If this clinic can't see you
Other clinics in Austin, closest first.
- Communitycare Springdale Pediatrics Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Hornsby Bend Health And Wellness Center Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Lone Star Circle Of Care At Oak Springs Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Bmhc Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Communitycare At Camp Esperanza Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
Services offered
Behavioral health
Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
About Community First Health Center
Community First Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Austin, TX. 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 Community First Health Center 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 Community First Health Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Community First Health Center doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Texas.
Mental health + behavioral health context
FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Community First Health Center 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.
Coverage + benefits in Texas
Community First Health Center accepts Texas 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 Community First Health Center offer?
Community First Health Center in Austin, Texas offers Behavioral health, Enabling services.
Does Community First Health Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Community First Health Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Community First Health Center?
HRSA lists this site as open about 16 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Community First Health Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Community First Health Center 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 Community First Health Center located?
Community First Health Center is at 9301 Hog Eye Rd, Austin, TX 78724-4601. Phone: 512-978-9015.
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.
Community First Health Center 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:
Sesame Care
Same-day online urgent care.
Urgent care from $34, today
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Free and low-cost care near Austin, and the coverage help that goes with it.