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Regional Health Care Affiliates, Inc. Dba. Health First Community Health Center- Clay

FQHC

Operated by Regional Health Care Affiliates, Inc.

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare
140 Veterans Memorial Ave, Clay, KY 42404-2110

HRSA lists this site as open about 40 hours a week. Call to confirm today's hours.

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Services offered

Behavioral health

Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.

Enabling services

Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.

About Regional Health Care Affiliates, Inc. Dba. Health First Community Health Center- Clay

Regional Health Care Affiliates, Inc. Dba. Health First Community Health Center- Clay is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Clay, KY. 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 Regional Health Care Affiliates, Inc. Dba. Health First Community Health Center- Clay 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 Regional Health Care Affiliates, Inc. Dba. Health First Community Health Center- Clay or nearby

Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Regional Health Care Affiliates, Inc. Dba. Health First Community Health Center- Clay doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Kentucky.

Mental health + behavioral health context

FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Regional Health Care Affiliates, Inc. Dba. Health First Community Health Center- Clay 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 Kentucky

Regional Health Care Affiliates, Inc. Dba. Health First Community Health Center- Clay accepts Kentucky 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 Regional Health Care Affiliates, Inc. Dba. Health First Community Health Center- Clay offer?

Regional Health Care Affiliates, Inc. Dba. Health First Community Health Center- Clay in Clay, Kentucky offers Behavioral health, Enabling services.

Does Regional Health Care Affiliates, Inc. Dba. Health First Community Health Center- Clay accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Regional Health Care Affiliates, Inc. Dba. Health First Community Health Center- Clay accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Regional Health Care Affiliates, Inc. Dba. Health First Community Health Center- Clay?

HRSA lists this site as open about 40 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.

Is Regional Health Care Affiliates, Inc. Dba. Health First Community Health Center- Clay a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Regional Health Care Affiliates, Inc. Dba. Health First Community Health Center- Clay 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 Regional Health Care Affiliates, Inc. Dba. Health First Community Health Center- Clay located?

Regional Health Care Affiliates, Inc. Dba. Health First Community Health Center- Clay is at 140 Veterans Memorial Ave, Clay, KY 42404-2110. Phone: 270-664-2526.

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.

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