Norwalk Community Health Center @ Smilow Life Center
FQHCOperated by Norwalk Community Health Center, Inc.
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
20.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About Norwalk Community Health Center @ Smilow Life Center
Norwalk Community Health Center @ Smilow Life Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Norwalk, CT. 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 Norwalk Community Health Center @ Smilow Life 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 Norwalk Community Health Center @ Smilow Life Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Norwalk Community Health Center @ Smilow Life Center doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Connecticut.
Coverage + benefits in Connecticut
Norwalk Community Health Center @ Smilow Life Center accepts Connecticut 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 Norwalk Community Health Center @ Smilow Life Center offer?
Norwalk Community Health Center @ Smilow Life Center in Norwalk, Connecticut offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Norwalk Community Health Center @ Smilow Life Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Norwalk Community Health Center @ Smilow Life Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Norwalk Community Health Center @ Smilow Life Center?
20.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Norwalk Community Health Center @ Smilow Life Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Norwalk Community Health Center @ Smilow Life 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 Norwalk Community Health Center @ Smilow Life Center located?
Norwalk Community Health Center @ Smilow Life Center is at 55 Chestnut St, Norwalk, CT 06854-3622. Phone: 203-899-1770.
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.