If this clinic can't see you
Other clinics in Austin, closest first.
- Care Connections Clinic Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Communitycare At Southbridge Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Lone Star Circle Of Care At Ben White Health Clinic 1221 W Ben White Blvd STE B300. Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Lone Star Circle Of Care At Ben White Health Clinic 1221 W Ben White Blvd STE B100. Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Lone Star Circle Of Care At Ben White Health Clinic 1221 W Ben White Blvd, #B. Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
Services offered
Behavioral health
Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.
Dental
Cleanings, exams, restorations, extractions, and urgent dental care on a sliding scale.
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
OB/GYN & maternal health
Prenatal, delivery, postpartum, gynecologic, and family-planning services.
On-site pharmacy
Discounted prescription fills, often through 340B pricing.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
About Communitycare South Austin
Communitycare South Austin 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 Communitycare South Austin 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 Communitycare South Austin or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Communitycare South Austin 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 Communitycare South Austin 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
Communitycare South Austin 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 Communitycare South Austin offer?
Communitycare South Austin in Austin, Texas offers Behavioral health, Dental, Enabling services, OB/GYN & maternal health, On-site pharmacy, Primary care.
Does Communitycare South Austin accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Communitycare South Austin accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Communitycare South Austin?
HRSA lists this site as open about 50 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Communitycare South Austin a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Communitycare South Austin 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 Communitycare South Austin located?
Communitycare South Austin is at 2529 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704-5466. Phone: 512-978-9500.
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.
Communitycare South Austin 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.