Spring Branch Community Health Center

What Spring Branch Community Health Center does

Spring Branch Community Health Center (SBCHC) is a private nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 2003/2004 and headquartered in the Houston, Texas metropolitan area. The organization provides comprehensive primary and preventive healthcare — including family medicine, pediatrics, women's health, prenatal and postpartum care, behavioral health, dentistry, laboratory, nutrition, vaccinations, and HIV early-intervention services — through seven fixed community clinic locations (Cy-Fair, Katy/West Houston, Memorial, NAM, Pitner, WholeLife) and two mobile health clinics, following the recent closure of the Hillendahl site. SBCHC targets uninsured, underinsured, Medicaid/CHIP/Medicare, and housing-insecure populations across Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Waller, and Liberty Counties, offering a sliding-fee scale and bilingual English/Spanish services. Its underlying technology stack consists of standard, non-proprietary healthcare IT: the eClinicalWorks electronic health record and patient portal, the healow telemedicine app, and on-site laboratory diagnostic equipment.

SBCHC's business model combines three revenue streams: (1) patient services billed to Medicaid, CHIP, Medicare, and a broad panel of commercial insurers (Aetna, Amerigroup, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Community Health Choice, Humana, Molina, Superior, Texas Children's, Tricare, United Healthcare, Wellcare) at FQHC-enhanced reimbursement rates; (2) federal grant funding under the Health Resources and Services Administration's Health Center Program (Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act); and (3) donations and event-based fundraising, including the long-running Annual Fall Harvest Luncheon. Go-to-market is community-led rather than commercial — outreach occurs through mobile clinics, partnerships with Spring Branch ISD, Neighborhood Academic Motivators (NAM), the Coalition for the Homeless, and local hospitals (e.g., LBJ Hospital for deliveries), supplemented by social media, an email list of 39,000+ subscribers, and a bilingual website. The organization holds Joint Commission accreditation, NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition, HRSA-FTCA deemed status, and the Candid Platinum Seal (2022).

Name

Spring Branch Community Health Center

Legal name

Spring Branch Community Health Center

Website

https://sbchc.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Spring Branch Community Health Center is a Houston-area nonprofit FQHC operating seven clinics and two mobile units that deliver affordable family medicine, pediatrics, dental, behavioral, and women's health care to uninsured, Medicaid, and housing-insecure populations across five counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Healthcare Services (Federally Qualified Health Center)

NAICS

Other Ambulatory Health Care Services (6219), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health Centers (FQHCs & Look-Alikes) (HLAFAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community & Public Health Dentistry Clinics (FQHC/School-Based/Nonprofit) (HLABAAAF), Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI)

Keywords

• Community health services
• Primary care clinics
• Federally qualified health center
• Family medicine services
• Behavioral health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Patient Services Revenue: SBCHC generates revenue primarily through billing patient services to insurance providers including Medicaid, CHIP, Medicare, and private insurance plans. As an FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center), the organization receives enhanced reimbursement rates for Medicaid services.
2. Government Grants: Operating as a Health Center Program grantee under the Public Health Service Act Section 330, SBCHC receives federal grant funding to support operations and serve underserved populations.
3. Donations and Fundraising: The organization raises funds through annual events like the Fall Harvest Luncheon, individual donations, and corporate sponsorships to support patient education programs, free screenings, and community health initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Spring Branch Community Health Center (SBCHC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) nonprofit that delivers affordable primary and preventive medical, dental, behavioral health, women's health, pediatric, and housing support services across seven community clinic locations and two mobile health clinics in the Houston metropolitan area. Services are offered regardless of insurance status, with sliding-fee discounts and eligibility assistance for Medicaid, CHIP, and Medicare beneficiaries.

Product overview

Spring Branch Community Health Center operates as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing a comprehensive, integrated healthcare service portfolio across seven community clinic locations and two mobile health clinics serving the Spring Branch, West Houston, Katy, and Cy-Fair areas. The organization offers twelve core clinical services including Family Medicine, Women's Health, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, Dentistry, Laboratory, Nutrition Services, Prenatal & Postpartum Care, Telemedicine, Vaccinations & Immunizations, Early Intervention Services, and Community Health Services (including mobile clinic outreach). The center also provides Housing Support services. Services are available to all patients regardless of insurance status, with eligibility specialists assisting with Medicaid, CHIP, and other public insurance enrollment. The integrated service model allows for coordinated patient care with referral pathways between services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Family Medicine Primary and preventive healthcare services for individuals and families, focusing on early detection and management of chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and heart disease. Available to insured and uninsured patients on a sliding fee scale.
• Behavioral Health

Quantifiable outcome

• Free prenatal education, nutrition and diabetes management classes, and free cancer screenings available to patients
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Junior League of HoustonminorOthers · 21 October 2026Event venue partner for the 16th Annual Fall Harvest Luncheon scheduled for October 21, 2026. The opulent Ballroom at Junior League of Houston (1811 Briar Oaks Ln., Houston, TX 77027) hosts the annual fundraising event.
• NAM (Neighborhood Academic Motivators)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBCHC operates the NAM Clinic in partnership with Neighborhood Academic Motivators, providing pediatric and women's health services at the NAM facility at 15555 Kuykendahl Rd. The collaboration enables SBCHC to serve the NAM community with prenatal care, pediatric services, and well-woman exams.
• Coalition for the Homeless - HoustoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBCHC partners with the Coalition for the Homeless for housing support programs including Housing Health Plus (for chronically homeless), Youth Plus (for unaccompanied youth 18-24), and Diversion Plus (for youth experiencing housing crisis). Referrals come through coordinated access systems.
• Local School DistrictscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBCHC collaborates with local school districts including Spring Branch ISD for youth health programs, school physicals, immunizations, and the Youth Homeless Demonstration Project. Partnerships include Wellness Walk events and school-based health education.
• Insurance ProviderscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSBCHC is an in-network provider for Aetna, Amerigroup, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Community Health Choice, Humana, Medicaid, Molina, Superior, Texas Children's, Tricare, United Healthcare, Wellcare, and other plans, serving as a healthcare services provider within their networks.
• LBJ HospitalminorOthersSBCHC arranges deliveries at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital for prenatal patients, coordinating obstetric care with the hospital for childbirth services.
• National Organizations (HRSA, NACHC, ACS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliations with Health Resources and Services Administration (FQHC oversight), National Association of Community Health Centers (ACE Bronze), and American Cancer Society (Quality Improvement Partner 2022) provide accreditation, funding support, and quality improvement resources.
• Local Community OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with local organizations including banks (Amegy, Loyalty, Bank of America), healthcare foundations (Cullen Trust, Episcopal Health Foundation), hospitals (Houston Methodist), and community groups (Chapelwood United Methodist Church, HEB, Healthy Houston) for funding, donations, and community support.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Legacy Community Health: Houston-based FQHC network offering primary care, dental, behavioral health, and HIV services across multiple clinics. Closest direct peer given shared Houston footprint, FQHC status, and overlapping service lines including HIV early intervention.
• Avenue 360 Health and Wellness: Houston FQHC providing primary medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services with sliding fee scale. Direct competitor in the same Houston market with comparable target populations and integrated service model.
• El Centro de Corazón: Houston-area FQHC serving predominantly Hispanic uninsured and underinsured populations with primary care, pediatrics, women's health, and dental. Comparable patient demographic and bilingual community health center model.
• Houston Area Community Services (HACS): Houston-area FQHC delivering primary care, behavioral health, and case management to underserved populations. Direct peer with comparable community-based service model and target demographics.

Broad incumbents

• Harris Health System: Public hospital district operating community health centers, outpatient clinics, and hospitals throughout Harris County. Larger incumbent with overlapping primary care and safety-net services but broader scope including inpatient care.
• Memorial Hermann Community Health Centers: Houston-area health system operating community clinics with primary care and specialty services. Larger incumbent offering overlapping safety-net services but as part of a broader hospital network.

Regional players

• CommUnityCare Health Centers: Texas FQHC network based in Austin with multiple clinic locations offering primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Comparable FQHC operating model in Texas but serves Central Texas rather than Houston metro.
• Lone Star Circle of Care: Large Texas FQHC network with clinics across Central and East Texas. Similar integrated service portfolio including pediatrics, behavioral health, and primary care but operates in different geographic markets.

Others

• National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC): National advocacy and member services organization for FQHCs. SBCHC holds ACE Bronze NACHC recognition; NACHC provides funding advocacy, training, and policy support relevant to FQHC operations.
• Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA): Federal agency overseeing the Health Center Program and FQHC designation. SBCHC is a Section 330 grantee and HRSA-FTCA deemed facility; HRSA sets the regulatory framework, grant funding, and quality requirements that govern SBCHC operations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SBCHC.Health
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Spring-Branch-Community-Health-Center/162292223865889
• Instagraminstagram.com/sbchc.health
• Xx.com/SBCHChealth

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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