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Juniper Health Breathitt County

FQHC

Operated by Juniper Health, Inc.

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare
1484 Lakeside Dr, Jackson, KY 41339-6555

HRSA lists this site as open about 68 hours a week. Call to confirm today's hours.

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Services offered

Behavioral health

Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.

Dental

Cleanings, exams, restorations, extractions, and urgent dental care on a sliding scale.

Enabling services

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

On-site pharmacy

Discounted prescription fills, often through 340B pricing.

Pediatrics

Well-child visits, immunizations, and pediatric sick care.

Primary care

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

About Juniper Health Breathitt County

Juniper Health Breathitt County is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Jackson, KY. 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 Juniper Health Breathitt County 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 Juniper Health Breathitt County or nearby

Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Juniper Health Breathitt County doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Kentucky.

Mental health + behavioral health context

FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Juniper Health Breathitt County 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.

Pediatric care for Black families

In 2022, Black infants in the U.S. died at a rate of 10.9 per 1,000 live births, per the CDC. FQHC pediatric services include well-child visits, developmental screening, and Vaccines for Children (VFC) coverage for uninsured kids. Children covered by Medicaid (CHIP in some states) get all VFC vaccines at no cost.

Coverage + benefits in Kentucky

Juniper Health Breathitt County accepts Kentucky 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 Juniper Health Breathitt County offer?

Juniper Health Breathitt County in Jackson, Kentucky offers Behavioral health, Dental, Enabling services, On-site pharmacy, Pediatrics, Primary care.

Does Juniper Health Breathitt County accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Juniper Health Breathitt County accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Juniper Health Breathitt County?

HRSA lists this site as open about 68 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.

Is Juniper Health Breathitt County a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Juniper Health Breathitt County 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 Juniper Health Breathitt County located?

Juniper Health Breathitt County is at 1484 Lakeside Dr, Jackson, KY 41339-6555. Phone: 606-666-9950.

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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