Child Guidance Center Of Southern Connecticut

FQHC

Operated by Community Health Center, Incorporated

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

52.50 hrs/wk · Unknown

About Child Guidance Center Of Southern Connecticut

Child Guidance Center Of Southern Connecticut is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Stamford, CT. 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 Child Guidance Center Of Southern Connecticut 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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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 Child Guidance Center Of Southern Connecticut 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 Connecticut

Child Guidance Center Of Southern Connecticut accepts Connecticut 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 Child Guidance Center Of Southern Connecticut offer?

Child Guidance Center Of Southern Connecticut in Stamford, Connecticut offers Behavioral health, Enabling services.

Does Child Guidance Center Of Southern Connecticut accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Child Guidance Center Of Southern Connecticut accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Child Guidance Center Of Southern Connecticut?

52.50 hrs/wk · Unknown

Is Child Guidance Center Of Southern Connecticut a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Child Guidance Center Of Southern Connecticut 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 Child Guidance Center Of Southern Connecticut located?

Child Guidance Center Of Southern Connecticut is at 103 W Broad St BLDG 103, Stamford, CT 06902-3713. Phone: 203-324-6127.

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.

Child Guidance Center Of Southern Connecticut 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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