Medical and health resources
Lubbock is home to the leading medical and health resources in the South Plains
region. Programs listed below include those that help with physical, mental, or
emotional health issues. This is only a partial list of resources. The mention
of a program or resource does not represent an endorsement.
Attention Deficit Disorder - Path Project
Phone: 1-806-79-4639
Address: 5444 50th St., 79414
Cost: Free
Information, resources, referrals, and support for children with ADD.
Address: 5444 50th St., 79414
Cost: Free
Information, resources, referrals, and support for children with ADD.
Child Services, Inc. - HEADSTART
Phone: 1-806-763-5261
Address: 1708 15th St., 79401
Cost: Free to those who qualify
Physical and dental screening and comprehensive care for children ages 3-4 years with families who meet income guidelines.
Address: 1708 15th St., 79401
Cost: Free to those who qualify
Physical and dental screening and comprehensive care for children ages 3-4 years with families who meet income guidelines.
Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Phone: 1-806-743-4369
Address: 602 Indiana Ave., 79415
Cost: Monthly fee depends on family income; $18 per month maximum
A government program that allows low income families to buy health insurance for their children ages birth - 18 years.
Address: 602 Indiana Ave., 79415
Cost: Monthly fee depends on family income; $18 per month maximum
A government program that allows low income families to buy health insurance for their children ages birth - 18 years.
Community Health Center of Lubbock
Phone: 1-806-765-2611
Address: 1318 Broadway, 79401
Cost: Free
Primary health and pregnancy care for anyone with low to moderate income and for homeless people. Dental services also available.
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Address: 1318 Broadway, 79401
Cost: Free
Primary health and pregnancy care for anyone with low to moderate income and for homeless people. Dental services also available.
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Contact Lubbock - Teen Line
Phone: 1-806-765-7272
Cost: Free
Confidential crisis line for teens and answered by teens. Offers suicide prevention and information and referral for teens 20 years old and younger.
Cost: Free
Confidential crisis line for teens and answered by teens. Offers suicide prevention and information and referral for teens 20 years old and younger.
Covenant Medical Center Lakeside
Phone: 1-806-725-6000
Address: 4002 24th. St., 79410
Cost: Fixed fee
Emergency medical care, including rape kit, as well as physician and counseling referrals.
Address: 4002 24th. St., 79410
Cost: Fixed fee
Emergency medical care, including rape kit, as well as physician and counseling referrals.
Eyeglasses Program - Lubbock Lions Club
Contact: School nurse at child's school
Cost: Free
Provides eyeglasses for all LISD students in need.
Cost: Free
Provides eyeglasses for all LISD students in need.
Family Therapy Clinic - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Phone: 1-806-742-0285
Address: Texas Tech Health Sciences Center
Cost: $10 minimum and $50 maximum
Counseling and therapy for those with eating disorders.
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Address: Texas Tech Health Sciences Center
Cost: $10 minimum and $50 maximum
Counseling and therapy for those with eating disorders.
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Hearing and Speech Care Centers
Phone: 1-806-743-1273
Address: 3502 9th St., 79415
Cost: Variable fees
Hearing testing, newborn screening, speech and language evaluations, and therapy.
Address: 3502 9th St., 79415
Cost: Variable fees
Hearing testing, newborn screening, speech and language evaluations, and therapy.
Inside/out Community Outreach
Phone: 1-806-744-8633
Address: 1409 23rd St., 79407
Cost: Free
AIDS/HIV and STD education and confidential testing.
Address: 1409 23rd St., 79407
Cost: Free
AIDS/HIV and STD education and confidential testing.
LISD - Special Services
Phone: 1-806-766-1208
Address: Lubbock Independent Schools
Cost: Free
Helps children in LISD who are experiencing difficulty in school.
Address: Lubbock Independent Schools
Cost: Free
Helps children in LISD who are experiencing difficulty in school.
Lubbock Health Department
Phone: 1-806-744-3577
Address: 1109 Kemper Ave., 79403
Cost: Fixed fees
Health and dental services for children of qualifying families. The Immunization Clinic also offers vaccines for children and others who qualify.
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Address: 1109 Kemper Ave., 79403
Cost: Fixed fees
Health and dental services for children of qualifying families. The Immunization Clinic also offers vaccines for children and others who qualify.
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Managed Care Center - Noah's Family Project
Phone: 1-806-780-8300
Address: 2345 50th St., Suite 100, 79412
Cost: Call for information
Helps children kick their drug habits and stay clean. Includes counseling, support groups, and summer learning opportunities.
Address: 2345 50th St., Suite 100, 79412
Cost: Call for information
Helps children kick their drug habits and stay clean. Includes counseling, support groups, and summer learning opportunities.
Mental Health / Mental Retardation (MHMR)
Phone: 1-806-740-1421
Address: 1950 Aspen, 79408
Cost: Depends on family income
Assists children with drug and alcohol problems. Offers counseling and crisis intervention for children and families.
Address: 1950 Aspen, 79408
Cost: Depends on family income
Assists children with drug and alcohol problems. Offers counseling and crisis intervention for children and families.
Prescription Drug Assistance
Several programs offer prescription drug assistance for those who qualify.
Call for costs and how to qualify.
Catholic Family Services , 1-806-765-8475, 102 Ave. J, 79401
Neighborhood House , 1-806-763-7051, 1318 Broadway, 79401
The Medicine Room, 1-573-966-7300, Doniphan, MO 63935
Salvation Army, 1-806-765-9434, 1120 17th St. 79408
Catholic Family Services , 1-806-765-8475, 102 Ave. J, 79401
Neighborhood House , 1-806-763-7051, 1318 Broadway, 79401
The Medicine Room, 1-573-966-7300, Doniphan, MO 63935
Salvation Army, 1-806-765-9434, 1120 17th St. 79408
Prevent Blindness Texas
Phone: 1-806-797-6701
Address: 3008 50th St., 79413
Cost: Free
Vision screenings, free exams, and eye glasses.
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Address: 3008 50th St., 79413
Cost: Free
Vision screenings, free exams, and eye glasses.
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Sick Children's Clinic
Phone: 1-806-762-1805
Address: 1002 Ave. A, 79408
Cost: Free
Allows for doctor's visit and prescriptions if needed for children aged birth - 14 years.
Address: 1002 Ave. A, 79408
Cost: Free
Allows for doctor's visit and prescriptions if needed for children aged birth - 14 years.
Sonshine Promises, Inc.
Phone: 1-806-791-1358
Address: 5843 49th St., 79424
Cost: Free
Peer support group for children and adults who have experienced the loss of a loved one.
Address: 5843 49th St., 79424
Cost: Free
Peer support group for children and adults who have experienced the loss of a loved one.
Texas Healthy Kids
Phone: 1-806-743-2493
Address: 3601 4th St., 79415
Cost: Premium is $55.75 per child per month
Affordable health insurance to cover children ages 2-17, enrolled in school, and not covered by any other insurance.
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Address: 3601 4th St., 79415
Cost: Premium is $55.75 per child per month
Affordable health insurance to cover children ages 2-17, enrolled in school, and not covered by any other insurance.
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