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
40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About Science Hill Community Care
Science Hill Community Care is an FQHC Look-Alike, operationally identical to an FQHC but not receiving Section 330 grant funding located in Science Hill, KY. 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 Science Hill Community Care 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 Science Hill Community Care or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Science Hill Community Care doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Kentucky.
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 Science Hill Community Care 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 Kentucky
Science Hill Community Care accepts Kentucky 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 Science Hill Community Care offer?
Science Hill Community Care in Science Hill, Kentucky offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, On-site pharmacy, Primary care.
Does Science Hill Community Care accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Science Hill Community Care accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Science Hill Community Care?
40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Science Hill Community Care a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Science Hill Community Care is an FQHC Look-Alike, operationally identical to an FQHC but not receiving Section 330 grant funding. 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 Science Hill Community Care located?
Science Hill Community Care is at 5775 N Highway 27, Ste 6, Science Hill, KY 42553-9140. Phone: 606-685-6131.
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.
Science Hill Community Care 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:
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Where to go next
If Science Hill Community Care is full, too far, or not the right fit, these are your closest alternatives and the coverage help that goes with them.
Nearest clinics
- Family Dental Of Somerset Somerset, KY · 5.2 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
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- Somerset Pediatric And Adolescent Associates Somerset, KY · 5.9 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Lake Cumberland Rheumatology Somerset, KY · 6.3 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Promise Community Health Center Somerset, KY · 6.3 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK