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Services offered
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
About Charles H. Gay Shelter Care-Center For Men
Charles H. Gay Shelter Care-Center For Men is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in New York, NY. 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 H. Gay Shelter Care-Center For Men 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 H. Gay Shelter Care-Center For Men or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Charles H. Gay Shelter Care-Center For Men doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across New York.
Coverage + benefits in New York
Charles H. Gay Shelter Care-Center For Men accepts New York 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 H. Gay Shelter Care-Center For Men offer?
Charles H. Gay Shelter Care-Center For Men in New York, New York offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Charles H. Gay Shelter Care-Center For Men accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Charles H. Gay Shelter Care-Center For Men accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Charles H. Gay Shelter Care-Center For Men?
HRSA lists this site as open about 42 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Charles H. Gay Shelter Care-Center For Men a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Charles H. Gay Shelter Care-Center For Men 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 H. Gay Shelter Care-Center For Men located?
Charles H. Gay Shelter Care-Center For Men is at One Keener Building, New York, NY 10035-6002. Phone: 212-369-7890.
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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