Charlestown Community Medical Services

FQHC

Operated by Lifespring Inc

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

Services offered

Behavioral health

Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.

Enabling services

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

Hours

40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

About Charlestown Community Medical Services

Charlestown Community Medical Services is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Charlestown, IN. 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 Charlestown Community Medical Services 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 Charlestown Community Medical Services or nearby

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

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Mental health + behavioral health context

Black adults are about half as likely to receive mental-health treatment as white adults despite similar prevalence rates per SAMHSA, with cost and provider trust as the largest documented barriers. FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Charlestown Community Medical Services 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.

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Coverage + benefits in Indiana

Charlestown Community Medical Services accepts Indiana 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 Charlestown Community Medical Services offer?

Charlestown Community Medical Services in Charlestown, Indiana offers Behavioral health, Enabling services.

Does Charlestown Community Medical Services accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Charlestown Community Medical Services accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Charlestown Community Medical Services?

40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

Is Charlestown Community Medical Services a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Charlestown Community Medical Services 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 Charlestown Community Medical Services located?

Charlestown Community Medical Services is at 890 Main St, Charlestown, IN 47111-1220. Phone: 812-280-2080.

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.

Charlestown Community Medical Services 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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Where to go next

If Charlestown Community Medical Services is full, too far, or not the right fit, these are your closest alternatives and the coverage help that goes with them.

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