Where to get free or low-cost colonoscopy in Boston, Massachusetts
Black Americans have the highest colorectal-cancer incidence and mortality of any racial group in the US — roughly 20% higher incidence and 40% higher mortality than white Americans (ACS, 2024).
Community health centers in Boston
These 32 federally funded clinics in Boston offer colonoscopy on a sliding-scale fee schedule and see patients regardless of insurance or immigration status.
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151 Orleans Street
Boston, MA 02128-2126
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 617-569-5800 -
155 Addison Street
Boston, MA 02128-1121
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 617-569-5800 -
225 Sumner Street
Boston, MA 02128-2379
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 617-569-5800 -
282 Meridian Street
Boston, MA 02128-1654
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 617-569-5800 -
30 Gove Street
Boston, MA 02128-1921
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 617-569-5800 -
79 Paris Street
Boston, MA 02128-3053
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 617-569-5800 -
86 White Street
Boston, MA 02128-1302
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 617-569-5800 -
Boston Health Care For The Homeless Program Administrative Offices
Boston, MA 02118-2703
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 857-654-1000 -
Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Boston, MA 02111-1219
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 857-654-1000 -
Casa Esperanza
Boston, MA 02119-2826
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 617-445-1123 -
Connecticut River Valley Farmworker Health Program
Boston, MA 02108-2202
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 617-426-2225 -
Engagement Center
Boston, MA 02118-2702
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 617-534-3036 x85765 -
Fenway Health, Ansin Building
Boston, MA 02215-4302
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 617-267-0900 -
Jean Yawkey Place
Boston, MA 02118-2755
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 857-654-1000 -
Kingston House
Boston, MA 02111-2208
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 617-482-8819 -
Lindemann Mental Health Center
Boston, MA 02114-2503
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 617-626-8500 -
New England Center And Home For Veterans
Boston, MA 02108-2614
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 617-371-1772 -
North End Waterfront Health
Boston, MA 02113-1901
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 617-643-8085 -
Pine Street Inn-Men'S Clinic
Boston, MA 02118-2404
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 857-654-1850 -
Pine Street Inn Women'S Clinic
Boston, MA 02118-2503
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 857-654-1865 -
Rosie'S Place
Boston, MA 02118-4004
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 617-442-9322 -
Scchc Pharmacy
Boston, MA 02111-1835
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 617-482-7419 -
Seaport
Boston, MA 02210-2902
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 617-464-7620 -
Southampton Street Shelter
Boston, MA 02118-2792
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 617-534-2881 -
South End Community Health Center
Boston, MA 02118-1951
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 617-425-2000 -
South Street Clinic
Boston, MA 02111-2826
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 617-521-6760 -
St. Anthony Shrine
Boston, MA 02110-1111
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 857-654-1800 -
St. Francis House
Boston, MA 02116-4702
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 617-524-4704 -
The Dr. Gerald Hass Center
Boston, MA 02118-2006
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 617-425-2000 -
Washington Street Clinic
Boston, MA 02111-1416
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 617-482-7555 -
Women'S Lunch Place
Boston, MA 02116-3090
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 617-267-0200 -
Woods Mullen Shelter
Boston, MA 02118-2319
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 617-534-7101
Massachusetts's free colorectal cancer screening program
If you are uninsured or under-insured, Massachusetts runs a CRCCP program that covers colonoscopy and follow-up at no cost for residents who qualify.
Colorectal Cancer Control Program