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Health care providers and insurers

TexCare Children's Medicaid/Children's Health Insurance Program

The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is a program designed for families who earn too much money to qualify for Medicaid health care, but cannot afford to buy private insurance.

Harris County Hospital District

Information about clinics in Harris County and how to apply for the Gold Card.

Breath of Life Children and Adult Clinics

21715 Kingsland Blvd. No. 103 in Katy     281-398-7353

Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Friday afternoons.

Fees: $30 per visit for children and $50 for adults.

Eligibility: children and adults with no insurance except for immunizations.

Christ Clinic Katy

5504 First St. Katy 77493     281-391-0190

Hours: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursdays 1-8 p.m., Fridays (immunizations) 9 a.m. to noon

Fees: $20 donation on first vist, afterwards $10 donation.  Immunization is $8.

Eligibility: children and adults with no insurance.  Proof of income is required.

Tomagwa Ministries Medical Clinic

13414 Medical Complex Dr, Suite 1, Tomball 77375-6470     281-357-0747

Provides help for families in the Tomball area for low-income families who cannot afford medical care, lack health insurance, and do not qualify for Medicare or Medicaid.

Vision care providers

The University of Houston College of Optometry helps three neighborhood clinics provide vision care at reduced cost.

Prevent Blindness Texas provides several free screenings each month.  If referral to an optometrist is necessary, assistance may be available depending on income.

Health information

Learning About Diabetes

Easy-to-read picture stories, booklets in English or Spanish, and visual aids about diabetes.

Emergency financial assistance

Harris County Community Services Department provides help with utility bills, rent or mortgage, or referral to other organizations. 9418 Jensen Drive, Houston 77093.  713-696-7900.

Other Resources

Barbara Bush Community Resources Page

A list of community resources such as low-cost legal help, GED classes and other community resources compiled by Margaret Fincannon, a reference librarian at Barbara Bush Branch Library.

United Way helpline

Search for Houston area services by zip code, city, category or by using a word or phrase.