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German Village

FQHC

Operated by Lower Lights Christian Health Center, Inc.

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

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.

Hours

45.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time

About German Village

German Village is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Columbus, 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 German Village 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 German Village or nearby

Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If German Village 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 German Village 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 Ohio

German Village 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 German Village offer?

German Village in Columbus, Ohio offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, Primary care.

Does German Village accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

German Village accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at German Village?

45.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time

Is German Village a federally qualified health center?

Yes. German Village 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 German Village located?

German Village is at 1560 S High St, Columbus, OH 43207-1803. Phone: 614-274-1455.

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.

German Village 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:

A same-day online urgent care visit with a licensed clinician for common infections and illnesses. Prices are shown before you book; visits start at $34 and vary by clinician and location (checked August 2026).

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Where to go next

If German Village is full, too far, or not the right fit, these are your closest alternatives and the coverage help that goes with them.

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