If this clinic can't see you
Other clinics in Baton Rouge, closest first.
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- Baton Rouge Primary Care Collaborative, Inc. - Jewel Newman Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Inspire Charter Academy Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
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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.
Vision care
Eye exams, glasses, and referrals for advanced ophthalmology.
About Caresouth @ Howell
Caresouth @ Howell is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Baton Rouge, LA. 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 Caresouth @ Howell 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 Caresouth @ Howell or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Caresouth @ Howell doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Louisiana.
Mental health + behavioral health context
FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Caresouth @ Howell 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 Louisiana
Caresouth @ Howell accepts Louisiana 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 Caresouth @ Howell offer?
Caresouth @ Howell in Baton Rouge, Louisiana offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, On-site pharmacy, Primary care, Vision care.
Does Caresouth @ Howell accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Caresouth @ Howell accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Caresouth @ Howell?
HRSA lists this site as open about 40 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Caresouth @ Howell a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Caresouth @ Howell 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 Caresouth @ Howell located?
Caresouth @ Howell is at 7855 Howell Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70807-5256. Phone: 225-367-4911.
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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- Video visits for common infections and illnesses
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- No insurance needed
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