Texas Resources
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Support and assistance provided by Texas for people with medical conditions, health issues, and/or special needs:
• Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)
• Various medical conditions and special needs
• Oversees health and human services programs, provides administrative oversight and direct administration of some programs
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/
• Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS)
• Disabilities and aging-related needs
• Provides long-term services and supports for people with disabilities and the elderly
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/
• Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
• Disabilities, developmental delays, deaf-blind conditions
• Administers programs for people with disabilities, children with developmental delays, vocational rehabilitation, and early childhood intervention
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/
• Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
• Various health conditions, including children with special health care needs and mental health issues
• Improves health and well-being in Texas
• https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/
• Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)
• Vulnerable populations including children, elderly, and people with disabilities
• Protects vulnerable individuals from abuse, neglect, and exploitation
• https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/
• Medicaid
• Low-income individuals with various health conditions
• Provides medical coverage and pays for health care expenses
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip
• Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
• Children from low-income families
• Provides health insurance for children
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
• Low-income individuals and families
• Provides food benefits to help purchase nutritious food
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/financial/snap-food-benefits
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
• Low-income families with children
• Provides cash assistance to help pay for basic living needs
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/financial/cash/tanf-cash-help
• Healthy Texas Women
• Women aged 15-44 with low income
• Provides women's health and family planning services
• https://www.healthytexaswomen.org/
• Medicaid for Breast and Cervical Cancer
• Women with breast or cervical cancer
• Provides Medicaid coverage for treatment
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip/programs-services/women/medicaid-breast-cervical-cancer
• Former Foster Care Children's Program
• Former foster care youth aged 18-25
• Provides Medicaid coverage
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip/programs-services/children-families/former-foster-care-childrens-program
• Medicaid Buy-In Program
• People with disabilities who work
• Offers low-cost Medicaid health care services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip/programs-services/children-families/medicaid-buy-adults
• Community Based Alternatives (CBA)
• Adults 21 or older who meet medical necessity for nursing home care
• Provides community-based services as an alternative to nursing home care
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/community-based-alternatives
• Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS)
• All ages with related conditions manifested before age 22
• Provides home and community-based services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/intellectual-or-developmental-disabilities-idd-long-term-care
• Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD)
• All ages who are deaf-blind with multiple disabilities
• Provides home and community-based services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/deaf-blind-multiple-disabilities-dbmd-program
• Home and Community-based Services (HCS)
• All ages with intellectual disabilities or related conditions
• Provides individualized services and supports
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/intellectual-or-developmental-disabilities-idd-long-term-care• Medically Dependent Children's Program (MDCP)
• Children under 21 who are medically dependent
• Provides respite care and other support services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/medically-dependent-children-program
• STAR+PLUS
• Adults 21 or older with disabilities
• Provides acute care and long-term services and supports
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip/programs-services/starplus
• Texas Home Living (TxHmL)
• All ages with intellectual disabilities or related conditions
• Provides selected essential services and supports
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/intellectual-or-developmental-disabilities-idd-long-term-care
• Early Childhood Intervention (ECI)
• Children from birth to 36 months with developmental delays or disabilities
• Provides early intervention services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/early-childhood-intervention-services
• Children's Autism Program (CAP)
• Children aged 3-15 with autism spectrum disorder
• Provides autism treatment services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/autism
• Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
• Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing
• Provides resources, services, and communication access assistance
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/deaf-hard-hearing
• Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services
• Individuals with traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury
• Provides rehabilitation services to increase independence
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/comprehensive-rehabilitation-services-crs
• Consumer Directed Services
• Individuals with various disabilities
• Allows individuals to manage their own care and support services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/consumer-directed-services
• Independent Living Services
• Individuals with significant disabilities
• Provides services to help people live independently in their communities
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/independent-living-services
• Office of Disability Prevention for Children
• Children at risk of developing disabilities
• Provides prevention and early intervention services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/office-disability-prevention-children
• Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP) Program
• Families with a Medicaid-eligible member
• Helps pay for employer-sponsored health insurance premiums
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/financial/health-insurance-premium-payment-hipp-program
• Repatriation Program
• U.S. citizens returning from foreign countries due to crisis
• Provides loans to help with basic needs
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/financial/emergency-financial-help/repatriation-assistance
• Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Vocational Rehabilitation Services
• Individuals with disabilities
• Provides employment services and support to help people with disabilities prepare for, find, and keep jobs
• https://www.twc.texas.gov/programs/vocational-rehabilitation-program-overview
• Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI)
• Students who are blind, visually impaired, or deafblind
• Provides specialized educational services and resources
• https://www.tsbvi.edu/
• Texas School for the Deaf (TSD)
• Students who are deaf or hard of hearing
• Offers educational programs and support services
• https://www.tsd.state.tx.us/
• Texas Autism Research and Resource Center (TARRC)
• Individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families
• Provides information, resources, and research on autism
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/autism/texas-autism-research-resource-center
• Blind Children's Vocational Discovery and Development Program
• Children who are blind or visually impaired
• Offers services to help children develop skills for future employment and independence
• https://www.twc.texas.gov/programs/blind-childrens-vocational-discovery-development-program-overview
• Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program (STAP)
• Individuals with disabilities affecting their ability to access telephone networks
• Provides financial assistance for specialized telecommunications equipment
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/deaf-hard-hearing/specialized-telecommunications-assistance-program-stap
• Kidney Health Care Program
• Individuals with end-stage renal disease
• Assists with medical expenses related to kidney disease treatment
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/kidney-health-care-program
• Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) Services Program
• Children with special health care needs and people of any age with cystic fibrosis
• Provides medical, dental, and case management services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/children-special-health-care-needs-program
• Epilepsy Program
• Individuals with epilepsy or seizure disorders
• Offers case management, education, and support services
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/epilepsy-program
• Hemophilia Assistance Program
• Individuals with hemophilia
• Provides financial assistance for blood factor replacement products
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/hemophilia-program
• Spinal Cord Injury Registry
• Individuals with spinal cord injuries
• Collects data and provides information on spinal cord injury resources
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/spinal-cord-injury-registry
• Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council
• Individuals with traumatic brain injuries and their families
• Advises on policies and services for people with traumatic brain injuries
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/about/leadership/advisory-committees/traumatic-brain-injury-advisory-council
• Newborn Screening Program
• Newborns and infants
• Screens for certain genetic and metabolic conditions
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/newborn-screening-program
• Birth Defects Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch
• Children born with birth defects
• Monitors and researches birth defects in Texas
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/birth-defects-epidemiology-and-surveillance-branch
• Sickle Cell Program
• Individuals with sickle cell disease
• Provides education, screening, and support services
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/sickle-cell-program
• Texas Primary Care Office
• Underserved populations with various health needs
• Works to improve access to primary care services in underserved areas
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-primary-care-office
• Texas HIV Medication Program
• Individuals living with HIV/AIDS
• Provides medications to treat HIV and prevent opportunistic infections
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/hiv-std-program/texas-hiv-medication-program
• Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Program
• Individuals at risk for or diagnosed with tuberculosis
• Provides prevention, control, and treatment services
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/tuberculosis-prevention-and-control-program
• Immunization Unit
• All Texans, with a focus on children and at-risk populations
• Provides immunizations and education to prevent vaccine-preventable diseases
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunize
• Texas Health Steps
• Children and young adults on Medicaid
• Provides medical and dental checkups and care
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip/programs-services/texas-health-steps
• Family Violence Program
• Survivors of family violence, including those with disabilities
• Provides shelter, support services, and prevention programs
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/safety/family-violence-program
• Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs)
• Older adults, people with disabilities, and their caregivers
• Provides information, referrals, and assistance in accessing long-term services and supports
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/aging/long-term-care/aging-disability-resource-center
• Area Agencies on Aging
• Adults aged 60 and older
• Provides various services including nutrition, transportation, and caregiver support
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/aging/area-agencies-aging
• State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
• Residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities
• Advocates for residents' rights and quality of care
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/aging/long-term-care-ombudsman• Texas Lifespan Respite Care Program
• Family caregivers of individuals with disabilities or chronic health conditions
• Provides respite care services to give caregivers a break
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/lifespan-respite-care-program
• Texas Diabetes Council
• Individuals with or at risk for diabetes
• Provides education, prevention, and management resources for diabetes
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-diabetes-council
• Asthma Control Program
• Individuals with asthma
• Offers education and resources for asthma management
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/asthma-control-program
• Heart Disease and Stroke Program
• Individuals at risk for or with heart disease and stroke
• Provides prevention and management resources
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/heart-disease-and-stroke-program
• Obesity Prevention Program
• Individuals at risk for or with obesity
• Offers resources and initiatives to promote healthy weight
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/obesity-prevention-program
• Texas Cancer Registry
• Individuals affected by cancer
• Collects and provides data on cancer incidence in Texas
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-cancer-registry
• Breast and Cervical Cancer Services (BCCS)
• Women at risk for breast or cervical cancer
• Provides screening and diagnostic services
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/breast-and-cervical-cancer-services
• Oral Health Program
• Individuals with oral health needs
• Promotes oral health through education and prevention programs
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/oral-health-program
• Alzheimer's Disease Program
• Individuals with Alzheimer's and their caregivers
• Provides information, resources, and support services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/aging/alzheimers-disease
• Guardianship Services
• Incapacitated adults who need protection
• Provides guardianship services to protect vulnerable adults
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/aging/guardianship
• Adult Protective Services
• Vulnerable adults, including those with disabilities
• Investigates abuse, neglect, and exploitation of adults
• https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Adult_Protection/
• Deaf and Hard of Hearing Driver Identification Program
• Drivers who are deaf or hard of hearing
• Provides special identification cards for communication during traffic stops
• https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/driver-license/deaf-driver-program
• Special Needs Offender Program
• Offenders with special medical or mental health needs
• Provides specialized care and services within the criminal justice system
• https://www.tdcj.texas.gov/divisions/cmhc/index.html
• Texas Workforce Commission Disability Determination Services
• Individuals applying for Social Security Disability benefits
• Determines medical eligibility for disability benefits
• https://www.twc.texas.gov/programs/disability-determination-services-program-overview
• Texas Technology Access Program (TTAP)
• Individuals with disabilities needing assistive technology
• Provides information and access to assistive technology devices
• https://tatp.edb.utexas.edu/
• Specialized Skills Training
• Children with developmental delays or disabilities
• Provides training to help children develop skills and reach developmental milestones
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/early-childhood-intervention-services/specialized-skills-training
• Blind Children's Program
• Children who are blind or visually impaired
• Offers services to help children develop independence and prepare for adult life
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/blind-visually-impaired/blind-childrens-program
• Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
• Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing
• Provides communication access services and resources
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/deaf-hard-hearing
• Texas Talking Book Program
• Individuals who cannot read standard print due to visual or physical disabilities
• Provides free library services, including audio and braille books
• https://www.tsl.texas.gov/tbp/index.html• Children's Mental Health Services
• Children and youth with mental health needs
• Offers mental health services and support
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/childrens-mental-health
• Adult Mental Health Services
• Adults with mental health needs
• Provides mental health services and support
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/adult-mental-health
• Substance Use Services
• Individuals with substance use disorders
• Offers prevention, intervention, and treatment services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/substance-use-services
• YES Waiver (Youth Empowerment Services)
• Children and youth with serious emotional disturbances
• Provides community-based services and supports
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/childrens-mental-health/yes-waiver
• Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR)
• Individuals with mental illness or intellectual disabilities seeking nursing facility admission
• Ensures appropriate placement and services in nursing facilities
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/intellectual-or-developmental-disabilities-idd-long-term-care/preadmission-screening-resident-review-pasrr
• Promoting Independence Initiative
• Individuals with disabilities in institutions who want to transition to community living
• Helps people move from institutions to community-based settings
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/promoting-independence
• Money Follows the Person Demonstration
• Individuals transitioning from institutions to community living
• Provides additional supports for community transitions
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/money-follows-person-demonstration
• Deaf-Blind Services
• Individuals who are deaf-blind
• Offers specialized services and support
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/deaf-blind-services
• Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Program
• Individuals affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
• Provides education, resources, and support services
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/fasd
• Spina Bifida Program
• Individuals with spina bifida
• Offers medical, educational, and support services
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/spina-bifida-program
• Muscular Dystrophy Program
• Individuals with muscular dystrophy
• Provides medical services and support
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/muscular-dystrophy-program
• Cystic Fibrosis Program
• Individuals with cystic fibrosis
• Offers medical services and support
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/cystic-fibrosis-program
• Genetics Services Program
• Individuals with genetic disorders or at risk for genetic conditions
• Provides genetic testing, counseling, and education
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/genetics-services-program
• Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
• Pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and young children with nutritional needs
• Provides nutritious foods, nutrition education, and health care referrals
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/wic
• Texas Health Care Information Collection
• All Texans seeking health care information
• Collects and disseminates health care data to improve quality and contain costs
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/thcic
• Refugee Health Program
• Newly arrived refugees with health needs
• Provides health screenings and referrals for refugees
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/refugee-health-program
• Texas Brain Injury Programs
• Individuals with traumatic brain injuries
• Provides rehabilitation services and support
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/brain-injury-services
• Deaf-Blind Multiple Disabilities Waiver Program
• Individuals who are deaf-blind with multiple disabilities
• Offers home and community-based services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/deaf-blind-multiple-disabilities-dbmd-program
• Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Waiver Program
• Adults with acquired brain injuries
• Provides home and community-based services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/acquired-brain-injury-abi-waiver-program
• Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Services
• Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Offers various support services and programs
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/intellectual-or-developmental-disabilities-idd-long-term-care
• Youth Empowerment Services (YES) Waiver
• Children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbances
• Provides comprehensive home and community-based mental health services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/childrens-mental-health/yes-waiver
• Autism Program
• Children and adults with autism spectrum disorders
• Offers diagnostic, treatment, and support services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/autism
• Blind and Visually Impaired Services
• Individuals who are blind or visually impaired
• Provides rehabilitation and employment services
• https://www.twc.texas.gov/programs/blind-services-program-overview
• Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
• Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing
• Offers communication access and support services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/deaf-hard-hearing
• Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program (STAP)
• Individuals with disabilities affecting telephone use
• Provides financial assistance for specialized telecommunications equipment
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/deaf-hard-hearing/specialized-telecommunications-assistance-program-stap
• Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services (CRS)
• Individuals with traumatic brain or spinal cord injuries
• Offers intensive rehabilitation services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/comprehensive-rehabilitation-services-crs
• Independent Living Services
• Individuals with significant disabilities
• Provides services to support independent living
• https://www.twc.texas.gov/programs/independent-living-services-program-overview
• Medicaid Buy-In for Children
• Children with disabilities
• Allows families to buy Medicaid coverage for their children with disabilities
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip/programs-services/children-families/medicaid-buy-children
• Personal Care Services (PCS)
• Medicaid recipients who need assistance with daily living activities
• Provides in-home assistance with daily tasks
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip/programs-services/personal-care-services
• Primary Home Care (PHC)
• Medicaid recipients who need assistance with daily living activities
• Offers in-home assistance with daily tasks
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/aging/long-term-care/primary-home-care
• Community Attendant Services (CAS)
• Low-income individuals with disabilities
• Provides in-home assistance with daily tasks
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/aging/long-term-care/community-attendant-services
• Day Activity and Health Services (DAHS)
• Adults with disabilities or chronic health conditions
• Offers daytime care and health services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/aging/day-activity-health-services
• Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
• Adults 55 and older who qualify for nursing home care
• Provides comprehensive medical and social services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip/programs-services/starplus/programs/program-all-inclusive-care-elderly-pace
• Nursing Facility Services
• Individuals who require 24-hour skilled nursing care
• Provides residential care and medical services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/aging/long-term-care/nursing-facility-services
• Hospice Services
• Individuals with terminal illnesses
• Offers end-of-life care and support
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip/programs-services/hospice
• Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID)
• Individuals with intellectual disabilities
• Provides residential care and habilitation services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/intellectual-or-developmental-disabilities-idd-long-term-care/intermediate-care-facilities-individuals-intellectual-disability-or-related-conditions-icfiid
• State Supported Living Centers
• Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Offers residential care and comprehensive services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/intellectual-or-developmental-disabilities-idd-long-term-care/state-supported-living-centers-sslcs
• Home and Community-based Services-Adult Mental Health (HCBS-AMH)
• Adults with serious mental illness
• Provides home and community-based services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/adult-mental-health/home-community-based-services-adult-mental-health
• Mental Health Targeted Case Management
• Individuals with mental health conditions
• Offers coordination of mental health services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/mental-health-targeted-case-management
• Mental Health Rehabilitative Services
• Individuals with mental health conditions
• Provides skills training and psychosocial rehabilitative services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/mental-health-rehabilitative-services
• Outpatient Competency Restoration
• Individuals found incompetent to stand trial
• Offers mental health treatment to restore competency
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/mental-health-crisis-services/outpatient-competency-restoration
• Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR)
• Individuals with mental illness or intellectual disabilities seeking nursing facility admission
• Ensures appropriate placement and services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/intellectual-or-developmental-disabilities-idd-long-term-care/preadmission-screening-resident-review-pasrr
• Substance Use Disorder Services
• Individuals with substance use disorders
• Provides prevention, intervention, and treatment services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/substance-use-services
• Opioid Treatment Services
• Individuals with opioid use disorders
• Offers medication-assisted treatment and counseling
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/substance-use-services/opioid-treatment-services
• HIV Services
• Individuals living with HIV/AIDS
• Provides medical care, medication assistance, and support services
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/hiv-std-program
• STD Services
• Individuals at risk for or diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseases
• Offers testing, treatment, and prevention services
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/hiv-std-program
• Tuberculosis Services
• Individuals at risk for or diagnosed with tuberculosis
• Provides screening, treatment, and prevention services
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/tuberculosis-prevention-and-control-program
• Hansen's Disease (Leprosy) Program
• Individuals with Hansen's disease
• Offers medical care and support services
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/hansens-disease-program
• Epilepsy Services
• Individuals with epilepsy
• Provides medical care, education, and support services
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/epilepsy-program
• Hemophilia Assistance Program
• Individuals with hemophilia
• Offers financial assistance for blood factor products
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/hemophilia-program
• Kidney Health Care Program
• Individuals with end-stage renal disease
• Provides financial assistance for medical care and medications
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/kidney-health-care-program
• Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) Services Program
• Children with special health care needs and people of any age with cystic fibrosis
• Offers medical care, case management, and family support services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/children-special-health-care-needs-program
• Newborn Screening Program
• Newborn infants
• Provides screening for certain genetic and congenital disorders
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/newborn-screening-program
• Birth Defects Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch
• Infants born with birth defects
• Monitors and researches birth defects in Texas
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/birth-defects-epidemiology-and-surveillance-branch
• Texas Medicaid Wellness Program
• Medicaid recipients with chronic health conditions
• Provides health coaching and disease management services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip/programs-services/texas-medicaid-wellness-program
• Medical Transportation Program
• Medicaid recipients who need transportation to medical appointments
• Offers non-emergency medical transportation services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip/programs-services/medical-transportation-program
• Texas Health Steps
• Children and young adults on Medicaid
• Provides preventive health care services and screenings
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip/programs-services/texas-health-steps
• Case Management for Children and Pregnant Women
• Medicaid-eligible children with health conditions and high-risk pregnant women
• Offers case management services to coordinate care
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip/programs-services/case-management-children-pregnant-women
• Comprehensive Care Program (CCP)
• Children and young adults on Medicaid with complex medical needs
• Provides specialized and intensive medical services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip/programs-services/comprehensive-care-program-ccp
• School Health and Related Services (SHARS)
• Medicaid-eligible students with disabilities
• Offers health-related services in school settings
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip/programs-services/school-health-related-services-shars
• Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT)
• Medicaid-eligible children and young adults under 21
• Provides comprehensive preventive health care services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip/programs-services/early-periodic-screening-diagnosis-treatment
• Texas Vendor Drug Program
• Medicaid recipients who need prescription medications
• Manages prescription drug benefits for Medicaid recipients
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip/provider-information/texas-vendor-drug-program
• Medicaid for Breast and Cervical Cancer
• Women diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer
• Provides Medicaid coverage for cancer treatment
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip/programs-services/women/medicaid-breast-cervical-cancer
• Family Planning Program
• Low-income individuals needing family planning services
• Offers reproductive health services and contraception
• https://www.healthytexaswomen.org/healthcare-programs/family-planning-program
• Healthy Texas Women
• Low-income women ages 15-44
• Provides women's health and family planning services
• https://www.healthytexaswomen.org/
• Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program
• Pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and young children
• Offers nutrition education, healthy foods, and health care referrals
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/wic
• Texas HIV Medication Program
• Individuals living with HIV/AIDS
• Provides medications for HIV treatment and prevention of opportunistic infections
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/hiv-std-program/texas-hiv-medication-program
• HIV/STD Prevention Program
• Individuals at risk for HIV and sexually transmitted diseases
• Offers prevention education, testing, and linkage to care services
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/hiv-std-program
• Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Program
• Individuals at risk for or diagnosed with tuberculosis
• Provides screening, treatment, and prevention services
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/tuberculosis-prevention-and-control-program
• Immunization Program
• All Texans, with a focus on children and at-risk populations
• Offers vaccines and immunization services
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunize
• Texas Cancer Registry
• Individuals affected by cancer
• Collects and provides data on cancer incidence in Texas
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-cancer-registry
• Breast and Cervical Cancer Services (BCCS)
• Low-income women needing breast and cervical cancer screenings
• Provides cancer screenings and diagnostic services
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/breast-and-cervical-cancer-services
• Oral Health Program
• Texans with oral health needs
• Offers dental public health services and education
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/oral-health-program
• Obesity Prevention Program
• Texans at risk for obesity-related health issues
• Provides resources and initiatives to promote healthy lifestyles
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/obesity-prevention-program
• Heart Disease and Stroke Program
• Individuals at risk for heart disease and stroke
• Offers prevention and management resources
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/heart-disease-and-stroke-program
• Diabetes Prevention and Control Program
• Individuals at risk for or diagnosed with diabetes
• Provides education and resources for diabetes management
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/diabetes
• Asthma Control Program
• Individuals with asthma
• Offers education and resources for asthma management
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/asthma-control-program
• Alzheimer's Disease Program
• Individuals with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers
• Provides information, resources, and support services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/aging/alzheimers-disease
• Epilepsy Services
• Individuals with epilepsy
• Offers medical care, education, and support services
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/epilepsy-program
• Sickle Cell Program
• Individuals with sickle cell disease
• Provides education, screening, and support services
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/sickle-cell-program
• Hemophilia Assistance Program
• Individuals with hemophilia
• Offers financial assistance for blood factor products
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/hemophilia-program
• Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Registry
• Individuals with spinal cord or traumatic brain injuries
• Collects data and provides information on resources
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/spinal-cord-injury-registry
• Genetics Services Program
• Individuals with genetic disorders or at risk for genetic conditions
• Provides genetic testing, counseling, and education
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/genetics-services-program
• Newborn Screening Program
• Newborn infants
• Screens for certain genetic and metabolic conditions
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/newborn-screening-program
• Birth Defects Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch
• Infants born with birth defects
• Monitors and researches birth defects in Texas
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/birth-defects-epidemiology-and-surveillance-branch
• Blind Children's Program
• Children who are blind or visually impaired
• Provides services to help children develop independence
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/blind-visually-impaired/blind-childrens-program
• Texas Nurse-Family Partnership Program
• First-time, low-income mothers
• Provides home visits by nurses during pregnancy and early childhood
• https://www.texasnfp.org/
• Healthy Texas Babies
• Pregnant women and new mothers
• Offers education and resources to reduce infant mortality
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/healthy-texas-babies
• Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services
• Women, infants, children, adolescents, and children with special health care needs
• Provides various health services and support programs
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/mch
• Texas Home Visiting Program
• Families with young children
• Offers home-based parent education and support services
• https://www.texashomevisiting.org/
• Perinatal Advisory Council
• Pregnant women and newborns
• Advises on improving maternal and neonatal outcomes
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/mch/perinatal-advisory-council
• Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee
• Women experiencing pregnancy-related complications or death
• Reviews cases to improve maternal health outcomes
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/mch/maternal-mortality-and-morbidity-review-committee
• Texas Health Steps Online Provider Education
• Health care providers serving children and youth
• Offers free online continuing education courses
• https://www.txhealthsteps.com/
• Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Perinatal
• Pregnant women who don't qualify for Medicaid
• Provides prenatal care and delivery services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip/programs-services/children-families/chip-perinatal
• Postpartum Depression Screening
• New mothers
• Offers screening and referral for postpartum depression
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/mch/postpartum-depression
• Texas Ten Step Program
• Mothers and newborns in hospitals
• Promotes breastfeeding-friendly hospital practices
• https://texastenstep.org/
• Texas Mother-Friendly Worksite Program
• Working mothers who are breastfeeding
• Recognizes employers who support breastfeeding employees
• https://texasmotherfriendly.org/
• Texas Lactation Support Hotline
• Breastfeeding mothers
• Provides 24/7 breastfeeding support and information
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/breastfeeding
• Zika Prevention
• Pregnant women and those planning pregnancy
• Offers education and resources to prevent Zika virus infection
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/zika• Texas Youth Action Network
• Youth with special health care needs
• Provides leadership opportunities and support for youth transition
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/mch/texas-youth-action-network
• Children's Mental Health Awareness
• Children and youth with mental health needs
• Promotes awareness and access to mental health services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/childrens-mental-health
• Texas System of Care
• Children and youth with serious emotional disturbances
• Coordinates mental health services across multiple systems
• https://txsystemofcare.org/
• Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT)
• School-age children with mental health needs
• Provides telemedicine-based mental health services in schools
• https://www.utsystem.edu/tchatt
• Suicide Prevention Program
• Individuals at risk for suicide
• Offers prevention, intervention, and postvention services
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/suicide-prevention
• Mental Health First Aid
• General public
• Provides training to recognize and respond to mental health crises
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/mental-health-first-aid
• Disaster Behavioral Health Services
• Individuals affected by disasters
• Offers mental health support during and after disasters
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/disaster-behavioral-health-services
• Veteran Services
• Veterans with mental health or substance use issues
• Provides specialized services for veterans and their families
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/veteran-services
• Recovery Support Services
• Individuals in recovery from substance use disorders
• Offers peer support and other recovery-oriented services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/substance-use-services/recovery-support-services
• Outreach, Screening, Assessment, and Referral (OSAR) Centers
• Individuals seeking substance use treatment
• Provides screening and referral to appropriate treatment services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/substance-use-services/outreach-screening-assessment-referral-centers
• Texas Targeted Opioid Response (TTOR)
• Individuals affected by opioid use disorders
• Offers prevention, treatment, and recovery support services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/substance-use-services/texas-targeted-opioid-response
• Pregnant and Parenting Intervention (PPI) Program
• Pregnant and parenting women with substance use disorders
• Provides specialized treatment and support services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/substance-use-services/pregnant-parenting-intervention-ppi-program
• Youth Prevention Programs
• Youth at risk for substance use
• Offers evidence-based prevention programs in schools and communities
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/substance-use-services/youth-prevention-programs
• Tobacco Prevention and Control Program
• Individuals who use tobacco products
• Provides education, prevention, and cessation services
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/tobacco
• Quitline Services
• Individuals trying to quit tobacco use
• Offers free counseling and resources for quitting tobacco
• https://www.yesquit.org/
• E-Cigarette and Vaping Prevention
• Youth and young adults
• Provides education and resources to prevent e-cigarette use
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/tobacco/e-cigarettes
• Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Program
• Individuals affected by prenatal alcohol exposure
• Offers education, screening, and support services
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/fasd
• Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) Initiative
• Infants born with drug withdrawal symptoms
• Provides resources and support for affected infants and families
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/mch/neonatal-abstinence-syndrome-nas-initiative
• Texas Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP)
• Patients and healthcare providers
• Tracks controlled substance prescriptions to prevent misuse
• https://www.pharmacy.texas.gov/pmp/
• Overdose Prevention Program
• Individuals at risk for drug overdose
• Provides education and resources to prevent overdose deaths
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/overdose-prevention
• Naloxone Distribution Program
• Individuals at risk for opioid overdose
• Distributes naloxone to reverse opioid overdoses
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/naloxone
• HIV/STD Testing Sites
• Individuals seeking HIV or STD testing
• Provides free or low-cost testing services
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/hiv-std-program/hiv-std-testing-sites
• PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) Services
• Individuals at high risk for HIV infection
• Offers medication and services to prevent HIV infection
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/hiv-std-program/prep-pre-exposure-prophylaxis
• HIV Care Services
• Individuals living with HIV/AIDS
• Provides medical care, case management, and support services
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/hiv-std-program/hiv-care-services
• AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)
• Low-income individuals living with HIV/AIDS
• Provides HIV-related medications to uninsured and underinsured individuals
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/hiv-std-program/texas-hiv-medication-program
• HIV/STD Prevention Program
• Individuals at risk for HIV and STDs
• Offers education, testing, and prevention services
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/hiv-std-program
• Tuberculosis Elimination Program
• Individuals at risk for or diagnosed with tuberculosis
• Provides screening, treatment, and prevention services
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/tuberculosis-prevention-and-control-program
• Hansen's Disease (Leprosy) Program
• Individuals with Hansen's disease
• Offers medical care and support services
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/hansens-disease-program
• Refugee Health Program
• Newly arrived refugees
• Provides health screenings and referrals for refugees
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/refugee-health-program
• Border Health Program
• Residents of Texas-Mexico border communities
• Addresses unique health issues in border regions
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/border-health
• Office of Border Public Health
• Residents of Texas-Mexico border communities
• Coordinates public health efforts in border regions
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/office-border-public-health
• Binational Health Services
• Residents of Texas-Mexico border communities
• Facilitates cross-border health collaborations
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/border-health/binational-health-services
• Texas Primary Care Office
• Underserved populations
• Works to improve access to primary care in underserved areas
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-primary-care-office
• Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) Designations
• Underserved communities
• Identifies areas with shortages of primary care, dental, and mental health providers
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-primary-care-office/health-professional-shortage-areas-hpsa-designations
• J-1 Visa Waiver Program
• Underserved communities
• Helps place foreign medical graduates in underserved areas
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-primary-care-office/j-1-visa-waiver-program
• Texas Health Care Information Collection (THCIC)
• All Texans seeking health care information
• Collects and disseminates data on health care charges, utilization, and quality
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/thcic
• Texas Health Data
• Researchers, policymakers, and the public
• Provides access to various health-related datasets and statistics
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-health-data
• Center for Health Statistics
• Researchers, policymakers, and the public
• Collects, analyzes, and disseminates health-related data
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/center-health-statistics
• Texas Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)
• Adults in Texas
• Conducts health-related telephone surveys to monitor health behaviors
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/behavioral-risk-factor-surveillance-system
• Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS)
• Middle and high school students
• Monitors health-risk behaviors among youth
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/youth-risk-behavior-surveillance-system-yrbss
• Texas Health Indicators
• Policymakers and the public
• Provides data on various health indicators across the state
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-health-indicators
• Environmental Health Tracking Network
• Texans concerned about environmental health
• Provides data on environmental hazards and related health effects
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/environmental-health-tracking-network
• Harmful Algal Bloom Surveillance
• Individuals exposed to harmful algal blooms
• Monitors and provides information on harmful algal blooms
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/harmful-algal-bloom-surveillance
• Texas Syndromic Surveillance
• Public health officials
• Monitors emergency department visits for early detection of disease outbreaks
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/syndromic-surveillance
• Foodborne Illness Complaint System
• Individuals who suspect they have foodborne illness
• Investigates complaints related to foodborne illnesses
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/foodborne-illness-complaint-system
• Zoonosis Control
• Individuals at risk of diseases transmitted from animals to humans
• Provides prevention and control measures for zoonotic diseases
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/zoonosis-control
• Rabies Prevention Program
• Individuals exposed to potentially rabid animals
• Offers rabies prevention and control services
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/rabies-prevention-program
• Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases Unit
• Individuals at risk of vector-borne diseases
• Monitors and provides information on diseases transmitted by insects and animals
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/vector-borne-and-zoonotic-diseases-unit
• Arbovirus Surveillance Program
• Individuals at risk of mosquito-borne diseases
• Monitors and provides information on mosquito-borne diseases
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/arbovirus-surveillance-program
• Chagas Disease Program
• Individuals at risk of Chagas disease
• Provides education and resources on Chagas disease prevention and control
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/chagas-disease-program
• Emerging and Acute Infectious Disease Unit
• Individuals at risk of infectious diseases
• Investigates and controls outbreaks of infectious diseases
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/emerging-and-acute-infectious-disease-unit
• Healthcare-Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance Unit
• Patients and healthcare providers
• Works to prevent healthcare-associated infections and combat antibiotic resistance
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/healthcare-associated-infections-and-antimicrobial-resistance-unit
• Immunization Unit
• All Texans, especially children and at-risk populations
• Provides immunization services and education
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunize
• Texas Vaccines for Children Program
• Eligible children 18 years and younger
• Provides low-cost vaccines to eligible children
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunize/tvfc
• Adult Safety Net Program
• Uninsured adults
• Provides low-cost vaccines to eligible adults
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunize/asn
• ImmTrac2 (Texas Immunization Registry)
• All Texans
• Securely stores immunization records
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunize/immtrac
• School and Child-Care Facility Immunization Requirements
• Children attending schools and child-care facilities
• Establishes immunization requirements for school attendance
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunize/school
• Texas Medical Child Abuse Resources and Education System (MEDCARES)
• Children who are victims of abuse or neglect
• Provides resources and education to improve the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of child abuse
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/mch/medcares
• Child Fatality Review
• Families who have lost a child
• Reviews child deaths to prevent future fatalities
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/mch/child-fatality-review
• Safe Riders Traffic Safety Program
• Children and families
• Provides education on child passenger safety
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/safe-riders-traffic-safety-program
• Texas Poison Center Network
• All Texans exposed to potentially harmful substances
• Provides 24/7 poison emergency treatment information
• https://www.poisoncontrol.org/
• Environmental Lead Program
• Children at risk of lead exposure
• Provides lead poisoning prevention and intervention services
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/environmental-lead-program
• Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
• Children at risk of lead exposure
• Offers screening, case management, and education on lead poisoning prevention
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/childhood-lead-poisoning-prevention-program
• Asbestos Program
• Individuals exposed to asbestos
• Regulates asbestos-related activities to protect public health
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/asbestos-program
• Elevated Blood Lead Level Investigation Program
• Children with elevated blood lead levels
• Investigates sources of lead exposure and provides recommendations
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/elevated-blood-lead-level-investigation-program
• Occupational Health Program
• Workers exposed to occupational health hazards
• Provides resources and information on occupational health and safety
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/occupational-health-program
• Radiation Control Program
• Individuals exposed to radiation
• Regulates the use of radiation sources to protect public health
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/radiation-control-program
• Indoor Air Quality Program
• Individuals concerned about indoor air quality
• Provides information and resources on indoor air quality issues
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/indoor-air-quality-program
• Public Drinking Water Program
• Consumers of public drinking water
• Ensures the safety of public drinking water systems
• https://www.tceq.texas.gov/drinkingwater
• Texas Well Owner Network
• Private well owners
• Provides education and resources for maintaining safe well water
• https://twon.tamu.edu/
• Recreational Water Illness Prevention Program
• Users of public swimming pools and water parks
• Works to prevent illnesses associated with recreational water use
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/recreational-water-illness-prevention-program
• Texas Fluoridation Program
• Communities with public water systems
• Promotes community water fluoridation to prevent tooth decay
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-fluoridation-program
• Oral Health Program
• All Texans, especially children and underserved populations
• Promotes oral health through education and prevention programs
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/oral-health-program
• School-Based Health Center Grant Program
• Students in underserved areas
• Supports school-based health centers to improve access to care
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/school-based-health-center-grant-program
• Community Health Worker Training and Certification Program
• Community health workers and promotores
• Provides training and certification for community health workers
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/community-health-worker-training-and-certification-program
• Office of Academic Linkages
• Health professions students
• Coordinates student rotations and internships in public health settings
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/office-academic-linkages
• Public Health Funding and Policy Committee
• Local health departments and districts
• Advises on funding and policy issues affecting local health departments
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/public-health-funding-and-policy-committee
• Texas Health Improvement Network
• Public health professionals and stakeholders
• Facilitates collaboration to improve population health in Texas
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-health-improvement-network
• Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program
• All Texans during public health emergencies
• Prepares for and responds to public health emergencies
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/public-health-emergency-preparedness-program
• Strategic National Stockpile Program
• All Texans during public health emergencies
• Manages distribution of emergency medical supplies during crises
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/strategic-national-stockpile-program
• Texas Medical Reserve Corps
• Healthcare professionals and volunteers
• Coordinates volunteer efforts during public health emergencies
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-medical-reserve-corps
• Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Section
• All Texans during health emergencies
• Coordinates state-level response to health emergencies
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/health-emergency-preparedness-and-response-section
• Texas Emergency Medical Task Force
• Individuals needing emergency medical care during disasters
• Provides emergency medical services during large-scale emergencies
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-emergency-medical-task-force
• Texas Diabetes Council
• Individuals with or at risk for diabetes
• Advises on state policies and programs related to diabetes
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-diabetes-council
• Kidney Health Care Program
• Individuals with end-stage renal disease
• Provides financial assistance for medical care and medications
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/kidney-health-care-program
• Epilepsy Services
• Individuals with epilepsy
• Offers medical care, education, and support services
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/epilepsy-program
• Hemophilia Assistance Program
• Individuals with hemophilia
• Provides financial assistance for blood factor products
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/hemophilia-program
• Sickle Cell Program
• Individuals with sickle cell disease
• Offers education, screening, and support services
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/sickle-cell-program
• Spinal Cord Injury Registry
• Individuals with spinal cord injuries
• Collects data and provides information on spinal cord injury resources
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/spinal-cord-injury-registry
• Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council
• Individuals with traumatic brain injuries and their families
• Advises on policies and services for people with traumatic brain injuries
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/about/leadership/advisory-committees/traumatic-brain-injury-advisory-council
• Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) Services Program
• Children with special health care needs and people of any age with cystic fibrosis
• Provides medical care, case management, and family support services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/children-special-health-care-needs-program
• Newborn Screening Program
• Newborn infants
• Screens for certain genetic and metabolic conditions
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/newborn-screening-program
• Birth Defects Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch
• Infants born with birth defects
• Monitors and researches birth defects in Texas
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/birth-defects-epidemiology-and-surveillance-branch
• Genetics Services Program
• Individuals with genetic disorders or at risk for genetic conditions
• Provides genetic testing, counseling, and education
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/genetics-services-program
• Perinatal Health Program
• Pregnant women and newborns
• Promotes healthy pregnancies and birth outcomes
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/mch/perinatal-health-program
• Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee
• Women experiencing pregnancy-related complications or death
• Reviews cases to improve maternal health outcomes
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/mch/maternal-mortality-and-morbidity-review-committee
• Texas Collaborative for Healthy Mothers and Babies
• Pregnant women and newborns
• Works to improve maternal and infant health outcomes
• https://www.tchmb.org/
• TexasAIM (Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health)
• Hospitals and healthcare providers serving pregnant women
• Implements maternal safety bundles to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/mch/texasaim
• Healthy Texas Mothers and Babies Coalition
• Pregnant women and new mothers
• Promotes maternal and infant health through community-based interventions
• https://www.healthytexasbabies.org/
• Someday Starts Now
• Women of childbearing age
• Provides preconception and interconception health education
• https://www.somedaystartsnow.com/
• Texas Ten Step Program
• Hospitals serving mothers and newborns
• Promotes breastfeeding-friendly hospital practices
• https://texastenstep.org/
• Texas Mother-Friendly Worksite Program
• Working mothers who are breastfeeding
• Recognizes employers who support breastfeeding employees
• https://texasmotherfriendly.org/
• Texas Lactation Support Hotline
• Breastfeeding mothers
• Provides 24/7 breastfeeding support and information
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/breastfeeding
• Texas WIC Breastfeeding Support
• Low-income breastfeeding mothers
• Offers breastfeeding education and support services
• https://texaswic.org/breastfeeding
• Newborn Hearing Screening Program
• Newborn infants
• Provides early detection of hearing loss in newborns
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/newborn-hearing-screening-program
• Blind Children's Program
• Children who are blind or visually impaired
• Offers services to help children develop independence
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/blind-visually-impaired/blind-childrens-program• Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
• Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing
• Provides communication access services and resources
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/deaf-hard-hearing
• Early Childhood Intervention Auditory Services
• Infants and toddlers with hearing loss
• Provides specialized auditory intervention services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/early-childhood-intervention-services/eci-auditory-services
• Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program (STAP)
• Individuals with disabilities affecting telephone use
• Provides financial assistance for specialized telecommunications equipment
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/deaf-hard-hearing/specialized-telecommunications-assistance-program-stap
• DeafBlind Services
• Individuals who are deafblind
• Offers specialized services and support
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/deaf-blind-services
• Deafblind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD) Program
• Individuals who are deafblind with multiple disabilities
• Provides home and community-based services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/deaf-blind-multiple-disabilities-dbmd-program
• Office of Acquired Brain Injury
• Individuals with acquired brain injuries
• Provides information, resources, and support services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/office-acquired-brain-injury
• Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services (CRS)
• Individuals with traumatic brain or spinal cord injuries
• Offers intensive rehabilitation services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/comprehensive-rehabilitation-services-crs
• Independent Living Services
• Individuals with significant disabilities
• Provides services to support independent living
• https://www.twc.texas.gov/programs/independent-living-services-program-overview
• Vocational Rehabilitation Services
• Individuals with disabilities seeking employment
• Offers job training and placement services
• https://www.twc.texas.gov/programs/vocational-rehabilitation-program-overview• Disability Determination Services
• Individuals applying for Social Security disability benefits
• Determines medical eligibility for disability benefits
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/disability-determination-services
• Texas Technology Access Program (TTAP)
• Individuals with disabilities needing assistive technology
• Provides information and access to assistive technology devices
• https://tatp.edb.utexas.edu/
• Project HIRE (Helping Individuals Reach Employment)
• Individuals with disabilities seeking employment
• Offers supported employment services
• https://www.twc.texas.gov/programs/project-hire-program-overview
• Medicaid Buy-In for Children
• Children with disabilities
• Allows families to buy Medicaid coverage for their children with disabilities
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip/programs-services/children-families/medicaid-buy-children
• Medicaid Buy-In for Adults
• Adults with disabilities who work
• Allows working adults with disabilities to buy Medicaid coverage
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip/programs-services/children-families/medicaid-buy-adults
• STAR+PLUS Medicaid Managed Care Program
• Adults with disabilities and elderly individuals
• Provides acute care and long-term services and supports
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip/programs-services/starplus
• Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS)
• Individuals with related conditions
• Offers home and community-based services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/intellectual-or-developmental-disabilities-idd-long-term-care
• Home and Community-based Services (HCS)
• Individuals with intellectual disabilities or related conditions
• Provides individualized services and supports
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/intellectual-or-developmental-disabilities-idd-long-term-care
• Texas Home Living (TxHmL)
• Individuals with intellectual disabilities or related conditions
• Offers selected essential services and supports
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/intellectual-or-developmental-disabilities-idd-long-term-care
• Medically Dependent Children Program (MDCP)
• Children and young adults who are medically dependent
• Provides respite care and other support services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/medically-dependent-children-program
• Youth Empowerment Services (YES) Waiver
• Children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbances
• Offers comprehensive home and community-based mental health services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/childrens-mental-health/yes-waiver
• Personal Care Services (PCS)
• Medicaid recipients who need assistance with daily living activities
• Provides in-home assistance with daily tasks
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip/programs-services/personal-care-services
• Primary Home Care (PHC)
• Medicaid recipients who need assistance with daily living activities
• Offers in-home assistance with daily tasks
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/aging/long-term-care/primary-home-care
• Community Attendant Services (CAS)
• Low-income individuals with disabilities
• Provides in-home assistance with daily tasks
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/aging/long-term-care/community-attendant-services
• Day Activity and Health Services (DAHS)
• Adults with disabilities or chronic health conditions
• Offers daytime care and health services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/aging/day-activity-health-services
• Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
• Adults 55 and older who qualify for nursing home care
• Provides comprehensive medical and social services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip/programs-services/starplus/programs/program-all-inclusive-care-elderly-pace
• Nursing Facility Services
• Individuals who require 24-hour skilled nursing care
• Provides residential care and medical services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/aging/long-term-care/nursing-facility-services
• Hospice Services
• Individuals with terminal illnesses
• Offers end-of-life care and support
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip/programs-services/hospice
• Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID)
• Individuals with intellectual disabilities
• Provides residential care and habilitation services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/intellectual-or-developmental-disabilities-idd-long-term-care/intermediate-care-facilities-individuals-intellectual-disability-or-related-conditions-icfiid• State Supported Living Centers
• Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Offers residential care and comprehensive services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/intellectual-or-developmental-disabilities-idd-long-term-care/state-supported-living-centers-sslcs
• Home and Community-based Services-Adult Mental Health (HCBS-AMH)
• Adults with serious mental illness
• Provides home and community-based services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/adult-mental-health/home-community-based-services-adult-mental-health
• Mental Health Targeted Case Management
• Individuals with mental health conditions
• Offers coordination of mental health services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/mental-health-targeted-case-management
• Mental Health Rehabilitative Services
• Individuals with mental health conditions
• Provides skills training and psychosocial rehabilitative services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/mental-health-rehabilitative-services
• Outpatient Competency Restoration
• Individuals found incompetent to stand trial
• Offers mental health treatment to restore competency
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/mental-health-crisis-services/outpatient-competency-restoration
• Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR)
• Individuals with mental illness or intellectual disabilities seeking nursing facility admission
• Ensures appropriate placement and services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/intellectual-or-developmental-disabilities-idd-long-term-care/preadmission-screening-resident-review-pasrr
• Substance Use Disorder Services
• Individuals with substance use disorders
• Provides prevention, intervention, and treatment services
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/substance-use-services
• Opioid Treatment Services
• Individuals with opioid use disorders
• Offers medication-assisted treatment and counseling
• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/substance-use-services/opioid-treatment-services
• HIV Services
• Individuals living with HIV/AIDS
• Provides medical care, medication assistance, and support services
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/hiv-std-program
• STD Services
• Individuals at risk for or diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseases
• Offers testing, treatment, and prevention services
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/hiv-std-program
• Tuberculosis Services
• Individuals at risk for or diagnosed with tuberculosis
• Provides screening, treatment, and prevention services
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/tuberculosis-prevention-and-control-program
• Hansen's Disease (Leprosy) Program
• Individuals with Hansen's disease
• Offers medical care and support services
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/hansens-disease-program
• Immunization Program
• All Texans, with a focus on children and at-risk populations
• Offers vaccines and immunization services
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunize
• Texas Cancer Registry
• Individuals affected by cancer
• Collects and provides data on cancer incidence in Texas
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-cancer-registry
• Breast and Cervical Cancer Services (BCCS)
• Low-income women needing breast and cervical cancer screenings
• Provides cancer screenings and diagnostic services
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/breast-and-cervical-cancer-services