Franklin Avenue Women'S Shelter
FQHCOperated by Care For The Homeless
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
48.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About Franklin Avenue Women'S Shelter
Franklin Avenue Women'S Shelter is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Bronx, NY. 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 Franklin Avenue Women'S Shelter 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 Franklin Avenue Women'S Shelter or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Franklin Avenue Women'S Shelter doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across New York.
Coverage + benefits in New York
Franklin Avenue Women'S Shelter accepts New York 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 Franklin Avenue Women'S Shelter offer?
Franklin Avenue Women'S Shelter in Bronx, New York offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Franklin Avenue Women'S Shelter accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Franklin Avenue Women'S Shelter accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Franklin Avenue Women'S Shelter?
48.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is Franklin Avenue Women'S Shelter a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Franklin Avenue Women'S Shelter 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 Franklin Avenue Women'S Shelter located?
Franklin Avenue Women'S Shelter is at 1122 Franklin Ave, Bronx, NY 10456-7076. Phone: 718-842-9797.
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.