Saint James Health, Inc. West

FQHC

Operated by Saint James Health Inc

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.

Hours

40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

About Saint James Health, Inc. West

Saint James Health, Inc. West is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Newark, 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 Saint James Health, Inc. West 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.

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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 Saint James Health, Inc. West 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.

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Coverage + benefits in New Jersey

Saint James Health, Inc. West 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).

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Frequently asked questions

What services does Saint James Health, Inc. West offer?

Saint James Health, Inc. West in Newark, New Jersey offers Behavioral health, Enabling services.

Does Saint James Health, Inc. West accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Saint James Health, Inc. West accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Saint James Health, Inc. West?

40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

Is Saint James Health, Inc. West a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Saint James Health, Inc. West 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 Saint James Health, Inc. West located?

Saint James Health, Inc. West is at 332 S 8th St, Newark, NJ 07103-2173. Phone: 973-789-8111.

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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