Brazoria County Health & Community Services Guide (Brazoria, Angleton TX)

From Angleton to Pearland, Lake Jackson to Freeport, you can get care even without insurance. Texas Health Help connects Brazoria County families to 16 MyCHN sliding-scale clinic locations, free clinics, SNAP and Medicaid enrollment, mental health support, and free rides to appointments — completely free.

This guide lists the clinics, hospitals, mental health support, food help, and transportation options available to Brazoria County residents in Angleton, Alvin, Lake Jackson, Pearland, and nearby communities. Everything below is free to use, and our navigators can help you make the calls.

Clinics and low-cost care in Brazoria County

• MyCHN — Angleton — Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
  2020 E Mulberry St, Angleton, TX 77515
  Phone: (281) 824-1480
  Website: mychn.org
  Sliding-scale primary care, dental, and behavioral health. No one turned away for inability to pay.
• MyCHN — Alvin — Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
  1111 W Adoue St, Alvin, TX 77511
  Phone: (281) 824-1480
  Website: mychn.org
  Same sliding-scale fees at all 16 MyCHN locations across the county.
• MyCHN — Lake Jackson — Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
  120 Flag Lake Dr, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
  Phone: (281) 824-1480
  Website: mychn.org
  Pediatric, adult, and women's health services on a sliding scale.
• Live Oak Clinic — Free Clinic
  102 Yaupon St, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
  Phone: (979) 388-0809
  Free for uninsured patients. Volunteer-staffed. Call for current hours.
• SEVA Clinic — Free Clinic
  2335 N Texas Ave, Pearland, TX 77581
  Phone: (281) 942-7382
  Free clinics every Thursday 5–7 PM. No appointment required.
• HOPE Clinic (Dental) — Free Dental Clinic
  3373 E Highway 6, Alvin, TX 77511
  Phone: (281) 331-3288
  Free dental care for low-income residents in Brazoria County.

Hospitals and emergency care

• HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast — Hospital & Emergency Room
  1616 S Business Hwy 288, Pearland, TX 77581
  Phone: (281) 829-4000
  Website: hcahealthcare.com
  Full-service hospital with 24/7 emergency care serving central Brazoria County.
• Sweeny Community Hospital — Hospital & Emergency Room
  305 N McKinney St, Sweeny, TX 77480
  Phone: (979) 548-7721
  Website: sweenyhospital.org
  Rural community hospital with 24/7 emergency room serving western Brazoria County.
• Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital — Pearland — Hospital & Surgical Care
  10907 Memorial Hermann Dr, Pearland, TX 77581
  Phone: (713) 338-4000
  Website: memorialhermann.org
  Surgical and specialty care serving the Pearland area.

Mental health and crisis support

• Gulf Coast Center — Brazoria County — Community Mental Health Center
  3801 Ector Dr, Bacliff, TX 77518
  Phone: (281) 534-2000
  Website: www.gulfcoastcenter.org
  Behavioral health and intellectual disability services on a sliding fee scale.
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — National Crisis Line
  Phone: 988
  Call or text 988 for immediate, free crisis support, 24/7.
• Postpartum Support International — Crisis Support
  Phone: 1-800-944-4773
  Support for new and expecting mothers experiencing perinatal mood or anxiety disorders.

Food assistance and community resources

• SNAP enrollment — apply at YourTexasBenefits.com or ask us for free help.
• WIC (Women, Infants & Children) — food and nutrition for families and pregnant moms.
• Brazosport Cares Food Pantry — (979) 239-1225, serving Freeport and Sweeny.
• Brazoria County Dream Center pantry — (979) 388-0280, 794 Brazosport Blvd S, Clute.
• United Way Brazoria County — text 737-209-6861 for rapid referrals.
• CEAP and LIHEAP utility assistance, plus emergency rent and housing help.

Need groceries this week? See our Texas food assistance guide or dial 2-1-1 for the pantry closest to you.

Rides to medical appointments

• Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) — free rides if you're on Medicaid, we help you book it.
• H-GAC Area Agency on Aging Senior Rides for Brazoria County seniors.
• Volunteer driver program for anyone needing a ride to a medical appointment.
• Gulf Coast Center transport for behavioral health appointments.
• Our navigators arrange rides to clinics, dialysis, and specialists at no cost to you.

Medicaid members can ride free. See free rides to doctor appointments in Texas.

Medicaid, CHIP, and benefits help

• Free help checking if you or your children qualify for Medicaid or CHIP.
• Step-by-step application support — in person, by phone, or online through YourTexasBenefits.
• Pregnancy Medicaid enrollment for expecting mothers.
• Help gathering documents and following up so your application isn't denied for paperwork.

Start here: Texas Medicaid eligibility · Apply for Medicaid · CHIP in Texas · Renew your Medicaid

Senior services in Brazoria County

• Medicare enrollment and Medicare Savings Program guidance.
• Meals on Wheels through Actions Inc of Brazoria County — (979) 849-6132.
• H-GAC Area Agency on Aging senior transportation — (713) 627-3200.
• Prescription-assistance and benefits counseling (SHIP) for older adults.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I get free healthcare in Brazoria County with no insurance?

MyCHN (My Community Health Network) operates 16 locations across Brazoria County including Angleton, Alvin, Lake Jackson, Pearland, Clute, and Freeport. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, MyCHN is required by law to see all patients regardless of ability to pay, using a sliding-scale fee system — the lowest-income patients pay $0. Call (281) 824-1480. Live Oak Clinic in Lake Jackson and SEVA Clinic in Pearland also offer free care.

How do I apply for SNAP food stamps in Brazoria County?

Apply online at YourTexasBenefits.com or call 2-1-1. Texas Health Help can walk you through the SNAP application for free — call 832-937-9655 or ask our AI navigator Jessica 24/7.

What senior resources are available in Brazoria County?

Seniors in Brazoria County can access Meals on Wheels through Actions Inc (979-849-6132), medical transportation through H-GAC Area Agency on Aging (713-627-3200), Medicare counseling through the SHIP program, and sliding-scale healthcare at MyCHN. Our navigators can coordinate all of these for free.

Is there free dental care in Brazoria County?

HOPE Clinic in Alvin (3373 E Hwy 6, Alvin TX 77511) provides free dental care for low-income Brazoria County residents. Call (281) 331-3288 for appointments. MyCHN also offers dental services on a sliding-scale basis at select locations.

How do I get free transportation to a doctor in Brazoria County?

If you are on Medicaid, you qualify for free Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) to doctor appointments. Contact your Medicaid managed care plan to schedule a ride. Texas Health Help also coordinates volunteer drivers for non-Medicaid patients — call 832-937-9655 or ask Jessica.

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