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Charles H. Gay Shelter Care-Center For Men

FQHC

Operated by Sunset Park Health Council, Inc.

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

Services offered

Enabling services

Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.

Primary care

Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.

Hours

42.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time

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

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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?

42.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time

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.