If this clinic can't see you
Other clinics in Detroit, closest first.
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- Dr. Sophie Womack Health Center Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- East Jefferson Avenue Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Covenant Community Care, Inc. 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.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
About East Riverside Health Center
East Riverside Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Detroit, MI. 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 Riverside Health Center 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 Riverside Health Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If East Riverside Health Center doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Michigan.
Mental health + behavioral health context
FQHC behavioral-health services like those at East Riverside Health Center 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 Michigan
East Riverside Health Center accepts Michigan 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 Riverside Health Center offer?
East Riverside Health Center in Detroit, Michigan offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, Primary care.
Does East Riverside Health Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
East Riverside Health Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at East Riverside Health Center?
HRSA lists this site as open about 40 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is East Riverside Health Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. East Riverside Health Center 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 Riverside Health Center located?
East Riverside Health Center is at 13901 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48215-2720. Phone: 313-822-0900.
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 Riverside Health Center 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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