This is a directory of programs and organizations that can help Brewster County residents with problems caused by the pandemic. Please email or call organizations for help, because many have closed offices as a safety precaution.
Use the links above or the drop-down category menu below to browse by the type of assistance needed. Or search the directory by keyword.
2-1-1 Texas Assistance Help Line
Phone: 877-541-7905
Phone: 2-1-1
Website: 2-1-1 Nationwide Covid-19 Resources
Website: 2-1-1 Texas
Description
Call 211 for help finding social services and assistance programs, including state benefits for food, health, housing, and basic living expenses.
Big Bend Area Supply Assistance
Website: Big Bend Area Supply Assistance
Description
Facebook group for people offering and requesting help during the pandemic.
Big Bend Community Action Committee
Location 607 W. Gallego Ave. Alpine TX 79830
Phone: (432) 837-2142
Email: aebbcac@gmail.com
Website: Big Bend Community Action Committee
Description
Provides assistance with utility bills and energy-saving weatherization, as well as medical transportation, throughout tri-county area.
TANF Cash Help
Phone: 2-1-1
Website: TANF Cash Assistance
Description
TANF helps families and grandparents raising children offers monthly or one-time cash assistance to pay for basic living needs.
TRAX Transportation
Phone: 855-879-8729
Phone: 432-837-9139
Website: TRAX
Description
BBCAC TRAX Transportation is available to the public in our service areas Monday thru Friday except for Thanksgiving and Christmas. This service can be used for various reasons: shopping, work place, visiting friends and family, airports, and/or medical appointments. To ensure your reservation, it is recommended to call 1-855-TRY-TRAX (1-855-879-8729) 24 to 48 hours prior to your planned travel.
If you have an organization or program to add to this resource directory, please contact us.
