Staywell South End Health Center II

FQHC

Operated by Staywell Health Care, Inc.

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

Services offered

Behavioral health

Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.

Enabling services

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

Hours

45.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time

About Staywell South End Health Center II

Staywell South End Health Center II is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Waterbury, 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 Staywell South End Health Center II 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 Staywell South End Health Center II or nearby

Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Staywell South End Health Center II doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Connecticut.

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Mental health + behavioral health context

Black adults are about half as likely to receive mental-health treatment as white adults despite similar prevalence rates per SAMHSA, with cost and provider trust as the largest documented barriers. FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Staywell South End Health Center II 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 Connecticut

Staywell South End Health Center II 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 Staywell South End Health Center II offer?

Staywell South End Health Center II in Waterbury, Connecticut offers Behavioral health, Enabling services.

Does Staywell South End Health Center II accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Staywell South End Health Center II accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Staywell South End Health Center II?

45.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time

Is Staywell South End Health Center II a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Staywell South End Health Center II 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 Staywell South End Health Center Ii located?

Staywell South End Health Center II is at 1309 S Main St, Waterbury, CT 06706-1758. Phone: 203-597-9044.

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.

Staywell South End Health Center II 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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Where to go next

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