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- Appalachian District Local Health Department, Dba Apphealthcare Sparta, NC: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
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Services offered
Behavioral health
Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.
Dental
Cleanings, exams, restorations, extractions, and urgent dental care on a sliding scale.
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
About Appalachian District Health Center - Alleghany County
Appalachian District Health Center - Alleghany County is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Sparta, NC. 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 Appalachian District Health Center - Alleghany County 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 Appalachian District Health Center - Alleghany County or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Appalachian District Health Center - Alleghany County doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across North Carolina.
Mental health + behavioral health context
FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Appalachian District Health Center - Alleghany County 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 North Carolina
Appalachian District Health Center - Alleghany County accepts North Carolina 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 Appalachian District Health Center - Alleghany County offer?
Appalachian District Health Center - Alleghany County in Sparta, North Carolina offers Behavioral health, Dental, Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Appalachian District Health Center - Alleghany County accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Appalachian District Health Center - Alleghany County accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Appalachian District Health Center - Alleghany County?
HRSA lists this site as open about 52 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Appalachian District Health Center - Alleghany County a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Appalachian District Health Center - Alleghany County 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 Appalachian District Health Center - Alleghany County located?
Appalachian District Health Center - Alleghany County is at 157 Health Services Road, Sparta, NC 28675-3000. Phone: 336-372-5641.
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.
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