If this clinic can't see you
Other clinics in Hammond, closest first.
- Northshore Hammond Health Center Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Regional Health Clinic 559 State St. Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Tca Health Hammond Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Regional Health Clinic 4022 Hohman Ave. Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Community Healthnet At Hammond Morton 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 Healthnet At Ophelia Steen
Community Healthnet At Ophelia Steen is an FQHC Look-Alike, operationally identical to an FQHC but not receiving Section 330 grant funding located in Hammond, 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 Community Healthnet At Ophelia Steen 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 Healthnet At Ophelia Steen or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Community Healthnet At Ophelia Steen doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Indiana.
Mental health + behavioral health context
FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Community Healthnet At Ophelia Steen 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 Indiana
Community Healthnet At Ophelia Steen 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).
Frequently asked questions
What services does Community Healthnet At Ophelia Steen offer?
Community Healthnet At Ophelia Steen in Hammond, Indiana offers Behavioral health, Enabling services.
Does Community Healthnet At Ophelia Steen accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Community Healthnet At Ophelia Steen accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Community Healthnet At Ophelia Steen?
HRSA lists this site as open about 40 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Community Healthnet At Ophelia Steen a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Community Healthnet At Ophelia Steen is an FQHC Look-Alike, operationally identical to an FQHC but not receiving Section 330 grant funding. 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 Healthnet At Ophelia Steen located?
Community Healthnet At Ophelia Steen is at 5927 Columbia Ave, Hammond, IN 46320-2611. Phone: 219-880-1190.
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 Healthnet At Ophelia Steen 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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- Video visits for common infections and illnesses
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