Msfhs At Western Avenue

FQHC

Operated by Lynn Community Health, 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

48.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time

About Msfhs At Western Avenue

Msfhs At Western Avenue is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Lynn, MA. 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 Msfhs At Western Avenue 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

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 Msfhs At Western Avenue 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 Massachusetts

Msfhs At Western Avenue accepts Massachusetts 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 Msfhs At Western Avenue offer?

Msfhs At Western Avenue in Lynn, Massachusetts offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, Primary care.

Does Msfhs At Western Avenue accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Msfhs At Western Avenue accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Msfhs At Western Avenue?

48.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time

Is Msfhs At Western Avenue a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Msfhs At Western Avenue 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 Msfhs At Western Avenue located?

Msfhs At Western Avenue is at 694 Western Avenue, Lynn, MA 01905-2229. Phone: 781-595-7348.

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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