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Sliding-scale mental health clinics in Durham, NC

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

4

charge on a sliding scale

4

accept Medicaid

4

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.

4 centers in Durham offering behavioral health

249 E NC Highway 54, Suite 320
Durham, NC 27713-2490

909-907-3334

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Lakewood

FQHC

2020 Chapel Hill Rd STE 28
Durham, NC 27707-1186

919-813-4471

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

414 East Main Street
Durham, NC 27701-3791

919-560-7726

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1301 Fayetteville Street
Durham, NC 27707-2398

919-956-4000

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Common questions

Is there free mental health care in Durham?

4 of the 4 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 Durham take Medicaid for mental health care?

4 of the 4 centers listed accept Medicaid. 4 also see patients with no insurance at all.

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

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.