Services offered
Behavioral health
Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
OB/GYN & maternal health
Prenatal, delivery, postpartum, gynecologic, and family-planning services.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
Hours
40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About 219 Health Network
219 Health Network is an FQHC Look-Alike, operationally identical to an FQHC but not receiving Section 330 grant funding located in East Chicago, IN. 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 219 Health Network 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 219 Health Network or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If 219 Health Network doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Indiana.
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 219 Health Network 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.
Coverage + benefits in Indiana
219 Health Network accepts Indiana 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).
Frequently asked questions
What services does 219 Health Network offer?
219 Health Network in East Chicago, Indiana offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, OB/GYN & maternal health, Primary care.
Does 219 Health Network accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
219 Health Network accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at 219 Health Network?
40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is 219 Health Network a federally qualified health center?
Yes. 219 Health Network is an FQHC Look-Alike, operationally identical to an FQHC but not receiving Section 330 grant funding. 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 219 Health Network located?
219 Health Network is at 100 W Chicago Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312-3260. Phone: 219-392-7016.
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.
219 Health Network 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
If 219 Health Network is full, too far, or not the right fit, these are your closest alternatives and the coverage help that goes with them.
Other clinics in East Chicago
- Healthlinc East Chicago East Chicago, IN · 0.9 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Southlake Community Mental Health Center, Inc., D.B.A. Regional Health Clinic East Chicago, IN · 0.9 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Community Healthnet At E.C. Central East Chicago, IN · 1.0 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- 219 Health Network East Chicago, IN · 1.3 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- 219 Health Network - 320 East Chicago, IN · 1.3 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK