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Free & Low-Cost Community Health Centers in Brooklyn, NY

135 free and low-cost community health centers in Brooklyn, 135 with sliding-scale fees, 135 accepting Medicaid.

Operated by New York City Health And Hospitals Corporation

335 Central Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221-4501
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Behavioral health, Enabling services, OB/GYN & maternal health, Pediatrics

Operated by Community Healthcare Network, Inc.

94 Manhattan Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206-2501
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Behavioral health, Enabling services, OB/GYN & maternal health, Primary care

Operated by Community Health Project, Inc.

40 Flatbush Avenue Ext FL 3
Brooklyn, NY 11201-2903
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Behavioral health, Enabling services, On-site pharmacy, Primary care, Substance-use treatment

Operated by Community Healthcare Network, Inc.

1167 Nostrand Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11225-5417
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Behavioral health, Enabling services, OB/GYN & maternal health, Pediatrics, Primary care

Operated by Community Health Initiatives Inc.

1419 Mermaid Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11224-2615
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Behavioral health, Enabling services, Primary care

Operated by New York City Health And Hospitals Corporation

1218 Prospect Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11213-2299
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Enabling services, Pediatrics, Primary care

Operated by Community Healthcare Network, Inc.

2581 Atlantic Ave FL 1
Brooklyn, NY 11207-2412
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Behavioral health, Enabling services, Primary care, Substance-use treatment

Every clinic above sees patients regardless of insurance, and that is the right first stop. A same-day telehealth visit is self-pay and is not billed to Medicaid, so the sliding scale usually costs less. If you need to talk to a clinician today and cannot get in:

A same-day online urgent care visit with a licensed clinician for common infections and illnesses. Prices are shown before you book; visits start at $34 and vary by clinician and location (checked August 2026).

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Sliding-scale care in Brooklyn: what the numbers say

Every center listed provides care regardless of your insurance status, with fees set by your income, so a visit costs less, or nothing, when you earn less. Bring a photo ID and proof of income to your first visit, and ask whether they can enroll you in Medicaid or marketplace coverage the same day.

Of the 135 centers listed in Brooklyn, 135 offer sliding-scale fees, 135 accept Medicaid, and 135 treat uninsured patients. Call ahead to confirm new-patient availability and bring photo ID and proof of income (a paystub or self-declaration). FQHC patient navigators can enroll you in Medicaid or marketplace coverage the same day you are seen.

Services available in Brooklyn

  • Enabling services (135 centers)
  • Primary care (115 centers)
  • Behavioral health (50 centers)
  • Pediatrics (27 centers)
  • OB/GYN & maternal health (22 centers)
  • Dental (16 centers)
  • On-site pharmacy (14 centers)
  • Substance-use treatment (12 centers)

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Common questions

Do community health centers in Brooklyn accept Medicaid?

135 of the 135 centers listed accept Medicaid. Federally funded health centers also treat uninsured patients and charge on a sliding scale based on household income.

Is there a free or low-cost clinic in Brooklyn?

135 of the 135 centers listed offer sliding-scale fees. Bring photo ID and proof of income to your first visit.

What services do Brooklyn community health centers offer?

Services at the centers listed include Enabling services, Primary care, Behavioral health, Pediatrics, OB/GYN & maternal health.

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