Dorchester House Multi Svs/Wic

FQHC

Operated by Harbor Health Services, Inc.

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

1353 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02122-2987

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.

Dental

Cleanings, exams, restorations, extractions, and urgent dental care on a sliding scale.

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.

Primary care

Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.

Vision care

Eye exams, glasses, and referrals for advanced ophthalmology.

About Dorchester House Multi Svs/Wic

Dorchester House Multi Svs/Wic is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Dorchester, MA. 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 Dorchester House Multi Svs/Wic 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.

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Mental health + behavioral health context

FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Dorchester House Multi Svs/Wic 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.

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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.

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Coverage + benefits in Massachusetts

Dorchester House Multi Svs/Wic accepts Massachusetts 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).

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Frequently asked questions

What services does Dorchester House Multi Svs/Wic offer?

Dorchester House Multi Svs/Wic in Dorchester, Massachusetts offers Behavioral health, Dental, Enabling services, On-site pharmacy, Pediatrics, Primary care, Vision care.

Does Dorchester House Multi Svs/Wic accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Dorchester House Multi Svs/Wic accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Dorchester House Multi Svs/Wic?

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

Is Dorchester House Multi Svs/Wic a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Dorchester House Multi Svs/Wic 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 Dorchester House Multi Svs/Wic located?

Dorchester House Multi Svs/Wic is at 1353 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02122-2987. Phone: 617-288-3230.

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.

Dorchester House Multi Svs/Wic 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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