Refugee Health Screening Program

A small group of male and female smiling doctors wearing white lab coats and stethoscopes

The Harris County Public Health (HCPH) Refugee Health Screening Program contracts with the U.S. Committee For Refugees and Immigrants to oversee refugee health screening in Harris County. Refugees are officially recognized individuals by the U.S. government. Texas is the second largest refugee resettlement state in the United States. 

In operation for over 10 years, we are the only screening clinic for refugees in Harris County and we currently serve as the largest Refugee Health Screening Program in the state. View the HCPH Refugee Health Screening Program (RHSP) Arrival Summary Report for October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016 program year.

The HCPH RHSP provides the following services:

  • Physical examinations
  • Screening for Tuberculosis and other infectious diseases
  • Immunizations
  • Basic screening laboratory tests
  • Referrals to primary care providers

Refugee Health Screening Program (RHSP) Locations:

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Appointments only. 

Email us for additional information about our program.


Outreach Center

7447 Harwin Drive, Suite 180
Houston, Texas 77036
Phone: (713) 274-2599
Fax: (713) 437-4611


We collaborate with the following voluntary resettlement agencies. They assist refugees with these services:

  • Housing
  • Job training
  • School enrollment 
  • Food
  • Transportation
  • Applying for Medicaid and Social Security

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Walk-ins are welcome, however, we recommend calling before you arrive.


Interfaith Ministries

3217 Montrose Blvd
Houston, Texas 77006

Phone: (713) 533-4900

Catholic Charities

2900 Louisiana Street
Houston, TX 77006

Phone: (713) 874-6574

Alliance for Multicultural Community Services

6440 Hillcroft St
Suite 411
Houston, Texas 77081
Phone: (713) 776-4700

Refugee Services of
Texas

8323 Southwest Fwy.  
Suite 850
Houston, Texas 77074
Phone: (713) 644-6224
Fax: (713) 645-1915

YMCA International Services

6300 Westpark
Suite 600
Houston, Texas 77057
Phone: (713) 339-9015