Southwest Community Hlth Ctr, Inc

FQHC

Operated by Southwest Community Health Center Inc

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

968 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06605-1116

HRSA lists this site as open about 45 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.

Dental

Cleanings, exams, restorations, extractions, and urgent dental care on a sliding scale.

Enabling services

Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.

Pediatrics

Well-child visits, immunizations, and pediatric sick care.

Primary care

Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.

About Southwest Community Hlth Ctr, Inc

Southwest Community Hlth Ctr, Inc is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Bridgeport, 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 Southwest Community Hlth Ctr, Inc 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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Mental health + behavioral health context

FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Southwest Community Hlth Ctr, Inc 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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Pediatric care for Black families

In 2022, Black infants in the U.S. died at a rate of 10.9 per 1,000 live births, per the CDC. FQHC pediatric services include well-child visits, developmental screening, and Vaccines for Children (VFC) coverage for uninsured kids. Children covered by Medicaid (CHIP in some states) get all VFC vaccines at no cost.

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Coverage + benefits in Connecticut

Southwest Community Hlth Ctr, Inc 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).

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Frequently asked questions

What services does Southwest Community Hlth Ctr, Inc offer?

Southwest Community Hlth Ctr, Inc in Bridgeport, Connecticut offers Behavioral health, Dental, Enabling services, Pediatrics, Primary care.

Does Southwest Community Hlth Ctr, Inc accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Southwest Community Hlth Ctr, Inc accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Southwest Community Hlth Ctr, Inc?

HRSA lists this site as open about 45 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.

Is Southwest Community Hlth Ctr, Inc a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Southwest Community Hlth Ctr, Inc 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 Southwest Community Hlth Ctr, Inc located?

Southwest Community Hlth Ctr, Inc is at 968 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06605-1116. Phone: 203-332-3500.

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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