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Benefits Application Assistance at West End Multi-Service Center
Free help applying for Medicaid, ACA insurance, SNAP, and other benefits at West End Multi-Service Center.
By West End Multi-Service Center -- Apr 19, 2026
Overview
Free help applying for financial assistance and public benefit programs at West End Multi-Service Center, 170 Heights Blvd. in Houston's Sixth Ward/Heights 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 West End Multi-Service Center is a City of Houston facility on Heights Boulevard serving the Sixth Ward and Heights area neighborhoods. Located in one of Houston's older inner-loop communities, the center provides residents with access to health screenings, social services, public benefits navigation, and civic programming administered through the Houston Health Department. The facility serves as a resource access point for a neighborhood that includes longtime Houstonian families alongside newer residents in the Heights corridor. Source: houstonhealth.org.
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