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Sliding-scale mental health clinics in Newark, NJ

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

8

charge on a sliding scale

8

accept Medicaid

8

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.

8 centers in Newark offering behavioral health

394 University Ave
Newark, NJ 07102-1221

800-734-7083

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

110 William St
Newark, NJ 07102-1290

973-733-7600

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

701 S Orange Ave
Newark, NJ 07106-1300

973-645-4970

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

741 Broadway
Newark, NJ 07104-4309

973-483-1300

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

69 Pulaski St
Newark, NJ 07105-2613

973-789-8111

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

228 Lafayette St
Newark, NJ 07105-1815

973-789-8111

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

332 S 8th St
Newark, NJ 07103-2173

973-789-8111

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

359 13th Ave
Newark, NJ 07103-2125

973-679-7709

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Common questions

Is there free mental health care in Newark?

8 of the 8 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 Newark take Medicaid for mental health care?

8 of the 8 centers listed accept Medicaid. 8 also see patients with no insurance at all.

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

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.