Northside Clinic At 6Th Street
FQHCOperated by River Valley Primary Care Services
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 Northside Clinic At 6Th Street
Northside Clinic At 6Th Street is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Fort Smith, AR. 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 Northside Clinic At 6Th 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.
HIV testing + PrEP at Northside Clinic At 6Th Street or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Northside Clinic At 6Th Street doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Arkansas.
Coverage + benefits in Arkansas
Northside Clinic At 6Th Street accepts Arkansas 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 Northside Clinic At 6Th Street offer?
Northside Clinic At 6Th Street in Fort Smith, Arkansas offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Northside Clinic At 6Th Street accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Northside Clinic At 6Th Street accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Northside Clinic At 6Th Street?
40.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is Northside Clinic At 6Th Street a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Northside Clinic At 6Th 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 Northside Clinic At 6Th Street located?
Northside Clinic At 6Th Street is at 3202 N 6th St, Fort Smith, AR 72904-4164. Phone: 479-783-3900.
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.