WellOne Primary Medical – Pascoag

Healthcare · Rhode Island · Paid

Community health center for northwestern Rhode Island at WellOne's Sayles Avenue location in Pascoag, offering primary care, dental, and behavioral health on a sliding-fee scale. Fathers and families in Burrillville, Glocester, and nearby towns can schedule integrated care. Call during business hours to start intake. Bring photo ID, Social Security card, proof of income, insurance or Medicaid cards, and children's immunization records to the visit.

Contact & Details

Address: 100 Sayles Ave, Pascoag, RI 02859

Phone: 401-568-8846

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 Rhode Island

Rhode Island Family Court is a statewide system handling all divorce, custody, paternity, and child support cases. The Office of Child Support Services operates under DHS. Providence, Warwick, Cranston, and Pawtucket are the largest cities. Rhode Island Legal Services is the statewide LSC-funded civil legal aid program.

More Healthcare in Rhode Island

  • HealthSource RI – Marketplace — Rhode Island's official state-based health insurance marketplace where individuals, families, and small employers can compare and enroll in
  • Providence Community Health Centers — Federally qualified health centers with multiple Providence locations including the main site on Allens Avenue, offering primary care, pedia
  • Wood River Health Services — Community health center for southern Rhode Island based on Main Street in Hope Valley, offering primary care, dental, behavioral health, and
  • RI Free Clinic — Free medical care for uninsured low-income adults at the Rhode Island Free Clinic on Broad Street in Providence, staffed by volunteer physic
  • Blackstone Valley Community Health — Healthcare services for Pawtucket, Central Falls, and surrounding towns at Blackstone Valley Community Health Care's East Avenue office in P
  • Planned Parenthood of Southern NE – RI — Reproductive health and family planning services for Rhode Island residents at Planned Parenthood's Broad Street center in Providence, inclu

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.