Hope & Esperanza Community Health Center
Look-alikeOperated by Ironbound Community 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
45.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About Hope & Esperanza Community Health Center
Hope & Esperanza Community Health Center is an FQHC Look-Alike, operationally identical to an FQHC but not receiving Section 330 grant funding located in Newark, NJ. 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 Hope & Esperanza Community 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 Hope & Esperanza Community Health Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Hope & Esperanza Community Health Center doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across New Jersey.
Coverage + benefits in New Jersey
Hope & Esperanza Community Health Center accepts New Jersey 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 Hope & Esperanza Community Health Center offer?
Hope & Esperanza Community Health Center in Newark, New Jersey offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Hope & Esperanza Community Health Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Hope & Esperanza Community Health Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Hope & Esperanza Community Health Center?
45.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Hope & Esperanza Community Health Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Hope & Esperanza Community Health Center is an FQHC Look-Alike, operationally identical to an FQHC but not receiving Section 330 grant funding. 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 Hope & Esperanza Community Health Center located?
Hope & Esperanza Community Health Center is at 788 Mount Prospect Ave, Newark, NJ 07104-3221. Phone: 908-514-1895.
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.