816 Middle Street
Pittsburgh, PA - 15212
T (412) 321-4001
This is a sliding scale approved program
Hours
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:30 am '5:00 pm
Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 am '7:00 pm
Saturday 8:30 am '12:00 pm
To schedule an appointment to be seen by a physician or the dentist, please call 412-321-4001. All patients should arrive 30 minutes before their scheduled appointments to allow time for check-in and registration. Bring your insurance card (or proof of income), ID, co-pay, and list of medications to your appointment.
NSCHC accepts all health insurances. The Center serves all patients regardless of ability to pay. Discounts for essential services are offered depending upon family size and income. You may apply for a discount at the Front Desk. Payment is expected at the time of service. You may pay by cash, check, or credit card (Mastercard or Visa).
Our Services
MEDICAL
As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), all services are available on a sliding fee scale to income eligible, uninsured residents. We welcome Medicaid and private employer based insurance for adults and children. For low income, uninsured community residents with medical emergencies, we accept state general assistance vouchers. North Side Christian Health Center provides patients with primary and preventive health care services to improve health and wellbeing. Our Center sees patients of all ages, from infants to senior citizens. Family Medicine services are available at North Side Christian Health Center in addition to primary care, pediatrics, and mental health. NSCHC services include physical exams, cancer screenings, gynecological exams, and sick visits. Our children's services include well child visits, immunizations, and vision and hearing screenings.
DENTAL
Our dental services include fillings, crowns, bridges, partial and full dentures, extractions, root canals, and minor oral surgery, within our scope of expertise. When other dental services are required, our dental staff will provide patients a list of specialists. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, all dental services are available on a sliding fee scale to income eligible, uninsured residents. We welcome Medicaid and private employer based insurance for adults and children. For low income, uninsured community residents with dental emergencies, we accept state general assistance vouchers.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
North Side Christian Health Center staff includes licensed professional counselors, social workers, and psychiatrists. We provide psychotherapeutic counseling, and psychiatric services to individuals (adults and children), couples, families and/or groups through our partnership with Mercy Behavioral Health. These services also include treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Available at our Health Center, 816 Middle Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
PHARMACEUTICAL COUNSELING
Through a partnership with The Medicine Shoppe and The University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, Pharmacists work on-site to counsel patients on medication use; complete applications for free medications from drug companies; assist in smoking cessation interventions.
LABORATORY
We offer a full range of testing in urine drips, pregnancy tests, blood tests, and blood sugar. Our ability to offer this comprehensive range of on-site testing will give you the medical information necessary for an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan. Ultimately, this service will increase the quality of health care that you and your loved ones receive.
North Side Christian Health Center - Main Clinic operates under a sliding fee scale payment model. What this means to you is that North Side Christian Health Center - Main Clinic provides their services even to patients who cannot afford care (such as low-income or who people who need to self-pay). Patients will pay according to their income. Be prepared to provide information on your household income.
| Federal Poverty Guideline | At or Below 100% | 101% – 125% | 126% – 150% | 151% – 200% | Above 200% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Size | Nominal Fee ($10) | Level 1 Charge $20 | Level 2 Charge $30 | Level 3 Charge $40 | No Discount |
| 1 | $0 - $15,060 | $15,061 - $22,590 | $22,591 - $27,861 | $27,862 - $30,120 | $30,121+ |
| 2 | $0 - $25,550 | $25,551 - $30,660 | $30,661 - $37,814 | $37,815 - $40,880 | $40,881+ |
| 3 | $0 - $25,820 | $25,821 - $32,275 | $32,276 - $38,730 | $38,731 - $51,640 | $51,641+ |
| 4 | $0 - $31,200 | $31,201 - $39,000 | $39,001 - $46,800 | $46,801- $62,400 | $62,0401+ |
| 5 | $0 - $36,580 | $36,581 - $45,725 | $45,726 - $54,870 | $54,871 - $73,160 | $73,161+ |
| 6 | $0 - $41,960 | $41,961 - $52,450 | $52,451 - $62,940 | $62,941 - $83,920 | $83,921+ |
| 7 | $0 - $47,340 | $47,341 - $59,175 | $59,176 - $71,010 | $71,011 - $94,680 | $94,681+ |
| 8 | $0 - $52,720 | $52,721 - $65,900 | $65,901 - $79,080 | $79,081 - $105,440 | $105,441+ |
Obamacare purchased from the Health Care Marketplaces covers Mental Health Care and Substance Use Disorder Treatment. Under the Health Care Law there are 10 categories of benefits. Mental Health Care and Substance Abuse Treatment are two of the 10.
If you have Affordable Care Act Coverage you will have mental health care coverage.
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