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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.
Substance-use treatment
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT), counseling, and recovery support for opioid and alcohol use disorders.
About Charles Drew Health Center, Inc. At Northwest High School
Charles Drew Health Center, Inc. At Northwest High School is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Omaha, NE. 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 Charles Drew Health Center, Inc. At Northwest High School 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 Charles Drew Health Center, Inc. At Northwest High School or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Charles Drew Health Center, Inc. At Northwest High School doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Nebraska.
Mental health + behavioral health context
FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Charles Drew Health Center, Inc. At Northwest High School 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.
Substance use treatment context
Black overdose deaths rose roughly 40% from 2019 to 2022 per CDC NVSS, the fastest-rising drug-overdose mortality of any U.S. demographic. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT), buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, is the evidence-based standard of care. FQHC-based MAT addresses access barriers that disproportionately affect Black patients (DEA-waivered prescribers are more concentrated in low-income areas via FQHCs).
Coverage + benefits in Nebraska
Charles Drew Health Center, Inc. At Northwest High School accepts Nebraska 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 Charles Drew Health Center, Inc. At Northwest High School offer?
Charles Drew Health Center, Inc. At Northwest High School in Omaha, Nebraska offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, Substance-use treatment.
Does Charles Drew Health Center, Inc. At Northwest High School accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Charles Drew Health Center, Inc. At Northwest High School accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Charles Drew Health Center, Inc. At Northwest High School?
HRSA lists this site as open about 40 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Charles Drew Health Center, Inc. At Northwest High School a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Charles Drew Health Center, Inc. At Northwest High School 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 Charles Drew Health Center, Inc. At Northwest High School located?
Charles Drew Health Center, Inc. At Northwest High School is at 8204 Crown Point Ave, Omaha, NE 68134-1922. Phone: 402-916-5964.
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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