Clinics open to the public near here
Other clinics in Chicago, closest first.
- Access Pilsen Family Health Center Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Jose Clemente Orozco Academy Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Alivio Medical Center Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Lchc At Sparc Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- University Of Illinois Mile Square Health Center - Imd Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
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.
Pediatrics
Well-child visits, immunizations, and pediatric sick care.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
About Benito Juarez Community Academy
Benito Juarez Community Academy is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Chicago, IL. 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 Benito Juarez Community Academy 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 Benito Juarez Community Academy or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Benito Juarez Community Academy doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Illinois.
Mental health + behavioral health context
FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Benito Juarez Community Academy 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 Illinois
Benito Juarez Community Academy accepts Illinois 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 Benito Juarez Community Academy offer?
Benito Juarez Community Academy in Chicago, Illinois offers Behavioral health, Dental, Enabling services, Pediatrics, Primary care.
Does Benito Juarez Community Academy accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Benito Juarez Community Academy accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Benito Juarez Community Academy?
HRSA lists this site as open about 42 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Benito Juarez Community Academy a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Benito Juarez Community Academy 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 Benito Juarez Community Academy located?
Benito Juarez Community Academy is at 1450 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60608-4408. Phone: 773-254-1400.
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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