Fort Bend County Health & Community Services Guide (Fort Bend, Richmond TX)

From Sugar Land to Rosenberg, Missouri City to Richmond, you can get healthcare even without insurance. Texas Health Help connects Fort Bend County families to FQHC sliding-scale clinics, 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 Fort Bend County residents in Sugar Land, Missouri City, Rosenberg, Richmond, and nearby communities. Everything below is free to use, and our navigators can help you make the calls.

Clinics and low-cost care in Fort Bend County

• Lone Star Family Health Center — Sugar Land — Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
  1001 Hwy 90-A E, Sugar Land, TX 77478
  Phone: (936) 539-4004
  Website: lonestarfamily.org
  Sliding-scale fees. No one turned away for inability to pay. Accepts Medicaid, CHIP, and uninsured patients.
• Lone Star Family Health Center — Missouri City — Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
  5500 Hwy 6 N, Missouri City, TX 77459
  Phone: (936) 539-4004
  Website: lonestarfamily.org
  Primary care, behavioral health, and dental on a sliding scale.
• UTHealth Houston — Rosenberg — Community Health Clinic
  1901 Seaborn St, Rosenberg, TX 77471
  Phone: (713) 486-1100
  Website: uth.edu
  Primary and specialty care. Accepts Medicaid and uninsured patients on a sliding scale.
• Fort Bend County Health & Human Services — County Health Department
  4520 Reading Rd, Rosenberg, TX 77471
  Phone: (281) 238-3273
  Website: www.fortbendcountytx.gov/government/departments/health-human-services
  Immunizations, WIC, STI testing, and family planning. Low-cost and free services.
• BakerRipley — Fort Bend — Community Services Center
  5910 Chimney Rock Rd, Houston, TX 77081
  Phone: (713) 957-5814
  Website: bakerripley.org
  Healthcare navigation, food pantry, utility assistance, and ESL classes. Bilingual English/Spanish staff.

Hospitals and emergency care

• Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital — Hospital & Emergency Room
  16655 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX 77479
  Phone: (281) 274-7000
  Website: www.houstonmethodist.org/sugar-land
  Full-service hospital with 24/7 emergency care serving all of Fort Bend County.
• Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital — Hospital & Emergency Room
  17500 W Grand Pkwy S, Sugar Land, TX 77479
  Phone: (281) 725-2000
  Website: memorialhermann.org
  Full-service community hospital with 24/7 emergency room.
• HCA Houston Healthcare West — Hospital & Emergency Room
  12141 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77082
  Phone: (281) 558-3000
  Website: hcahealthcare.com
  Serves eastern Fort Bend County including Katy and Cinco Ranch areas.

Mental health and crisis support

• Texana Center — Fort Bend County — Community Mental Health Center
  4950 Austin Pkwy, Sugar Land, TX 77479
  Phone: (281) 239-3636
  Website: texanacenter.com
  Mental health and intellectual disability services on a sliding fee scale for adults and children.
• Lone Star Family Health — Integrated Behavioral Health — Behavioral Health at an FQHC
  1001 Hwy 90-A E, Sugar Land, TX 77478
  Phone: (936) 539-4004
  Website: lonestarfamily.org
  Counseling integrated with primary care 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.

Food assistance and community resources

• Fort Bend Food Bank distributes food at multiple locations across the county.
• SNAP and WIC enrollment help for families and pregnant moms.
• 2-1-1 Texas — free referrals to local aid programs (dial 211).
• BakerRipley — emergency food, utility assistance, and ESL classes — (713) 957-5814.
• 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

• Fort Bend County RIDE program — demand-response transit for all county residents, call (281) 633-7433.
• Free non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) for Texas Medicaid members — we help you book it.
• H-GAC Area Agency on Aging senior rides for Fort Bend County seniors.
• 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 Fort Bend County

• Medicare enrollment and Medicare Savings Program guidance.
• Texana Center aging and disability support services.
• Meals on Wheels and senior nutrition programs across Fort Bend County.
• Prescription-assistance and benefits counseling (SHIP) for older adults.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I see a doctor for free in Fort Bend County?

Lone Star Family Health Center operates two Fort Bend County locations: Sugar Land (1001 Hwy 90-A E, (936) 539-4004) and Missouri City (5500 Hwy 6 N). As an FQHC, Lone Star must see all patients regardless of ability to pay using a sliding-scale fee — as low as $0. UTHealth Houston in Rosenberg (713-486-1100) also accepts uninsured patients on a sliding scale.

How do I enroll in CHIP for my children in Fort Bend County?

CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program) covers children in families earning up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Apply at YourTexasBenefits.com, call 2-1-1, or ask Texas Health Help for free enrollment help. A navigator can walk you through the application and required documents.

What food assistance is available in Fort Bend County?

Fort Bend County residents can apply for SNAP food stamps at YourTexasBenefits.com. The Fort Bend Food Bank distributes food at multiple locations across the county. BakerRipley (713-957-5814) also offers emergency food assistance and navigation help.

Is there bilingual healthcare help available in Fort Bend County?

Yes. BakerRipley (713-957-5814) has bilingual English/Spanish staff and offers healthcare navigation, food assistance, and utility help. Lone Star Family Health Center also provides bilingual services. Texas Health Help's AI navigator Jessica is available in English and Spanish 24/7, and our human navigators provide bilingual support.

How do I get help with utility bills in Fort Bend County?

LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) provides help with heating and cooling bills for qualifying Fort Bend County families — apply through the local community action agency. BakerRipley (713-957-5814) also provides emergency utility assistance. Call Texas Health Help at 832-937-9655 and a navigator will help you apply.

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