School-Based Health Center-Van Buren
FQHCOperated by Fish River Rural Health
Services offered
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
Hours
5.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About School-Based Health Center-Van Buren
School-Based Health Center-Van Buren is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Van Buren, ME. 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 School-Based Health Center-Van Buren 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 School-Based Health Center-Van Buren or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If School-Based Health Center-Van Buren doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Maine.
Coverage + benefits in Maine
School-Based Health Center-Van Buren accepts Maine 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 School-Based Health Center-Van Buren offer?
School-Based Health Center-Van Buren in Van Buren, Maine offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does School-Based Health Center-Van Buren accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
School-Based Health Center-Van Buren accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at School-Based Health Center-Van Buren?
5.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is School-Based Health Center-Van Buren a federally qualified health center?
Yes. School-Based Health Center-Van Buren 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 School-Based Health Center-Van Buren located?
School-Based Health Center-Van Buren is at 169 Main St, Van Buren, ME 04785-1200. Phone: 207-834-3971.
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.