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Community Health Center Of Niagara

FQHC

Operated by Community Health Center Of Buffalo, Inc

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare
2715 Highland Ave, Niagara Falls, NY 14305-2466

HRSA lists this site as open about 40 hours a week. Call to confirm today's hours.

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Services offered

Behavioral health

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

Enabling services

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

On-site pharmacy

Discounted prescription fills, often through 340B pricing.

Pediatrics

Well-child visits, immunizations, and pediatric sick care.

About Community Health Center Of Niagara

Community Health Center Of Niagara is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Niagara Falls, 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 Community Health Center Of Niagara 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 Health Center Of Niagara or nearby

Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Community Health Center Of Niagara doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across New York.

Mental health + behavioral health context

FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Community Health Center Of Niagara 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.

Pediatric care for Black families

In 2022, Black infants in the U.S. died at a rate of 10.9 per 1,000 live births, per the CDC. FQHC pediatric services include well-child visits, developmental screening, and Vaccines for Children (VFC) coverage for uninsured kids. Children covered by Medicaid (CHIP in some states) get all VFC vaccines at no cost.

Coverage + benefits in New York

Community Health Center Of Niagara 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 Community Health Center Of Niagara offer?

Community Health Center Of Niagara in Niagara Falls, New York offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, On-site pharmacy, Pediatrics.

Does Community Health Center Of Niagara accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Community Health Center Of Niagara accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Community Health Center Of Niagara?

HRSA lists this site as open about 40 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.

Is Community Health Center Of Niagara a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Community Health Center Of Niagara 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 Health Center Of Niagara located?

Community Health Center Of Niagara is at 2715 Highland Ave, Niagara Falls, NY 14305-2466. Phone: 716-986-9199.

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.

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