Southampton Street Shelter
FQHCOperated by Boston Health Care For The Homeless Program
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
20.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About Southampton Street Shelter
Southampton Street Shelter is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Boston, 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 Southampton Street Shelter 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 Southampton Street Shelter or nearby
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Coverage + benefits in Massachusetts
Southampton Street Shelter 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 Southampton Street Shelter offer?
Southampton Street Shelter in Boston, Massachusetts offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Southampton Street Shelter accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Southampton Street Shelter accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Southampton Street Shelter?
20.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Southampton Street Shelter a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Southampton Street Shelter 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 Southampton Street Shelter located?
Southampton Street Shelter is at 112 Southampton St, Boston, MA 02118-2792. Phone: 617-534-2881.
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.