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Central Neighborhood Clinic

FQHC

Operated by Care Alliance Health Center

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare
2916 Central Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115-3229

HRSA lists this site as open about 44 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 Central Neighborhood Clinic

Central Neighborhood Clinic is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Cleveland, OH. 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 Central Neighborhood Clinic 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 Central Neighborhood Clinic or nearby

Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Central Neighborhood Clinic doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Ohio.

Mental health + behavioral health context

FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Central Neighborhood Clinic 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 Ohio

Central Neighborhood Clinic accepts Ohio 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 Central Neighborhood Clinic offer?

Central Neighborhood Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, On-site pharmacy, Primary care.

Does Central Neighborhood Clinic accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Central Neighborhood Clinic accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Central Neighborhood Clinic?

HRSA lists this site as open about 44 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.

Is Central Neighborhood Clinic a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Central Neighborhood Clinic 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 Central Neighborhood Clinic located?

Central Neighborhood Clinic is at 2916 Central Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115-3229. Phone: 216-535-9100 x18945.

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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