Planned Parenthood South Atlantic - NC Locations

Healthcare · North Carolina · Paid

Reproductive health services including STI testing, wellness exams, contraception, and family planning across multiple NC locations in Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, Fayetteville, and Asheville. Sliding fee scale based on income ensures affordable care for uninsured patients. Call 1-800-230-7526 for appointments or to find the nearest NC location. Located at multiple NC sites. Hours vary by location. Medicaid and most insurance plans accepted. No patient is turned away for inability to pay.

Contact & Details

Address: Multiple NC locations (Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, Fayetteville, Asheville)

Phone: 1-800-230-7526

Hours: Varies by location

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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 North Carolina

North Carolina district courts handle family matters in all 100 counties, with some counties having dedicated family court sessions. The Child Support Services Section operates under DHHS. Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Durham, and Winston-Salem are the largest metros. Legal Aid of North Carolina is the primary LSC-funded statewide civil legal aid program.

More Healthcare in North Carolina

  • Healthcare.gov - NC Marketplace — Federal health insurance marketplace for North Carolina residents to compare and enroll in affordable health plans with potential subsidies
  • HRSA Health Center Finder (NC FQHCs) — Find Federally Qualified Health Centers across NC offering affordable medical, dental, and behavioral health care on a sliding fee scale reg
  • Piedmont Health Services — Federally Qualified Health Center providing affordable primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services on a sliding fee scale
  • Lincoln Community Health Center — Federally Qualified Health Center in Durham providing comprehensive primary care, pediatrics, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy servic
  • NC Poison Control (Carolinas Poison Center) — Free 24/7 emergency poison information and treatment guidance staffed by nurses, pharmacists, and physicians for all North Carolina resident
  • Wake County Public Health Center — County health department offering immunizations, WIC enrollment, family planning, STI testing, dental care, and community health programs fo

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.