Polk County Health & Community Services Guide (Polk, Livingston TX)

Whether you're in Livingston, Onalaska, or Corrigan, you can get care even without insurance. Texas Health Help connects Polk County families to sliding-scale clinics, hospitals, mental health support, Medicaid, and free rides to appointments — completely free.

This guide lists the clinics, hospitals, mental health support, food help, and transportation options available to Polk County residents in Livingston, Onalaska, Corrigan, Goodrich, and nearby communities. Everything below is free to use, and our navigators can help you make the calls.

Clinics and low-cost care in Polk County

• Health Center of Southeast Texas — Livingston — Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
  204 W Park Dr, Livingston, TX 77351
  Phone: (936) 327-0850
  Website: hcset.org
  Sliding-scale primary care, dental, and behavioral health. No one turned away for inability to pay.
• Livingston Community Health Center — Community Clinic
  Livingston, TX 77351
  Phone: (936) 327-0850
  Primary and preventive care for uninsured and underinsured residents. Call for locations and hours.
• Polk County Indigent Health Care — County Health Program
  Polk County Courthouse, Livingston, TX 77351
  Phone: (936) 327-6803
  County program for uninsured residents who don't qualify for Medicaid or other coverage.

Hospitals and emergency care

• CHI St. Luke's Health — Memorial Livingston — Hospital & Emergency Room
  1717 Hwy 59 Bypass, Livingston, TX 77351
  Phone: (936) 329-6100
  Website: www.stlukeshealth.org
  Full-service hospital with 24/7 emergency care serving Polk County.
• St. Luke's Health — Onalaska Clinic — Rural Health Clinic
  Onalaska, TX 77360
  Phone: (936) 646-0100
  Local access to primary and urgent care in the Lake Livingston area.

Mental health and crisis support

• Burke Center — Polk County — Community Mental Health Center
  Livingston, TX 77351
  Phone: (936) 327-2323
  Website: myburke.org
  Mental health and substance-use services on a sliding fee scale.
• Burke 24/7 Crisis Line — Crisis Support
  Phone: 1-800-392-8343
  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 Livingston, Onalaska, and Corrigan.
• 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 Polk County — call ahead to schedule.
• 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 Polk County

• Medicare enrollment and Medicare Savings Program guidance.
• Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG) Area Agency on Aging support.
• Meals on Wheels and senior nutrition programs in the Livingston area.
• Prescription-assistance and benefits counseling for older adults.

Frequently asked questions

Can I see a doctor in Polk County if I don't have insurance?

Yes. The Health Center of Southeast Texas in Livingston is a Federally Qualified Health Center with a sliding-fee scale — your visit cost is based on your income, and no one is turned away for inability to pay. Polk County also runs an indigent health care program for residents who don't qualify for Medicaid.

Where is the nearest emergency room in Polk County?

CHI St. Luke's Health — Memorial Livingston at 1717 Hwy 59 Bypass 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 my medical appointment in Polk 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.

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.

What if I'm having a mental health crisis in Polk County?

Call the Burke Center 24/7 crisis line at 1-800-392-8343, or call or text 988 for the national Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Both are free and confidential. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.

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