Mcdowell County Health Center

FQHC

Operated by Western North Carolina Community Health Services, Inc

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

136 Creekview Ct, Marion, NC 28752-6519

HRSA lists this site as open about 44 hours a week. Call to confirm today's hours.

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Services offered

Behavioral health

Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.

Enabling services

Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.

On-site pharmacy

Discounted prescription fills, often through 340B pricing.

Primary care

Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.

About Mcdowell County Health Center

Mcdowell County Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Marion, 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 Mcdowell County Health Center 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 Mcdowell County Health Center or nearby

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

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Mental health + behavioral health context

FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Mcdowell County Health Center 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 North Carolina

Mcdowell County Health Center 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).

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Frequently asked questions

What services does Mcdowell County Health Center offer?

Mcdowell County Health Center in Marion, North Carolina offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, On-site pharmacy, Primary care.

Does Mcdowell County Health Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Mcdowell County Health Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Mcdowell County Health Center?

HRSA lists this site as open about 44 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.

Is Mcdowell County Health Center a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Mcdowell County Health Center 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 Mcdowell County Health Center located?

Mcdowell County Health Center is at 136 Creekview Ct, Marion, NC 28752-6519. Phone: 828-285-0622.

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.

Mcdowell County Health Center 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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