Ocean Health Initiatives Lakewood Site
FQHCOperated by Ocean Health Initiatives, 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
54.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About Ocean Health Initiatives Lakewood Site
Ocean Health Initiatives Lakewood Site is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Lakewood, NJ. 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 Ocean Health Initiatives Lakewood Site 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 Ocean Health Initiatives Lakewood Site or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Ocean Health Initiatives Lakewood Site doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across New Jersey.
Coverage + benefits in New Jersey
Ocean Health Initiatives Lakewood Site accepts New Jersey 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 Ocean Health Initiatives Lakewood Site offer?
Ocean Health Initiatives Lakewood Site in Lakewood, New Jersey offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Ocean Health Initiatives Lakewood Site accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Ocean Health Initiatives Lakewood Site accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Ocean Health Initiatives Lakewood Site?
54.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is Ocean Health Initiatives Lakewood Site a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Ocean Health Initiatives Lakewood Site 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 Ocean Health Initiatives Lakewood Site located?
Ocean Health Initiatives Lakewood Site is at 101 2nd St, Lakewood, NJ 08701-3324. Phone: 732-363-6655.
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.