If this clinic can't see you
Other clinics in Houston, closest first.
- Legacy Santa Clara Clinic Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Open Door Mission Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Legacy Greater Third Ward Cleburne Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- El Centro De Corazon - Magnolia Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Lord Of The Streets Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
Services offered
Behavioral health
Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
OB/GYN & maternal health
Prenatal, delivery, postpartum, gynecologic, and family-planning services.
On-site pharmacy
Discounted prescription fills, often through 340B pricing.
Pediatrics
Well-child visits, immunizations, and pediatric sick care.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
Vision care
Eye exams, glasses, and referrals for advanced ophthalmology.
About University Of Houston Health Family Care Center
University Of Houston Health Family Care Center is an FQHC Look-Alike, operationally identical to an FQHC but not receiving Section 330 grant funding located in Houston, TX. Fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on household income, uninsured patients below 200% of the federal poverty line typically pay a nominal fee of $0 to $30 per visit. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance, and uninsured patients.
Community Health Centers like University Of Houston Health Family Care Center play a critical role in serving Black families and other historically underserved populations. They are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in a single location.
HIV testing + PrEP at University Of Houston Health Family Care Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If University Of Houston Health Family Care Center doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Texas.
Mental health + behavioral health context
FQHC behavioral-health services like those at University Of Houston Health Family Care Center use sliding-scale fees that make care accessible regardless of insurance status. If you're in crisis, dial or text 988 for the 24/7 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Pediatric care for Black families
In 2022, Black infants in the U.S. died at a rate of 10.9 per 1,000 live births, per the CDC. FQHC pediatric services include well-child visits, developmental screening, and Vaccines for Children (VFC) coverage for uninsured kids. Children covered by Medicaid (CHIP in some states) get all VFC vaccines at no cost.
Coverage + benefits in Texas
University Of Houston Health Family Care Center accepts Texas Medicaid. FQHC certified application counselors typically cross-enroll Medicaid + WIC + SNAP at the same visit. Anyone enrolled in Medicaid is automatically income-eligible for WIC under federal adjunctive eligibility (7 CFR 246.7).
Frequently asked questions
What services does University Of Houston Health Family Care Center offer?
University Of Houston Health Family Care Center in Houston, Texas offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, OB/GYN & maternal health, On-site pharmacy, Pediatrics, Primary care, Vision care.
Does University Of Houston Health Family Care Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
University Of Houston Health Family Care Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at University Of Houston Health Family Care Center?
HRSA lists this site as open about 45 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is University Of Houston Health Family Care Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. University Of Houston Health Family Care Center is an FQHC Look-Alike, operationally identical to an FQHC but not receiving Section 330 grant funding. FQHCs are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.
Where is University Of Houston Health Family Care Center located?
University Of Houston Health Family Care Center is at 4349 Martin Luther King Blvd, Houston, TX 77204-3074. Phone: 713-743-9682.
Please verify before visiting. Hours, services, and insurance acceptance can change. Call the center directly to confirm they're open and accepting new patients before you go. Data last verified on April 24, 2026.
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