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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.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
About Valleywise Community Health Center - Mcdowell
Valleywise Community Health Center - Mcdowell is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Phoenix, AZ. 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 Valleywise Community Health Center - Mcdowell 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 Valleywise Community Health Center - Mcdowell or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Valleywise Community Health Center - Mcdowell doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Arizona.
Mental health + behavioral health context
FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Valleywise Community Health Center - Mcdowell 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 Arizona
Valleywise Community Health Center - Mcdowell accepts Arizona 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 Valleywise Community Health Center - Mcdowell offer?
Valleywise Community Health Center - Mcdowell in Phoenix, Arizona offers Behavioral health, Dental, Enabling services, On-site pharmacy, Primary care.
Does Valleywise Community Health Center - Mcdowell accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Valleywise Community Health Center - Mcdowell accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Valleywise Community Health Center - Mcdowell?
HRSA lists this site as open about 51 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Valleywise Community Health Center - Mcdowell a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Valleywise Community Health Center - Mcdowell 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 Valleywise Community Health Center - Mcdowell located?
Valleywise Community Health Center - Mcdowell is at 1101 N Central Ave STE 204, Phoenix, AZ 85004-1844. Phone: 602-344-6550.
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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