Montgomery County assistance programs

How to get help with bills, expenses, and resources to become self-sufficient

Thousands of families turn every year to the Brazos Valley Community Action Agency, Inc. This non-profit, community action agency offers local residents several services and resources. They can provide grants that be used to pay immediate bills, and they have resources that can be used so people can become self sufficient over the long term. Some of the programs they offer are below. Contact them at (979) 846-1100 to apply for help, or to learn more about these or other assistance programs.

Energy and Utility Bill Assistance

Some of the components of this program offered by the agency include:

• Appliance Replacement Program
  Eligible households will receive an overall appliance assessment. A professional will perform the  assessment which will determine which appliances are causing higher energy bills, and they will recommend ways to save money.
   
• Crisis Program
  Grants and funds are available for assistance with electric, propane bills, and natural gas. People need to apply and be found to be qualified.
   
• Elderly/Disabled Program
  For disabled as well as seniors who are 60 years plus, and for disabled individuals who are over 18 years of age. A rating system and also a household scoring system will be used determine the amount of assistance and cash grants that are provided to help with natural gas, electric, or propane bills for the program year.
   
• Co-Pay Program
  If you are found to be qualified, and you need to be employed to be qualified, you can get assistance which may include energy efficiency guidelines, referrals and education on budgeting, and other direct assistance for electric bills.
   
• Case Management
  This is offered for families or individuals who are seeking to improve their quality of life through counseling, education, and referral assistance. Additional services and resources may be available to qualifying households.
   
• Weatherization Program
  A federal government program for qualifying households. They can receive assistance with minor home improvements to increase energy efficiency and lower energy costs and bills of their home. The program is free. People can save hundreds of dollars per year on their utility bills.
   

Health Care Clinic

The Brazos Valley Community Health Centers is an option for low income people. The facility strives to provide high quality health care, and to eliminate health disparities by offering quality primary and preventive health care to the uninsured and other medically under served residents of Brazos Valley and Montgomery County Texas. There are also numerous programs in place to help people save on prescription medications. Read more.

Free Health and Dental Care

Individuals and families with no, or limited health insurance, can turn to the The Community Clinic for help. It is located in Oak Ridge North in South Montgomery County. The clinic was established in 1996 by Dr. Joel Kerschenbaum. Find other ways to get help with medical expenses, including help with hospital bills. Continue.

The Community Clinic (phone number 281-364-7889) is a local, nonprofit healthcare center that was created to provide dental, medical, mental health and other social services to those who have no health insurance and if they do not meet other established criteria to receive medical care in another setting, such as governmental, state of Texas, or county assistance programs. The organization is funded by contributions and donations, and it is staffed by licensed physicians, dentists, nurses, dental assistants, dental hygienists, translators, social workers, and countless other support people who volunteer their time and services to run the Clinic and provide patients with top notch, free medical and dental services.