Community Health Center of Meriden

The Community Health Center of Meriden is a major site of the larger organization, Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC), a non-profit healthcare provider with a long history of serving Connecticut's communities. The Meriden location was established in 1991 to serve the residents of Meriden and the surrounding areas of Wallingford, Cheshire, and Southington. CHC's overarching mission, since its founding in 1972, is to build a world-class primary healthcare system that is accessible to all, with a special commitment to the uninsured, underinsured, and other underserved populations. The Meriden center embodies this mission by offering a comprehensive suite of primary care services. These services include general medicine for the entire family, dentistry for both adults and children, and integrated behavioral health services. The behavioral health team comprises psychologists, social workers, and other specialists who provide support for issues such as managing stress, depression, anxiety, and addiction. The clinic also offers specialized services like prenatal care, podiatry, and urgent care for non-life-threatening conditions. The Community Health Center of Meriden serves as a hub for many of CHC's broader initiatives, including behavioral health programs in local schools, mobile dentistry services, and healthcare for the homeless in shelters within the city. A sliding fee scale is available to all patients, ensuring that high-quality healthcare remains affordable regardless of a person's ability to pay. The clinic is funded by the U.S. Public Health Service and has a strong commitment to its community, consistently working to improve health outcomes and build healthier communities through clinical excellence, research, and innovation.