Good Shepherd Center
FQHCOperated by Greater Lawrence Family Health Center, Inc
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
4.00 hrs/wk · Part-Time
About Good Shepherd Center
Good Shepherd Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Lawrence, MA. 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 Good Shepherd Center 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 Good Shepherd Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Good Shepherd Center doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Massachusetts.
Coverage + benefits in Massachusetts
Good Shepherd Center accepts Massachusetts 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 Good Shepherd Center offer?
Good Shepherd Center in Lawrence, Massachusetts offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Good Shepherd Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Good Shepherd Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Good Shepherd Center?
4.00 hrs/wk · Part-Time
Is Good Shepherd Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Good Shepherd Center 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 Good Shepherd Center located?
Good Shepherd Center is at 260 Park St, Lawrence, MA 01841-2412. Phone: 978-725-7400.
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.