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.
Hours
45.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About Thompson Family Health Center
Thompson Family Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Vansant, VA. 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 Thompson Family 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 Thompson Family Health Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Thompson Family Health Center doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Virginia.
Mental health + behavioral health context
Black adults are about half as likely to receive mental-health treatment as white adults despite similar prevalence rates per SAMHSA, with cost and provider trust as the largest documented barriers. FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Thompson Family 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 Virginia
Thompson Family Health Center accepts Virginia 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 Thompson Family Health Center offer?
Thompson Family Health Center in Vansant, Virginia offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Thompson Family Health Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Thompson Family Health Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Thompson Family Health Center?
45.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is Thompson Family Health Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Thompson Family 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 Thompson Family Health Center located?
Thompson Family Health Center is at 1721 Lovers Gap Rd, Vansant, VA 24656-9781. Phone: 276-597-7081.
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.
Thompson Family Health Center and the sliding-scale alternatives listed below are the right first stop. A same-day telehealth visit is self-pay and is not billed to Medicaid. If nothing nearby can see you soon:
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Where to go next
If Thompson Family Health Center is full, too far, or not the right fit, these are your closest alternatives and the coverage help that goes with them.
Nearest clinics
- Vansant Respiratory Care Center Vansant, VA · 1.8 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Council Family Health Center Honaker, VA · 9.9 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Haysi Clinic Haysi, VA · 10.9 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Hurley Family Health Center Hurley, VA · 14.5 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Elkhorn City Medical Clinic Elkhorn City, KY · 14.9 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK