Cornell Scott - Hill Health Center

Cornell Scott - Hill Health Center is a well-established non-profit organization and the first community health center founded in Connecticut. It was created in 1968 through a collaboration between the community, the Hill Parents Association, and the Yale School of Medicine. The center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), meaning it provides comprehensive primary and preventive care to underserved populations. The location at 121 Wakelee Ave in Ansonia, CT, is one of several sites operated by the organization, serving the Lower Naugatuck Valley area. This clinic provides a wide array of integrated services to cater to the diverse health needs of the community. These services include adult medicine, pediatrics, women's health, and extensive behavioral health and addiction treatment programs. The behavioral health services cover a spectrum of needs, from individual and group therapy for mental health conditions like depression and anxiety to comprehensive substance abuse treatment. The center offers services like methadone maintenance, inpatient detoxification, and various forms of counseling. Cornell Scott - Hill Health Center operates on a patient-centered medical home model, focusing on a collaborative relationship between patients and their care teams. The organization's mission is to measurably improve the health and well-being of the communities it serves by providing excellent and compassionate care that is accessible to everyone. To ensure this accessibility, they accept all insurance plans, including Medicare, Medicaid, and HUSKY. For those without insurance, a sliding-fee scale is available based on income and family size.