Healthcare in Oregon

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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 Oregon

Oregon circuit courts handle family law in each of its 27 judicial districts. The Division of Child Support operates under the Department of Justice. Portland, Salem, Eugene, Gresham, and Hillsboro are the largest metros. Legal Aid Services of Oregon is the primary LSC-funded civil legal aid organization statewide.

17 Resources

1. Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid) — Free

Oregon Health Plan is the state's Medicaid program providing free comprehensive health coverage — including medical, dental, vision, and mental health services — for income-eligible Oregon residents. Call 800-699-9075 during weekday business hours or apply online at oregon.gov/oha/hsd/ohp. The application is free. Applicants provide Social Security number or ITIN, proof of Oregon residency, and income information such as pay stubs or benefit award letters.

800-699-9075 · 500 Summer St NE, Salem, OR 97301 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

2. Healthcare.gov – Oregon Marketplace — Free

Healthcare.gov is the federal health insurance marketplace where Oregon residents who don't qualify for Medicaid can compare, shop, and enroll in ACA health plans, often with income-based premium subsidies. Call 800-318-2596 any time or visit healthcare.gov to browse plans and check subsidy eligibility. The application is free. Applicants provide household size, income estimates, and Social Security numbers for each household member to determine available plans and subsidy amounts.

800-318-2596 · 24/7 online · Visit Website

3. Multnomah County Health Department — Paid

Multnomah County Health Department operates public health clinics across Portland offering primary care, dental services, immunizations, STI testing, and mental health resources on a sliding-fee scale. Call 503-988-3663 during weekday business hours or visit multco.us/health to find a clinic location. Fees are income-based. Bring photo ID, proof of income if available, and insurance card if you have one; uninsured patients are accepted and fees are adjusted to what you can afford.

503-988-3663 · 619 NW 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

4. Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center — Paid

Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center is a federally qualified community health center serving uninsured, low-income, and underserved patients across Washington County with primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services on a sliding-fee scale. Call 503-359-5732 during weekday business hours or visit virginiagarcia.org for locations and scheduling. Bring photo ID and proof of income if available; fees are adjusted based on household size and income for those without insurance.

503-359-5732 · 55 N 7th Ave, Cornelius, OR 97113 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

5. Outside In – Portland — Free

Outside In in Portland provides free and low-cost healthcare, mental health counseling, and social services to homeless youth ages 13-25 and underserved adults. Call 503-535-3800 during weekday business hours or visit outsidein.org for current hours and services. Most healthcare services are free or available on a sliding-fee scale. No insurance is required. Clients can walk in during open hours; services include medical care, mental health support, harm reduction, and referrals to housing and food resources.

503-535-3800 · 1132 SW 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97205 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

6. Rogue Community Health – Medford — Paid

Rogue Community Health is a federally qualified health center in the Medford area offering primary care, behavioral health, dental, and pharmacy services on a sliding-fee scale for uninsured and underserved patients in southern Oregon. Call 541-773-3863 during weekday business hours or visit roguecommunityhealth.org for scheduling and locations. Bring photo ID and proof of income if available; fees are income-based and no one is turned away for inability to pay.

541-773-3863 · 19 Myrtle St, Medford, OR 97504 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

7. La Clinica – Southern Oregon — Paid

La Clinica is a federally qualified community health center in southern Oregon's Phoenix/Medford area providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services on a sliding-fee scale. Spanish-language and bilingual services are available. Call 541-535-6239 during weekday business hours or visit laclinicahealth.org for scheduling. Bring photo ID and proof of income if available; fees are income-based and patients are not turned away for inability to pay.

541-535-6239 · 600 Knutson Ave, Phoenix, OR 97535 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

8. Oregon Dental Lifeline Network — Free

Oregon Dental Lifeline Network connects elderly, permanently disabled, and medically fragile Oregonians with volunteer dentists who provide free dental care, including fillings, extractions, and dentures. Call 503-594-0880 during weekday business hours or visit dentallifeline.org to apply for the program. Care is free for enrolled patients. Applicants must meet age, disability, or medical criteria and provide documentation of their status and household income during the application process.

503-594-0880 · 8765 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy, Portland, OR 97225 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

9. OHSU – Oregon Health & Science University — Paid

OHSU is Oregon's only academic medical center, located in Portland on Marquam Hill, offering primary care, specialty care, cancer treatment, surgery, and research-based medicine for patients across the state and region. Call 503-494-8311 during weekday business hours or visit ohsu.edu to schedule appointments. Insurance and self-pay options are available; financial assistance programs exist for uninsured or underinsured patients. Bring photo ID and insurance card to appointments.

503-494-8311 · 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR 97239 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

10. Salem Health Community Clinics — Paid

Salem Health Community Clinics offer primary care, family medicine, and specialty services across multiple locations in the Salem and mid-Willamette Valley area. Call 503-561-5200 during weekday business hours or visit salemhealth.org to find a clinic and schedule an appointment. Insurance is accepted; financial counseling and assistance programs are available for uninsured patients. Bring photo ID, insurance card, and a list of current medications to your first appointment.

503-561-5200 · 890 Oak St SE, Salem, OR 97301 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

11. Mosaic Medical – Central Oregon — Paid

Mosaic Medical is a federally qualified community health center in Bend and central Oregon offering primary care, behavioral health, dental, and pharmacy services on a sliding-fee scale for uninsured and low-income patients. Call 541-383-3005 during weekday business hours or visit mosaicmedical.org for locations and scheduling. Bring photo ID and proof of income if available; fees are adjusted based on income and household size, and no one is turned away for inability to pay.

541-383-3005 · 2084 NE Professional Ct, Bend, OR 97701 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

12. Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic – Oregon — Paid

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic operates multiple community health center locations across Oregon providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and WIC services on a sliding-fee scale for agricultural workers and underserved communities. Call 541-567-1622 or visit yvfwc.com to find the nearest Oregon location and schedule care. Bring photo ID and proof of income if available; fees are income-based and care is provided regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.

541-567-1622 · Multiple Oregon locations · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

13. Wallace Medical Concern – Portland — Free

Wallace Medical Concern is a free primary care clinic in east Portland providing medical care, chronic disease management, and health screenings for uninsured adults at no cost. Call 503-489-1760 during weekday business hours or visit wallacemedical.org for current hours and services. Care is free for uninsured patients. Bring photo ID to your visit; no insurance is required and there are no out-of-pocket fees. The clinic is staffed by volunteer providers and focuses on adults without access to other care.

503-489-1760 · 12550 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97233 · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · Visit Website

14. PeaceHealth – Lane County — Paid

PeaceHealth is a regional healthcare system serving Lane County with hospitals, emergency care, specialty clinics, and primary care offices across Eugene and Springfield. Call 541-686-7300 or visit peacehealth.org to find a provider or schedule care. Emergency services are available 24/7. Insurance is accepted; financial assistance programs are available for qualifying uninsured or underinsured patients. Bring photo ID and insurance card to scheduled appointments.

541-686-7300 · 1255 Hilyard St, Eugene, OR 97401 · 24/7 ER · Visit Website

15. Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette — Paid

Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette provides reproductive healthcare, STI testing and treatment, birth control, cancer screenings, and preventive care services at clinics across the Portland metro area. Call 503-775-0861 or visit ppcw.org to schedule an appointment. Fees are charged on a sliding scale based on income; many services are covered by Oregon Health Plan and most major insurers. Bring photo ID and insurance card if available; uninsured patients are also accepted.

503-775-0861 · 3727 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97212 · Mon-Sat varies · Visit Website

16. Community Health Centers of Benton & Linn — Paid

Community Health Centers of Benton and Linn Counties provides primary care, preventive services, and chronic disease management for uninsured and underserved patients in the Corvallis-Albany area on a sliding-fee scale. Call 541-766-6835 during weekday business hours or visit co.benton.or.us/health for clinic locations. Bring photo ID and proof of income if available; fees are adjusted based on household size and income, and no one is turned away for inability to pay.

541-766-6835 · 530 NW 27th St, Corvallis, OR 97330 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

17. Clackamas County Health Clinics — Paid

Clackamas County Health Centers offer a range of public health services including primary care, immunizations, STI testing, family planning, and chronic disease management for county residents on a sliding-fee scale. Call 503-655-8411 during weekday business hours or visit clackamas.us/healthcenters for clinic locations and hours. Bring photo ID and proof of income if available; fees are income-based and uninsured patients are accepted with no one turned away for inability to pay.

503-655-8411 · 2051 Kaen Rd, Oregon City, OR 97045 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

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.