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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.
Pediatrics
Well-child visits, immunizations, and pediatric sick care.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
About Ben Archer Health Center - T Or C School-Aged Health Center
Ben Archer Health Center - T Or C School-Aged Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Truth Or Consequences, NM. 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 Ben Archer Health Center - T Or C School-Aged 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 Ben Archer Health Center - T Or C School-Aged Health Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Ben Archer Health Center - T Or C School-Aged Health Center doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across New Mexico.
Mental health + behavioral health context
FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Ben Archer Health Center - T Or C School-Aged Health 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.
Pediatric care for Black families
In 2022, Black infants in the U.S. died at a rate of 10.9 per 1,000 live births, per the CDC. FQHC pediatric services include well-child visits, developmental screening, and Vaccines for Children (VFC) coverage for uninsured kids. Children covered by Medicaid (CHIP in some states) get all VFC vaccines at no cost.
Coverage + benefits in New Mexico
Ben Archer Health Center - T Or C School-Aged Health Center accepts New Mexico 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 Ben Archer Health Center - T Or C School-Aged Health Center offer?
Ben Archer Health Center - T Or C School-Aged Health Center in Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, Pediatrics, Primary care.
Does Ben Archer Health Center - T Or C School-Aged Health Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Ben Archer Health Center - T Or C School-Aged Health Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Ben Archer Health Center - T Or C School-Aged Health Center?
HRSA lists this site as open about 49 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Ben Archer Health Center - T Or C School-Aged Health Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Ben Archer Health Center - T Or C School-Aged 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 Ben Archer Health Center - T Or C School-Aged Health Center located?
Ben Archer Health Center - T Or C School-Aged Health Center is at 1950 N Date St, Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901-3701. Phone: 575-894-8057.
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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