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- Cvhs Buckingham New Canton, VA: 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.
On-site pharmacy
Discounted prescription fills, often through 340B pricing.
About Cvhs Peterson
Cvhs Peterson is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Charlottesville, VA. 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 Cvhs Peterson 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 Cvhs Peterson or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Cvhs Peterson doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Virginia.
Mental health + behavioral health context
FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Cvhs Peterson 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 Virginia
Cvhs Peterson accepts Virginia 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 Cvhs Peterson offer?
Cvhs Peterson in Charlottesville, Virginia offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, On-site pharmacy.
Does Cvhs Peterson accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Cvhs Peterson accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Cvhs Peterson?
HRSA lists this site as open about 45 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Cvhs Peterson a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Cvhs Peterson 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 Cvhs Peterson located?
Cvhs Peterson is at 800 Preston Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903-4420. Phone: 434-979-0366.
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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