergency

Call 911 if someone is in immediate danger. For a mental-health crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). For any resource or referral, dial 211. This page is an information directory, not an emergency service.

Key contacts for Matagorda County

Find Your Local Mental Health Authority (LMHA/LBHA)

Mental Health

Official state directory for the public mental-health authority (LMHA) and 24/7 crisis line serving Matagorda County.

Phone: See directory — each LMHA runs a 24/7 crisis line
Hours: Directory online; crisis lines 24/7
Who it serves / how to start: Every Texas county is covered by one of 37 LMHAs / 2 LBHAs providing public mental health care (sliding scale) and 24/7 crisis response
Cost: Sliding scale / safety-net
Website: https://resources.hhs.texas.gov/directories/lmha
Verified source: https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/mental-health-substance-use-resources/find-your-local-mental-health-or-behavioral-health-authority

Verified 2026-06-20 against an official source. Re-checked every 90 days.

Houston-Galveston AAA — Regional Area Agency on Aging

Senior Services

Area Agency on Aging serving Matagorda County; senior services routing.

Phone: 713-627-3200; toll-free 800-437-7396
Address: 3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 120, Houston, TX 77027
Who it serves / how to start: Adults 60+, caregivers; benefits counseling, care coordination, ombudsman
Verified source: https://resources.hhs.texas.gov/directories/aaa

Verified 2026-06-20 against an official source. Re-checked every 90 days.

Lone Star Legal Aid (East/Southeast Texas)

Legal / Immigration

LSC-designated free civil legal aid provider for Matagorda County (eligibility and intake required).

Phone: 713-652-0077 (Houston office); apply online
Hours: Intake: civil M-F 8:30-2:30; online 24/7
Who it serves / how to start: Free civil legal aid for low-income residents of 72 counties in east, southeast, and northeast Texas (includes Greater Houston)
Cost: Free
Website: https://www.lonestarlegal.org/apply/
Verified source: https://www.lonestarlegal.org/

Verified 2026-06-20 against an official source. Re-checked every 90 days.

Find My Food Bank (Feeding Texas)

Food Assistance

Official Feeding Texas locator for the food bank and nearest pantry serving Matagorda County.

Phone: See locator — each food bank lists its helpline
Hours: Varies by food bank/pantry
Who it serves / how to start: Anyone needing food anywhere in Texas — 20 regional food banks + 4,000 partners covering all 254 counties; many also help with SNAP applications
Cost: Free
Verified source: https://www.feedingtexas.org/food-banks/

Verified 2026-06-20 against an official source. Re-checked every 90 days.

More providers

Beyond the county authorities above, additional statewide and metro providers may serve Matagorda County. Search the interactive tool or dial 211.

Statewide crisis & safety lines

These serve every Texas county, including Matagorda.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Crisis / Emergency

Phone: Call or text 988
Hours: 24/7
Who it serves / how to start: Anyone in suicidal, mental health, or substance use crisis; chat at 988lifeline.org. Press 1 = Veterans, press 2 = Spanish.
Cost: Free
Languages: Yes — Spanish available
Website: https://988lifeline.org/get-help/what-to-expect/
Verified source: https://988lifeline.org/

Verified 2026-06-20 against an official source. Re-checked every 90 days.

Crisis Text Line

Crisis / Emergency

Phone: Text HOME to 741741
Hours: 24/7
Who it serves / how to start: Anyone in crisis; text-based support with trained counselors
Cost: Free
Languages: Yes — Spanish available
Verified source: https://www.crisistextline.org/

Verified 2026-06-20 against an official source. Re-checked every 90 days.

National Human Trafficking Hotline

Crisis / Emergency

Phone: 888-373-7888; text BEFREE (233733)
Hours: 24/7
Who it serves / how to start: Victims/survivors of trafficking and those reporting tips; 200+ languages
Cost: Free
Verified source: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/

Verified 2026-06-20 against an official source. Re-checked every 90 days.

Texas Abuse Hotline (DFPS)

Crisis / Emergency

Phone: 800-252-5400
Hours: 24/7
Who it serves / how to start: Report abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children, adults 65+, or adults with disabilities
Cost: Free
Website: https://www.dfps.texas.gov/Contact_Us/report_abuse.asp
Verified source: https://www.dfps.texas.gov/

Verified 2026-06-20 against an official source. Re-checked every 90 days.

The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth)

Crisis / Emergency

Phone: 866-488-7386; text START to 678-678
Hours: 24/7
Who it serves / how to start: LGBTQ+ young people in crisis; chat at thetrevorproject.org
Cost: Free
Verified source: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

Verified 2026-06-20 against an official source. Re-checked every 90 days.

Veterans Crisis Line

Crisis / Emergency

Phone: Dial 988 then press 1
Hours: 24/7
Who it serves / how to start: Veterans, service members, and their families — no VA enrollment required; chat via veteranscrisisline.net
Cost: Free
Verified source: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

Verified 2026-06-20 against an official source. Re-checked every 90 days.