If this clinic can't see you
Nearest clinics, closest first.
- Mahec OB/GYN Specialists Franklin Franklin, NC: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Blue Ridge Health-Meridian Macon Franklin, NC: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Mahec Health Center At Cullowhee Cullowhee, NC: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Vecinos, Inc Cullowhee, NC: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Blue Ridge Health - Highlands Cashier Highlands, NC: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
Services offered
Behavioral health
Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.
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 Vecinos Health Hub
Vecinos Health Hub is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Franklin, NC. 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 Vecinos Health Hub 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 Vecinos Health Hub or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Vecinos Health Hub doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across North Carolina.
Mental health + behavioral health context
FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Vecinos Health Hub 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 North Carolina
Vecinos Health Hub accepts North Carolina 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 Vecinos Health Hub offer?
Vecinos Health Hub in Franklin, North Carolina offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, On-site pharmacy, Primary care.
Does Vecinos Health Hub accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Vecinos Health Hub accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Vecinos Health Hub?
HRSA lists this site as open about 40 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Vecinos Health Hub a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Vecinos Health Hub 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 Vecinos Health Hub located?
Vecinos Health Hub is at 19 Smoky Mountain Dr, Franklin, NC 28734-0796. Phone: 828-293-2274.
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.
Vecinos Health Hub 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:
Same-day online urgent care.
- Video visits for common infections and illnesses
- From $34, price shown before you book
- No insurance needed
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Where to go next
Free and low-cost care near Franklin, and the coverage help that goes with it.