General Medical
Medical Services
Waco Family Health Center
Services
- Well Woman Care: prenatal care, pregnancy and breastfeeding classes, gynecological services, immunizations, minor surgeries
- Dental Services: exams, cleanings, filings, extractions
- Behavioral Services: depression, anxiety, ADHD, school behavior, trauma, life adjustment, grief, stress, relationships
- See Tri-Cities’ Mental Health Services Resource Sheet for more detailed information on Mental Health Services your area
- Financial assistance for individuals with no health insurance.
- Health and nutrition classes, gym access (however, due to COVID, the gym is closed).
- Vegetable boxes (@ specific locations- call for more details).
Contact Information
- Phone: 254-313-4200
- Address: Main Office – 1600 Providence Dr., Waco, TX 76707 (there are 16 different locations throughout the area)
McLennan County Family Health Center
Services
- Access to a physician, immunizations, laboratory and x-ray services, family planning services
- Annual physical examination
- Provided once per calendar year by a physician or a physician assistant, associated testing, such as mammograms, can be covered with a physician referral
- Medical screening
- Blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol screening
- Prescriptions service
- Includes up to 3 prescription drugs per month. New and refilled prescriptions count equally toward the 3 prescription drugs per month total. A physician or other practitioner with the scope of practice must prescribe drugs under the law.
- Inpatient Hospital Services
- Must be medically necessary and provided in an acute care hospital to hospital inpatients, by or under the direction of a physician, and for the care and treatment of patients
- Outpatient Hospital Services
- Must be medically necessary and provided in an acute care hospital to hospital outpatients, by or under the direction of a physician, and must be diagnostic, therapeutic, or rehabilitative
- Se habla Espanol
Requirements
- Fill out application (good health card), assistance is needs based
Contact Information
- Address and Hours: 204 N. 7th St., Waco, TX 76701
- Hours: Monday through Thursday 7:30am – 4pm
- Phone: 254-313-4200
- If you are in an emergency, dial 911
Website: http://www.co.mclennan.tx.us/291/health-serviceshttp://www.co.mclennan.tx.us/291/Health-Services
Bellmead Community Clinic
Services
- Same services as McLennan County Family Health Center.
- Must be an established patient to receive services.
- Accepts medicare and medicaid.
- Se habla Espanol
Contact Information
- Address: 3400 Bellmead Dr, Waco, TX 76705
- (254) – 313-5400
Waco-McLennan County Public Health District
Services
- Free COVID-19 vaccinations
- HIV/AIDS and STD Testing: free, anonymous, and confidential
- Immunizations
- WIC
- Health Education
- Se habla Espanol
- Birth and Death certificates
- Environmental health resources, such as inspections.
Contact Information
- Phone: (254)-750-5450
- Address: 225 W. Waco Dr., Waco, TX
Caritas of Waco
Services
- Assistance with paying for prescirptions for chronically ill persons. Part of Medication Assistance Program (MAP).
- Se habla Espanol
Requirements to receive Caritas Health Services
- Call for eligibility requirements. Bring medications and some proof of income with you (Last 30 days information, recent paycheck stubs, Social Security Letter of Benefits, etc.)
Contact Information
- Office: (254) 753-4593
Mission Waco – Medication Assistance Program
Services
- Limited amount depending on how much medication is needed and how much price is.
Requirements
- Monday-Thursday at 1:00PM
- No narcotics
Contact Information
- Address: 1126 Washington Ave., Waco, TX 76701
- (254) 296-9866, ext. 201
Mission Waco Health Clinic
Services
- Dental:
- Screenings twice per month ( call for dates) 254-296-9866 ext 306
- Extractions only. Sign in at 8am at the MW health clinic- First come, first served ( limit 15 people)
- Two different programs, depending on whether or not the patient has Medicare/Medicaid.
- Psychiatric Services:
- Once a month
- Patient must be referred by their primary care provider. Appointment required.
- Available to patients who do not have access to specialty care. once a month, appt.
For more detailed information on more Mental Health Services providers in your area, see Tri-Cities Mental Health Resources Sheet
- Orthopedic/Rehabilitation services:
- Once/month,
- A referral must be sent by their primary care provider. Appointment required.
- Available to any patient who does not have access to specialty care.
- Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Services
- Twice a month
- A referral must be sent by their primary care provider . Appointment required.
- Available to any patient that does not have access to specialty care.
- Acute Care Medical Service
- Every Tuesday and Thursday from 5pm to 7pm . Sign in starts at 4:30pm. First come first served
- Ear, Nose , Nose and Throat
- Once a month
- A referral must be sent by their primary care provider . Appointment required
- Available to patients who do not have access to speciality care.
- Pulmonology Services
- Once a month
- A referral must be sent by the primary care provider . Appointment required .
- Available to any patient who does not have access to specialty care.
- Chiropractic: 2 Tuesdays per month, must sign in by 5:20pm, first come first served
- Vision: Every Tuesday between 5pm and 7pm, sign in starts at 4:30 . First come first served.
- TB Testing: given Tuesday, read on Thursday
Requirements
- Patients get signed in beginning at 4pm every Tuesday and Thursday evening, first come, first served. No immunizations, STD testing, labs, x-rays, or disability forms.
- Only for patients without Medicare, Medicaid, or any other form of insurance and who are NOT established with FCH.
Contact Information
- Address: 1226 Washington Ave, Waco, TX 76701
- Phone: (254)-296-9866, ext. 306
- Email: clinic@missionwaco.org
McLennan County Indigent Health Care
Services
- Assists in finding medical services and health care
- Dental
- Prescription drug coverage
- No narcotics
- Generic prescriptions unless prescribed by physician
- Preventative health care and treatments
Requirements
- Photo ID and Social Security Card
- Applicants cannot be receiving coverage from any health insurance, Medicare or Medicaid
- Prescriptions filled out at any HEB location in Waco or McLennan County
- Bilingual assistance available
Contact Information
- Phone: 254-757-5174
- Address: 824 Washington Ave, Waco, TX 76701
- Hours: Monday – Thursday 7:30am – 6pm (last client is seen at 4:00pm)
Carenet
Services
- Sonograms and pregnancy tests/prenatal care
- Free STD testing, STD vouchers for men and women
- OB/GYN care every Tuesday and Wednesday, from 8am – 2:30pm
Requirements
- By appointment and walk-in (to avoid long waiting times, schedule an appointment)
Contact Information
- Phone: 254-772-6175
- Address: 7110 Sanger Ave. Waco, TX
Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Services
- The Arc of Texas: The Arc of McLennan County is dedicated to expanding opportunities, care, and support for persons and families impacted by intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Children:
- After school program
- Summer camp
- Teen and young adult social group
- Adults:
- Opportunity center: A day program for adults on the autism spectrum that fosters social, artistic, vocational, volunteer, and entrepreneurial development.
- Money management
- Counseling
- Adult social group
- For parents, they offer support groups.
- Contact Information
- (TeArcOfTexas.org)
- 254-756-7491
- 4901 Lakewood Dr. Waco, TX 76710
- Autism Response Team from Autism Speaks – Information and resources, financial assistance:
- Call 1-888-288-4762
- Spanish: 1-888-772-9050
- Email: familyservices@autismspeaks.org
- Web: https://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/autism-response-team
- Children:
Heart of Texas Area Agency on Aging (AAAHOT)
Services
- Provides access: to needed social services, effective screening and assessment of individual needs, and advocacy for older persons (age 60 and older) in our six-county region.
- Access services are provided to older persons and their family members’ or other caregivers. Services provided directly by AAAHOT staff includes three core programs:
- Benefits counseling, care coordination, and LTC ombudsman services
Contact Information
- Address: 1514 South New Road, Waco, Texas 76711
- 254-292-1800
- Website: https://hotcog.org/health-and-human-services-programs/area-agency-on-aging/
Community Cancer Association
Services
- Assistance with: medication for outpatient treatment drugs, treatment effects, pain control and symptom management
- Also help with prescription co–pays, necessary medical travel, wound care items, ostomy and mastectomy supplies, garments, wigs, nutritional supplements, cancer care packs and more.
Requirements/Eligibility:
- Must be a cancer patient and reside in McLennan County
- Based on income at time of need (varies)
Contact Information:
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- Phone: 254-202-8082
- Email: info@wacocancer.org
- Location: 2911 Herring Ave. Suite 212, Waco, TX 76708
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Updated and Verified 9/30/2021