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Sliding-scale mental health clinics in Dorchester, MA

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

12

charge on a sliding scale

12

accept Medicaid

12

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.

12 centers in Dorchester offering behavioral health

1100 Washington St STE 306
Dorchester, MA 02124-5538

617-825-9660

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

637 Washington St
Dorchester, MA 02124-3510

617-825-9660

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

637 Washington St
Dorchester, MA 02124-3510

617-825-9660

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

398 Neponset Ave
Dorchester, MA 02122-3150

617-282-3200

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1353 Dorchester Ave
Dorchester, MA 02122-2987

617-288-3230

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1353 Dorchester Ave
Dorchester, MA 02122-2987

617-288-3230

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

250 Mount Vernon St
Dorchester, MA 02125-3120

617-288-1140

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

632 Blue Hill Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02121-3293

617-825-3400

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Savin Hill

FQHC

1140 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02125-3305

617-287-8000

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

90 Cushing Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02125-2028

617-436-8600

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

500 Columbia Road
Dorchester, MA 02125-2389

617-825-9205

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

415 Columbia Rd
Dorchester, MA 02125-2424

617-287-8000

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Common questions

Is there free mental health care in Dorchester?

12 of the 12 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 Dorchester take Medicaid for mental health care?

12 of the 12 centers listed accept Medicaid. 12 also see patients with no insurance at all.

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

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.