Southeast Community Health Systems - Independence

FQHC

Operated by Southeast Community Health Systems

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

336 E Railroad Ave, Independence, LA 70443-2710

HRSA lists this site as open about 40 hours a week. Call to confirm today's hours.

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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 Southeast Community Health Systems - Independence

Southeast Community Health Systems - Independence is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Independence, LA. 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 Southeast Community Health Systems - Independence 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.

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Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Southeast Community Health Systems - Independence doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Louisiana.

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Mental health + behavioral health context

FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Southeast Community Health Systems - Independence 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.

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Coverage + benefits in Louisiana

Southeast Community Health Systems - Independence accepts Louisiana 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).

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Frequently asked questions

What services does Southeast Community Health Systems - Independence offer?

Southeast Community Health Systems - Independence in Independence, Louisiana offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, Primary care.

Does Southeast Community Health Systems - Independence accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Southeast Community Health Systems - Independence accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Southeast Community Health Systems - Independence?

HRSA lists this site as open about 40 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.

Is Southeast Community Health Systems - Independence a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Southeast Community Health Systems - Independence 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 Southeast Community Health Systems - Independence located?

Southeast Community Health Systems - Independence is at 336 E Railroad Ave, Independence, LA 70443-2710. Phone: 225-306-2000.

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.

Southeast Community Health Systems - Independence 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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