Senior benefits in Victoria County, Texas

Victoria County's CEAP is delivered through Crossroads Community Action (formerly Community Action Committee of Victoria, CACV). Crossroads Community Action provides utility bill payment assistance for electric, gas, and propane; energy crisis assistance; weatherization; and energy education. Eligibility at 150% FPL. Apply by calling Crossroads Community Action at 361-578-2989.

Estimated bill savings: $200–$1,600 a year

In this county: Victoria CEAP via Crossroads Community Action (formerly CACV) — the TDHCA CEAP subrecipient for Aransas, Calhoun, DeWitt, Goliad, Gonzales, Jackson, Lavaca, Refugio and Victoria counties (TDHCA Help for Texans lookup and the TDHCA Subrecipient Contact List updated 2026-02-02, checked 2026-09-25). Funds are limited and run out during the program year, so apply early. Subrecipient assignments can change between program years — confirm with TDHCA at 800-525-0657 if unsure.

Victoria County operates a referral-and-coordination emergency aid framework: (1) CACV (361-578-2989) for CEAP utility; (2) GCRPC AAA (361-578-1587) for senior services; (3) Victoria County CIHCP for healthcare (361-578-7894); (4) GCRPC Transit (361-578-1587); (5) Catholic Charities of Victoria; (6) Salvation Army Victoria. Dial 211 for general referrals.

Estimated bill savings: $100–$1,800 a year

The Victoria County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP) is required by Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 61. Eligibility: Victoria County resident age 18+; household income less than 21% of the Federal Poverty Level; not Medicaid-eligible. PRIMARY HOSPITAL: Citizens Medical Center (county-owned, operated as nonprofit) and DeTar Healthcare System — the two major Victoria hospitals serving the entire Golden Crescent region. Citizens Medical Center (county-owned) and DeTar Healthcare in Victoria are the regional tertiary referral hospitals — both have Patient Financial Assistance Programs (typically 200% FPL or broader). Apply by calling Victoria County at 361-578-7894.

Estimated bill savings: $1,000–$18,000 a year

In this county: Victoria CIHCP at 21% FPL — very strict. Citizens Medical Center (county-owned, operated as nonprofit) and DeTar Healthcare System — the two major Victoria hospitals serving the entire Golden Crescent region. Citizens Medical Center + DeTar (Victoria) are regional tertiary referrals.

GCRPC AAA serves Victoria County seniors age 60+ and their caregivers. Services include Title III Congregate Meals + Home-Delivered Meals, Benefits Counseling (HICAP/SHIP Medicare), Care Coordination, Caregiver Support, In-Home Support, and ADRC of the Golden Crescent. Apply by calling GCRPC AAA at 361-578-1587 (toll-free 800-574-9745) or the Information and Referral Line at 361-578-8775.

Estimated service value: $1,200–$4,500 a year

GCRPC Transit provides demand-response transit across Victoria County and the broader Golden Crescent region (Calhoun, DeWitt, Goliad, Gonzales, Jackson, Lavaca, Victoria). Inside Victoria, Victoria Transit operates fixed-route bus service with senior fare reductions. Seniors 60+ qualify for reduced fares; ADA-eligible riders also qualify for paratransit. Advance reservation typically required for demand-response rural rides. Apply at gcrpc.org or by calling 361-578-1587.

Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year

In this county: Victoria transit via GCRPC. Victoria Transit operates fixed-route inside the city of Victoria.