Mercy Care Decatur Street

FQHC

Operated by Saint Joseph's Mercy Care Services, Inc.

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

424 Decatur St SE, Atlanta, GA 30312-1848

HRSA lists this site as open about 50 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.

Dental

Cleanings, exams, restorations, extractions, and urgent dental care on a sliding scale.

Enabling services

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

On-site pharmacy

Discounted prescription fills, often through 340B pricing.

Pediatrics

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

Primary care

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

Vision care

Eye exams, glasses, and referrals for advanced ophthalmology.

About Mercy Care Decatur Street

Mercy Care Decatur Street is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Atlanta, GA. 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 Mercy Care Decatur Street 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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Mental health + behavioral health context

FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Mercy Care Decatur Street 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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Pediatric care for Black families

In 2022, Black infants in the U.S. died at a rate of 10.9 per 1,000 live births, per the CDC. 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.

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Coverage + benefits in Georgia

Mercy Care Decatur Street accepts Georgia 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 Mercy Care Decatur Street offer?

Mercy Care Decatur Street in Atlanta, Georgia offers Behavioral health, Dental, Enabling services, On-site pharmacy, Pediatrics, Primary care, Vision care.

Does Mercy Care Decatur Street accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Mercy Care Decatur Street accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Mercy Care Decatur Street?

HRSA lists this site as open about 50 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.

Is Mercy Care Decatur Street a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Mercy Care Decatur Street 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 Mercy Care Decatur Street located?

Mercy Care Decatur Street is at 424 Decatur St SE, Atlanta, GA 30312-1848. Phone: 678-843-8600.

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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