Liberty County Health & Community Services Guide (Liberty, Liberty TX)

From Liberty and Dayton to Cleveland, you can get care even without insurance. Texas Health Help connects Liberty County families to sliding-scale clinics, Liberty-Dayton Regional Medical Center, mental health services, Medicaid, and free rides to appointments — completely free.

This guide lists the clinics, hospitals, mental health support, food help, and transportation options available to Liberty County residents in Liberty, Dayton, Cleveland, Hardin, and nearby communities. Everything below is free to use, and our navigators can help you make the calls.

Clinics and low-cost care in Liberty County

• Health Center of Southeast Texas — Dayton — Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
  2206 N Cleveland St, Dayton, TX 77535
  Phone: (936) 257-8600
  Website: hcset.org
  Sliding-scale primary care, dental, and behavioral health. No one turned away for inability to pay.
• Health Center of Southeast Texas — Cleveland — Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
  1310 E Houston St, Cleveland, TX 77327
  Phone: (281) 592-2222
  Website: hcset.org
  Sliding-scale care for uninsured and underinsured residents in northern Liberty County.
• Liberty County Indigent Health Care — County Health Program
  Liberty County Courthouse, Liberty, TX 77575
  Phone: (936) 336-4680
  County program for uninsured residents who don't qualify for Medicaid or other coverage.

Hospitals and emergency care

• Liberty-Dayton Regional Medical Center — Hospital & Emergency Room
  1353 N Travis St, Liberty, TX 77575
  Phone: (936) 336-7316
  Website: libertydaytonrmc.com
  Full-service community hospital with a 24/7 emergency room serving Liberty and Dayton.
• HCA Houston Healthcare — Cleveland Access — Emergency & Urgent Care Access
  Cleveland, TX 77327
  Phone: 211
  For care in the Cleveland area, our navigators can direct you to the nearest ER or urgent care.

Mental health and crisis support

• Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare — Liberty — Community Mental Health Center
  2000 Panther Ln, Liberty, TX 77575
  Phone: (936) 334-3200
  Website: www.tcbhc.org
  Mental health and substance-use services on a sliding fee scale for adults and children.
• Tri-County 24/7 Crisis Line — Crisis Support
  Phone: 1-800-659-6994
  Free, confidential mental-health crisis help any time, day or night.
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — National Crisis Line
  Phone: 988
  Call or text 988 for immediate, free crisis support.

Food assistance and community resources

• Local food pantries and church-based assistance in Liberty, Dayton, and Cleveland.
• 2-1-1 Texas — free referrals to local aid programs (dial 211).
• Utility, rent, and emergency assistance through community action agencies.
• Diaper banks, back-to-school, and holiday assistance programs.

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

• Brazos Transit District (The District) provides demand-response rides across Liberty County.
• Free non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) for Texas Medicaid members — we help you book it.
• Volunteer driver network for seniors and disabled residents to reach medical 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 Liberty County

• Medicare enrollment and Medicare Savings Program guidance.
• Houston-Galveston Area Agency on Aging support for Liberty County seniors.
• Meals on Wheels and senior nutrition programs in Liberty, Dayton, and Cleveland.
• Prescription-assistance and benefits counseling for older adults.

Frequently asked questions

Can I see a doctor in Liberty County without insurance?

Yes. The Health Center of Southeast Texas has FQHC clinics in Dayton and Cleveland with sliding-fee scales — your cost is based on income and no one is turned away for inability to pay. Liberty County also runs an indigent health care program for residents who don't qualify for Medicaid.

Where is the nearest emergency room in Liberty County?

Liberty-Dayton Regional Medical Center at 1353 N Travis St in Liberty has a 24/7 emergency room. For any life-threatening emergency, call 911. Emergency rooms must treat you regardless of insurance or ability to pay.

How do I get a ride to a medical appointment in Liberty County?

Brazos Transit District provides local rides, and Texas Medicaid members can get free non-emergency medical transportation. Contact our navigators and we'll help arrange a ride to your clinic, dialysis, or specialist at no cost.

What mental health help is available in Liberty County?

Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare in Liberty provides sliding-scale mental health and substance-use services. Their 24/7 crisis line is 1-800-659-6994, and you can always call or text 988 for the national Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Is Texas Health Help really free?

Yes. We're a community nonprofit. Helping you find a clinic, apply for Medicaid or CHIP, or arrange transportation never costs anything. We don't bill you or your insurance.

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