If this clinic can't see you
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Services offered
Behavioral health
Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
On-site pharmacy
Discounted prescription fills, often through 340B pricing.
About Appalachian Family Life Center
Appalachian Family Life Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in The Plains, OH. 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 Family Life 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 Appalachian Family Life Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Appalachian Family Life Center doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Ohio.
Mental health + behavioral health context
FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Appalachian Family Life Center 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 Ohio
Appalachian Family Life Center accepts Ohio 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 Family Life Center offer?
Appalachian Family Life Center in The Plains, Ohio offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, On-site pharmacy.
Does Appalachian Family Life Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Appalachian Family Life Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Appalachian Family Life Center?
HRSA lists this site as open about 48 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Appalachian Family Life Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Appalachian Family Life 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 Appalachian Family Life Center located?
Appalachian Family Life Center is at 25 S Clinton St, The Plains, OH 45780-1269. Phone: 740-249-4318.
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.
Appalachian Family Life 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:
Same-day online urgent care.
- Video visits for common infections and illnesses
- From $34, price shown before you book
- No insurance needed
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Where to go next
Free and low-cost care near The Plains, and the coverage help that goes with it.