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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.
On-site pharmacy
Discounted prescription fills, often through 340B pricing.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
About Southwest Care Center - Albuquerque
Southwest Care Center - Albuquerque is an FQHC Look-Alike, operationally identical to an FQHC but not receiving Section 330 grant funding located in Albuquerque, NM. 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 Southwest Care Center - Albuquerque 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 Southwest Care Center - Albuquerque or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Southwest Care Center - Albuquerque doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across New Mexico.
Mental health + behavioral health context
FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Southwest Care Center - Albuquerque 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 New Mexico
Southwest Care Center - Albuquerque accepts New Mexico 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 Southwest Care Center - Albuquerque offer?
Southwest Care Center - Albuquerque in Albuquerque, New Mexico offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, On-site pharmacy, Primary care.
Does Southwest Care Center - Albuquerque accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Southwest Care Center - Albuquerque accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Southwest Care Center - Albuquerque?
HRSA lists this site as open about 46 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Southwest Care Center - Albuquerque a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Southwest Care Center - Albuquerque 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 Southwest Care Center - Albuquerque located?
Southwest Care Center - Albuquerque is at 4710 Jefferson St NE, Ste A, Albuquerque, NM 87109-2156. Phone: 505-955-9454.
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.
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