Georgia FQHC Finder (Health Center Finder)

Healthcare · Georgia · Paid

Find Federally Qualified Health Centers across Georgia offering primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services on a sliding fee scale regardless of insurance status. Search by zip code at findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov or call 1-877-464-4772. FQHCs accept Medicaid, Medicare, and uninsured patients. Fees are adjusted based on income. Georgia has FQHCs in urban and rural communities across all regions of the state.

Contact & Details

Address: Statewide – search by zip code

Phone: 1-877-464-4772

Hours: Varies by clinic

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About Healthcare for Fathers

Healthcare for fathers without insurance is accessible through Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs — also called community health centers), free clinics, hospital financial assistance programs, and Medicaid. FQHCs exist in every state and charge on a sliding scale; they provide primary care, dental, behavioral health, and prescription services. The HRSA health center locator lists all FQHCs. Free clinics (typically run by volunteer medical professionals) operate in most major cities. Medicaid eligibility expanded to adults without dependent children in states that adopted Medicaid expansion under the ACA — eligibility is generally up to 138% of the Federal Poverty Level. For uninsured emergencies, every hospital must stabilize regardless of ability to pay under EMTALA, and all nonprofit hospitals are required to offer financial assistance for qualifying patients. This directory includes FQHCs, free clinics, state Medicaid offices, and state ACA marketplaces.

Healthcare in Georgia

Georgia superior courts hear divorce and custody in each of its 159 counties. The Division of Child Support Services under DHS handles enforcement. Atlanta anchors the state; Savannah, Augusta, Columbus, and Athens round out major metros. Atlanta Legal Aid and Georgia Legal Services Program are the two primary civil legal aid organizations, with specific fathers' rights and child support help available.

More Healthcare in Georgia

  • Georgia Medicaid / PeachCare for Kids — Apply for free or low-cost Medicaid health coverage for eligible adults, children, and families in Georgia. Apply online at Georgia Gateway
  • Healthcare.gov – Georgia Marketplace Plans — Enroll in ACA Marketplace health insurance plans for individuals and families in Georgia. Financial assistance in the form of premium tax cr
  • Grady Memorial Hospital — Atlanta's safety-net hospital and Level 1 trauma center. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and sliding-scale fees for uninsured patients. Home to
  • Good Samaritan Health Center (Atlanta) — Free and low-cost primary care for uninsured adults in Atlanta. Sliding scale fees are based on income, making care accessible regardless of
  • Georgia Poison Center (Grady Health) — Georgia's only poison control center, operated by Grady Health. Call 1-800-222-1222 immediately for any ingestion, overdose, medication erro
  • NeedyMeds – Georgia — Free online database of pharmaceutical patient assistance programs, free and sliding-scale clinics, and drug discount programs available to

Healthcare — Common Questions

I don't have insurance — where do I go for primary care?
A Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) — every state has them, they charge on sliding-scale based on income, and they cover primary care, dental, mental health, and often pharmacy. Find one at findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov.
Do I qualify for Medicaid as a single dad?
In Medicaid expansion states, any adult with income up to 138% of the Federal Poverty Level qualifies regardless of dependents. In non-expansion states, a custodial parent of a minor may qualify under lower thresholds. Apply at your state's Medicaid agency or through healthcare.gov.
What about an emergency with no insurance?
EMTALA requires every US hospital with an ER to stabilize any emergency regardless of ability to pay. Nonprofit hospitals must offer financial assistance (often free care up to 200% FPL). Never skip a real emergency over cost — ask about charity care when you arrive.
Is there help with prescriptions?
Patient assistance programs from drug manufacturers provide free or low-cost meds for uninsured patients. NeedyMeds and RxAssist list them. GoodRx and SingleCare provide discount pricing for uninsured buyers. FQHCs often include 340B pharmacy discounts on-site.