About BJC Behavioral Health
This clinic operates under a SLIDING SCALE model.This means that it MAY NOT be free depending on your income.You will be required to prove financial need in order to receive free services or services at a reduced cost.This is a health care center funded by the federal government.This means even if you have no insurance you can be covered.The center is also income based for those making an income.This health center can cover services such as checkups, treatment, pregnancy care (where applicable), immunizations and child care (where applicable), prescription medicine and mental and substance abuse where applicable.Contact them at the number provided for full details.BJC Behavioral Health is a Community Health Center.BJC Behavioral Health is a Homeless Health Center.BJC Behavioral Health is a Health Center for Public Housing Residents.In order to get more information on this clinic, click on the icons below. You may be required to join for free in order to access full contact information.
Affinia Healthcare provides Integrated Mental Health Services and Integrated Behavioral Health Services through a collaboration with the BJC Behavioral Health, Inc. Affinia Healthcare s Licensed Clinical Social Workers collaborate with the Primary Care Providers, Psychiatrists and work as Behavioral Health Specialists.
Someone who is feeling depressed, feeling anxious or having any other symptoms of mental or behavioral distress can receive counseling services from our clinical social workers.
Patients who are in need of medications for their condition are treated by a team of Affinia Healthcare physicians, social workers and the psychiatrist. Patients who need inpatient treatment and mental health case management are referred other psychiatric facilities.
For a referral to Affinia Healthcare's Adult Mental Health services, please call the main number at 314-898-1700 and ask for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Fees & Pricing
Affinia Healthcare offers a sliding fee scale to uninsured patients that is based on household income. Patients who apply and are eligible will pay a discounted fee. Proof of income is required. Payments are due at time of service.
Patients whose income does not exceed 100% of the federal poverty level are charged the following nominal fees for services (additional fees may apply for other services):
Medical/Optometry/Behavioral Health Visit - start at $20
Dental discounts are available, including dental urgent care at the
St. Louis Education and Oral Health Clinic. Please call 314-814-8700.
Eye glasses fee $60
Prescription fee start at $13
Medical Urgent Care $75 *Additional fees may apply
Discounts are also provided for patients with income between 100-200% of the federal poverty level.
Since this is a sliding fee scale clinic, we have provided the Federal Poverty Guidelines below. Visit the BJC Behavioral Health website listed above to see what the level is needed for free care.
Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2022
| Persons In Family Household | Poverty Guideline Salary per year |
|---|
| 1 | $12,880 |
| 2 | $17,420 |
| 3 | $21,960 |
| 4 | $26,500 |
| 5 | $31,040 |
| 6 | $35,580 |
| 7 | $40,120 |
| 8 | $44,660 |
For Households with more than 8 persons, add $4,480 for each additional person.
*Alaska and Hawaii have different rates for HUD federal poverty guidelines.
These numbers above represent 100% of the Federal Poverty Rate. In order to get reduced or free services from some clinics, they use a sliding fee scale based on your income.When they use a sliding fee scale, the 100% rate can be different than 100%. In those cases, using for example a 200% federal poverty level, you will only need double the 100% number listed above to 200%.
COVID-19 Information for Patients
Contact your healthcare provider by phone before coming to a clinic or hospital if you meet the following criteria:
- Symptoms such as fever, cough or shortness of breath, fatigue, headache
- Symptoms such as muscle or body aches, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose.
- Contact with someone with confirmed COVID-19 within 14 days of onset of systems
Mild Covid Symptoms
- Low-grade fever (approx 100 degrees Fahrenheit for adults)
- Nasal congestion
- Runny nose
- Mild, dry cough
- Mild body aches
Moderate Covid Symptoms
- Fever above 100.4 F
- Persistent cough
- Temporary shortness of breath when you exert yourself
- Exhaustion, need to stay in bed
Severe Covid Symptoms
- Constant trouble breathing
- Persistent chest pain or pressure
- Confusion
- Trouble staying awake
- Blue lips or face
Health Care Center
Federal Healthcare
This is a health care center funded by the federal government. This means even if you have no insurance you can be covered.The center is also income based for those making an income. This health center can cover services such as checkups, treatment,pregnancy care (where applicable), immunizations and child care (where applicable), prescription medicine and mental andsubstance abuse where applicable. Contact them at the number provided for full details.
Community Health
BJC Behavioral Health is a Community Health Center.
Homeless Health
BJC Behavioral Health is a Homeless Health Center.
Public Housing
BJC Behavioral Health is a Health Center for Public Housing Residents.
