Federally Qualified Health Center serving Cleveland's most vulnerable populations including homeless individuals with primary care, dental, behavioral health counseling, and community outreach services. Sliding scale fees based on income — no one is turned away. Call 216-781-6724 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm or visit carealliance.org. Located at 1530 St Clair Ave NE, Cleveland. Bring photo ID and proof of income for sliding scale eligibility. Walk-ins accepted for urgent needs.
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Address: 1530 St Clair Ave NE, Cleveland, OH 44114
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 Ohio
Ohio has dedicated Domestic Relations Courts and Juvenile Courts (which handle paternity and unmarried-parent custody) in most counties. The Office of Child Support operates under JFS. Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, and Akron anchor the major metros. The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland, Southeastern Ohio Legal Services, Legal Aid of Western Ohio, and Community Legal Aid cover the state.
More Healthcare in Ohio
Healthcare.gov - Ohio Marketplace — Federal marketplace for Ohio residents to compare and enroll in private health insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act. Premium tax cr
Columbus Neighborhood Health Center — Federally Qualified Health Center providing affordable primary care, dental, vision, behavioral health, and pharmacy services for Columbus-a
The Centers (Akron/Lorain) — Federally Qualified Health Center providing primary care, behavioral health counseling, and social services to underserved communities in Ak
Neighborhood Family Practice (Cleveland) — Community health center providing primary care, pediatrics, dental, and behavioral health services to Cleveland residents on a sliding fee s
HealthSource of Ohio — Federally Qualified Health Center providing medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health care at locations across southern Ohio including
CincySmiles Foundation (Cincinnati) — Provides free dental care to low-income and uninsured Cincinnati-area residents through volunteer dentist clinic events held throughout the
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.