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Services offered
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
About Gildersleeve Elementary School Sbhc
Gildersleeve Elementary School Sbhc is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Portland, 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 Gildersleeve Elementary School Sbhc 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.
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Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Gildersleeve Elementary School Sbhc doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Connecticut.
Coverage + benefits in Connecticut
Gildersleeve Elementary School Sbhc 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 Gildersleeve Elementary School Sbhc offer?
Gildersleeve Elementary School Sbhc in Portland, Connecticut offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Gildersleeve Elementary School Sbhc accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Gildersleeve Elementary School Sbhc accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Gildersleeve Elementary School Sbhc?
HRSA lists this site as open about 8 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Gildersleeve Elementary School Sbhc a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Gildersleeve Elementary School Sbhc 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 Gildersleeve Elementary School Sbhc located?
Gildersleeve Elementary School Sbhc is at 575 1/2 Main St, Portland, CT 06480-1103. Phone: 860-342-0411.
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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