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Sliding-scale mental health clinics in New York, NY

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

40

charge on a sliding scale

40

accept Medicaid

40

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.

40 centers in New York offering behavioral health

121st Street Family Health Center

FQHC

219 E 121st St
New York, NY 10035-3018

646-665-7022

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

125th Street Health Center

FQHC

145 E 125th St
New York, NY 10035-1714

212-289-6008

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Amsterdam Family Health Center

FQHC

690 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10025-6901

212-865-4104

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Apicha Community Health Center

FQHC

400 Broadway
New York, NY 10013-3698

212-334-7940

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Betances Health Center

FQHC

280 Henry St
New York, NY 10002-5808

212-227-8408 x101

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Boriken Neighborhood Health Center

FQHC

2265 3rd Ave
New York, NY 10035-2231

212-289-6650 x21265

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Callen Lorde Community Health Center

FQHC

356 W 18th St
New York, NY 10011-4462

212-271-7200

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Charles B. Wang Community Health Center, Inc.

FQHC

125 Walker St
New York, NY 10013-4135

212-226-8866

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Charles B. Wang Community Health Center, Inc.

FQHC

268 Canal St
New York, NY 10013-3599

212-379-6988

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Citicares Community Health Center

FQHC

154 W 127th St
New York, NY 10027-3739

212-749-3508

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Community League Health Center

FQHC

511 W 157th St
New York, NY 10032-7601

212-781-7979

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Covenant House-Under 21

FQHC

460 W 41st St
New York, NY 10036-6801

212-613-0315

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Cylar House Community Health Center

FQHC

743 E 9th St
New York, NY 10009-5335

718-277-0386

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Family Health Center Of Harlem

FQHC

1824 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10035-3832

212-433-4500

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Gouverneur Diagnostic & Treatment Center

FQHC

227 Madison St
New York, NY 10002

212-238-7897

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Helen B. Atkinson Center

FQHC

81 W 115th St
New York, NY 10026-3138

212-426-0088

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Heritage Health And Housing, Inc.

FQHC

1727 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10031-4698

212-862-0054

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Housing Works Health Services III At W 37 Street

FQHC

301 W 37th St FL 4
New York, NY 10018-4228

718-277-0386

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

In Homes Now Healthcare Services

FQHC

502 W 152nd St
New York, NY 10031-2036

212-620-0340

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Institute For Family Health At Cases

FQHC

2090 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd
New York, NY 10027

212-633-0800

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Judson Health Center

FQHC

34 Spring St
New York, NY 10012-4191

212-925-5000

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Lfhc Community Medicine Program At Bowery Residents Committee

FQHC

317 Bowery
New York, NY 10003-7105

212-533-5656

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Lower East Side Health Center

FQHC

255 E Houston St
New York, NY 10002-1013

212-477-1120

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

New Providence Primary Care Clinic

FQHC

225 E 45th St
New York, NY 10017-3301

212-661-8934

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Roberto Clemente Family Guidance Center

FQHC

540 E 13th St
New York, NY 10009-3519

212-387-7400

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Ryan Chelsea-Clinton Community Health Center

FQHC

645 10th Ave
New York, NY 10036-2904

212-265-4500

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Ryan Health | Midtown Emotional Wellness Center

FQHC

64 W 35th St
New York, NY 10001-2201

212-749-1820

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Ryan Health | Nena

FQHC

279 E 3rd St
New York, NY 10009-7813

212-749-1820

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Ryan Health | West 97th Street

FQHC

110 W 97th St
New York, NY 10025-6450

212-749-1820

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Ryan Health | Women And Children's

FQHC

801 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10025-5752

212-749-1820

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Settlement Health Plaza South, Suite 401

FQHC

345 E 102nd St
New York, NY 10029-5611

212-360-2600

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Sun River Health West 37th Street Health Center

FQHC

347 W 37th St
New York, NY 10018-4202

855-681-8700

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Sydenham Health Center

FQHC

264 W 118th St
New York, NY 10026-1620

212-932-6500

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

The Bridge

FQHC

248 W 108th St
New York, NY 10025-2956

212-749-1820

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

The Door - A Center Of Alternatives, Inc.

FQHC

555 Broome St
New York, NY 10013-1510

212-941-9090

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

The Institute For Family Health At 17th Street

FQHC

230 W 17th St
New York, NY 10011-5325

212-206-5200

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

The Nest Community Health Center

FQHC

169 W 133rd St
New York, NY 10030-3301

917-804-0502

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Third Street Primary Care Clinic

FQHC

8 E 3rd St
New York, NY 10003-8908

212-533-8400

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

West 48th Street Health Center

FQHC

326 W 48th St
New York, NY 10036-1314

718-277-0338

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Willis P Green Health Center

FQHC

123 W 124th St # 125
New York, NY 10027-4920

212-531-1300

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

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Common questions

Is there free mental health care in New York?

40 of the 40 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 New York take Medicaid for mental health care?

40 of the 40 centers listed accept Medicaid. 40 also see patients with no insurance at all.

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

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.