federally qualified health center site
Family Academy of Multi-Lingual Exploration (FAME) — New Haven, Connecticut
About Family Academy of Multi-Lingual Exploration (FAME)
Family Academy of Multi-Lingual Exploration (FAME) is a federally qualified health center site in New Haven, South Central Connecticut Planning Region. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA records it as a seasonal site that may not run year-round; it is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2019; it reports 35 operating hours a week, below the 37.5-hour median for health center sites in South Central Connecticut Planning Region.
FAIR HAVEN COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC, INC. runs 23 other listed locations.
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at Family Academy of Multi-Lingual Exploration (FAME)
Part B pays for the visit at Family Academy of Multi-Lingual Exploration (FAME) under the health center payment system, and the sliding fee scale can lower the cost of the visit for those who qualify; the drug is billed to Part D by a pharmacy.
HRSA lists no Medicare billing number here for FAIR HAVEN COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC, INC.; confirm billing before a first visit.
Medicare's general GLP-1 rules are set out.
- Do you manage GLP-1 prescriptions for Medicare patients?
- Which Medicare plans do you take?
- What documents precede a prior authorization?
Insurance and Medicare at Family Academy of Multi-Lingual Exploration (FAME)
Family Academy of Multi-Lingual Exploration (FAME) is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Connecticut expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 742,808 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Connecticut CHOICES (Program for Health Insurance Assistance, Outreach, Information and Referral, Counseling, Eligibility Screening) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-994-9422; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Family Academy of Multi-Lingual Exploration (FAME) is required to provide or arrange, directly or by referral:
Weight management and diabetes care sit inside primary care, where a GLP-1 conversation would start.
- Primary care for all ages
- Behavioral health and substance use care
- Preventive dental care
- Laboratory and diagnostic services
Getting there and what to expect
Family Academy of Multi-Lingual Exploration (FAME) is at 255 Blatchley Ave, New Haven, CT, 06513-3509, South Central Connecticut Planning Region.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
New Haven measures 6,162 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 35 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at fhchc.org.
Call 203-777-7411 before travelling.
- Medicare card and any Part D card
- Photo ID
- Current medications and doses
- Recent labs or prescriber notes
- Income and household size, for the fee scale
Other options near Family Academy of Multi-Lingual Exploration (FAME)
The nearest FAIR HAVEN COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC, INC. site is Fair Haven Community Health Care at 374 Grand Avenue Building A in New Haven, 0.2 miles away.
Fair Haven Community Health Care at 374 Grand Avenue Building B in New Haven is the next one out, 0.2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is State Street Health & Counseling Services, listed under Community Care Access, 0.7 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
South Central Connecticut Planning Region carries 101 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fair Haven Community Health Care at 374 Grand Avenue Building A | Same network · New Haven | 0.2 mi |
| Fair Haven Community Health Care at 374 Grand Avenue Building B | Same network · New Haven | 0.2 mi |
| Fair Haven K-8 School Based Health Center | Same network · New Haven | 0.3 mi |
| John Martinez K-8 School Based Health Center | Same network · New Haven | 0.3 mi |
| Grand Pharmacy at 111 Grand Avenue | Same network · New Haven | 0.4 mi |
| Fair Haven Community Health Center @ 50 Grand | Same network · New Haven | 0.5 mi |
| State Street Health & Counseling Services | Community Care Access · New Haven | 0.7 mi |
| CS-HHC at 266 State Street | Community Care Access · New Haven | 1.3 mi |
| COMMUNITY SOUP KITCHEN-BROADWAY | Community Care Access · New Haven | 1.7 mi |
| Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center at " Q " House 1st Floor | Community Care Access · New Haven | 1.9 mi |
| Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center at the Recovery and Wellness Center | Community Care Access · New Haven | 1.9 mi |
| SOUTH CENTRAL REHAB CENTER | Community Care Access · New Haven | 1.9 mi |
| FELLOWSHIP PLACE HOMELESS OUTREA | Community Care Access · New Haven | 1.9 mi |
| Health Care for the Homeless Team | Community Care Access · New Haven | 1.9 mi |
| ROBERTO CLEMENTE SCHOOL CLINIC | Community Care Access · New Haven | 2 mi |
| Martha's Place | Community Care Access · New Haven | 2 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Family Academy of Multi-Lingual Exploration (FAME)
Does Family Academy of Multi-Lingual Exploration (FAME) accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Family Academy of Multi-Lingual Exploration (FAME), so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 203-777-7411 to confirm.
What kind of site is Family Academy of Multi-Lingual Exploration (FAME)?
HRSA records Family Academy of Multi-Lingual Exploration (FAME) as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2019. FAIR HAVEN COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC, INC. operates it alongside 23 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Family Academy of Multi-Lingual Exploration (FAME)?
HRSA reports 35 operating hours a week at Family Academy of Multi-Lingual Exploration (FAME). That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 203-777-7411 for open days.
Where is Family Academy of Multi-Lingual Exploration (FAME)?
Family Academy of Multi-Lingual Exploration (FAME) is at 255 Blatchley Ave, New Haven, CT, 06513-3509, South Central Connecticut Planning Region. The area measures 6,162 people per square mile. South Central Connecticut Planning Region holds 101 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Family Academy of Multi-Lingual Exploration (FAME)?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Family Academy of Multi-Lingual Exploration (FAME) charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 203-777-7411 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other FAIR HAVEN COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC, INC. locations near Family Academy of Multi-Lingual Exploration (FAME)?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest FAIR HAVEN COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC, INC. sites to Family Academy of Multi-Lingual Exploration (FAME) and their distances. Sites sharing an operator typically share intake and billing arrangements, so a record started at one can often be pulled up at another.
What GLP-1 medications does Medicare cover in Connecticut?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Connecticut CHOICES (Program for Health Insurance Assistance, Outreach, Information and Referral, Counseling, Eligibility Screening) reads Connecticut formularies free at 1-800-994-9422.