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Specialized Health and Social Services Program - Public Health Region 2/3

The Public Health Region 2/3 Specialized Health and Social Services (SHSS) program empowers people with special healthcare needs by helping them navigate complex systems of care and access services that enhance their health and well-being.

Program Overview

The SHSS program fulfills its mission by providing:

  • Case management services for individuals with special healthcare needs and their families
  • Functional needs assessments for attendant and habilitation services
  • Eligibility application processing for Children with Special Health Care Needs Services Program (CSHCN-SP) benefits
  • Training and technical assistance for current/prospective independent case managers for children and pregnant women
  • Outreach and technical assistance for current/prospective Texas Health Steps medical and dental providers
  • Coordination with other HHS programs
  • Collaboration with local health departments and community partners
  • Disaster response and recovery
     

Get in Touch

Address

Texas Department of State Health Services Public Health Region 2/3 Headquarters
1301 South Bowen Road Suite 200
Arlington, TX 76013
United States