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.
OB/GYN & maternal health
Prenatal, delivery, postpartum, gynecologic, and family-planning services.
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.
Hours
56.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About Family Health Services Of Erie County
Family Health Services Of Erie County is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Sandusky, OH. 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 Health Services Of Erie County 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 Health Services Of Erie County or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Family Health Services Of Erie County doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Ohio.
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 Family Health Services Of Erie County 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.
Pediatric care for Black families
Black infants in the U.S. have approximately twice the mortality rate of white infants per CDC NVSS data, preterm birth and SIDS are leading drivers. 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.
Coverage + benefits in Ohio
Family Health Services Of Erie County accepts Ohio 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 Health Services Of Erie County offer?
Family Health Services Of Erie County in Sandusky, Ohio offers Behavioral health, Dental, Enabling services, OB/GYN & maternal health, On-site pharmacy, Pediatrics, Primary care.
Does Family Health Services Of Erie County accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Family Health Services Of Erie County accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Family Health Services Of Erie County?
56.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Family Health Services Of Erie County a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Family Health Services Of Erie County 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 Health Services Of Erie County located?
Family Health Services Of Erie County is at 1912 Hayes Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870-4736. Phone: 419-502-2800.
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.
Family Health Services Of Erie County 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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Where to go next
If Family Health Services Of Erie County is full, too far, or not the right fit, these are your closest alternatives and the coverage help that goes with them.
Other clinics in Sandusky
- Ecchc Hayes Ave Sandusky, OH · 0.0 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Erie County Job & Family Services Sandusky, OH · 0.6 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Family Health Services - Medical Center Sandusky, OH · 1.4 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Fhs - Water Street Sandusky, OH · 1.6 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Erie County Health Department Sandusky, OH · 1.8 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK