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Free & Low-Cost Community Health Centers in Portland, OR

62 free and low-cost community health centers in Portland, 62 with sliding-scale fees, 62 accepting Medicaid.

Operated by The Native American Rehabilitation Association Of The Northwest, Incorporated

12750 SE Stark St
Portland, OR 97233-1539
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Dental, Enabling services

Operated by The Native American Rehabilitation Association Of The Northwest, Incorporated

703 NE Hancock St
Portland, OR 97212-3955
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

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

Operated by The Native American Rehabilitation Association Of The Northwest, Incorporated

17645 NW Saint Helens Rd
Portland, OR 97231-1729
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

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

Operated by The Native American Rehabilitation Association Of The Northwest, Incorporated

12360 E Burnside St
Portland, OR 97233-1042
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

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

Operated by Neighborhood Health Center

7320 SW Hunziker Rd STE 300
Portland, OR 97223-2302
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Behavioral health, Enabling services, On-site pharmacy

Operated by Neighborhood Health Center

10330 SE 32nd Ave, Ste 325
Portland, OR 97222-6656
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Behavioral health, Enabling services, OB/GYN & maternal health, On-site pharmacy, Primary care…

Operated by Multnomah County

5329 NE M L King Blvd
Portland, OR 97211-3237
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Behavioral health, Dental, Enabling services, On-site pharmacy, Pediatrics…

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 Portland: 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 62 centers listed in Portland, 62 offer sliding-scale fees, 62 accept Medicaid, and 62 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 Portland

  • Enabling services (62 centers)
  • Behavioral health (46 centers)
  • Primary care (41 centers)
  • Substance-use treatment (35 centers)
  • On-site pharmacy (22 centers)
  • Dental (15 centers)
  • OB/GYN & maternal health (5 centers)
  • Pediatrics (3 centers)

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Common questions

Do community health centers in Portland accept Medicaid?

62 of the 62 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 Portland?

62 of the 62 centers listed offer sliding-scale fees. Bring photo ID and proof of income to your first visit.

What services do Portland community health centers offer?

Services at the centers listed include Enabling services, Behavioral health, Primary care, Substance-use treatment, On-site pharmacy.

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