125th Street Health Center

FQHC

Operated by Housing Works Health Services Iii, Inc.

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

Services offered

Behavioral health

Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.

Enabling services

Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.

Hours

44.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

About 125th Street Health Center

125th Street Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in New York, NY. Fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on household income, uninsured patients below 200% of the federal poverty line typically pay a nominal fee of $0 to $30 per visit. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance, and uninsured patients.

Community Health Centers like 125th Street Health Center play a critical role in serving Black families and other historically underserved populations. They are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in a single location.

HIV testing + PrEP at 125th Street Health Center or nearby

Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If 125th Street Health Center doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across New York.

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Mental health + behavioral health context

Black adults are about half as likely to receive mental-health treatment as white adults despite similar prevalence rates per SAMHSA, with cost and provider trust as the largest documented barriers. FQHC behavioral-health services like those at 125th Street Health Center use sliding-scale fees that make care accessible regardless of insurance status. If you're in crisis, dial or text 988 for the 24/7 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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Coverage + benefits in New York

125th Street Health Center accepts New York Medicaid. FQHC certified application counselors typically cross-enroll Medicaid + WIC + SNAP at the same visit. Anyone enrolled in Medicaid is automatically income-eligible for WIC under federal adjunctive eligibility (7 CFR 246.7).

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Frequently asked questions

What services does 125th Street Health Center offer?

125th Street Health Center in New York, New York offers Behavioral health, Enabling services.

Does 125th Street Health Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

125th Street Health Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at 125th Street Health Center?

44.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

Is 125th Street Health Center a federally qualified health center?

Yes. 125th Street Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) funded by HRSA Section 330. FQHCs are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.

Where is 125Th Street Health Center located?

125th Street Health Center is at 145 E 125th St, New York, NY 10035-1714. Phone: 212-289-6008.

Please verify before visiting. Hours, services, and insurance acceptance can change. Call the center directly to confirm they're open and accepting new patients before you go. Data last verified on April 24, 2026.

125th Street Health Center and the sliding-scale alternatives listed below are the right first stop. A same-day telehealth visit is self-pay and is not billed to Medicaid. If nothing nearby can see you soon:

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Where to go next

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