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Ronkonkoma Health Center

FQHC

Operated by Damian Family Care Centers Inc

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare
161 Lake Shore Rd, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779-3182

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.

Substance-use treatment

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT), counseling, and recovery support for opioid and alcohol use disorders.

About Ronkonkoma Health Center

Ronkonkoma Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Ronkonkoma, NY. 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 Ronkonkoma Health 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 Ronkonkoma Health Center or nearby

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

Mental health + behavioral health context

FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Ronkonkoma Health 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.

Substance use treatment context

Black overdose deaths rose roughly 40% from 2019 to 2022 per CDC NVSS, the fastest-rising drug-overdose mortality of any U.S. demographic. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT), buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, is the evidence-based standard of care. FQHC-based MAT addresses access barriers that disproportionately affect Black patients (DEA-waivered prescribers are more concentrated in low-income areas via FQHCs).

Coverage + benefits in New York

Ronkonkoma Health Center accepts New York 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 Ronkonkoma Health Center offer?

Ronkonkoma Health Center in Ronkonkoma, New York offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, Substance-use treatment.

Does Ronkonkoma Health Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Ronkonkoma Health Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Ronkonkoma Health Center?

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

Is Ronkonkoma Health Center a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Ronkonkoma Health 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 Ronkonkoma Health Center located?

Ronkonkoma Health Center is at 161 Lake Shore Rd, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779-3182. Phone: 631-615-1510.

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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