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Sliding-scale mental health clinics in Washington, DC

These community health centers in Washington provide counseling and mental health care on a sliding scale, and cannot turn you away for inability to pay.

42

charge on a sliding scale

42

accept Medicaid

42

see uninsured patients

A federally funded health center cannot turn you away because you cannot pay, and has to offer a sliding fee scale to any patient who asks. At or below the federal poverty line the fee is nominal. Bring photo ID and proof of income to the first visit.

42 centers in Washington offering behavioral health

1755 Newton St NW
Washington, DC 20010-1823

202-673-7280

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1525 7th St NW
Washington, DC 20001-3201

202-386-7020

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1251 Saratoga Ave NE
Washington, DC 20018-1025

202-469-4699

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1200 Clifton St Nw
Washington, DC 20009-7099

202-469-4699

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

425 2nd St NW
Washington, DC 20001-2037

202-508-0500

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1901 D St SE
Washington, DC 20003-2581

202-698-0400

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

65 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001-1431

202-715-7900

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1825 8th St NW
Washington, DC 20001-3113

202-939-4380

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

4 Atlantic St SW
Washington, DC 20032-2350

202-232-7356

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

2155 Champlain St NW
Washington, DC 20009-2795

202-232-9022

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

33 Riggs Rd NE
Washington, DC 20011-2463

202-750-6674

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1400 Main Dr NW
Washington, DC 20012-2822

202-808-9033

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1313 New York Ave NW Bsmt # 1
Washington, DC 20005-4701

202-469-4699

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

4430 Benning Rd NE
Washington, DC 20019-4555

202-469-4699

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

2041 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE
Washington, DC 20020-7024

202-889-7900

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

2120 Bladensburg Rd NE
Washington, DC 20018-1440

202-984-1964

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

100 Gallatin St NE
Washington, DC 20011-7533

202-483-8196

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

3101 13th St NW
Washington, DC 20010-2407

202-673-7285

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

2525 17th St NW
Washington, DC 20009-2801

202-939-5390

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

540 55th St NE
Washington, DC 20019-6799

202-715-7900

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

4515 Edson Pl NE
Washington, DC 20019-4768

202-469-4699

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

4600 Livingston Rd SE
Washington, DC 20032-3136

202-562-0391

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Kenilworth

FQHC

1627 Kenilworth Ave NE
Washington, DC 20019-2010

202-803-2340 x32340

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1919 15th St Se
Washington, DC 20020-4818

202-698-1122

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

4801 Benning Rd SE
Washington, DC 20019-6145

202-582-1390

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1405 Brentwood Pkwy NE
Washington, DC 20002-2220

202-678-2527

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1375 Mount Olivet Rd NE
Washington, DC 20002-2509

202-739-2774

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

2831 15th St NW
Washington, DC 20009-4607

202-462-4788

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

2333 Ontario Rd NW
Washington, DC 20009-2627

202-483-8319

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

3912 Georgia Ave NW
Washington, DC 20011-5861

202-483-8196

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

4400 Iowa Ave NW
Washington, DC 20011-5604

202-576-6130

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

2801 Calvert St NW
Washington, DC 20008-2666

202-671-6130

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

810 5th St NW
Washington, DC 20001-2622

202-469-4699

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1350 Upshur St NW
Washington, DC 20011-5635

202-671-6270

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

4301 13th St Nw
Washington, DC 20011-5629

202-576-6130

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

60 O St NW
Washington, DC 20001-1259

202-797-8806

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

850 Delaware Ave SW
Washington, DC 20024-4208

202-469-4699

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

2375 Elvans Rd SE
Washington, DC 20020-3543

202-984-2068

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1100 New Jersey Ave SE, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20003-3326

202-715-7900

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

3020 14th St NW
Washington, DC 20009-6837

202-469-4699

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1525 14th St NW
Washington, DC 20005-3706

202-745-7000

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1201 Sycamore Dr SE
Washington, DC 20032-5956

202-745-7000

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Common questions

Is there free mental health care in Washington?

42 of the 42 centers listed charge on a sliding scale set by household income, which is free or nominal at or below the federal poverty line. Bring photo ID and proof of income to your first visit.

Which clinics in Washington take Medicaid for mental health care?

42 of the 42 centers listed accept Medicaid. 42 also see patients with no insurance at all.

Do I need insurance to be seen for mental health care in Washington?

No. A federally funded health center cannot refuse you for inability to pay, and is required to offer a sliding fee scale to every patient who asks for one.