Lower Lights Health Newark

FQHC

Operated by Lower Lights Christian Health Center, Inc.

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

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

32.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

About Lower Lights Health Newark

Lower Lights Health Newark is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Newark, OH. 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 Lower Lights Health Newark 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 Lower Lights Health Newark or nearby

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

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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 Lower Lights Health Newark 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.

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Coverage + benefits in Ohio

Lower Lights Health Newark accepts Ohio 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).

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Frequently asked questions

What services does Lower Lights Health Newark offer?

Lower Lights Health Newark in Newark, Ohio offers Behavioral health, Enabling services.

Does Lower Lights Health Newark accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Lower Lights Health Newark accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Lower Lights Health Newark?

32.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

Is Lower Lights Health Newark a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Lower Lights Health Newark 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 Lower Lights Health Newark located?

Lower Lights Health Newark is at 69 S Terrace Ave, Newark, OH 43055-1355. Phone: 614-274-1455.

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.

Lower Lights Health Newark 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:

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Where to go next

If Lower Lights Health Newark is full, too far, or not the right fit, these are your closest alternatives and the coverage help that goes with them.

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