Bullhook Community Health Center

Healthcare · Montana · Paid

Federally qualified community health center in Havre offering primary care, behavioral health, dental, and pharmacy services to families across the Hi-Line. Fathers can call for a same-week new-patient appointment; the clinic uses a sliding-fee scale for uninsured patients and accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial insurance. Bring photo ID, insurance card, and recent proof of household income to enrollment.

Contact & Details

Address: 30 13th St W, Havre, MT 59501

Phone: 406-395-4103

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

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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 Montana

Montana district courts handle family matters in each of its 56 counties across 22 judicial districts. The Child Support Services Division operates under DPHHS. Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, and Bozeman are the largest cities. Montana Legal Services Association is the statewide LSC-funded civil legal aid program, with extensive online self-help for pro se litigants.

More Healthcare in Montana

  • Healthcare.gov – Montana Marketplace — Federal health insurance marketplace serving Montana where fathers can compare private health plans, estimate subsidies, and enroll in cover
  • Community Health Center of Missoula — Federally qualified health center serving Missoula with primary care, behavioral health, dental, and pharmacy services on a sliding fee scal
  • Montana DPHHS – Public Health — Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services oversees statewide programs including Medicaid, CHIP, immunizations, WIC, disease pre
  • Partnership Health Center – Missoula — Federally qualified health center in Missoula offering primary care, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and specialty care to area residen
  • Indian Health Service – Montana — Federal Indian Health Service provides primary care, behavioral health, dental, and specialty services at no cost to eligible American India
  • Helena Indian Alliance – Health — Urban Indian health program in Helena providing primary care, behavioral health, substance use treatment, and traditional healing support 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.