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Bedford Health Center

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1669 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225
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At-a-Glance Facts

CostNot confirmed - call to ask
Provider typeCommunity Health Center
HoursMon, Thurs, Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm; Tues, Wed: 9:00am-8:00pm
Phone(855) 681-8700
PaymentSliding Fee Scale, Medicaid, Medicare, Child Health Plus, Pr...
Last updatedSeptember 15, 2026

Cost and Eligibility

Cost Model: Not confirmed

Payment method: Sliding Fee Scale, Medicaid, Medicare, Child Health Plus, Private Insurance

Contact the clinic directly to confirm current pricing, accepted insurance, eligibility rules, and any documents needed for your visit — payment policies can change and vary by service.

Services

Medical

Services described in the directory record: Behavioral Health

Hours and Appointments

Mon, Thurs, Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm; Tues, Wed: 9:00am-8:00pm

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Languages and Accessibility

Language access, transportation, and accessibility details are not confirmed in structured fields. Contact the clinic directly before visiting.

About this clinic

It's time to shine a light on what's important to our patients, to stay well and feel good about their health. Brightpoint Health is a place where everyone is treated with respect -- like family -- where they can come to grow and thrive. Brightpoint Health is a leading nonprofit provider of integrated health care and social support services to New Yorkers, especially those challenged by poverty, discrimination and lack of access to health care. With almost 800 employees and locations throughout the five boroughs, Brightpoint serves 40,000 people including 130,000 health care visits annually. We are known for providing the highest quality care and improved outcomes while treating each and every patient with the kindness and respect they deserve. Brightpoint Health breaks down the barriers to care. We provide New Yorkers with access to an extensive range of high-quality health care and social support services. We make measurable improvements in our patients’ health and wellness, so they can enjoy a better quality of life for themselves, their families, and their communities.

Directory remarks: Urban Area, Permanent Clinic, Year-Round, Full-Time (open 46 hours per week)

Verification and Listing History

Verification status: Verification needed
Last verified: Not recently verified
Listing last updated: September 15, 2026
Clinic management status: Managed or updated through an account

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Common Questions About Free and Low-Cost Clinics

General guidance for visitors. It is not medical advice and it does not describe Bedford Health Center's current policy — call the clinic to confirm anything below.

Is this clinic actually free?
Often not entirely. "Free clinic" usually means one of three things: a volunteer clinic with no charge, a community health center with a sliding fee scale based on household size and income, or a clinic that charges a small flat visit fee. A sliding scale can still leave a bill. Ask what the lowest tier costs before you book.
What if I have no income at all?
Most sliding-scale programs have a lowest tier for people with no income, and many accept a signed self-declaration when you have no pay stubs to show. Ask for the clinic's discount program by name and ask what proof they take. Being told "bring proof of income" does not mean you are turned away for having none.
What should I bring to a first visit?
Usually a photo ID, something showing your address, proof of income or a self-declaration, your insurance or Medicaid card if you have one, and a written list of your current medications and doses. Call ahead — requirements vary, and arriving without the right paperwork is the most common reason a first visit gets rescheduled.
Do I need insurance, or immigration documents?
Federally funded health centers serve patients regardless of insurance status and do not require proof of citizenship to provide care. Volunteer and charitable clinics set their own rules. If it matters to you, ask before your visit what they require and what they record.
Is dental care included?
Usually not, and this is the single most common disappointment. Dental is frequently a separate program with its own eligibility, its own waiting list, and a narrower service list — extractions and urgent pain may be covered while fillings, crowns, root canals, and dentures are not. Confirm that dental is offered at this specific location before travelling.
Can I get a prescription refilled here?
Most clinics require an appointment before they will refill anything, and a first appointment can be weeks out. If you are close to running out of a medication you cannot safely stop, say so when you call — say the medication name and how many days you have left. Ask your pharmacy at the same time; pharmacists can sometimes authorise a short emergency supply.
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