Community health centers, including Federally Qualified Health Centers, are safety net health care facilities that provide primary, mental health, dental and vision care to individuals regardless of immigration status, insurance coverage, or ability to pay.

They provide care to an underserved, diverse, and multilingual patient population with a majority living at or below the federal poverty line. Community health centers also provide services to reduce barriers to care, including transportation, translation, and connection to other social services.

Community Health Care Association of New York State Represents community health centers in NYC and across the state and supports primary care emergency preparedness and response activities among NYC’s Federally Qualified Health Centers to prepare for, respond to and recover from public health emergencies.