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
Unknown
About Athens Neighborhood Health Center - Administration
Athens Neighborhood Health Center - Administration is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Athens, GA. 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 Athens Neighborhood Health Center - Administration 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 Athens Neighborhood Health Center - Administration or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Athens Neighborhood Health Center - Administration doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Georgia.
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 Athens Neighborhood Health Center - Administration 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 Georgia
Athens Neighborhood Health Center - Administration accepts Georgia 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 Athens Neighborhood Health Center - Administration offer?
Athens Neighborhood Health Center - Administration in Athens, Georgia offers Behavioral health, Enabling services.
Does Athens Neighborhood Health Center - Administration accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Athens Neighborhood Health Center - Administration accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Athens Neighborhood Health Center - Administration?
Unknown
Is Athens Neighborhood Health Center - Administration a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Athens Neighborhood Health Center - Administration 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 Athens Neighborhood Health Center - Administration located?
Athens Neighborhood Health Center - Administration is at 135 Athens West Pkwy, Athens, GA 30606-6949. Phone: 706-850-9041.
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.
Athens Neighborhood Health Center - Administration 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 Athens Neighborhood Health Center - Administration 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 Athens
- Medlink Ht Edwards School Based Health Center Athens, GA · 2.8 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Medlink Athens Athens, GA · 2.9 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Athens Neighborhood Health Center, Inc. Athens, GA · 4.3 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Athens Neighborhood Health Center, Inc. East Athens, GA · 5.5 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Hilsman School-Based Clinic Athens, GA · 6.6 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK