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Neighborcare Health Ballard Homeless Clinic

FQHC

Operated by King County

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

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

36.50 hrs/wk · Part-Time

About Neighborcare Health Ballard Homeless Clinic

Neighborcare Health Ballard Homeless Clinic is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Seattle, WA. 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 Neighborcare Health Ballard Homeless Clinic 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 Neighborcare Health Ballard Homeless Clinic or nearby

Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Neighborcare Health Ballard Homeless Clinic doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Washington.

Coverage + benefits in Washington

Neighborcare Health Ballard Homeless Clinic accepts Washington 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 Neighborcare Health Ballard Homeless Clinic offer?

Neighborcare Health Ballard Homeless Clinic in Seattle, Washington offers Enabling services, Primary care.

Does Neighborcare Health Ballard Homeless Clinic accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Neighborcare Health Ballard Homeless Clinic accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Neighborcare Health Ballard Homeless Clinic?

36.50 hrs/wk · Part-Time

Is Neighborcare Health Ballard Homeless Clinic a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Neighborcare Health Ballard Homeless Clinic 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 Neighborcare Health Ballard Homeless Clinic located?

Neighborcare Health Ballard Homeless Clinic is at 1753 NW 56th St STE 200, Seattle, WA 98107-5279. Phone: 206-263-5091.

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.