Mt Vernon Community Hlth Center
FQHCOperated by Christopher Greater Area Rural Health Planning Corporation
Services offered
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
Hours
40.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About Mt Vernon Community Hlth Center
Mt Vernon Community Hlth Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Mount Vernon, IL. 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 Mt Vernon Community Hlth 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 Mt Vernon Community Hlth Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Mt Vernon Community Hlth Center doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Illinois.
Coverage + benefits in Illinois
Mt Vernon Community Hlth Center accepts Illinois 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).
Frequently asked questions
What services does Mt Vernon Community Hlth Center offer?
Mt Vernon Community Hlth Center in Mount Vernon, Illinois offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Mt Vernon Community Hlth Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Mt Vernon Community Hlth Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Mt Vernon Community Hlth Center?
40.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is Mt Vernon Community Hlth Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Mt Vernon Community Hlth 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 Mt Vernon Community Hlth Center located?
Mt Vernon Community Hlth Center is at 2920 Veterans Memorial Dr, Mount Vernon, IL 62864-5924. Phone: 618-244-6544.
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.