If this clinic can't see you
Other clinics in New Haven, closest first.
- Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center At The Recovery And Wellness Center Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Martha's Place Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Cornell Scott-Hill Health Corporation Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Cs-Hhc At Cmhc Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Cs-Hhc At 266 State Street 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.
Substance-use treatment
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT), counseling, and recovery support for opioid and alcohol use disorders.
About South Central Rehab Center
South Central Rehab Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in New Haven, CT. 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 South Central Rehab 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 South Central Rehab Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If South Central Rehab Center doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Connecticut.
Mental health + behavioral health context
FQHC behavioral-health services like those at South Central Rehab 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 Connecticut
South Central Rehab Center accepts Connecticut 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 South Central Rehab Center offer?
South Central Rehab Center in New Haven, Connecticut offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, Primary care, Substance-use treatment.
Does South Central Rehab Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
South Central Rehab Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at South Central Rehab Center?
HRSA lists this site as open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is South Central Rehab Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. South Central Rehab 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 South Central Rehab Center located?
South Central Rehab Center is at 232 Cedar St, New Haven, CT 06519-1610. Phone: 203-503-3300.
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.
South Central Rehab Center 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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- Video visits for common infections and illnesses
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- No insurance needed
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