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The Salvation Army

FQHC

Operated by Family Health Centers Of Southwest Florida, Inc

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

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 · Unknown

About The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Fort Myers, FL. 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 Salvation Army 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 Salvation Army or nearby

Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If The Salvation Army doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Florida.

Coverage + benefits in Florida

The Salvation Army accepts Florida 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 Salvation Army offer?

The Salvation Army in Fort Myers, Florida offers Enabling services, Primary care.

Does The Salvation Army accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

The Salvation Army accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at The Salvation Army?

40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

Is The Salvation Army a federally qualified health center?

Yes. The Salvation Army 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 Salvation Army located?

The Salvation Army is at 2450 Edison Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901-5127. Phone: 239-278-3600.

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.