If this clinic can't see you
Other clinics in Chicago Heights, closest first.
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- Aunt Martha's Women's Hlth Ctr Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Community Health Fairs Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Aunt Martha's Chicago Heights Pediatric Health And Wellness Center Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
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.
Pediatrics
Well-child visits, immunizations, and pediatric sick care.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
About Access Family Health Society
Access Family Health Society is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Chicago Heights, IL. 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 Access Family Health Society 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 Access Family Health Society or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Access Family Health Society doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Illinois.
Mental health + behavioral health context
FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Access Family Health Society 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.
Pediatric care for Black families
In 2022, Black infants in the U.S. died at a rate of 10.9 per 1,000 live births, per the CDC. FQHC pediatric services include well-child visits, developmental screening, and Vaccines for Children (VFC) coverage for uninsured kids. Children covered by Medicaid (CHIP in some states) get all VFC vaccines at no cost.
Coverage + benefits in Illinois
Access Family Health Society accepts Illinois 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 Access Family Health Society offer?
Access Family Health Society in Chicago Heights, Illinois offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, OB/GYN & maternal health, Pediatrics, Primary care.
Does Access Family Health Society accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Access Family Health Society accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Access Family Health Society?
HRSA lists this site as open about 56 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Access Family Health Society a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Access Family Health Society 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 Access Family Health Society located?
Access Family Health Society is at 152 W Lincoln Hwy, Chicago Heights, IL 60411-2619. Phone: 708-754-9687.
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.
Access Family Health Society 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:
Same-day online urgent care.
- Video visits for common infections and illnesses
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- No insurance needed
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