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
45.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About Lakewood
Lakewood is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Durham, NC. 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 Lakewood 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 Lakewood or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Lakewood doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across North Carolina.
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 Lakewood 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 North Carolina
Lakewood accepts North Carolina 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 Lakewood offer?
Lakewood in Durham, North Carolina offers Behavioral health, Enabling services.
Does Lakewood accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Lakewood accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Lakewood?
45.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Lakewood a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Lakewood 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 Lakewood located?
Lakewood is at 2020 Chapel Hill Rd STE 28, Durham, NC 27707-1186. Phone: 919-813-4471.
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.
Lakewood 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:
Same-day online urgent care.
- Video visits for common infections and illnesses
- From $34, price shown before you book
- No insurance needed
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Where to go next
If Lakewood is full, too far, or not the right fit, these are your closest alternatives and the coverage help that goes with them.
Other clinics in Durham
- Lyon Park Clinic Durham, NC · 0.4 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Lincoln Community Health Center, Inc. Durham, NC · 1.6 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Walltown Clinic Durham, NC · 1.7 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Lincoln CHC -Durham County Human Services Durham, NC · 1.7 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Health Care For The Homeless Durham, NC · 1.8 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK