If this clinic can't see you
Other clinics in East Hartford, closest first.
- First Choice@92 Connecticut Blvd Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- First Choice Health Centers 94 Connecticut Blvd. Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- First Choice Health Centers 110 Connecticut Blvd. Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Intercommunity School Based Health Center At Anna E. Norris Elementary School Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- First Choice Health Centers, Inc. at 478 Burnside Ave 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 First Choice@809 Main Street
First Choice@809 Main Street is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in East Hartford, 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 First Choice@809 Main Street 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 First Choice@809 Main Street or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If First Choice@809 Main Street 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 First Choice@809 Main Street 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
First Choice@809 Main Street 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 First Choice@809 Main Street offer?
First Choice@809 Main Street in East Hartford, Connecticut offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, Primary care.
Does First Choice@809 Main Street accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
First Choice@809 Main Street accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at First Choice@809 Main Street?
HRSA lists this site as open about 42 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is First Choice@809 Main Street a federally qualified health center?
Yes. First Choice@809 Main Street 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 First Choice@809 Main Street located?
First Choice@809 Main Street is at 809 Main St, East Hartford, CT 06108-3117. Phone: 860-528-1359.
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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