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Regional Mental Health - Strawhun Center

Merrillville, IN, 46410 Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
Sliding-fee scale, uninsured welcome HRSA Health Center Program Non-Profit
Care Primary Care (Outpatient)
Model Community Health Center
Facility type Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
CMS CCN 151009

About

Regional Mental Health - Strawhun Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) site in Merrillville, IN (Lake County), operated by Southlake Community Mental Health Center Inc. As a community health center, it provides primary care to everyone regardless of insurance status or ability to pay: fees are discounted on a sliding scale based on household income, and Medicaid, Medicare, and CHIP are accepted. The organization behind this site served 4,973 patients in 2024, and offers dental and behavioral health services in addition to medical primary care across its locations. The site is open approximately 42 hours per week. Call 219-937-3300 to ask about services, eligibility, and appointments.

Areas of expertise

Preventive Care & Annual Checkups Chronic Disease Management Immunizations & Screenings

Typical conditions for this specialty, contact the practice to confirm services offered.

Clinicians at this facility

Regina Baron
Amy Bowman, CSW
Christine Cangiano
Theresa Cieslinski, NP
Dr. Kobie Douglas, MD
Dr. Joseph Fanelli, MD
Dr. Warren Fournier, MD
Lucinda Franco
Annalaura Goodman, CSW
Dr. David Greer, MD
Tamara Grzesik
Dr. John Kern, MD
Michelle Mcbrayer, CSW
Shawn Mcclure
Dr. Arlene Paden, MD
Dr. Smitha Patibandla, MD
Valerie Perez, PSY
Latasha Pittman, NP
Andrew Portlock, CSW
Dr. Jose Ramirez, MD
Dr. Breyauna Spencer, MD
Dr. Hugh Starks, MD
Lori Vanscoyk
Dr. Prakash Varghese, MD
Sarah Veronesi, CSW
Joan Wolford, CSW

Accepted insurance

Medicaid Medicare CHIP Sliding-fee scale (uninsured welcome)

Insurance participation changes, confirm coverage with the practice before your visit.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. As a community health center, it serves patients regardless of insurance status. Visit costs are discounted on a sliding-fee scale based on household size and income. Bring proof of income to your first visit to apply.

Community health centers accept Medicaid, Medicare, and CHIP, and most also accept private insurance. Call 219-937-3300 to confirm your specific plan.

It is a community-based clinic that meets federal Health Center Program requirements: comprehensive primary care in underserved areas, open to all residents of the Merrillville, IN area, with fees adjusted to what patients can afford.

The health center organization provides medical primary care along with dental and behavioral health services across its locations. Call 219-937-3300 to confirm which services are available at this site.

Location

8555 Taft St, Merrillville, IN 46410

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