Services offered
Behavioral health
Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Hours
40.00 hrs/wk · Part-Time
About Houghton Lake Sbhc
Houghton Lake Sbhc is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Houghton Lake, MI. 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 Houghton Lake 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.
HIV testing + PrEP at Houghton Lake Sbhc or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Houghton Lake Sbhc doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Michigan.
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 Houghton Lake Sbhc 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 Michigan
Houghton Lake Sbhc accepts Michigan 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 Houghton Lake Sbhc offer?
Houghton Lake Sbhc in Houghton Lake, Michigan offers Behavioral health, Enabling services.
Does Houghton Lake Sbhc accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Houghton Lake Sbhc accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Houghton Lake Sbhc?
40.00 hrs/wk · Part-Time
Is Houghton Lake Sbhc a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Houghton Lake 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 Houghton Lake Sbhc located?
Houghton Lake Sbhc is at 4433 W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629. Phone: 989-366-2061.
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.
Houghton Lake Sbhc 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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Where to go next
If Houghton Lake Sbhc is full, too far, or not the right fit, these are your closest alternatives and the coverage help that goes with them.
Nearest clinics
- Midmichigan Health Park - Houghton Lake Houghton Lake, MI · 4.3 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Roscommon Sbhc Roscommon, MI · 13.8 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Midmichigan Medical Offices - Roscommon Roscommon, MI · 14.0 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Midmichigan Community Health Services Pharmacy Roscommon, MI · 14.8 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Northern Michigan Children's Assessment Center Roscommon, MI · 15.3 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK