Free Healthcare Help in San Jacinto County
Rural healthcare access in San Jacinto County is hard. The nearest specialist may be an hour away. Texas Health Help knows every local resource — and we'll help you get there, at no cost.
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Where to get care in San Jacinto County
San Jacinto County has limited healthcare options, but the ones that exist serve everyone — including the uninsured. HCSET's Shepherd clinic is your anchor: they are federally required to see you regardless of ability to pay.
HCSET — Shepherd Branch
11 Woodland Park Dr, Shepherd, TX 77371
(936) 628-1100Mon 7AM–5PM | Tue–Thu 7AM–6PM | Fri 8AM–6PM
hcset.orgOnly FQHC in San Jacinto County. Sliding scale; no one turned away for inability to pay.
San Jacinto County Indigent Health
1 Hwy 150, Room B8, Coldspring, TX 77331
(936) 653-2091Mon–Fri, call for hours
County program for uninsured residents who don't qualify for other coverage.
Providence Family Care
21 Alpine St, Coldspring, TX 77331
(936) 647-2227Call for current hours
Community-based primary care in Coldspring.
HCSET Shepherd is the county's only FQHC. They see patients on a sliding fee scale based on income. If you have no income, your visit cost may be $0. Call (936) 628-1100 to make an appointment and tell them you're uninsured.
Every program we can connect you to in San Jacinto County
Healthcare
- HCSET Shepherd Clinic (FQHC) — sliding scale — (936) 628-1100
- San Jacinto County Indigent Health — Coldspring — (936) 653-2091
- Providence Family Care — Coldspring — (936) 647-2227
- Texas Medicaid enrollment — Jessica can help you apply
- Telehealth options — when local clinics are far
Food Assistance
- SNAP enrollment — apply at yourtexasbenefits.com or ask Jessica
- WIC (Women, Infants & Children) — nutrition for families
- Care Share Mission food pantry — (936) 653-2001, 21 N. Butler St, Coldspring
- Local church food pantry network — ask Jessica for current locations
- Meals on Wheels — for homebound seniors in San Jacinto County
Transportation
- Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transport (NEMT) — free if you're on Medicaid
- Volunteer driver program — for anyone needing a medical ride
- Gulf Coast Center transport — for behavioral health appointments
- Rural transit coordination — ask Jessica what's available from your city
Housing & Utilities
- CEAP utility assistance — emergency bill help
- LIHEAP — federal heating and cooling assistance
- Emergency rental assistance — through county social services
- GCCSA emergency housing — Gulf Coast Community Services
Mental Health
- HCSET integrated behavioral health — San Jacinto County — (936) 628-1100
- Gulf Coast Center — sliding-scale mental health services
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988, 24/7
- Peer support programs — ask Jessica to connect you
Communities in San Jacinto County
San Jacinto County is large and rural. No matter how remote your community, we can connect you to care by phone, chat, or in person.
County seat — Indigent Health office, Care Share Mission pantry, Providence clinic
HCSET Shepherd Clinic (FQHC) — main healthcare hub for the county
Served by HCSET Shepherd and county programs
Served by HCSET and volunteer transportation network
Rural community served via navigation and telehealth
Rural community served via navigation and telehealth
Lake Livingston area — navigation and NEMT available
Served by county programs and HCSET
Texas Health Help is 100% free — always
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