The Grasslands Homeless Shelter
FQHCOperated by Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Center, Inc.
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
40.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About The Grasslands Homeless Shelter
The Grasslands Homeless Shelter is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Valhalla, NY. 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 The Grasslands Homeless Shelter 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 The Grasslands Homeless Shelter or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If The Grasslands Homeless Shelter doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across New York.
Coverage + benefits in New York
The Grasslands Homeless Shelter accepts New York 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 The Grasslands Homeless Shelter offer?
The Grasslands Homeless Shelter in Valhalla, New York offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does The Grasslands Homeless Shelter accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
The Grasslands Homeless Shelter accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at The Grasslands Homeless Shelter?
40.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is The Grasslands Homeless Shelter a federally qualified health center?
Yes. The Grasslands Homeless Shelter 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 The Grasslands Homeless Shelter located?
The Grasslands Homeless Shelter is at 25 Operations Dr, Valhalla, NY 10595-1586. Phone: 914-231-4200 x101.
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.