Healthcare
Getting sick is hard. Paying for it shouldn’t be impossible.
If you do not have insurance, or your insurance does not cover what you need, this page can help. Some of these places see anyone, no matter what you can pay. Some help you sign up for free or low-cost insurance. Some take care of specific things like teeth, mental health, or addiction that regular doctor’s offices do not always cover. Some are for emergencies and crises that need a phone number you can call right now.
If you live in Warren County and you need care, that is a real reason to ask. You do not have to be very sick to call. A check-up, a question, a worry that will not go away. All of those count.
Most of these places ask about your income to figure out what you pay. Some charge nothing. Some charge a small amount. The people who answer the phone can tell you what to expect before you walk in.
Hours, costs, and wait times change. Always call before you go, and ask what you will need to bring.
This list is not every place that helps with healthcare in Warren County. It is the places we know about. If you know a place we missed, tell us and we will add it.
Sign up for health insurance
Medicaid (Free or Low-Cost Health Insurance from Kentucky)
If you qualify, Medicaid covers doctor visits, hospital care, prescriptions, and more. To sign up, go to kynect.ky.gov. The application is in English and Spanish. Community Action of Southern KY can also help you fill out the application in person.
Primary care for the whole family
Fairview Community Health Center
Fairview is a Federally Qualified Health Center, which means they take everyone, no matter what insurance you have or what you can pay. They do regular check-ups, kids’ care, prenatal care, prescription help, and mental health. If you do not have a doctor, this is the place to start.
225 Natchez Trace Avenue · (270) 783-3573
Note: Fairview does not offer full-time dental care. They sometimes offer dental services to their patients through a WKU mobile dental van. Ask when you call if that is currently available.
Med Center Urgent Care
For something that needs to be seen today but is not an emergency. Sore throats, sprains, fevers, infections. Med Center Urgent Care takes most insurance and offers payment plans for people without insurance. It is faster than the ER and less expensive.
291 New Towne Drive · (270) 796-3500
The Medical Center (Emergency Room)
For real emergencies. Chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe injuries, anything life-threatening. The ER cannot turn anyone away based on ability to pay. They will treat you first and figure out the bill later. If it is not an emergency, urgent care or your regular doctor will be much less expensive.
250 Park Street · (270) 745-1000 · For real emergencies, call 911
County health department services
Barren River District Health Department
The county health department offers free or low-cost services for the whole family. WIC food assistance for moms and babies. Free shots for kids. Pregnancy care. Women’s health. Cancer screenings. Help with diabetes and high blood pressure.
1109 State Street · (270) 781-2490
Also offers needle exchange and free Narcan for opioid overdose prevention.
One Stop Help Center
A community help center that connects you with health services, government programs, and other resources you might need. If you do not know where to start, this is a place to ask.
636 US 31W Bypass · Monday through Friday, 9 in the morning to 5 in the afternoon · (270) 698-9368
Free walk-in clinic
Free Street Med Clinic
A free medical clinic for anyone who walks in. No insurance, no appointment, no questions about what you can pay. They see basic medical needs, including illnesses, injuries, and prescription help.
Second Wednesday of the month · Wellness Connection · 428 Center Street
Fourth Wednesday of the month · Life Navigation Center · 423 West Main Avenue
Mental health and addiction
IF YOU NEED HELP RIGHT NOW
If you are in crisis right now, call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
If you are struggling with addiction and need help right now, call the Kentucky Treatment Hotline at (833) 859-4357.
Both are free, available 24 hours a day, and they speak Spanish.
LifeSkills, Inc.
LifeSkills is the main mental health and addiction treatment center in Warren County. They help people who are struggling with mental health, depression, anxiety, or addiction. They charge based on what you can pay. If you are in crisis, they have someone available all day and all night.
380 Suwannee Trail · Monday through Thursday, 7 in the morning to 7 in the evening · Friday, 7 in the morning to 5 in the afternoon · (270) 901-5000
Wellness Connection
A drop-in support center that helps people in recovery from mental health challenges and addiction. Counseling, peer support, case management, and a welcoming community. Free.
428 Center Street · Tuesday through Thursday, 10 in the morning to 4 in the afternoon · (270) 901-5463
Behavioral Health Group
Treatment for opioid addiction. They use medication-assisted treatment, which is the modern, medical approach to recovery. Most insurance and Medicaid accepted.
1990 Louisville Road, Suite 110 · (270) 782-2100
JourneyPure
Outpatient addiction treatment. They handle alcohol, opioids, and other substance use. Most insurance accepted, including Medicaid.
1901 Scottsville Road · Monday through Friday, 8 in the morning to 4:30 in the afternoon · (888) 862-5018
Park Place Recovery Center
Residential recovery program for adults with substance use disorders. Separate programs for men and women. Run by LifeSkills.
822 Woodway Street · (270) 901-5000
Rivendell Behavioral Health Hospital
Inpatient mental health hospital for kids, teens, and adults in serious crisis. They handle severe depression, suicidal thoughts, addiction, and other emergencies that need round-the-clock care.
1035 Porter Pike · (270) 843-1199 or toll free (800) 548-2621
Dental care
There is no free walk-in dental clinic in Warren County. This is a real gap.
The dental options below either have wait times, charge on a sliding scale based on your income, or happen once a year at events like Smiles from the Heart. Call ahead to whichever place fits your situation. The front desk can tell you the wait, the cost, and what you need to bring.
Smiles from the Heart (Annual Free Dentistry Day)
Once a year, usually a Friday in April, Chandler Park Dental Care runs Smiles from the Heart. Cleanings, X-rays, fillings, and extractions are all free that day. First come, first served. You must be 18 or older and not pregnant. Watch local news in early April for the date, or call to ask.
1857 Tucker Way · (270) 781-2952
This is not an everyday service. Every other day of the year, Chandler Park is a regular dental office with regular prices.
The Dental Clinic at Med Center Health
A dental clinic that offers reduced-cost care to people without insurance. They charge based on your income. Call to get on the schedule. There is usually a wait for a first appointment, sometimes weeks or months, so call as early as you can.
740 East 10th Avenue · Monday through Thursday, 8 in the morning to 4 in the afternoon · (270) 781-9687
WKU Dental Hygiene Clinic
Cleanings and basic dental care done by WKU dental hygiene students under the direction of licensed instructors. Low cost. Open to the public. Call to ask about availability. The clinic runs on the WKU academic calendar, so appointments are only offered during the school year.
On WKU campus · (270) 745-2426
Specialized health resources
Matthew 25 (HIV and AIDS Resource)
Free testing, treatment connections, and support for people living with HIV or AIDS. They also help with food, housing, and transportation for people whose health makes work difficult.
811 Fairview Avenue · (270) 904-7029
Path Forward of KY (Disability and Medicaid Waivers)
Helps people with disabilities apply for Medicaid waivers, find services, and connect with job programs. They are who you call when you need help navigating the disability system.
730 Fairview Avenue, Suite B5 · (270) 599-0020
Help for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Neighbors
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, the Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing helps with interpreters, hearing aids, communication access, and connecting with services.
Videophone: (502) 416-0607
Voice: (502) 573-2604
Toll free: (800) 372-2907
Know a place that should be on this list? Email us and we will add it!