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Sliding-scale mental health clinics in Boston, MA

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

16

charge on a sliding scale

16

accept Medicaid

16

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.

16 centers in Boston offering behavioral health

47 West St
Boston, MA 02111-1219

857-654-1000

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

245 Eustis St
Boston, MA 02119-2826

617-445-1123

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

40 Court Street
Boston, MA 02108-2202

617-426-2225

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1340 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02215-4302

617-267-0900

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

780 Albany Street
Boston, MA 02118-2755

857-654-1000

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

39 Kingston St
Boston, MA 02111-2208

617-482-8819

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

25 Staniford St
Boston, MA 02114-2503

617-626-8500

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

17 Court Street
Boston, MA 02108-2614

617-371-1772

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

332 Hanover St
Boston, MA 02113-1901

617-643-8085

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

363 Albany Street
Boston, MA 02118-2503

857-654-1865

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

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FQHC

505 Congress St
Boston, MA 02210-2902

617-464-7620

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1601 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02118-1951

617-425-2000

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

145 South Street
Boston, MA 02111-2826

617-521-6760

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

100 Arch St
Boston, MA 02110-1111

857-654-1800

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

39 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116-4702

617-524-4704

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

67 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02116-3090

617-267-0200

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Common questions

Is there free mental health care in Boston?

16 of the 16 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 Boston take Medicaid for mental health care?

16 of the 16 centers listed accept Medicaid. 16 also see patients with no insurance at all.

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

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.