If this clinic can't see you
Other clinics in Boston, closest first.
- St. Francis House Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Kingston House Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- St. Anthony Shrine Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Connecticut River Valley Farmworker Health Program Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- New England Center And Home For Veterans Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
Services offered
Behavioral health
Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
About Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Bridge Over Troubled Waters is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Boston, MA. 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 Bridge Over Troubled Waters 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 Bridge Over Troubled Waters or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Bridge Over Troubled Waters doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Massachusetts.
Mental health + behavioral health context
FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Bridge Over Troubled Waters 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 Massachusetts
Bridge Over Troubled Waters accepts Massachusetts 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 Bridge Over Troubled Waters offer?
Bridge Over Troubled Waters in Boston, Massachusetts offers Behavioral health, Enabling services.
Does Bridge Over Troubled Waters accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Bridge Over Troubled Waters accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Bridge Over Troubled Waters?
HRSA lists this site as open about 18 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Bridge Over Troubled Waters a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Bridge Over Troubled Waters 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 Bridge Over Troubled Waters located?
Bridge Over Troubled Waters is at 47 West St, Boston, MA 02111-1219. Phone: 857-654-1000.
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.
Bridge Over Troubled Waters 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:
Sesame Care
Same-day online urgent care.
Urgent care from $34, today
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