Institute For Family Health At Westchester Square

FQHC

Operated by The Institute For Family Health

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

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

42.50 hrs/wk · Unknown

About Institute For Family Health At Westchester Square

Institute For Family Health At Westchester Square is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Bronx, NY. 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 Institute For Family Health At Westchester Square 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.

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Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Institute For Family Health At Westchester Square doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across New York.

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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 Institute For Family Health At Westchester Square 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.

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Coverage + benefits in New York

Institute For Family Health At Westchester Square accepts New York 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).

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Frequently asked questions

What services does Institute For Family Health At Westchester Square offer?

Institute For Family Health At Westchester Square in Bronx, New York offers Behavioral health, Enabling services.

Does Institute For Family Health At Westchester Square accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Institute For Family Health At Westchester Square accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Institute For Family Health At Westchester Square?

42.50 hrs/wk · Unknown

Is Institute For Family Health At Westchester Square a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Institute For Family Health At Westchester Square 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 Institute For Family Health At Westchester Square located?

Institute For Family Health At Westchester Square is at 1420 Ferris Pl, Bronx, NY 10461-3611. Phone: 718-730-1004.

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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