This program provides basic medical services to residents of this county who cannot receive health care coverage from any other source and who are eligible for the program. Eligibility is based on income and resources.
County Resources
County Resources
This list may not include all available services in a county; please call 2-1-1 to find other resources in your area. Also, some information included here may have changed. TCJE does not endorse any organization's services or religious affiliations, and we cannot guarantee that services will be provided. Before visiting an organization, please contact them about availability, waitlists, and eligibility requirements.
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Community Health Services
Bell County Indigent Health Care Program
Bell County Public Health District - Killeen Clinic
They offer immunizations, family planning services, STD testing and other health services. Services are low-cost or on a sliding scale.
Bell County Public Health District - Temple Clinic
They offer immunizations, family planning services, STD testing and other health services. Services are low-cost or on a sliding scale.
Central Counties Center for MHMR Services
Use the main phone number to contact an office for an appointment or to ask for more information about eligibility and programs. The toll free Crisis Hotline is (800)-888-4036. The crisis number is for people facing an emergency situation, such as having a homicidal or suicidal thoughts. If your call is an emergency, a crisis team may be sent out to help manage your situation. If necessary, emergency services may also be contacted to respond to your crisis.
Central Counties Center for MHMR Services
Use the main phone number to contact an office for an appointment or to ask for more information about eligibility and programs. The toll free Crisis Hotline is (800)-888-4036. The crisis number is for people facing an emergency situation, such as having a homicidal or suicidal thoughts. If your call is an emergency, a crisis team may be sent out to help manage your situation. If necessary, emergency services may also be contacted to respond to your crisis.
Central Texas Veterans Health Care System - Olin E. Teague Veterans' Medical Center
Central Texas Veterans Health Care System - Temple VA PACT Clinic
Greater Killeen Free Clinic
The Free Clinic is a volunteer based, acute care clinic which operates three clinics a week. All services are provided free of charge. These include exam, medications, diagnostic testing referral for subspecialty care, referral for limited dental care, optometry, and social services screening.Patients are seen on a first come, first serve basis, with numbers handed out and patient check in at 4:30 PM on Monday and Thursday evenings and Tuesday mornings at 9:00 AM.
Killeen Heights Vet Center
Normal working hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday. In an effort to better serve the veteran and family members, upon request vet centers will provide services after normal work hours and/or on weekends.
Temple Community Free Clinic
The Temple Community Clinic offers services for general family practice and internal medicine, which includes treatment of diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure), and preventative services such as certain vaccinations. To determine your eligibility and set up an appointment please call on Mondays or Wednesdays.
County Probation Offices
Bell County Community Supervision & Corrections Department
Education Assistance
Central Texas College Adult Education
Classes offered: GED Preparation, English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) and Citizenship Test Preparation. All CTC adult education classes and services are offered free of charge. They do not charge tuition or fees, and all necessary materials are provided for you. GED and ESL classes are currently offered at the following locations: Fort Hood Killeen CTC Central CampusHarker HeightsCopperas CoveLampasasGatesvilleSan SabaHamiltonClass time offerings vary to fit your needs. Most classes meet for three hours per session, two days per week. There are morning, afternoon, and evening classes. They also offer online courses to supplement in-class work. The Adult Education Department also offers transition services. They have an advisor on staff to help you make your next steps, whatever they may be. At any time during your participation in the adult education program, you can take advantage of this free service by making an appointment with the transition coordinator to discuss your future plans. The coordinator also teaches free workshops on Goal Setting, Transitioning to College, and Transitioning to the Workforce.
Christian Men's Job Corps of Bell County
Christian Men's Job Corps is a free, 10-week, faith-based program that helps prepare men to transition back into the workplace. Individuals with criminal backgrounds are accepted on a case by case basis. Each student is thoroughly trained in the operation of a computer, job search, resume preparation and the interview process and each chooses a vocational goal in a field he is most suited to. Each man also receives a mentor. Classes are in the evenings.
Temple College Adult Education - Belton
The Belton location of Temple College offers GED classes and basic literacy classes in an individualized and self-paced format. Classes are held from 8:30 a.m. to noon Monday-Friday. New student orientations are done every Tuesday. Please call for further information.
Temple College Adult Education
GED classes at Temple College run Monday-Thursday, from 8 a.m. to noon or 5 to 9 p.m. Students must first attend an orientation and then may attend classes as their schedules allow so long as they meet minimum time requirements. Students will work at their own pace with individualized lesson plans that adequately and intentionally prepare them to pass their GED test. Classes are located in the Instructional Services Center (ISC) room 108. Please call 254-298-8620 or 298-8649 or email ged@templejc.edu for more information.
Temple Literacy Council
Employment Services
Labor Finders- Temple
Labor Finders specialize in finding qualified temporary workers for industrial, commercial and construction projects. Labor Finders is a convenient way for individuals to get to work fast, as they can begin work immediately, work when they want, get paid daily, weekly and learn new skills. Please note that Labor Finders only provide temporary jobs and should not be considered for long-term employment. Interested individuals should search for job openings on Labor Finders website.
Workforce Solutions of Central Texas - Killeen
Job search assistance and resources are available to the public free of charge. Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesdays extended hours till 7 pm (Career Center only)
Workforce Solutions of Central Texas - Temple
Job search assistance and resources are available to the public free of charge. Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Housing Services
Belton Housing Authority
Part of the Central Texas Housing Consortium. This agency offers Low Rent Public Housing for low income families. Eligibility for people convicted of criminal offenses varies and waiting lists are common.
Temple Housing Authority
Part of the Central Texas Housing Consortium. This agency offers Low Rent Public Housing for low income families. Eligibility for people convicted of criminal offenses varies and waiting lists are common.
Family Promise of East Bell County, Texas
FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN ONLY. Eligibility is based upon availability of space, criminal history background check and drug & alcohol screening. The intake interview helps determine the applicant's desire to change their circumstances, their work skills, obtain job training and eligibility for affordable housing. The families stay at the day center during the day where they cook breakfast, pack lunches or prepare lunch for their family. The day center provides a permanent address and phone number as they seek employment. School-age children attend school and infants/ toddlers are enrolled in childcare.
Housing Authority of Bartlett
This agency offers Low Rent Public Housing for low income families. Eligibility for people convicted of criminal offenses varies and waiting lists are common.
Victory Gospel Chapel
Victory Gospel Chapel provides transitional housing services for men and women who do not have sex offenses and who are not on electronic monitors. There is a 3 month minimum stay. No deposit or monthly charges are required.
Legal Aid Services
Lone Star Legal Aid
Other
Bell County Veteran Services
The Veteran Services Officer acts as an advocate and assists veterans and/or their survivors obtain entitled benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the State of Texas. Monday through Friday, 8:00 am- 5:00 pm.
Bring Everyone in the Zone
They provide peer support to Service Members, Veterans their Families and Caregivers (SMVFC), especially those suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress, Traumatic Brain Injury, Military Sexual Trauma and other traumatic events in their lives.
Capital Area Food Bank of Texas
Call or go online to find local emergency food assistance. Agency that provide food assistance include food pantries, soup kitchens and snack programs for individuals and families in need. They can help you fill your shelves with pantry staples and your refrigerator with meats, dairy and fresh produce. Some agencies provide hot meals on site and much more. At some agencies, proof of residence is required to access services.
Food Care Center
The Food Care Center in Killeen, TX, provides food, clothing, and household items to clients in need at little or no cost them. Food is provided Tuesday through Friday. Hours of operation are 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with extended hours on the first and third Friday evening from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Food is provided based on need.
Wheels of Sharing Mobile Food Pantry
The mobile food pantries fill geographic and service gaps in emergency food assistance by providing Central Texans in need with basic staples, fruits and vegetables, and frozen foods. Guests also get help from Capital Area Food Bank staff in applying for food stamps and other federal assistance programs. Call or go to the website for times and places.
Salvation Army Killeen
Salvation Army Killeen provides assistance with rent, utilities and clothing to those in need in the community.
Salvation Army Temple
Salvation Army Temple provides assistance with rent, utilities, clothing, prescriptions and transportation to those in need in the community.
Texas Department of Health and Human Services - Benefits Office
The SNAP food benefits (formerly known as Food Stamps) helps people with low incomes and resources buy the food they need for good health. Medicaid Programs provide medical benefits for eligible low income adults, children, and families. CHIP offers a health insurance program for children. Call or visit website for program-specific eligibility information. Anyone convicted of a drug-related felony (possession, use or distribution of a controlled substance) after August 22, 1996, is not eligible for SNAP (Food Stamps) benefits.Hours: M-F, 8 am to 5 pm.
Parole Offices
Temple District Parole Office
Treatment Programs
Alcoholics Anonymous Central Texas Intergroup
Alcoholics Anonymous
Central Texas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse - Killeen
This organization provides adult and adolescent treatment. They work with individuals with co-occurring disorders and intervene with pregnant and post-partum women who are abusing substances.They serve the following counties:Bell, Coryell, Hamilton, Lampasas, Milam, Mills and San Saba.
Central Texas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse - Temple
This organization provides adult and adolescent treatment. They work with individuals with co-occurring disorders and intervene with pregnant and post-partum women who are abusing substances.They serve the following counties:Bell, Coryell, Hamilton, Lampasas, Milam, Mills and San Saba.
Christian Farms Treehouse
Christian Farms Treehouse provides faith-based, residential, chemical substance abuse treatment for men and women in separate facilities. Programs are 30, 60 and 90 days in length. All treatment is provided by a Licensed Chemical Dependence Counselor.
Crystal Meth Anonymous
Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other, so they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from addiction to crystal meth. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. There are no dues or fees for CMA membership. Call or go online to find a local meeting.
DrugClass.org Drug Offender Education Program
This is the 15Hr Doep & 12Hr DWI state required course for individuals charged with a drug/alcohol-related offense. The court may require this course to reinstate a suspended driver's license. Approved by DPS and certified by TDSHS #1522 & #1523. Serving Williamson, Bastrop, Hayes, Bell, and Travis County.
Narcotics Anonymous - Heart of Texas Area
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a not for profit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. They are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. The desire to stop using is the only requirement for membership. The meetings are free and anyone may join.
VA Substance Abuse Treatment Program
Addiction Center
Many veterans struggle with co-occurring PTSD and substance use disorders. Addiction Center's website provides links to various treatment services for veterans.