There are several healthcare centers throughout the St Louis County that provide health care services for low or no cost. All services below accept people without insurance or accept Medicaid or Gateway to Better Health Insurance (temporary health insurance for people who don’t qualify for Medicaid, discussed in "Accessing Health Care"). See below for the specific services they provide, where they are located, how to make an appointment, and what the estimated cost is.
Affinia Healthcare
Affinia is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in St. Louis. This means they serve anyone, regardless of income, insurance, citizenship status, criminal record, etc. For people who make less than 100% of the federal poverty level (which means making less than $12,140 for one person), you can receive healthcare on a sliding scale. These are the prices as of June 2020:
In order to receive the discount, you need to provide a copy of most recent pay stub. Payment is due at the time you receive the service. To make an appointment, you can call (314) 814-8700.
There are nine locations throughout the city and county, plus three school-based sites. Not all services are available at every location. Here are the locations with their services; check individual locations for hours and appointment availability.
4414 North Florissant Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri 63107
Services include adult medicine, women’s health/ultrasounds, pediatrics, podiatry, adult behavioral health, dental, lab, WIC, and outreach.
This location is near to stops on the 70 (Grand) and 74 (Florissant) bus line.
2220 Lemp Ave. St. Louis, Missouri 63104
Services include urgent care, primary and preventive health services, women’s health services, pediatrics, podiatry, behavioral healthcare, laboratory services, WIC, and healthcare outreach.
This location is near to stops on the 10 (Gravois-Lindell) bus line (Gravois @ Ann is a stop right across the street).
1717 Biddle St. Louis, Missouri 63106
Services include adult medicine, women’s health/ultrasounds, pediatrics, podiatry, adult behavioral health, CDC, radiology (plain film), pharmacy, optometry, audiology, dental, lab, WIC, homeless services, health records, and outreach.
This location is near to stops on the 41 (Lee) bus line.
6763 Page Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri 63133
Services include adult medicine, pediatrics, and laboratory services.
This location is near to stops on the 94 (Page) and 2 (Red) bus lines (Page @ Ferguson is the closest stop).
1430 Olive Street, Suite 500, St. Louis, Missouri 63103
Services include integrated mental health services and integrated behavioral health services through a collaboration with the BJC Behavioral Health, Inc.
This location is near to stops on the 10 (Gravois-Lindell), 32 (Dr. ML King), 40 (N. Broadway), and 74 (Florissant) bus lines.
1500 Park Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri 63104
This location is housed within the St. Louis Dental Center. Services include urgent care dental services, general dentistry, comprehensive exams, and individualized treatment plans for patients of all ages.
This location is near to stops on the 10 (Gravois-Lindell) and 73 (Carondelet) bus lines near Lafayette Square.
3930 S. Broadway, St. Louis, Missouri 63118
Services include adult medicine, women’s health/ultrasounds, pediatrics, podiatry, adult behavioral health, lab, WIC, and outreach.
This location is near to stops on the 8 (Shaw-Cherokee) and 11 (Chippewa) and 73 (Carondelet) bus lines.
Affinia School-Based Health Services
Affinia’s school-based health services offer primary and behavioral health care in the school community, striving to improve student attendance and academic achievement and help students and area families improve their health and wellness. The school-based locations are:
Normandy High School (North Hall)
6701 St. Charles Rock Rd
St. Louis, MO 63133
Lift For Life Academy
1704 S. Broadway
St. Louis, MO 63104
Confluence Aspire Academy
5421 Thekla Ave (Annex building, located in the rear of main building)
St. Louis, MO 63120
1908 O’Fallon Street, St. Louis, MO 63106
Located at the Flance Early Learning Center, this site provides immunizations and flu shots, well child visits, hearing and vision screening, growth assessments, and lead and hemoglobin tests.
This location is near to stops on the 41 (Lee) bus line, and is across the street from Murphy Park.
2900 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63103
Located at the Salvation Army Midtown Services and Treatment Center, this site provides primary, preventive care, and other services.
This location is near to stops on the 10 (Gravois-Lindell) and 97 (Delmar) bus lines.
Family Care Health Centers
Family Care is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) that provides medical and dental services to people with or without insurance. Medical services include optometry, behavioral health, and WIC. Their staff includes board certified physicians, nurse practitioners, dentists, pharmacists, nurses, dieticians, etc. Patients without insurance are served on a sliding fee scale based upon income and family size.
Locations & Contact Information:
401 Holly Hills Ave
St. Louis, MO 63111
(314) 353-5190
The Holly Hills location in Carondelet is near to stops on the 73 (Carondelet) bus line. Michigan @ Holly Hills is the closest stop.
4352 Manchester Ave
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 531-5444
The Family Care Health Center location on Manchester is near to stops on the 31 (Chouteau) bus line. Manchester @ Tower Grove is the closest stop.
How do I become a new patient?
Call the health center nearest you to schedule an appointment. Staff will inform you of the necessary paperwork you will need to bring with you. New patients are mailed out an information packet along with a reminder of the day and time prior to the scheduled appointment.
How much does it cost?
Patients with insurance pay the copay of their plan due the day of the office visit. Patients without insurance are served on a sliding fee scale with a minimum of $20 ($25 for dental) copay due the day of service.
Do they take walk-ins?
Family Care does not accept walk-ins for new patients. An appointment is needed.
Saturday Neighborhood Health Clinic
The Saturday Neighborhood Health Clinic is a completely free health clinic. You may be cared for by a medical student or physician. They also offer follow up with a case manager as well. Saturday Neighborhood Health Clinics operate out of the Family Care Health Center, which offers physical exams and preventative services, and a Specialty Clinic, which offers psychiatric support and dermatological care. Please note that both are only open on Saturdays and appointments are available on a first come, first serve basis.
Locations:
The Family Care Health Center
4352 Manchester Ave
St. Louis, MO 63110
The Family Care Health Center location on Manchester is near to stops on the 31 (Chouteau) bus lines. Manchester @ Tower Grove is the closest stop.
Specialty Clinics
620 S Taylor Ave
St. Louis, MO 63108
The Specialty Clinics location is near to stops on the 8 (Shaw-Cherokee), 59 (Oakland), and 95 (Kingshighway) bus lines.
Contact Information: (314) 275-0657
What services do they offer?
Who is eligible to receive services?
All uninsured adult patients are served. They cannot provide vaccinations to patients referred to them by employment agencies. If you have insurance, they recommend using their resource page for other local clinics.
How much does it cost?
Services here are completely free. If the doctor prescribes you any medications, they work to keep the cost of the medication low or free of charge. If the doctors cannot provide a particular service that you need, they will refer you to another health center that offers that service at a reduced cost.
Do they take walk-ins?
Yes, patients without an appointment can walk in but are seen on a first-come, first-served basis. They recommend you arrive before 9:00am to fill out paperwork if you do not have an appointment.
Betty Jean Kerry People’s Health Centers
Betty Jean Kerr (BJK) provides comprehensive primary care throughout the St. Louis region through their four health center locations and is committed to serving under- and uninsured families in St. Louis City and St. Louis County. The BJK People’s Health Centers are committed to providing comprehensive health care to St. Louis residents regardless of their ability to pay.
Locations & Contact Information
Locations:
BJK Ferguson – Schnucks Health Clinic
49 N. Florissant Road
Ferguson, MO 63135
The BJK Ferguson location is accessible by stops on the 79 (Ferguson) bus line. North Florissant @ Darrt is a direct stop.
(314) 633-8921
www.phcenters.org/contact
BJK Lindell
4055 Lindell Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63108
The BJK Lindell location nearby to the Central West End is accessible by stops on the 10 (Gravois Lindell) bus line.
(314) 535-7701
www.phcenters.org/contact
BJK North
5701 Delmar Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63112
The BJK North location on Delmar Blvd. is accessible by stops on the 90 (Hampton) and 97 (Delmar) bus lines.
(314) 367-7848
www.phcenters.org/contact
What services do they offer?
Who is eligible to receive services?
All residents of the St. Louis metropolitan area—city and county—are eligible.
How much does it cost?
There is a nominal fee of $25 for medical services, $50 for specialty services (dental, podiatry, and optometry), and $35 for radiology. Services are offered on a sliding fee scale that is based on your family size and income and can be fully discounted if you fall below 100% of the federal poverty guideline. The fee increases to $75 with no proof of income and, if applicable, you will receive a bill for the remaining balance.
To qualify for the sliding fee scale, you will need to bring one of the following, dated less than 30 days prior to your date of service:
Do they take walk-ins?
Yes, for many services, though appointments are helpful. Call or check the website for updated walk-in hours.
St. Louis County Public Health Department
There are three clinics located throughout the county, one in Berkely, one in Pine Lawn, and one in Sunset Hills. Each clinic offers different services and has different hours.
Location & Contact Information:
John C Murphy Health Center (Berkeley)
6121 North Hanley Road
Berkeley, MO 63134
The Berkeley location is accessible by stops on the 61 (Chambers Rd.), 76 (McDonnell-Waterford), and 77 (Village Square) bus lines.
(314) 615-0500
What services do they offer?
Location & Contact Information:
North Central Community Health Center (Pine Lawn)
4000 Jennings Station Road
Pine Lawn, MO 63121
The Pine Lawn location is accessible by stops on the 16 (City Limits) bus line. There is a bus stop directly at the building.
(314) 615-9700
What services do they offer?
Location & Contact Information:
South County Health Center (Sunset Hills)
4580 South Lindbergh Blvd
Sunset Hills, MO 63127
The Sunset Hills location is near to stops on the 49 (Lindbergh) bus line.
(314) 615-0400
What services do they offer?
Casa de Salud
Casa de Salud provides free and affordable clinical and mental health care services to uninsured and underinsured people, with a focus on serving immigrants and refugees in St Louis. Case de Salud also has a GUIA (Guides for Understanding, Information & Access) Program has case managers that can help you navigate the healthcare system, including accompanying people to health care appointments and help patients apply for financial assistance.
Location:
SLU Medical Campus
3200 Chouteau Ave
St. Louis, MO 63103
Casa de Salud is near to stops on the 31 (Choteau) bus line.
Contact Information:
(314) 977-1250
What services do they offer?
Eligibility Requirements:
No insurance is needed at Casa de Salud. Some services are free, while others cost between $10 and $35. If you have a medical bill that you can’t pay, you may be eligible to apply for financial assistance.