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Susana P. Castro Health Center

FQHC

Operated by Community Health Partnership Of Illinois

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare
62 N Ayer St, #A, Harvard, IL 60033-2803

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.

Enabling services

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

Primary care

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

About Susana P. Castro Health Center

Susana P. Castro Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Harvard, IL. 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 Susana P. Castro Health Center 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 Susana P. Castro Health Center or nearby

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

Mental health + behavioral health context

FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Susana P. Castro Health Center 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 Illinois

Susana P. Castro Health Center accepts Illinois 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 Susana P. Castro Health Center offer?

Susana P. Castro Health Center in Harvard, Illinois offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, Primary care.

Does Susana P. Castro Health Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Susana P. Castro Health Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Susana P. Castro Health Center?

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

Is Susana P. Castro Health Center a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Susana P. Castro Health Center 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 Susana P. Castro Health Center located?

Susana P. Castro Health Center is at 62 N Ayer St, #A, Harvard, IL 60033-2803. Phone: 815-943-4339.

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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