Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative

Healthcare · Mississippi · Paid

Network of community health centers serving multiple rural counties in southeast Mississippi with primary care, pediatrics, and related services. Main office in Lucedale, open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Fathers and families can call for intake and appointment scheduling at the nearest clinic site. Bring photo ID, insurance or Medicaid card, and any prior medical records. Sliding-scale fees may be available for uninsured or low-income patients.

Contact & Details

Address: Lucedale, MS 39452

Phone: 601-947-8251

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

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 Mississippi

Mississippi chancery courts handle divorce and custody in all 82 counties, with county courts handling some child support matters. The Division of Child Support Enforcement operates under MDHS. Jackson, Gulfport, Southaven, and Hattiesburg are the largest cities. Mississippi Center for Justice and North Mississippi Rural Legal Services provide civil legal aid for low-income fathers.

More Healthcare in Mississippi

  • Mississippi Medicaid (DOM) — State Division of Medicaid providing free or low-cost health coverage to eligible low-income children, families, pregnant women, seniors, an
  • Healthcare.gov – Mississippi Marketplace — Federal health insurance marketplace where Mississippi residents can compare and enroll in qualified health plans and apply for premium subs
  • Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health — Federally qualified community health center offering affordable primary care, pediatrics, dental, and behavioral health services in Jackson.
  • Delta Health Center – Mound Bayou — Federally qualified health center serving the Mississippi Delta with primary care, pediatrics, dental, and behavioral health services. Main
  • Coast Community Health Center — Community health center serving the Mississippi Gulf Coast with affordable primary care, pediatrics, and related services. Office in Biloxi,
  • Mississippi State Department of Health — State public health agency running immunization clinics, WIC, maternal and child health services, and disease screening and prevention progr

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.