If this clinic can't see you
Other clinics in East Hartford, closest first.
- First Choice@809 Main Street Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- First Choice@92 Connecticut Blvd Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- First Choice Health Centers 110 Connecticut Blvd. Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- First Choice Health Centers 94 Connecticut Blvd. Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- First Choice Health Centers, Inc. at 478 Burnside Ave Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
Services offered
Behavioral health
Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
Substance-use treatment
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT), counseling, and recovery support for opioid and alcohol use disorders.
About Intercommunity, Inc.
Intercommunity, Inc. is an FQHC Look-Alike, operationally identical to an FQHC but not receiving Section 330 grant funding located in East Hartford, CT. 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 Intercommunity, Inc. 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 Intercommunity, Inc. or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Intercommunity, Inc. doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Connecticut.
Mental health + behavioral health context
FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Intercommunity, Inc. 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.
Substance use treatment context
Black overdose deaths rose roughly 40% from 2019 to 2022 per CDC NVSS, the fastest-rising drug-overdose mortality of any U.S. demographic. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT), buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, is the evidence-based standard of care. FQHC-based MAT addresses access barriers that disproportionately affect Black patients (DEA-waivered prescribers are more concentrated in low-income areas via FQHCs).
Coverage + benefits in Connecticut
Intercommunity, Inc. accepts Connecticut 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 Intercommunity, Inc. offer?
Intercommunity, Inc. in East Hartford, Connecticut offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, Primary care, Substance-use treatment.
Does Intercommunity, Inc. accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Intercommunity, Inc. accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Intercommunity, Inc.?
HRSA lists this site as open about 48 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Intercommunity, Inc. a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Intercommunity, Inc. 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 Intercommunity, Inc. located?
Intercommunity, Inc. is at 281 Main St, East Hartford, CT 06118-1823. Phone: 860-569-5900 x158.
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.
Intercommunity, Inc. 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:
Sesame Care
Same-day online urgent care.
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Free and low-cost care near East Hartford, and the coverage help that goes with it.