Free or low-cost health centers and dental clinics in Suffolk County MA.
Residents of Boston and Suffolk County Massachusetts have access to one of the most extensive safety-net medical and dental care systems in the country. As the eastern MA region has a dense network of federally qualified health centers, teaching hospitals, and community-based clinics that try to help people regardless of their income or insurance status. These centers in the county, listed below, use sliding fee schedules based on household income and family size to charge for services. Patients who qualify may receive medical or dental services at little or no cost, while those with limited income but some ability to pay are charged reduced rates.
Medical services commonly available through these clinics are wide ranging, but based on resources and other factors. A health center may offer primary care visits, preventive screenings, immunizations, chronic disease management, women’s health services, pediatric care, and referrals to specialty providers for more advanced needs. Another option is behavioral health care, which may be arranged in Suffolk County at a community clinic.
Free or low-cost dental care is sometimes accessible in Suffolk County. It is more likely to get this than in many other parts of Massachusetts. Many community health centers operate on site income-based dental clinics that provide exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions, urgent dental visits, and limited restorative care. Dental services are typically offered on a sliding fee basis and are available to uninsured adults and sometimes kids, no matter their household income. Intake staff generally screen each patient for eligibility and refer them internally when capacity exists.
Regional health center services
Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers
This is not a clinic but an association. Their website is a great place to find a directory for any area in the state. People can use the website: https://www.massleague.org/findahealthcenter/ to find information on vision tests, eye exams, telehealth services and more.
NeighborHealth
The center operates multiple medical and dental sites across Boston neighborhoods, including East Boston and the South End. The organization has a sliding fee scale and will help people regardless of their ability to pay.
It was formed through the consolidation of long-standing community health centers and now serves tens of thousands of residents each year. NeighborHealth provides comprehensive primary care, dental services, behavioral health, and patient financial assistance. Information and intake details are available at https://www.neighborhealth.com/en/.
Central Boston (North End, South End and Downtown)
Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program (BHCHP)
Address: 780 Albany St, Boston, MA 02118. Main phone: 857-654-1000
The center provides specialized medical and dental care for the homeless population, who often have no money.
NEW Health (formerly North End Community Health Center)
Location is 332 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113. Phone: 617-643-8000
South End Community Health Center
Address: 1601 Washington St, Boston, MA 02118. Main phone: 617-425-2000
Sidney Borum, Jr. Health Center (Fenway Health)
Address is 1340 Boylston St, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02215. Phone: 617-457-8140
Bridge Over Troubled Waters
This is a Mobile Medical Van, but the non-profit address is 47 West St, Boston, MA 02111. Phone: 617-423-9575
The mobile van provides free medical care specifically for runaway and homeless youth in Suffolk County.
South Boston Community Health Center
- Main Address: 409 West Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127. Phone: 617-269-7500
- Another site is focused on adult medicine and address is 37 Devine Way, South Boston, MA 02127 | Phone: 617-269-0312
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (call 617-636-6828) and Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (call 617-358-8300) both operate patient clinics.
The two teaching clinics can provide another reduced-cost option for Suffolk County residents. This where care is delivered by students and residents under supervision. These clinics generally charge lower fees than private practices, though they do not function as free care providers and are best suited for non-emergency treatment.
Dorchester
Bowdoin Street Health Center
Address: 230 Bowdoin St, Dorchester, MA 02122. Phone: 617-754-0100
Codman Square Health Center
Location is 637 Washington St, Dorchester, MA 02124. Phone: 617-825-9660
A sliding fee scale is offered and can help people save on medical needs. Codman Square Health Center also offers discounted and may arrange some free medical care. They offer child and adult health services, adult medicine, information on Massachusetts prescription programs, family planning, eye care, and more.
DotHouse Health (formerly Dorchester House)
Address: 1353 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02122. Phone: 617-288-3230
DotHouse Health operates a dental clinic alongside primary care and behavioral health services, with eligibility determined using a sliding fee discount policy.
Harbor Health Services, Inc.
This organization has multiple income-based clinics around Boston and Suffolk. Checkup, a pharmacy, and other forms of medical or dental care can be referred too. Call or stop by a center.
- Geiger Gibson Community Health Center: 250 Mount Vernon St, Dorchester, MA 02125. Phone: 617-288-1140
- Daniel Driscoll - Neponset Health Center: 398 Neponset Ave, Dorchester, MA 02122. Phone: 617-282-3200
Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center
Address: 632 Blue Hill Ave, Dorchester, MA 02124. Phone: 617-825-3400
Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center offers health care and basic dental on a sliding scale. There is also free care for low-income patients that qualify. Most insurance, Medicare and Medicaid also accepted.
Upham's Corner Health Center
There are two locations - one for medical and well for WIC and basic care. The center also helps patients apply for public health coverage when eligible.
- 415 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02125. Phone 617-287-8000
- Specialty/WIC center which can provide basic care as well as applications to WIC for newborns. Location is 1140 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02125
Roxbury and Jamaica Plain
Dimock Center
Address: 55 Dimock St, Roxbury, MA 02119. Phone: 617-442-8800
Martha Eliot Community Health Center
Address: 75 Bickford St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. Phone: 617-971-2100
Whittier Street Health Center
Address: 1125 Tremont St, Roxbury, MA 02120. Phone: 617-427-1000
West Boston (Allston, Brighton and Roslindale)
Charles River Community Health (formerly Joseph M. Smith)
Address: 495 Western Ave, Brighton, MA 02135. Phone: 617-783-0500
Greater Roslindale Medical and Dental Center
Address: 4199 Washington St, Suite 1, Roslindale, MA 02131. Phone: 617-323-4440
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