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Benefits Application Assistance at Kashmere Multi-Service Center
Free help applying for Medicaid, ACA insurance, SNAP, and other benefits at Kashmere Multi-Service Center.
By Kashmere Multi-Service Center -- Apr 19, 2026
Overview
Free help applying for financial assistance and public benefit programs at Kashmere Multi-Service Center, 4802 Lockwood Dr. in Houston's Kashmere Gardens neighborhood. Trained eligibility specialists help residents complete applications for Medicaid, CHIP, Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance through the marketplace, Harris Health Financial Assistance Program, Healthy Texas Women program, SNAP food benefits, and other safety net programs. Walk-in assistance is available during regular center hours. This service is especially valuable for residents who face language barriers, limited internet access, or difficulty navigating complex government application processes. Source: Houston Health Department, houstonhealth.org.
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The Kashmere Multi-Service Center is a City of Houston facility on Lockwood Drive serving the Kashmere Gardens neighborhood in northeast Houston. The center provides residents with on-site access to health services, public benefits support, social service referrals, and civic programming. Kashmere Gardens is a historically Black neighborhood with strong community identity, and the MSC functions as a critical touchpoint connecting residents to city resources without requiring travel to downtown or distant facilities. Source: houstonhealth.org.
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