If this clinic can't see you
Nearest clinics, closest first.
- Community Healthnet South Merrillville, IN: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Northshore Merrillville Health Center Merrillville, IN: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Edgewater Health - Merrillville Merrillville, IN: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- 219 Health Network, Inc. Crown Point, IN: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Northshore Crown Point Health Center Crown Point, IN: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
Services offered
Behavioral health
Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
On-site pharmacy
Discounted prescription fills, often through 340B pricing.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
About Regional Mental Health - Strawhun Center
Regional Mental Health - Strawhun Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Merrillville, IN. 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 Mental Health - Strawhun 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 Regional Mental Health - Strawhun Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Regional Mental Health - Strawhun Center doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Indiana.
Mental health + behavioral health context
FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Regional Mental Health - Strawhun Center 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 Indiana
Regional Mental Health - Strawhun Center accepts Indiana 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 Mental Health - Strawhun Center offer?
Regional Mental Health - Strawhun Center in Merrillville, Indiana offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, On-site pharmacy, Primary care.
Does Regional Mental Health - Strawhun Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Regional Mental Health - Strawhun Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Regional Mental Health - Strawhun Center?
HRSA lists this site as open about 42 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Regional Mental Health - Strawhun Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Regional Mental Health - Strawhun 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 Regional Mental Health - Strawhun Center located?
Regional Mental Health - Strawhun Center is at 8555 Taft St, Merrillville, IN 46410-6199. Phone: 219-937-3300.
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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