SSTAR Addiction Treatment Home About » Research Services » Projects » Employment News » Contact » Donate Primary Healthcare Located at 400 Stanley St in Fall River, the Family HealthCare Center at SSTAR has expanded to a family medicine model, serving all people from infancy through adulthood. Most of our patients have encountered obstacles to care or personal situations that have required supportive services. We provide primary healthcare, preventative medicine, education and supportive services for all individuals. Our specialized services include infectious diseases including the treatment of HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C. Services are provided regardless of an ability to pay. Bi-lingual staff is available. “We offer same day appointments please click Schedule An Appointment to schedule an appointment with a provider. We now offer Telemedicine appointments.” Please help with our Cancer Screening Survey Por favor ayuda con nuestra encuesta de detección de cáncer The Family Healthcare Center at SSTAR would like to ask for your help in gathering information about the needs and concerns of our patients in regards to testing for colon cancer. Completing this survey is voluntary. You may skip any question or choose not to complete this survey. No names are collected and no one will know these answers are from you. The information gathered through this survey will be shared with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to help improve cancer screening services in the state. Your care providers at the health center appreciate your participation in this survey. Please click on the link below. Thank you. https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5596501/SSTAR-Colorectal-Cancer-Screening-Patient-Survey-2020 After Hours Care The Family HealthCare Center at SSTAR provides 24/7 access to care for our patients. Simply call our main number, 508-675-1054, to be connected to our on-call answering service. They will carefully listen to your concerns and contact the appropriate provider who can help you get the medical care you need. This 24/7 service is for illness and medical concerns. Refills requests must be sent to your pharmacy, as this after hours provider cannot do refills. Do you live in the South End or Central Fall River? We also have offices located conveniently on 1010 South Main St. Click here to visit our South End Services page for more details. or call 508-675-1054. Hours of Operation Monday – Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm Sliding Scale Fee Notice to Patients This practice serves all patients regardless of inability to pay. Discounts for primary care services are offered based on family size and income. For more information call (508)675-1054 Aviso Para Pacientes Esta practica sirve a todos los pacientes, independientemente de la incapacidad de pago. Descuentos par los servicios esenciales son ofrecidos dependiendo de tamono de la familia y de los ingresos. Usted puede solicitar un descuento por el telefono (508)675-1054 Specialized Programs Enhanced Medical Management Services This Program at SSTAR’s Family Health Care Center, provides ‘Access to Care and Treatment’ for HIV and Hepatitis C clients. Case Management Services are available to assist clients with individual needs. Post Exposure Prophylaxis (P.E.P.) For individuals who have been in contact with potentially infected body fluids in an exposure event. For example, needle-stick injuries or contact with blood-to-blood events. Health Access Program The Health Access Program has Certified Application Counselors to assist you in finding an affordable health insurance that fits you and your family needs. Contact us or stop by if you need to know more about available insurances or assistance in completion of applications. We are here for you!! Download one of our brochures: I Am Informed (English) Tengo Informacion (Espanol) Tenho Informacao (Portuguese) Nutritional Counseling The Nutritional Counseling program at SSTAR’s Family HealthCare Center provides individual nutritional counseling and assessment services for everyone concerned about their dietary lifestyle. Emphasis is provided to support specialized nutritional needs including diabetes, obesity, cholesterol, HIV and hypertension. Pediatric consultations are also available. Sexually Transmitted Disease (S.T.I.) Clinic SSTAR offers an STI Clinic staffed by an RN and a trained professional. Our services include: Diagnosis of Sexually Transmitted Diseases, risk reduction counseling, education and referral for primary medical care. All services are confidential and are available to everyone regardless of citizenship status. Early intervention is critical to maintaining one’s reproductive health. All STDs are treatable and many are curable. Buprenorphine/Suboxone Program Treatment for opiate addiction including medical detox and maintenance in a clinical setting provided by the primary care physician and nurses. This program offers relapse prevention group therapy and individual counseling incorporated into primary health care. Chronic Disease Management Program – RN Case Manager for Diabetes, Asthma, and High Blood Pressure Diabetes Case Management Program provides nursing intervention and counseling to clients with Diabetes. Services include blood sugar monitoring, medical management, foot care and preventative services. Bi-lingual Community Health Workers are available for case management and home visits. Confidential Services for Adolescents Staff is available to assist adolescents in making informed choices about their health for confidential issues, such as pregnancy and substance use. Testing, treatment, education and support is available without parental consent, although involvement of concerned parents or guardians is always a goal. Services are not charged to parents/guardian’s health insurance. Click here for: SSTAR Family HealthCare Center Provider Information SSTAR Family HealthCare Center Brochure NextMD Patient Portal Urgent Care Centers and Minute Clinics HRSA Announcement: Notice for FTCA Deemed Community Health Centers SSTAR Family HealthCare Center 2016 HSN Credit and Collection Policy Medical Care Notice English Medical Care Notice Spanish Medical Care Notice Portuguese Share this: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Like this: Loading... Quick Links Easily find SSTAR services by using the buttons below Project Aware Video Player 00:00 00:00 Connect WIth Us Help Us Save Lives! SSTAR intends to construct a 43,000 square foot facility that will increase capacity of its services for patients with mental health & substance use disorders. The facility will house a triage and assessment center; a federally qualified health center that will house primary care facilities; individual, family and group counseling rooms, and a medication assisted treatment center for those with opiate and alcohol addiction. In addition, this facility, along with additional funding from SAMSHA, will allow SSTAR to develop a state-of-the-art center… Read more Contact Us Your Name* Your Email* What can SSTAR do for you?* CAPTCHA About SSTAR Mission – To provide a quality continuum of care and support to all people, especially those affected by addiction, by responding to their mental, physical, emotional and spiritual needs. Vision – Led by our mission, our vision is to participate together as a team in this meaningful work, in a collegial, responsible and financially sound atmosphere. 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