If this clinic can't see you
Other clinics in Chicago, closest first.
- Broadway Youth Center Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Howard Brown Sheridan Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
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- Sunnyside Health Center Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
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Services offered
Behavioral health
Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
About Howard Brown Health Counseling Center
Howard Brown Health Counseling Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Chicago, IL. 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 Howard Brown Health Counseling 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 Howard Brown Health Counseling Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Howard Brown Health Counseling Center doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Illinois.
Mental health + behavioral health context
FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Howard Brown Health Counseling Center 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 Illinois
Howard Brown Health Counseling Center accepts Illinois 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 Howard Brown Health Counseling Center offer?
Howard Brown Health Counseling Center in Chicago, Illinois offers Behavioral health, Enabling services.
Does Howard Brown Health Counseling Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Howard Brown Health Counseling Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Howard Brown Health Counseling Center?
HRSA lists this site as open about 42 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Howard Brown Health Counseling Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Howard Brown Health Counseling 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 Howard Brown Health Counseling Center located?
Howard Brown Health Counseling Center is at 3948 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60613-2935. Phone: 773-388-1600.
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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