Local Assistance Programs

Back-to-School Giveaway

Held at a different church each year
Contact numbers 806-872-7400, 806-872-5409

Kindergarten through high school students are provided with clothing school supplies and hygiene products prior to start of the new school year.

Department of Aging and Disability Services

702 South Bryan Avenue
806-872-5481

Community long-term care services; Medicaid, Medicare eligibility for elderly and disabled; TDD Access for the Deaf.

Department of Family Protective Services

701 South Bryan Ave
806-872-5481

Child protective services; adult protective services

Feed One Food Bank

801 South 1st Street
806-872-5451

Open the second Tuesday of each month from 9a.m. to 12 noon at the activity building of the first Baptist church.

Health Department

503 S. 1st Street
806-872-5863

Family planning program, low-cost immunization based on income

Health and Human Services Commission

702 South Bryan Avenue
806-872-5481

Food stamps; TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families); Medicaid eligibility for children and pregnant women; TDD Access for the Deaf

Lamesa-Dawson County Food Pantry

1104 North Houston Avenue
806-872-3262

Open the Second Saturday of each month at the Presbyterian Center. Hours are 2-3p.m. November through April and 10-11am May through October

Safe Place of the Permian Basin

806-872-0497 Lamesa branch; 1-800-967-8928 toll free hotline

Services for violence and abuse against women and children

Woman, Infants and Children

501 South 1st Street
806-872-2177

WIC services, nutrition classes, etc.
Local Assistance Programs

West Texas Opportunities, Inc.

603 North 4th Street
806-872-8354

Comprehensive energy assistance Program (CEAP)

Assists low income residents who need to help their utility bills.

Medical Transportation Program

Provides free transportation there and back for anyone (child or adult) with Medicaid coverage who needs to make an approved trip to medical facilities locally and throughout the region.

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Offers assistance to help a resident lower their home heating and cooling expenses through the conservation of energy.

Emergency Food and shelter program (EFSP)

Federal funds are administered locally. It also is in charge of administering some local church funds and the Dawson County Welfare Fund.