If this clinic can't see you
Nearest clinics, closest first.
- Lakeview Area Clinic Helena, AR: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Aaron E. Henry - Tunica Clinic Tunica, MS: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- East Arkansas Family Health Center - Marvell Marvell, AR: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Lee County Cooperative Clinic Dba Olly Neal Community Health Center Marianna, AR: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Children's Clinic Clarksdale, MS: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
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 Helena Family Health Center
Helena Family Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Helena, AR. 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 Helena Family Health 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 Helena Family Health Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Helena Family Health Center doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Arkansas.
Coverage + benefits in Arkansas
Helena Family Health Center accepts Arkansas 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 Helena Family Health Center offer?
Helena Family Health Center in Helena, Arkansas offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Helena Family Health Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Helena Family Health Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Helena Family Health Center?
HRSA lists this site as open about 49 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Helena Family Health Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Helena Family Health 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 Helena Family Health Center located?
Helena Family Health Center is at 513 Porter St, Helena, AR 72342-3217. Phone: 870-817-0122.
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.
Helena Family Health Center 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:
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Free and low-cost care near Helena, and the coverage help that goes with it.