Altoona Behavioral Health
FQHCOperated by Primary Health Network
Services offered
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
Hours
48.25 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About Altoona Behavioral Health
Altoona Behavioral Health is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Altoona, PA. 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 Altoona Behavioral Health 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 Altoona Behavioral Health or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Altoona Behavioral Health doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Pennsylvania.
Coverage + benefits in Pennsylvania
Altoona Behavioral Health accepts Pennsylvania 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 Altoona Behavioral Health offer?
Altoona Behavioral Health in Altoona, Pennsylvania offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Altoona Behavioral Health accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Altoona Behavioral Health accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Altoona Behavioral Health?
48.25 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is Altoona Behavioral Health a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Altoona Behavioral Health 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 Altoona Behavioral Health located?
Altoona Behavioral Health is at 620 Howard Ave, Altoona, PA 16601-4899. Phone: 814-942-5000.
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.