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East Liberty Family Healthcare Center- Uptown/Hill District

FQHC

Operated by East Liberty Family Health Care Center, Inc.

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

Services offered

Behavioral health

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

Enabling services

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

Hours

40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

About East Liberty Family Healthcare Center- Uptown/Hill District

East Liberty Family Healthcare Center- Uptown/Hill District is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Pittsburgh, PA. 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 East Liberty Family Healthcare Center- Uptown/Hill District 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 East Liberty Family Healthcare Center- Uptown/Hill District or nearby

Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If East Liberty Family Healthcare Center- Uptown/Hill District doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Pennsylvania.

Mental health + behavioral health context

Black adults are about half as likely to receive mental-health treatment as white adults despite similar prevalence rates per SAMHSA, with cost and provider trust as the largest documented barriers. FQHC behavioral-health services like those at East Liberty Family Healthcare Center- Uptown/Hill District 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 Pennsylvania

East Liberty Family Healthcare Center- Uptown/Hill District accepts Pennsylvania 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 East Liberty Family Healthcare Center- Uptown/Hill District offer?

East Liberty Family Healthcare Center- Uptown/Hill District in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania offers Behavioral health, Enabling services.

Does East Liberty Family Healthcare Center- Uptown/Hill District accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

East Liberty Family Healthcare Center- Uptown/Hill District accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at East Liberty Family Healthcare Center- Uptown/Hill District?

40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

Is East Liberty Family Healthcare Center- Uptown/Hill District a federally qualified health center?

Yes. East Liberty Family Healthcare Center- Uptown/Hill District 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 East Liberty Family Healthcare Center- Uptown/Hill District located?

East Liberty Family Healthcare Center- Uptown/Hill District is at 1425 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-5140. Phone: 412-661-2802.

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.

East Liberty Family Healthcare Center- Uptown/Hill District 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:

A same-day online urgent care visit with a licensed clinician for common infections and illnesses. Prices are shown before you book; visits start at $34 and vary by clinician and location (checked August 2026).

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Where to go next

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