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Sliding-scale mental health clinics in Detroit, MI

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

14

charge on a sliding scale

14

accept Medicaid

14

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.

14 centers in Detroit offering behavioral health

1240 3rd St
Detroit, MI 48226-2505

313-578-6123

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

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FQHC

3426 Mack Ave
Detroit, MI 48207-2315

313-849-3920

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

882 Oakman Blvd
Detroit, MI 48238-3710

313-849-3920

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

8600 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202-2142

313-849-3920

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

5635 W Fort St
Detroit, MI 48209-3185

313-849-3920 x2016

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

17625 Joy Rd
Detroit, MI 48228-1999

313-446-8800

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1700 Waterman St
Detroit, MI 48209-2022

313-841-1699

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

5716 Michigan Ave
Detroit, MI 48210-3039

313-554-1095

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

10 Peterboro St
Detroit, MI 48201-2722

313-831-3160

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

7633 E Jefferson Ave, Ste 340
Detroit, MI 48214-3732

313-822-9801

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

13901 E Jefferson Ave
Detroit, MI 48215-2720

313-822-0900

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

12800 E Warren Ave
Detroit, MI 48215-2061

313-343-2887

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

10809 Mack Ave
Detroit, MI 48214-2119

313-824-1000

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

4201 Saint Antoine St STE 7A
Detroit, MI 48201-2153

313-745-4091

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

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Common questions

Is there free mental health care in Detroit?

14 of the 14 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 Detroit take Medicaid for mental health care?

14 of the 14 centers listed accept Medicaid. 14 also see patients with no insurance at all.

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

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.