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
42.50 hrs/wk · Unknown
About Albany Healthy Kids Clinic
Albany Healthy Kids Clinic is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Albany, KY. 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 Albany Healthy Kids Clinic 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 Albany Healthy Kids Clinic or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Albany Healthy Kids Clinic doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Kentucky.
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 Albany Healthy Kids Clinic 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 Kentucky
Albany Healthy Kids Clinic accepts Kentucky 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 Albany Healthy Kids Clinic offer?
Albany Healthy Kids Clinic in Albany, Kentucky offers Behavioral health, Enabling services.
Does Albany Healthy Kids Clinic accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Albany Healthy Kids Clinic accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Albany Healthy Kids Clinic?
42.50 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Albany Healthy Kids Clinic a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Albany Healthy Kids Clinic 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 Albany Healthy Kids Clinic located?
Albany Healthy Kids Clinic is at 819 3rd St, Albany, KY 42602. Phone: 606-387-5828.
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.
Albany Healthy Kids Clinic 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 Albany Healthy Kids Clinic 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 Albany
- Clinton Family Medical Center Albany, KY · 0.1 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Albany Family Medical Center - Downtown Albany, KY · 0.6 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Clinton Early Childhood Healthy Kids Clinic Albany, KY · 0.9 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Clinton County High Healthy Kids Clinic Albany, KY · 0.9 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Albany Family Medical Center Albany, KY · 1.3 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK