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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 Oregon Health & Science University

4212 SE Division St, Suite 150
Portland, OR 97206-1628
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

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

Operated by Central City Concern

727 W Burnside St
Portland, OR 97209-3514
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

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

Outside In

FQHC

Operated by Outside In

1132 SW 13th Ave
Portland, OR 97205-1703
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

1776 SW Madison St
Portland, OR 97205-1715
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

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

Prism Health

Look-alike

Operated by Cascade Aids Project

2236 SE Belmont St
Portland, OR 97214-2817
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

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

Prism Health

Look-alike

Operated by Cascade Aids Project

15 N Morris St
Portland, OR 97227-1541
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

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

Puentes

FQHC

Operated by Central City Concern

215 SE 102nd Ave
Portland, OR 97216-2700
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Behavioral health, Dental, Enabling services, Substance-use treatment

Riverhouse

FQHC

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

211 SE Caruthers St
Portland, OR 97214-4502
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

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

Operated by Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic

3530 SE 88th Ave
Portland, OR 97266-2396
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

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

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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