2024 to 2025 Community Resource Guide
Brownwood, De Leon and Stephenville
Mission
OUR MISSION: AccelHealth provides exceptional healthcare to the communities we serve through caring, compassionate healing, with medical, dental and behavioral health access.
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Non-Discrimination Statement
AccelHealth does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.
Locations
Brownwood 377
Medical and Behavioral Health
2100 Crockett Drive
Brownwood, TX 76801
325-646-3900
De Leon
Medical, Dental and Behavioral Health
1100 W. Reynosa
De Leon, TX 76444
254-893-5895
Stephenville
Medical, Dental and Behavioral Health
135 River North Blvd
Stephenville, TX 76401
254-965-2810
Services
Medical Services
- Family Medicine
- Primary Healthcare
- Immunizations for children and adults
- Family Planning
- Preventive Healthcare
- Chronic Care
- Health and Diabetic Education
- Laboratory Services
- Hepatitis C Screening and Treatment
Women’s Health
- Pregnancy Testing
- Pre-pregnancy Counseling
- Prenatal Care
- Well-Woman Care, annual physical
- Gynecological Services
Behavioral Health
- Assessment, diagnosis and treatment
- Therapy for individuals, couples and families
- Substance Use Disorders
Family Dental Care
Dental and oral care for the whole family.
Transportation
Free public transportation is available for eligible patients.
Convenience Services
Patient Portal
Contents
- Community Resources, pages 4 to 6
- Hotline Numbers, page 7
- Statewide Assistance Programs, pages 12 to 13
- Birth Certificates and Vital Records, page 14
- AccelHealth Counseling Services, page 15
Listed by Service Provided
Abuse and Neglect
- Adult Protective Services
- Child Protective Services
- The Ark
Aging, Disabled and Mental Health
- Aldersgate Enrichment Center, ARC
- Area Agency on Aging
- Center for Life Resources MHMR
- Social Security Administration
- Texas Division for Rehabilitation Services
- Texas Workforce Commission
Alcohol and Drug
- Abilene Recovery Council
- AccelHealth Behavioral Health and SUD Services
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- Narcotics Anonymous
Assistance to Families in Need
Clothing
- Christian Women’s Job Corps, Brownwood and Dublin
- Good Samaritan Ministries, Brownwood
- Goodwill Industries, Brownwood
- H.O.P.E., Erath County
Crisis and Disaster
- American Red Cross
- Good Samaritan Ministries
- Salvation Army
- TANF
Disabilities and Child Developmental Assistants
- Early Childhood Intervention, ECI
Food and Nutrition
- Bangs Food Pantry
- Brownwood Area Community Garden
- Good Samaritan Ministries
- Meals on Wheels
- Salvation Army Loaves and Fishes
- Senior Citizen’s Center, all locations
- Texas Works, TANF, Food Stamps, Medicaid, WIC
Housing
- Brown County Home Solutions
- Housing Authority, all cities in service area
Legal
- Erath County Virtual Legal Clinic
- Legal Aid of Northwest Texas
Medical
- AccelHealth Medical Services
- Brown County Health Department
- Cancer Services Network
- Health Department
- Pregnancy Care Center
- Open Door Pregnancy Assistance Center
Utility Assistance
- Cornerstone Community Agency
- Good Samaritan Ministries
- Salvation Army
Churches, see Ministerial Alliance.
Cancer Support Groups
- American Cancer Society
- Cancer Services Network
Child Care and Child Placing Programs
- Backpack Buddies of Erath County
- Boys & Girls Club
- Boy Scouts of America
- CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates
- Child Welfare Board
- Early Childhood Intervention
- Girl Scouts of Central Texas
- Head Start and Infant Toddler Head Start
- Juvenile Probation
- Latch Key
- New Horizons
- WIC
AccelHealth Family Dental Care
Dental and oral care for the whole family.
- X-rays and examinations
- Cleanings, including deep cleanings, periodontal cleanings
- Fillings
- Extractions
- Root canals
- Crowns and bridges
- Dentures, partial and full dentures
- Athletic mouth guards and night guards
Children’s Dental Service
Beginning at 6 months.
At your first visit, you will learn about:
- Development of your child’s teeth
- Teething
- Oral habits, pacifier or thumb
- Bottle and breast feeding habits
- How to prevent trauma
- Your child’s diet
- Hygiene practices and fluoride use
- Future growth and development
Texas Health Steps, 6 months to 3 years old.
A Helping Hand Towards Recovery
Did you know that Substance Use Services are available for our patients? AccelHealth offers a helping hand with treatment and recovery for opioid and other substance use disorders.
At AccelHealth we encourage you and your family’s support and participation in each step of your healing journey.
Substance Use Disorders, SUD, services include assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and therapy for individuals, couples and families.
AccelHealth provides:
- Therapy, individual and group sessions
- Medication-Assisted Treatment, MAT, for Opioid Use Disorders
- Alcohol Use Disorders
- Medication for Mental Health Disorders
Our specialty team of Physicians, Clinicians, Psychiatric NP and Licensed Counselors are ready to provide compassion, respect and a helping hand to those on the road to recovery.
Birth Certificates and Vital Records
| County | Phone | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown County | 325-643-2595 | 200 S Broadway St Suite 101, Brownwood | www.browncountytx.org |
| Coleman County | 325-625-2889 | 100 W Live Oak St, Suite 105, Coleman | www.co.coleman.tx.us |
| Comanche County | 325-356-2655 | 101 W Central Ave, Comanche | |
| Eastland County | 254-629-1583 | 100 W Main #102, Eastland | www.eastlandcountytexas.com/pa |
| San Saba County | 325-372-3614 | 500 E Wallace St, San Saba | www.co.san-saba.tx.us/page/san |
| McCulloch County | 325-597-2400 | 101 N High, Brady | www.co.mcculloch.tx.us/default |
| Mills County | 325-648-2711 | 1011 4th St, Goldthwaite | www.co.mills.tx.us/default.asp |
AccelHealth is a FTCA deemed a Federally Qualified Health Center, FQHC. Accredited through The Joint Commission Accountable Care Organization.
Community Resources
AccelHealth Medical, Dental and Behavioral Health
3804 Hwy 377 S., Brownwood, TX 76801, 325-643-5167
104 S. Park Drive, Brownwood, TX 76801, 325-646-0704
1100 W. Reynosa, De Leon, TX 76444, 254-893-5895
135 River North Blvd., Stephenville, TX 76401, 254-965-2810
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Education
- Abilene ISD Adult Basic Education, GED and ESL
- ESL, English as a Second Language
- Abilene Recovery Council
- Adult Protective Services, Family and Protective Services
- Agricultural Extension Services
- Alcoholics Anonymous, Browntowner Group
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- Aldersgate Enrichment Center and ARC
- American Cancer Society
- American Red Cross
- Area Agency on Aging
- The ARK
Hotline Numbers
24/7 crisis hotline: 325-643-699 and 1-888-313-2699 toll free
Additional Resources
Men and Father Resource Center
1-512-472-3237, Austin
Membership organization. Annual fee includes free consultation with attorneys, low cost preparing of pleadings, assisted clinic and referrals to fee for service attorneys, crisis assistance, information and referrals for non custodial parents on issues relation to child support, visitation and parenting.
Mexican American Legal Defense Fund, MALDEF
1-210-224-5476, San Antonio
Racial discrimination, voting and other civil rights cases.
Nursing Home Advocacy Project, Texas Legal Services Center
Community Resource Guide
Legal and Advocacy Services
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Texas Legal Services Project
1-888-343-4414 or 1-512-477-6000 (Austin)
Neglect or abuse in nursing homes, advice, and reduced cost legal referral.
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ProBAR, South Texas Pro Bono Asylum Representation Project
1-956-425-9231
Asylum, relief from removal, children’s immigration cases.
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Refugee Aid Project
1-210-226-7722 (San Antonio)
Political asylum, voluntary departure, cancellations, VAWA, and visa processing.
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Texas Civil Right Project
1-512-474-5073 (Austin)
Information, representation, and referral on civil rights cases.
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Texas Fathers for Equal Rights
1-214-953-2233 (Dallas)
1-817-457-3237 (Ft. Worth)
1-713-960-0407 (Houston)
Membership organization with annual dues. Services for members include free consultations with attorneys and referrals to fee for service attorneys, crisis assistance information, and referrals for non custodial parents on issues relating to child support, visitation, and parenting.
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Texas Tenant’s Union
1-214-823-2733
Landlord and tenant issues, evictions, deposits, repairs, lock outs, landlord liens, and utility shutoffs.
Local Community Resources
- Backpack Buddies of Erath County 254-968-8870
- Bangs Food Pantry 325-752-6748
- BISD Special Education 325-643-5644
- Boys & Girls Club 325-641-2582
- Boys Scouts of America (Comanche Trail) 325-646-0616
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Child Welfare Board
Brown County: 325-641-7110
Erath County: 254-965-7321
- Brown County Home Solutions 325-647-6447
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Brownwood Area Community Garden
325-641-9029
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Cancer Services Network
1218 N 4th St #213, Abilene, TX 79602
325-672-0040
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CARR, City and Rural Rides
800-710-2277
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CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates
Brown County: 325-643-2557
Erath County: 254-965-6610
- Center for Life Resources, MHMR 325-643-3363
- Child Protective Services, DFPS 800-252-5400
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Christian Women’s Job Corps, Brownwood and Dublin
2410 Coggin Avenue, Brownwood, TX 76801
325-643-1788
106 N Patrick St, Dublin, TX 76446
254-445-2228
- Comanche County Medical Center, CCMC 254-879-4900
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Cornerstone Community Action Agency
325-625-4167
- Early Childhood Intervention, ECI 325-643-1721
- Eastland County Crisis Center 254-629-2601
- Eastland Memorial Hospital 254-629-2601
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Experience Works
325-641-1319
Over 55, unemployed, low income work program.
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4H Center
Brown County: 325-784-5482
Erath County: 254-965-1460
- Girl Scouts of Central Texas 800-733-0011
- Good Samaritan Ministries 325-643-2273
- Goodwill Industries 325-643-9896
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Head Start Center
Brownwood: 325-643-1727
Brownwood Infant and Toddler Head Start: 325-641-8823
Comanche: 325-356-2440
De Leon: 254-893-3078
Eastland: 254-629-8503
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Health Department
Brown County Health Department: 325-646-0554
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Health and Human Services
Brownwood: 325-646-0541
Eastland: 254-629-3317
Stephenville: 254-965-3138
- Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood 325-646-8541
- Heart of Texas Children’s Advocacy Center 325-646-7148
- Heart of Texas Shrine Club 325-646-8029
- Hope Home Ministry 325-642-2929
- Hope for Tomorrow 325-646-4673
- Houses for Healing 325-660-7719
Statewide Programs Serving All Counties
2-1-1 for information and support
Dial 2-1-1 for financial, domestic, health, or disaster related information and support. 2-1-1 is a free, confidential referral and information helpline and website that connects people from all communities and of all ages to the essential health and human services they need, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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American Civil Liberties Union of Texas, ACLU
1-512-441-0077 (Austin)
1-713-942-8966 (Houston)
1-214-696-3145 (Dallas)
1-512-226-8707 (San Antonio)
Information and assistance with civil liberty issues.
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Appellate Section Pro Bono Committee, State Bar of Texas
1-254-776-3336 (Waco)
Civil appellate pro bono representation.
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Catholic Charities Immigration Counseling Services
1-214-634-7182 (Dallas)
Deportation services, asylum, suspension, voluntary departure, family unification, and immigrant visa services. No employment related visa services.
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Immigrations and Naturalization Service, INS
1-800-375-5283 National Customer Service Center
Federal agency dealing with immigration issues.
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Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law of Texas
1-214-943-6465 (Dallas)
1-915-532-3370 (El Paso)
1-210-736-1503 (San Antonio)
Civil rights violations, some immigration issues.
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Justice for Children
1-713-225-4357 (Houston)
Child custody cases involving documented child abuse.
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Legal Hotline for Older Texans, Texas Legal Services Project
1-800-622-2520
Advice and referrals for Texans age 60 and over, and Medicare beneficiaries of any age.
Additional Local Resources
- Housing Authority
Brady: 325-597-2951
Brownwood: 325-646-0790
Cisco: 254-442-2662
Coleman: 325-625-5018
Comanche: 325-356-3181
De Leon: 254-893-2535
Dublin: 254-445-2165
Goldthwaite: 325-648-3511
Gorman: 254-734-2400
Rising Star: 254-643-3812
Stephenville: 254-965-2575
- HOP Hill Country Transportation 254-933-3700
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H.O.P.E. Helping Other People Effectively
254-965-2700
Erath County assistance with food, clothing, and financial assistance.
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Juvenile Probation
Brown County: 325-646-0923
Comanche County: 254-386-1253
Eastland County: 254-629-8174
Erath County: 254-965-1420
- Latch Key Program, Pearl S. Griffin Memorial 325-646-2138
- Legal Aid 888-529-5277
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Meals on Wheels
Brown County: 325-646-0196
Comanche County: 325-356-5023
Dublin: 254-445-2898
Erath County: 254-965-3510
Eastland County: 254-629-8845
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Ministerial Alliance
De Leon: 254-893-5120
Stephenville: 254-485-1377
Hotlines and Toll Free Contacts
- Abuse child or adult hotline 800-252-5400
- Adult Protective Services 800-252-5400
- Advocacy, Inc. 800-252-9108
- AIDS Information 800-HIV-0440
- Alcohol and Drug Abuse 800-729-6686
- Alzheimer’s Education and Referral 800-438-4380
- American Cancer Society 800-227-2345
- American Chronic Pain Association 916-632-0922
- American Pain Society 847-375-4715
- American Sexual Health and STD 800-227-8922
- American SIDS Institute 239-431-5425
- American Suicide Foundation 800-273-8255
- Attorney General 800-252-8014
- Cancer Information Services 800-422-6237
- Center for Life Resources Crisis Line 800-458-7788
- Center for Substance Abuse 800-662-HELP
- Child Find 800-387-7962
- Child Protective Services 800-252-5400
- City and Rural Rides, CARR 800-710-2277
- Compassionate Friends death of a child, 877-969-0010
- Consumer Credit Counseling 800-388-2227
- Disaster Assistance 800-582-5233
- Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233
- LGBT National Hotline 888-843-4564
- National Easter Seal Society 800-221-6827
- National Eating Disorders Helpline 800-931-2237
- National Organization Victim Assistance 800-879-6682
- National Parent Helpline 855-427-2736
- National Runaway Safeline 800-RUNAWAY
- National Sexual Assault Hotline 800-656-4673
- National Sexual Violence Resource Center 877-739-3895
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK
- Overeaters Anonymous 505-891-2644
- Planned Parenthood 800-230-7526
- Poison Control 800-222-1222
- Social Security Administration 800-772-1213
- Special Olympics 800-700-8585
- The Trevor Project/Lifeline 866-488-7386
- Texas Crime Stoppers 800-252-TIPS
- Texas Gambler’s Anonymous 855-222-5542
- Texas Legal Services Center 512-477-6000
- Veterans Administration 844-698-2311
Federally Qualified Health Centers
AccelHealth is a Federally Qualified Health Center. Federally Qualified Health Centers are community based health care providers that receive funds from the HRSA Health Center Program to provide primary care services in underserved areas. They must meet a stringent set of requirements, including providing care on a sliding fee scale based on ability to pay and operating under a governing board that includes patients. For more information visit www.hrsa.gov.
Community Resources
- LGBT National Youth Talk Line: 800-246-7743
- Legal Hotline Older Texans: 800-622-2520
- Lone Star Card Help Desk: 800-777-7328
- MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving): 877-MADDHELP
- Make A Wish Foundation: 800-722-9474
- March of Dimes: 888-663-4637
- Narcotics Anonymous: 818-773-9999
- National AIDS Hotline: 800-342-AIDS
- National Alliance Mental Illness: 800-950-NAMI
- National Center Victims of Crime: 202-467-8700
- National Council on Compulsive Gambling: 800-522-4700
- National Deaf Domestic Violence: 800-787-3224
Veterans Services
| Location | Phone |
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| Brownwood | 325-646-0335 |
| Erath County | 254-965-1443 |
| Veterans Affairs Waco Regional Office | 800-698-2411 |
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
| County | Phone |
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| Brown County | 325-646-1515 |
| Coleman County | 325-625-3447 |
| Comanche County | 325-330-3351 |
| Eastland County | 254-629-1783 |
| Erath County | 254-968-3680 |
| San Saba County | 325-372-3393 |
| McCulloch County | 866-907-0080 |
| Mills County | 325-451-0126 |
Additional Services
Walker Cancer Center
Sliding Fee Scale
A sliding fee scale discount for services is based on income and number of family members. This discount is confidential and persons applying for the discount must provide documentation of income.
Insurance
We accept most private insurances as well as Medicaid, Medicare and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). We provide “Affordable Quality Care” based upon a patient’s ability to pay.
Payment Options
Mid-Tex Hearing Center: 325-643-6130
Narcotics Anonymous
New Horizons Star Program
Therapeutic foster care for children and adolescents.
Pregnancy Care Center
- Brown County: 325-646-5433
- Cisco Open Door Pregnancy Family Center: 254-442-3000
- Stephenville Choices Clinic and Resource Center: 833-773-3001
River Crest Hospital (Abilene)
Toll-Free Phone: 800-777-5722
Salvation Army
- Brownwood: 325-646-5369
- Comanche: 325-356-3258
Small World Child Development Center
Child care for low income, single parents, students.
Social Security Administration
Texas Department of Health and Human Services
- Brownwood: 325-646-0541
- Eastland: 254-629-3317
- Stephenville: 254-965-3138
Texas Works, TANF, Food Stamps, Medicaid
- Brownwood: 325-646-0541
- Stephenville: 254-965-3138