If this clinic can't see you
Other clinics in Wilkes Barre, closest first.
- Mckinney Clinic 39 E Jackson St. Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Caring Community Health Center - Kistler Clinic Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Conyngham Primary Health Care Center And Building A Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Sud Building Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Mckinney Clinic 90 Union St. Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
Services offered
Behavioral health
Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.
Dental
Cleanings, exams, restorations, extractions, and urgent dental care on a sliding scale.
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
On-site pharmacy
Discounted prescription fills, often through 340B pricing.
Pediatrics
Well-child visits, immunizations, and pediatric sick care.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
About The Wright Center For Community Health Wilkes-Barre Practice
The Wright Center For Community Health Wilkes-Barre Practice is an FQHC Look-Alike, operationally identical to an FQHC but not receiving Section 330 grant funding located in Wilkes Barre, PA. 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 Wright Center For Community Health Wilkes-Barre Practice 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 Wright Center For Community Health Wilkes-Barre Practice or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If The Wright Center For Community Health Wilkes-Barre Practice doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Pennsylvania.
Mental health + behavioral health context
FQHC behavioral-health services like those at The Wright Center For Community Health Wilkes-Barre Practice 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.
Pediatric care for Black families
In 2022, Black infants in the U.S. died at a rate of 10.9 per 1,000 live births, per the CDC. FQHC pediatric services include well-child visits, developmental screening, and Vaccines for Children (VFC) coverage for uninsured kids. Children covered by Medicaid (CHIP in some states) get all VFC vaccines at no cost.
Coverage + benefits in Pennsylvania
The Wright Center For Community Health Wilkes-Barre Practice accepts Pennsylvania 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 Wright Center For Community Health Wilkes-Barre Practice offer?
The Wright Center For Community Health Wilkes-Barre Practice in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania offers Behavioral health, Dental, Enabling services, On-site pharmacy, Pediatrics, Primary care.
Does The Wright Center For Community Health Wilkes-Barre Practice accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
The Wright Center For Community Health Wilkes-Barre Practice accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at The Wright Center For Community Health Wilkes-Barre Practice?
HRSA lists this site as open about 60 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is The Wright Center For Community Health Wilkes-Barre Practice a federally qualified health center?
Yes. The Wright Center For Community Health Wilkes-Barre Practice is an FQHC Look-Alike, operationally identical to an FQHC but not receiving Section 330 grant funding. 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 Wright Center For Community Health Wilkes-Barre Practice located?
The Wright Center For Community Health Wilkes-Barre Practice is at 169 N Pennsylvania Ave, Wilkes Barre, PA 18701-3603. Phone: 570-491-0126.
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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