If this clinic can't see you
Other clinics in Lancaster, closest first.
- Lcha Farnum Street East Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Lancaster West End Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Lancaster Southeast - (Medical, Dental & Pharmacy) Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Lancaster Downtown (Medical, Dental & Pharmacy) Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Lancaster Grandview Plaza 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.
About Lancaster Brightside
Lancaster Brightside is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Lancaster, PA. 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 Lancaster Brightside 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 Lancaster Brightside or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Lancaster Brightside doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Pennsylvania.
Mental health + behavioral health context
FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Lancaster Brightside 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 Pennsylvania
Lancaster Brightside accepts Pennsylvania 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 Lancaster Brightside offer?
Lancaster Brightside in Lancaster, Pennsylvania offers Behavioral health, Enabling services.
Does Lancaster Brightside accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Lancaster Brightside accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Lancaster Brightside?
HRSA lists this site as open about 45 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Lancaster Brightside a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Lancaster Brightside 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 Lancaster Brightside located?
Lancaster Brightside is at 515 Hershey Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603-5752. Phone: 717-299-6371.
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.
Lancaster Brightside 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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