federally qualified health center site
STRHS Uvalde Behavioral Health Site — Uvalde, Texas
About STRHS Uvalde Behavioral Health Site
STRHS Uvalde Behavioral Health Site is a federally qualified health center site in Uvalde, Uvalde County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2010; it reports 40 operating hours a week, below the 46-hour median for health center sites in Uvalde County.
SOUTH TEXAS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES INC runs 14 other listed locations.
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at STRHS Uvalde Behavioral Health Site
Part B pays for the visit at STRHS Uvalde Behavioral Health Site under the health center payment system, and the sliding fee scale can lower the cost of the visit for those who qualify; the drug is billed to Part D by a pharmacy.
HRSA lists no Medicare billing number here for SOUTH TEXAS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES INC; confirm billing before a first visit.
Medicare's general GLP-1 rules are set out.
- Do you manage GLP-1 prescriptions for Medicare patients?
- Which Medicare plans do you take?
- What documents precede a prior authorization?
Insurance and Medicare at STRHS Uvalde Behavioral Health Site
STRHS Uvalde Behavioral Health Site is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Texas has not expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 4,770,640 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Eligibility under 65 is narrower here, though dual eligibility still cuts Part D costs.
Texas Health Information, Counseling, and Advocacy Program (HICAP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-252-9240; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
STRHS Uvalde Behavioral Health Site is required to provide or arrange, directly or by referral:
Weight management and diabetes care sit inside primary care, where a GLP-1 conversation would start.
- Primary care for all ages
- Behavioral health and substance use care
- Preventive dental care
- Laboratory and diagnostic services
Getting there and what to expect
STRHS Uvalde Behavioral Health Site is at 1815 Garner Field Rd, Uvalde, TX, 78801-6209, Uvalde County.
Uvalde measures 0 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
Call 830-591-1822 before travelling.
- Medicare card and any Part D card
- Photo ID
- Current medications and doses
- Recent labs or prescriber notes
- Income and household size, for the fee scale
Other options near STRHS Uvalde Behavioral Health Site
The nearest SOUTH TEXAS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES INC site is HONDO SITE CLINIC in Hondo, 38.3 miles away.
Pearsall Behavioral Health in Pearsall is the next one out, 44.4 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is CHDI Ham Lane, listed under Community Care Access, 1.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Uvalde County carries 6 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| HONDO SITE CLINIC | Same network · Hondo | 38.3 mi |
| Pearsall Behavioral Health | Same network · Pearsall | 44.4 mi |
| PEARSALL CLINIC | Same network · Pearsall | 44.4 mi |
| BIG WELLS CLINIC | Same network · Big Wells | 45.9 mi |
| South Texas Rural Health Services, Inc | Same network · Carrizo Springs | 47.5 mi |
| Devine Behavioral Health | Same network · Devine | 50.8 mi |
| CHDI Ham Lane | Community Care Access · Uvalde | 1.1 mi |
| CHDI SBHC Uvalde | Community Care Access · Uvalde | 2.3 mi |
| OUR HEALTH/NUESTRO CENTRO DE SALUD | Community Care Access · Uvalde | 2.7 mi |
| Administrative Office Building | Community Care Access · Uvalde | 2.8 mi |
| The Center for Community Wellness: Wellness Center | Community Care Access · Uvalde | 2.8 mi |
| LPISD-VSHSI COMMUNTY BASED & SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CLINIC | Community Care Access · La Pryor | 19.7 mi |
Common questions
Questions about STRHS Uvalde Behavioral Health Site
Does STRHS Uvalde Behavioral Health Site accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for STRHS Uvalde Behavioral Health Site, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 830-591-1822 to confirm.
What kind of site is STRHS Uvalde Behavioral Health Site?
HRSA records STRHS Uvalde Behavioral Health Site as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2010. SOUTH TEXAS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES INC operates it alongside 14 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at STRHS Uvalde Behavioral Health Site?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at STRHS Uvalde Behavioral Health Site. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 830-591-1822 for open days.
Where is STRHS Uvalde Behavioral Health Site?
STRHS Uvalde Behavioral Health Site is at 1815 Garner Field Rd, Uvalde, TX, 78801-6209, Uvalde County. The area measures 0 people per square mile. Uvalde County holds 6 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at STRHS Uvalde Behavioral Health Site?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what STRHS Uvalde Behavioral Health Site charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 830-591-1822 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SOUTH TEXAS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES INC locations near STRHS Uvalde Behavioral Health Site?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SOUTH TEXAS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES INC sites to STRHS Uvalde Behavioral Health Site and their distances. Sites sharing an operator typically share intake and billing arrangements, so a record started at one can often be pulled up at another.
What GLP-1 medications does Medicare cover in Texas?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Texas Health Information, Counseling, and Advocacy Program (HICAP) reads Texas formularies free at 1-800-252-9240.