Family Guidance Center
FQHCOperated by Central Counties Health Centers
Services offered
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
Hours
20.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About Family Guidance Center
Family Guidance Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Springfield, IL. 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 Guidance 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 Family Guidance Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Family Guidance Center doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Illinois.
Coverage + benefits in Illinois
Family Guidance Center accepts Illinois 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 Guidance Center offer?
Family Guidance Center in Springfield, Illinois offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Family Guidance Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Family Guidance Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Family Guidance Center?
20.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Family Guidance Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Family Guidance 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 Family Guidance Center located?
Family Guidance Center is at 120 N 11th St, Springfield, IL 62703-1002. Phone: 217-788-2300.
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.