If this clinic can't see you
Other clinics in Dorchester, closest first.
- St. Mary's Center For Women & Children (Bridge Home, Margaret's House, Mary's Home) Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Dorchester House Multi Svs/Wic Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Dothouse Health Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Upham's Eye And Dental Clinic Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Upham's Corner Health Center - Business & Human Resources Office 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.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
About Savin Hill
Savin Hill is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Dorchester, MA. 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 Savin Hill 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 Savin Hill or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Savin Hill doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Massachusetts.
Mental health + behavioral health context
FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Savin Hill 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 Massachusetts
Savin Hill accepts Massachusetts 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 Savin Hill offer?
Savin Hill in Dorchester, Massachusetts offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Savin Hill accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Savin Hill accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Savin Hill?
HRSA lists this site as open about 40 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Savin Hill a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Savin Hill 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 Savin Hill located?
Savin Hill is at 1140 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02125-3305. Phone: 617-287-8000.
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.
Savin Hill 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:
Sesame Care
Same-day online urgent care.
Urgent care from $34, today
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Free and low-cost care near Dorchester, and the coverage help that goes with it.