Cameron County assistance programs.

Free Health Care and Prescription Drugs

Offered by the Proyecto Juan Diego. They can be reached at (956) 542-2488. Families that live in Cameron Park can receive access to numerous resources and health care programs to improve the quality of their lives and help them get around having to pay expensive medical and hospital bills. This is accomplished through community education, health clinics, advocacy, and referrals.

In addition, receive a discount on your prescription medications from the FamilyWize prescription drug discount card. This card is being distributed to local families free-of-charge by United Way of Southern Cameron County. The prescription card, which could lower the cost of medication and other prescription drugs by an average 35 percent, is available to all local individuals. The card is free. Also there are no age or household income restrictions and the can be used as often as needed to get a discount

You can print your card today by going to www.FamilyWize.org. You just then to simply present the discount card and your prescription to a participating pharmacy (hundreds participate) and then you will need to pay either the discounted price or the pharmacy's retail price — whichever is lower. So you save either way substantially on any medications that you may need.

 

 

 

Emergency and Crisis Assistance in Cameron County

Programs are offered by the Ozanam Center. Phone number is (956)831-6331 or 831-4791. Individuals or families facing a crisis situation are provided access to federal government as well as state of Texas programs, food, shelter, rent assistance and access to other community resources to improve self-sufficiency during their time of crises. The goal is to provide short term help to pay bills, and at the same time help people become self-sufficient for long term success.

One of the most critical needs these days is for rent help. Click here to find options for people who are struggling with their rent.

The Bishop Enrique San Pedro, Ozanam Center, Inc. – The charity type organization can provide many services, including temporary shelter 30 days, clothes, casework, hot meals, transitional housing, and access to the homeless prevention and rapid re-housing program, which provides utilities and rental assistance depending on availability of funds. 656 North Minnesota Avenue, Brownsville, Texas 78521. Call (956)831-6331.

Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program – This utility, cooling, and energy bill assistance program is run by many non-profit organizations and agencies in Cameron County Texas. They are listed below. Among other services, it offers help for paying for heating and cooling bills, and he program will retro-fit or replace central A/C units, replace window air conditioning units and other major appliances. In addition, an Energy Crisis Program can offer emergency financial assistance for paying for weather related emergencies or bills.

• Cameron And Willacy Counties Community Projects, Inc., 2224 Delia North Isabel,  Brownsville, Texas 78521, phone number (956)544-6631
• El Ranchito Multi-Service Center, 24380 West US Highway 281, San Benito, TX 78586, (956)361-2247
• Harlingen Multi-Service Center, 702 South M Street, Harlingen, TX 78550, (956)428-9476
• La Feria Multi-Service Center, 914 East Highway 83, La Feria, Texas 78559, (956)797-2270
• Los Fresnos Multi-Service Center, 213 Oribe Drive, Los Fresnos, Texas 78566, (956)233-9259
• Luis and Consuelo L Lucio Multi-Service Center, 1035 East 11th Street, Brownsville, TX 78520, (956)542-3338
• Port Isabel Multi-Service Center, 1441 Santa Isabel, Laguna Vista, TX 78578, (956)943-4304
• Rio Hondo Multi-Service Center, 121 North Arroyo Street, Rio Hondo, TX 78583, (956)748-2072
• San Benito Multi-Service Center, 700 West Expressway 83, San Benito, Texas 78586, (956)399-0260
• Senior Citizen Multi-Service Center, 45 North Coria, Brownsville, TX 78521, (956)544-2767
• Southmost Multi-Service Center, 2435 Southmost Road, Brownsville, Texas 78521, (956)541-3176

 

 

The Cameron County Salvation Army - Provides emergency assistance with paying for utilities, groceries, rental, food, clothing, and other expenses when funding is available. A thrift store is also operated on site. 201 East Monroe Street, Harlingen, Texas 78550, phone (956)423-2454

Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley – The charity organization provides financial assistance with the following expenses. Housing needs, rent, mortgage, utilities, food, clothing and counseling. 955 West Price Road, Brownsville, Texas 78520, Call (956)541-0220

Loaves And Fishes Of The Rio Grande Valley, Inc. – Another not for profit that can offer grants and emergency financial assistance for paying rent, metered utilities and cooling bills and prescription medicines. In addition, note that emergency non-financial assistance is also available in the form of free food, clothes, and other household items. Financial assistance is available for utility disconnection notices or utilities too. 514 South E Street, Harlingen, TX 78550, (956)423-1014

Weatherization and Utility Bill Assistance Programs

The Cameron-Willacy Counties Community Projects, Inc., which is located in Brownsville and can be reached at (956) 544-6411 will refer people to these or other programs which can help people either save money and reduce their energy bills, or it can provide them with cash grants to pay utility bills and prevent their service from being disconnected.

The Texas Department’s Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP), is an utility bill co-payment assistance program that provides direct cash grants to pay bills. It also also helps qualified households better manage their energy consumption, and save on their bills, for a safe, affordable environment.

Another option is Weatherization, which is a federal government funded program that provides Cameron county people with free energy saving upgrades to their homes. The upgrades help them save and reduce their electric bills. People can save hundreds of dollars by such improvements as insulation, caulking, and more.

Health centers and clinics in Cameron County Texas

Families and individuals who are under or uninsured, or who may be classified as low income, have a number of different clinics that they can contact for free health or dental care. The leading provider is the Brownsville Community Health Center ((956)548-8845) however several other centers are located in the region that can offer free family care, prescription medications, and dental cleanings. Find a listing and read more Cameron County clinics.