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Services offered
Behavioral health
Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
About Family Centers Health Care At 986 Bedford
Family Centers Health Care At 986 Bedford is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Stamford, CT. 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 Family Centers Health Care At 986 Bedford 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 Family Centers Health Care At 986 Bedford or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Family Centers Health Care At 986 Bedford doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Connecticut.
Mental health + behavioral health context
FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Family Centers Health Care At 986 Bedford 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 Connecticut
Family Centers Health Care At 986 Bedford accepts Connecticut 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 Family Centers Health Care At 986 Bedford offer?
Family Centers Health Care At 986 Bedford in Stamford, Connecticut offers Behavioral health, Enabling services.
Does Family Centers Health Care At 986 Bedford accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Family Centers Health Care At 986 Bedford accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Family Centers Health Care At 986 Bedford?
HRSA lists this site as open about 55 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Family Centers Health Care At 986 Bedford a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Family Centers Health Care At 986 Bedford 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 Family Centers Health Care At 986 Bedford located?
Family Centers Health Care At 986 Bedford is at 986 Bedford St, Stamford, CT 06905-5610. Phone: 203-324-3167.
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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