Skip to main content
Black Health logo Black Health

Sliding-scale mental health clinics in Portland, ME

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

3

charge on a sliding scale

3

accept Medicaid

3

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.

3 centers in Portland offering behavioral health

180 Park Ave
Portland, ME 04102-2957

207-874-2141

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

63 Preble St
Portland, ME 04101-3014

207-874-2141

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

284 Cumberland Ave
Portland, ME 04101-4989

207-874-8250

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Common questions

Is there free mental health care in Portland?

3 of the 3 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 Portland take Medicaid for mental health care?

3 of the 3 centers listed accept Medicaid. 3 also see patients with no insurance at all.

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

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.