Mary's Center - Petworth Health Center Dc

FQHC

Operated by Mary's Center For Maternal And Child Care Inc.

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

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.

OB/GYN & maternal health

Prenatal, delivery, postpartum, gynecologic, and family-planning services.

Pediatrics

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

Hours

64.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time

About Mary's Center - Petworth Health Center Dc

Mary's Center - Petworth Health Center Dc is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Washington, DC. 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 Mary's Center - Petworth Health Center Dc 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 Mary's Center - Petworth Health Center Dc or nearby

Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Mary's Center - Petworth Health Center Dc doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across District of Columbia.

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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 Mary's Center - Petworth Health Center Dc 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.

Crisis resources District of Columbia Medicaid mental health

Pediatric care for Black families

Black infants in the U.S. have approximately twice the mortality rate of white infants per CDC NVSS data, preterm birth and SIDS are leading drivers. 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.

District of Columbia Medicaid for kids (CHIP) WIC for children under 5

Coverage + benefits in District of Columbia

Mary's Center - Petworth Health Center Dc accepts District of Columbia 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 Mary's Center - Petworth Health Center Dc offer?

Mary's Center - Petworth Health Center Dc in Washington, District of Columbia offers Behavioral health, Dental, Enabling services, OB/GYN & maternal health, Pediatrics.

Does Mary's Center - Petworth Health Center Dc accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Mary's Center - Petworth Health Center Dc accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Mary's Center - Petworth Health Center Dc?

64.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time

Is Mary's Center - Petworth Health Center Dc a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Mary's Center - Petworth Health Center Dc 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 Mary'S Center - Petworth Health Center Dc located?

Mary's Center - Petworth Health Center Dc is at 3912 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011-5861. Phone: 202-483-8196.

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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