Community Resources: Medical & Disabilities

Provides public transportation bus service to all residents in the service region. Serves 12 rural counties – Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Medina, McMullen, and Wilson. Service to and from Bexar County and San Antonio is also provided.
8700 Tesoro Drive, Suite 700, San Antonio, TX 78217-6228
(866) 889-7433
FAX (210) 832-8785

Offers low-cost health coverage for children from birth through age 18.
1-877-543-7669

An organization whose mission is to provide affordable high quality primary and preventive health care services to the people of Gonzales, Guadalupe, Caldwell and surrounding counties.
1201 W. Court St., Seguin, TX 78155
(830) 379-9797
FAX (830) 379-0248

Programs and services that vary from adolescent health, children with special needs, genetics, oral health services, etc.

Helps those with low of fixed incomes obtain free medications.
1215 E. Court Street, Seguin, TX 78155
1-830-401-7603 | (830) 379-2411

Many CSHCN Services Program clients can use the Medical Transportation Program (MTP) to get to their doctor’s office, drugstore, or any place that they get medical services. If you have no way to get to these places, MTP can help you.
1-877-MED-TRIP (1-877-633-8747)

Eyeglasses for the needy.
808 E. Pine Street, Seguin, TX
(830) 379-9022

An orthopedic hospital serving children- at no cost.
6977 Main Street, Houston, TX 77030-3701
(713) 797-1616

Free and confidential pregnancy testing, limited first trimester ultrasounds, parenting classes, information and referrals.
975 W. Court Street, Seguin, TX 78155
(830) 303-2151

Helps find services for children (birth to age 20) and pregnant women who get Medicaid with health problems or at a high risk for getting health problems.
1-877-847-8377 (1-877-THSTEPS)
thsteps@hhsc.state.tx.us

Advocates and assists individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their efforts to achieve education, transportation, recreation, employment, and residential living goals.
877-476-864
Mail: P.O.Box 312338, New Braunfels, TX 78131

Assists blind or visually impaired individuals and their families. Depending upon their goals and needs, offers services to help regain independence or find a job.
Call the Office of the Ombudsman at 877-787-8999, select a language and then select Option 3

Assists eligible people who have a traumatic brain injury (TBI), traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI), or both, function independently in their home and community.
Call 2-1-1
Call the Office of the Ombudsman at 877-787-8999, select a language, then select Option 3.
Fax: 888-780-8099
Mail: HHS Office of the Ombudsman, P.O. Box 13247, Austin, TX 78711-3247

Works in partnership with people who are deaf or hard of hearing to eliminate societal and communication barriers to improve equal access for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Physical office: 701 W. 51st St. Austin, TX 78751
Mail: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, P.O. Box 12904, Austin, TX 78711
Voice: (512) 438-4880
General Inquiries: dhhs.bei@hhs.texas.gov
Consumer and Interpreter Training Inquiries: dhhs.training@hhs.texas.gov
Telephone Assistance Inquiries (STAP) or to request a STAP application: dhhs.phones@hhs.texas.gov

HHS provides a range of services to Texans with disabilities so they can live independently, prepare for and find jobs, access medical equipment and assistive devices, determine eligibility for SSI, and more.
855-937-2372

Providing free library service to Texans of all ages who are unable to read standard print material due to visual, physical, or reading disabilities-whether permanent or temporary. Our books are available on digital cartridge, Braille, large print, and cassette, and we loan playback equipment to be used with TBP materials. Contact your local librarians about it today!
Lizzi Bertoia (Adult Services Librarian): (210) 619-1725

Provides free wheelchair ramps to low-income older adults and people with disabilities identified by local health care providers.

A vocational rehabilitation program partnership that supports people with disabilities to prepare for, obtain, maintain and advance in meaningful employment by providing a range of services based on an individual’s employment goals. Contact your nearest Texas Workforce Solutions (TWC) Vocational Rehabilitation Services office through their online locator OR contact TWC Vocational Rehabilitation Inquiries at 512-936-6400. You can also email vr.office.locator@twc.state.tx.us and include your name, phone, and address to apply for services.