Services offered
Behavioral health
Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Hours
40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About Vanderbilt Area School
Vanderbilt Area School is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Vanderbilt, MI. 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 Vanderbilt Area School 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 Vanderbilt Area School or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Vanderbilt Area School doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Michigan.
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 Vanderbilt Area School 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 Michigan
Vanderbilt Area School accepts Michigan 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 Vanderbilt Area School offer?
Vanderbilt Area School in Vanderbilt, Michigan offers Behavioral health, Enabling services.
Does Vanderbilt Area School accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Vanderbilt Area School accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Vanderbilt Area School?
40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Vanderbilt Area School a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Vanderbilt Area School 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 Vanderbilt Area School located?
Vanderbilt Area School is at 947 Donovan St RM tb1, Vanderbilt, MI 49795-9772. Phone: 989-983-2561.
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.
Vanderbilt Area School 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 Vanderbilt Area School is full, too far, or not the right fit, these are your closest alternatives and the coverage help that goes with them.
Nearest clinics
- Wolverine Elementary School Wolverine, MI · 8.9 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Wolverine Middle/High School Wolverine, MI · 8.9 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools Johannesburg, MI · 15.0 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Inland Lakes Elementary School Indian River, MI · 17.3 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Inland Lakes Secondary School Indian River, MI · 17.5 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK