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
40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About Nubian Square
Nubian Square is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Roxbury, 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 Nubian Square 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 Nubian Square or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Nubian Square doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Massachusetts.
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 Nubian Square 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.
Coverage + benefits in Massachusetts
Nubian Square 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).
Frequently asked questions
What services does Nubian Square offer?
Nubian Square in Roxbury, Massachusetts offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Nubian Square accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Nubian Square accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Nubian Square?
40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Nubian Square a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Nubian Square 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 Nubian Square located?
Nubian Square is at 36 Dearborn Street, Roxbury, MA 02119-2552. Phone: 617-287-8000.
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.
Nubian Square and the sliding-scale alternatives listed below are the right first stop. A same-day telehealth visit is self-pay and is not billed to Medicaid. If nothing nearby can see you soon:
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Where to go next
If Nubian Square is full, too far, or not the right fit, these are your closest alternatives and the coverage help that goes with them.
Other clinics in Roxbury
- Boston Day And Evening Academy Roxbury, MA · 0.2 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Whittier North Dorchester Clinic Roxbury, MA · 1.0 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Dimock Gatehouse Admin Roxbury, MA · 1.1 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Dimock Community Health Center Roxbury, MA · 1.1 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Dimock Community Health Center Roxbury, MA · 1.1 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK