Client Grievance Procedure


All AFP clients are entitled to:

1) File a grievance about any violation of client rights or DSHS rules.

2) Submit a grievance in writing and get help writing it if unable to read or write.

3) Request writing materials and/or postage for the purpose of filing a grievance.


Grievance Process:

AFP Staff will submit the grievance to the Program Coordinator or Director within 48 hours, or client may choose to mail it to:  Michelle Morris, 306 N Loop 288, Suite 123, Denton, TX 76209.  

Once received, the grievance will be staffed and investigated by the Program Coordinator(s) and/or Director within 5 business days, and a response will be given to the person who filed the grievance within 7 business days.

Clients may also submit a complaint directly to the DSHS at any time by utilizing the following procedures:

• Mailing address:

Substance Abuse Facility Investigations (MC 1979)

Texas Department of State Health Services

PO Box 149347

Austin, TX 78714-9347

• Fax:

(512) 834-6638 

• Complaint hotline:

(800) 832-9623, then press “6" to file a complaint.


https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip/medicaid-chip-members/submit-a-complaint