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Algonac School Based Health Center

FQHC

Operated by Downriver Community Services Inc

This site serves a specific population, such as enrolled students. Call before you go.

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare
5200 Taft Rd, Clay, MI 48001-4701

HRSA lists this site as open about 24 hours a week. Call to confirm today's hours.

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Services offered

Enabling services

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

Primary care

Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.

About Algonac School Based Health Center

Algonac School Based Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Clay, MI. 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 Algonac School Based 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 Algonac School Based Health Center or nearby

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

Coverage + benefits in Michigan

Algonac School Based Health Center accepts Michigan 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 Algonac School Based Health Center offer?

Algonac School Based Health Center in Clay, Michigan offers Enabling services, Primary care.

Does Algonac School Based Health Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Algonac School Based Health Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Algonac School Based Health Center?

HRSA lists this site as open about 24 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.

Is Algonac School Based Health Center a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Algonac School Based 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 Algonac School Based Health Center located?

Algonac School Based Health Center is at 5200 Taft Rd, Clay, MI 48001-4701. Phone: 810-794-4911.

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.

Algonac School Based 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

Free and low-cost care near Clay, and the coverage help that goes with it.