If this clinic can't see you
Other clinics in Waterbury, closest first.
- Staywell Health Center Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Community Health Center Of Waterbury Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Staywell Health Care, Inc. Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Staywell Health Center At St. V's Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
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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.
Substance-use treatment
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT), counseling, and recovery support for opioid and alcohol use disorders.
About Waterbury Health & Wellness Center
Waterbury Health & Wellness Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Waterbury, CT. 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 Waterbury Health & Wellness 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 Waterbury Health & Wellness Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Waterbury Health & Wellness Center doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Connecticut.
Mental health + behavioral health context
FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Waterbury Health & Wellness 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.
Substance use treatment context
Black overdose deaths rose roughly 40% from 2019 to 2022 per CDC NVSS, the fastest-rising drug-overdose mortality of any U.S. demographic. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT), buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, is the evidence-based standard of care. FQHC-based MAT addresses access barriers that disproportionately affect Black patients (DEA-waivered prescribers are more concentrated in low-income areas via FQHCs).
Coverage + benefits in Connecticut
Waterbury Health & Wellness Center accepts Connecticut 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 Waterbury Health & Wellness Center offer?
Waterbury Health & Wellness Center in Waterbury, Connecticut offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, On-site pharmacy, Primary care, Substance-use treatment.
Does Waterbury Health & Wellness Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Waterbury Health & Wellness Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Waterbury Health & Wellness Center?
HRSA lists this site as open about 58 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Waterbury Health & Wellness Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Waterbury Health & Wellness 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 Waterbury Health & Wellness Center located?
Waterbury Health & Wellness Center is at 855 Lakewood Rd, Waterbury, CT 06704-5408. Phone: 860-793-3500.
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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