East Valley Family Services – Health

Healthcare · Nevada · Paid

Provides affordable healthcare, counseling, and family support services in east Las Vegas at the 1800 E Sahara Ave office. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Sliding-scale fees and insurance accepted depending on service. Fathers should bring photo ID, Social Security card, proof of income, insurance or Medicaid cards if any, and a list of current medications to their intake. Services may include medical, behavioral, and case-management appointments.

Contact & Details

Address: 1800 E Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89104

Phone: 702-565-1830

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 Nevada

Nevada family courts handle divorce, custody, and support — with Clark County (Las Vegas) operating the state's largest family court. The Child Support Enforcement Program operates under DWSS. Las Vegas, Henderson, Reno, and North Las Vegas are the major metros. Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada and Washoe Legal Services provide civil legal aid in the state's two main population centers.

More Healthcare in Nevada

  • Nevada Health Link – Marketplace — State-based health insurance marketplace where Nevadans compare plans, check subsidy eligibility, and enroll in coverage during open enrollm
  • Nevada Health Centers — Federally qualified health center network with clinics across Nevada providing affordable primary care, dental, and behavioral health servic
  • Community Health Alliance – Reno — Federally qualified health center providing affordable primary care, dental, and behavioral health services in Reno and northern Nevada on a
  • University Medical Center – Las Vegas — County-supported hospital and level-one trauma center at 1800 W Charleston Blvd providing emergency and inpatient care to Clark County resid
  • Volunteers in Medicine – Las Vegas — Free medical and dental clinic for uninsured working adults who do not qualify for Medicaid, located at 2680 S Maryland Pkwy. Staffed by vol
  • Washoe County Health District — Public health agency serving Reno, Sparks, and surrounding Washoe County with clinics, immunizations, communicable disease services, WIC ref

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.