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Sliding-scale mental health clinics in Buffalo, NY

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

11

charge on a sliding scale

11

accept Medicaid

11

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.

11 centers in Buffalo offering behavioral health

34 Benwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214-1761

716-986-9199

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

3297 Bailey Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215-1139

716-847-2441

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

206 S Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14201-2398

716-847-2441

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

800 Hertel Ave
Buffalo, NY 14207-1906

716-847-2441

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

184 Barton St
Buffalo, NY 14213-1573

716-881-6191

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1021 Broadway St
Buffalo, NY 14212-1460

716-529-3020

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

4233 Lake Ave
Buffalo, NY 14219

716-875-2904

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1050 Niagara St
Buffalo, NY 14213-2001

716-710-4399

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

300 Niagara St
Buffalo, NY 14201-2135

716-875-2904

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

155 Lawn Ave
Buffalo, NY 14207-1899

716-875-2904 x242

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1569 Niagara St
Buffalo, NY 14213-1101

716-427-7000

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Common questions

Is there free mental health care in Buffalo?

11 of the 11 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 Buffalo take Medicaid for mental health care?

11 of the 11 centers listed accept Medicaid. 11 also see patients with no insurance at all.

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

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.