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John Barry Elementary School - Sbhc

FQHC

Operated by Community Health Center, Incorporated

This site serves a specific population, such as enrolled students. Call before you go.

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare
124 Columbia St, Meriden, CT 06451-3171

HRSA lists this site as open about 40 hours a week. Call to confirm today's hours.

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Services offered

Enabling services

Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.

Primary care

Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.

About John Barry Elementary School - Sbhc

John Barry Elementary School - Sbhc is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Meriden, 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 John Barry Elementary School - 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 John Barry Elementary School - Sbhc or nearby

Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If John Barry Elementary School - Sbhc doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Connecticut.

Coverage + benefits in Connecticut

John Barry Elementary School - Sbhc 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 John Barry Elementary School - Sbhc offer?

John Barry Elementary School - Sbhc in Meriden, Connecticut offers Enabling services, Primary care.

Does John Barry Elementary School - Sbhc accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

John Barry Elementary School - Sbhc accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at John Barry Elementary School - Sbhc?

HRSA lists this site as open about 40 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.

Is John Barry Elementary School - Sbhc a federally qualified health center?

Yes. John Barry Elementary School - 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 John Barry Elementary School - Sbhc located?

John Barry Elementary School - Sbhc is at 124 Columbia St, Meriden, CT 06451-3171. Phone: 203-235-3462.

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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