Federally Qualified Health Centers
This health center receives HHS funding and has Federal Public Health Service deemed status with respect to certain health or health related claims, including medical malpractice claims for itself and its covered individuals.
Federally Qualified Health Center
This health center receives HHS funding and has Federal Public Health Service deemed status with respect to certain health or health related claims, including medical malpractice claims for itself and its covered individuals.
In 2021
Total Patients served
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Visits
Walk-ins Welcome
Same Day Appointments
Accept medicaid, CHIP, & most private insurance
Income Based Discounts
Walk-Ins Welcome
Accept Medicaid, CHIP, & Most Private Insurance
Income Based Discounts
Same Day Appointments
COVID-19 VACCINES
Visit one of our health centers to get your COVID-19 vaccine today
If you would like to learn more about the vaccines or make an appointment to get vaccinated, contact your nearest health center.
Community Action Corporation of South Texas Offers COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing to Health Center Patients
Community Action Corporation of South Texas (CACOST) makes healthcare affordable and accessible for all individuals and families through nine Federally Qualified Health Center facilities. Our health centers provide family practice, pediatric, women's health, dental, pharmacy, and behavioral health services. Extended hours and after-hours coverage are available to ensure services are provided beyond the traditional work schedule. CACOST has specifically trained staff to help guide individuals and families in applying for eligible healthcare programs.
Apply for Health Care Assistance
If you are in need of assistance to pay for health services, apply for assistance by downloading the enrollment application and email your completed application with the required documents to enrollment@cacost.org or drop it off at one of our health center locations. You may also pick up a copy of the application at any of our health center locations if you are unable to download it. Click here for a full list of required documents needed to apply for health care assistance.
Summary of required documents to establish eligibility:
Driver's License/ID
Birth Certificates, School Records, etc. for all minors in the household AND
Your TX Benefits Award Letter OR
Last Two Pay Stubs OR
Employment Verification Form OR
Social Security/ SSI/ Disability Award Letter OR
Child Support Documentation
Proof of Residency
The Community Action Corporation of South Texas (CACOST) operates a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) program in South Texas, ranked nationally in the top 10% of all FQHC’s for its integrated approach to primary care, behavioral health, and social services, ensuring holistic care for underserved rural communities.
By offering a sliding fee scale, extended hours, and community-driven governance, CACOST addresses health disparities in a region with high poverty and limited healthcare access, aligning with national FQHC goals of improving outcomes through accessibility and preventive care.
Health Center Awards
Patient Education Resources
- HealthyChildren.org - From the American Academy of Pediatrics
- Diabetes Research, Education, Advocacy | ADA
- American Heart Association | To be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives
- Information and Resources about Cancer: Breast, Colon, Lung, Prostate, Skin | American Cancer Society
Attention Patients of Josephine Horn, MD
If you are a patient of Dr. Horn, please read the notice of her resignation and how to proceed with your medical care.
COVID-19 Vaccines
Visit one of our health centers to get your COVID-19 vaccine today. If you would like to learn more about the vaccines or make an appointment to get vaccinated, contact your nearest health center.
CACOST HEALTH CENTERS ACCEPT PRIVATE INSURANCES, MEDICAID, MEDICARE and CHIP.  
Our Health Centers also offer a self-pay option.
We provide care to everyone, regardless of ability to pay, with fees adjusted based on your income and family size through our sliding fee scale.
Health Center Services
Pediatric Services
Pediatric services are available at our Beeville, Falfurrias, Kingsville, Mathis and Sinton health centers. Our experienced pediatric providers offer comprehensive care from birth to eighteen years of age. Our staff is committed to helping you understand all stages of your child’s growth and development.
Services Include
- Well Child Visits/Texas
Health Steps - Sick visits
- Immunizations
- Sports physicals
- ADHD/ADD management
- Behavioral health services on site
Family Services
Comprehensive family healthcare is provided at all seven health centers. Our experienced team of physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants provide preventative services, acute illness care, and chronic disease management.
Services Include
- Annual wellness visits/physicals
- Sick visits
- Blood pressure management
- Diabetes management
- School/sports physicals
- Immunizations
- Labs drawn on site
- Integrated behavioral health
Preventative Screenings
- Colorectal screenings
- Pap smears
- Mammogram referrals
Women's health Services
Our caring physicians and nurse practitioners are qualified to provide preventative and obstetrics-gynecology services at our Alice, Beeville, Falfurrias and Kingsville locations. Our OB/GYN providers have over 90 years combined experience, ensuring exceptional patient care from adolescence through menopause and beyond.
Preventative Care
- Pap smears
- Mammogram referrals
- Well woman exam
- Colorectal cancer screenings
Obstetrics
- High risk/normal pregnancies
- Prenatal care
- Delivery services
- Postpartum care
Gynecology
- Family Planning
- Oral contraceptives
- IUDs
- Implanon
- Menopause management
- STD testing and treatment
- Gynecological surgeries
- Urinary incontinence
Behavioral Health Services
CACOST Behavioral Health Program offers outpatient mental health and substance abuse counseling for children, adolescents, and adults. Our multidisciplinary team of professionals use a variety of therapeutic approaches to assist patients with mild to moderate mental health and substance abuse disorders. Working alongside our health center physicians and practitioners, our Behavioral Health program is integrated with our primary care services to offer suitable and extensive health care to patients.
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Diabetes
- Grief & sadness
- Drug or alcohol abuse
- ADHD
- Postpartum depression
Dental Services
Our experienced team of dentists and hygienists at the Alice or Kingsville locations provide quality comprehensive care for children and adults. Beginning at 6 months of age, our team focuses on preventative care to assure your child will have a happy healthy smile. We offer a wide range of treatment options to meet our patients’ needs.
Preventative Care
- Dental cleanings
- X-rays
- Fluoride application
- Sealants
Treatments
- Fillings
- Crown/bridge
- Dentures
- Partials
Pharmacy
CACOST provides Pharmacy services at the Alice health clinic. Uninsured and underinsured patients enrolled with the health center may qualify for purchasing prescription medications at a significant discount. To see if you are eligible to purchase your medications at our pharmacy, contact our Enrollment Office at 361-664-1417 option #6.
Contact your Local Health Center
Click each location on the map to find out what services are offered and the hours of operation.
Alice
700 N Flournoy Road Ste 2A
(361) 664-1417
Fax (361) 384-4368
Behavioral Services
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Dental Services
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1 :00 PM - 5:00 PM
Family Services
Monday - Thursday   8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Pharmacy
Monday - Thursday  8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Women's Services
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1 :00 PM - 5:00 PM
Beeville
301 S. Hillside Drive
(361) 362-0307
Fax (361)492-5521
Behavioral Services
Monday, Tuesday,  
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
& Friday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Family Services
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1 :00 PM - 5:00 PM
3rd Saturday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Pediatric
Monday - Friday  8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1 :00 PM - 5:00 PM
Women's Services
Monday - Friday  8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1 :00 PM - 5:00 PM
Benavides
115 W. Main Street
(361) 256-3663
Fax (361) 221-1889
Family Services
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1 :00 PM - 5:00 PM
Falfurrias
1302 S. Saint Mary Street
(361) 325-9404
Fax (361) 221-1728
Behavioral Services
Thursday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1 :00 PM - 5:00 PM
Family Services
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1 :00 PM - 5:00 PM
Pediatric
Monday, Wednesday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
& Friday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Women's Services
Monday     8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1 :00 PM - 5:00 PM
Kingsville
1311 E. General Cavazos Ste 303 & Ste C
(361) 592-3237
Fax (361) 221-1856
Behavioral Services
Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1 :00 PM - 5:00 PM
Dental Services
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1 :00 PM - 5:00 PM
Family Services
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1 :00 PM - 5:00 PM
3rd Saturday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Pediatric
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Women's Services
Tuesday  8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1 :00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mathis
213 S. Duval St
(361) 547-4121
Fax (361)384-4254
Behavioral Services
Monday - Thursday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1 :00 PM - 5:00 PM
Family Services
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1 :00 PM - 5:00 PM
Pediatric
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1 :00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sinton
621 E. Sinton Street
(361) 364-4486
Fax (361) 364-7385
Family Services
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1 :00 PM - 5:00 PM
Behavioral Services
Monday & Friday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1 :00 PM - 5:00 PM
1133 E. Sinton Street
(361) 364-4486
Pediatric
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1 :00 PM - 5:00 PM
Health Centers
Alice
700 N Flournoy Road Ste 2A
(361) 664-1417
Beeville
301 S. Hillside Drive
(361) 362-0307
Benavides
115 W. Main Street
(361) 256-3663
Falfurrias
1302 S. Saint Marys Street
(361) 325-9404
Kingsville
1311 E. General Cavazos
Ste 303 & Ste C
(361) 592-3237
Mathis
213 S. Duval Street
(361) 547-4121
Sinton
621 E. Sinton Street
(361) 364-4486
1133 E. Sinton Street
(361) 364-4486
Click each location on the map to find out what services are offered and the hours of operation.
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provided financial support for this website. The award provided 16.36% of total costs and totaled $2,977,471.00. The contents are those of the author. They may not reflect the policies of HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.
This health center receives HHS Funding and has Federal Public Health Services (PHS) deemed status with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals.