Charles River Community Health At Gardner School

FQHC

Operated by Charles River Community Health, Inc

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

30 Athol Street, Allston, MA 02134

HRSA lists this site as open about 24 hours a week. Call to confirm today's hours.

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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 River Community Health At Gardner School

Charles River Community Health At Gardner School is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Allston, MA. 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 River Community Health At Gardner 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.

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Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Charles River Community Health At Gardner School doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Massachusetts.

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Coverage + benefits in Massachusetts

Charles River Community Health At Gardner School accepts Massachusetts 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).

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Frequently asked questions

What services does Charles River Community Health At Gardner School offer?

Charles River Community Health At Gardner School in Allston, Massachusetts offers Enabling services, Primary care.

Does Charles River Community Health At Gardner School accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Charles River Community Health At Gardner School accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Charles River Community Health At Gardner School?

HRSA lists this site as open about 24 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.

Is Charles River Community Health At Gardner School a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Charles River Community Health At Gardner 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 River Community Health At Gardner School located?

Charles River Community Health At Gardner School is at 30 Athol Street, Allston, MA 02134. Phone: 617-783-0500.

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.

Charles River Community Health At Gardner School and the sliding-scale alternatives listed below are the right first stop. A same-day telehealth visit is self-pay and is not billed to Medicaid. If nothing nearby can see you soon:

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