St. Mary'S Center For Women & Children (Bridge Home, Margaret'S House, Mary'S Home)
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 · Part-Time
About St. Mary'S Center For Women & Children (Bridge Home, Margaret'S House, Mary'S Home)
St. Mary'S Center For Women & Children (Bridge Home, Margaret'S House, Mary'S Home) is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Dorchester, 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 St. Mary'S Center For Women & Children (Bridge Home, Margaret'S House, Mary'S Home) 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 St. Mary'S Center For Women & Children (Bridge Home, Margaret'S House, Mary'S Home) or nearby
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Coverage + benefits in Massachusetts
St. Mary'S Center For Women & Children (Bridge Home, Margaret'S House, Mary'S Home) 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 St. Mary'S Center For Women & Children (Bridge Home, Margaret'S House, Mary'S Home) offer?
St. Mary'S Center For Women & Children (Bridge Home, Margaret'S House, Mary'S Home) in Dorchester, Massachusetts offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does St. Mary'S Center For Women & Children (Bridge Home, Margaret'S House, Mary'S Home) accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
St. Mary'S Center For Women & Children (Bridge Home, Margaret'S House, Mary'S Home) accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at St. Mary'S Center For Women & Children (Bridge Home, Margaret'S House, Mary'S Home)?
20.00 hrs/wk · Part-Time
Is St. Mary'S Center For Women & Children (Bridge Home, Margaret'S House, Mary'S Home) a federally qualified health center?
Yes. St. Mary'S Center For Women & Children (Bridge Home, Margaret'S House, Mary'S Home) 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 St. Mary'S Center For Women & Children (Bridge Home, Margaret'S House, Mary'S Home) located?
St. Mary'S Center For Women & Children (Bridge Home, Margaret'S House, Mary'S Home) is at 90 Cushing Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02125-2028. Phone: 617-436-8600.
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.