HHSC Encourages Cancer Screenings During Cervical Health Awareness Month. HHSC is encouraging women to get screened for cervical cancer as part of National Cervical Health Awareness Month this January.

Department of State Health Services is committed to hiring skilled and dedicated employees who will work hard to pursue our vision of a healthy Texas. If you are looking to make a difference and tackle new challenges, we encourage you to start a career with us.

Dialing 2-1-1 is a free, easy way to find out about services you can get in your area or through state programs. If you can't connect to 2-1-1, call us toll-free at 877-541-7905. You can also visit the 2-1-1 Texas website to find the phone number to your local 2-1-1 area information center.

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is an agency within the Texas Health and Human Services System. It was established by House Bill 2292 in 2003 during the 78th Legislature, [ 1 ] which consolidated twelve different healthcare agencies into five entities under the oversight of HHSC.

If you are looking for services such as WIC, SNAP, TANF or Medicaid, please visit 211Texas.org. The search below will help you locate offices that can help you with aging, disability, behavioral health and intellectual or developmental disabilities services.

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The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) serves millions of people each month. HHSC administers mental health and substance use services, regulates child care and nursing facilities, aids Texans with special health care needs, deploys disaster relief assistance and provides resources to fight human trafficking.

HHSC manages programs that help families with food, health care, safety, and disaster services including the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), Children’s Medicaid, and Supplemental Nutritional Assistance (SNAP) programs.

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission provides health care coverage for low-income Texans through managed care. You receive coverage through a health plan, also called a Managed Care Organization.

Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provide health coverage for low-income children, families, seniors and people with disabilities.