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Rio Arriba Health Commons

FQHC

Operated by El Centro Family Health

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

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.

Hours

53.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time

About Rio Arriba Health Commons

Rio Arriba Health Commons is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Espanola, NM. 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 Rio Arriba Health Commons 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 Rio Arriba Health Commons or nearby

Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Rio Arriba Health Commons doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across New Mexico.

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 Rio Arriba Health Commons 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 New Mexico

Rio Arriba Health Commons accepts New Mexico 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 Rio Arriba Health Commons offer?

Rio Arriba Health Commons in Espanola, New Mexico offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, On-site pharmacy, Primary care.

Does Rio Arriba Health Commons accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Rio Arriba Health Commons accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Rio Arriba Health Commons?

53.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time

Is Rio Arriba Health Commons a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Rio Arriba Health Commons 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 Rio Arriba Health Commons located?

Rio Arriba Health Commons is at 2010 Industrial Park Rd, Espanola, NM 87532-3600. Phone: 505-753-7391.

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.

Rio Arriba Health Commons 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:

A same-day online urgent care visit with a licensed clinician for common infections and illnesses. Prices are shown before you book; visits start at $34 and vary by clinician and location (checked August 2026).

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Where to go next

If Rio Arriba Health Commons 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 Espanola