Missouri Highlands Health Care - Van Buren

FQHC

Operated by Big Springs Medical Association 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.

Primary care

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

Hours

42.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time

About Missouri Highlands Health Care - Van Buren

Missouri Highlands Health Care - Van Buren is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Van Buren, MO. 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 Missouri Highlands Health Care - Van Buren 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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Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Missouri Highlands Health Care - Van Buren doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Missouri.

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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 Missouri Highlands Health Care - Van Buren 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 Missouri

Missouri Highlands Health Care - Van Buren accepts Missouri 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 Missouri Highlands Health Care - Van Buren offer?

Missouri Highlands Health Care - Van Buren in Van Buren, Missouri offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, Primary care.

Does Missouri Highlands Health Care - Van Buren accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Missouri Highlands Health Care - Van Buren accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Missouri Highlands Health Care - Van Buren?

42.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time

Is Missouri Highlands Health Care - Van Buren a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Missouri Highlands Health Care - Van Buren 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 Missouri Highlands Health Care - Van Buren located?

Missouri Highlands Health Care - Van Buren is at 405 Main St, Van Buren, MO 63965. Phone: 480-383-3651.

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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