If this clinic can't see you
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Services offered
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
About Taking Initiative Center/Marrakech
Taking Initiative Center/Marrakech is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in New Haven, 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 Taking Initiative Center/Marrakech 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 Taking Initiative Center/Marrakech or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Taking Initiative Center/Marrakech doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Connecticut.
Coverage + benefits in Connecticut
Taking Initiative Center/Marrakech 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).
Frequently asked questions
What services does Taking Initiative Center/Marrakech offer?
Taking Initiative Center/Marrakech in New Haven, Connecticut offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Taking Initiative Center/Marrakech accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Taking Initiative Center/Marrakech accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Taking Initiative Center/Marrakech?
HRSA lists this site as open about 2 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Taking Initiative Center/Marrakech a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Taking Initiative Center/Marrakech 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 Taking Initiative Center/Marrakech located?
Taking Initiative Center/Marrakech is at 514 Whalley Ave, New Haven, CT 06511-2907. Phone: 203-389-2970 x1317.
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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