Mahec Center For Psychiatry And Mental Wellness
Look-alikeOperated by Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc.
Services offered
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
Hours
45.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About Mahec Center For Psychiatry And Mental Wellness
Mahec Center For Psychiatry And Mental Wellness is an FQHC Look-Alike, operationally identical to an FQHC but not receiving Section 330 grant funding located in Asheville, 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 Mahec Center For Psychiatry And Mental Wellness 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.
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Coverage + benefits in North Carolina
Mahec Center For Psychiatry And Mental Wellness 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 Mahec Center For Psychiatry And Mental Wellness offer?
Mahec Center For Psychiatry And Mental Wellness in Asheville, North Carolina offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Mahec Center For Psychiatry And Mental Wellness accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Mahec Center For Psychiatry And Mental Wellness accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Mahec Center For Psychiatry And Mental Wellness?
45.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Mahec Center For Psychiatry And Mental Wellness a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Mahec Center For Psychiatry And Mental Wellness is an FQHC Look-Alike, operationally identical to an FQHC but not receiving Section 330 grant funding. 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 Mahec Center For Psychiatry And Mental Wellness located?
Mahec Center For Psychiatry And Mental Wellness is at 125 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803-2868. Phone: 828-398-3601.
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.