Boise Medical/ Mental Health (Downtown)

FQHC

Operated by Community Health Clinics Inc

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

300 S 23rd St, Boise, ID 83702-9100

HRSA lists this site as open about 50 hours a week. Call to confirm today's hours.

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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.

Primary care

Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.

About Boise Medical/ Mental Health (Downtown)

Boise Medical/ Mental Health (Downtown) is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Boise, ID. 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 Boise Medical/ Mental Health (Downtown) 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.

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Mental health + behavioral health context

FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Boise Medical/ Mental Health (Downtown) 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.

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Coverage + benefits in Idaho

Boise Medical/ Mental Health (Downtown) accepts Idaho 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).

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Frequently asked questions

What services does Boise Medical/ Mental Health (Downtown) offer?

Boise Medical/ Mental Health (Downtown) in Boise, Idaho offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, On-site pharmacy, Primary care.

Does Boise Medical/ Mental Health (Downtown) accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Boise Medical/ Mental Health (Downtown) accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Boise Medical/ Mental Health (Downtown)?

HRSA lists this site as open about 50 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.

Is Boise Medical/ Mental Health (Downtown) a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Boise Medical/ Mental Health (Downtown) 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 Boise Medical/ Mental Health (Downtown) located?

Boise Medical/ Mental Health (Downtown) is at 300 S 23rd St, Boise, ID 83702-9100. Phone: 208-344-3512.

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.

Boise Medical/ Mental Health (Downtown) 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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