federally qualified health center site
DAYBREAK SHELTER — Lawrence, Massachusetts
About DAYBREAK SHELTER
DAYBREAK SHELTER is a federally qualified health center site in Lawrence, Essex County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2000; it reports 4 operating hours a week, below the 35-hour median for health center sites in Essex County.
GREATER LAWRENCE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC runs 25 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 DAYBREAK SHELTER
Part B pays for the visit at DAYBREAK SHELTER 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 GREATER LAWRENCE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, 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 DAYBREAK SHELTER
DAYBREAK SHELTER is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Massachusetts expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,456,387 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Serving Health Insurance Needs of Everyone (SHINE) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-243-4636; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
DAYBREAK SHELTER 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
DAYBREAK SHELTER is at 75 N Parish Rd, Lawrence, MA, 01843-2930, Essex County.
Lawrence measures 11,580 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 4 operating hours a week here, listed as part-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at glfhc.org.
Call 978-975-4547 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 DAYBREAK SHELTER
The nearest GREATER LAWRENCE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC site is Lawrence High School in Lawrence, 0.1 miles away.
GLFHC-SOUTH in Lawrence is the next one out, 0.3 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH CTR, listed under Community Care Access, 9 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Essex County carries 74 listings.
The full Massachusetts list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence High School | Same network · Lawrence | 0.1 mi |
| GLFHC-SOUTH | Same network · Lawrence | 0.3 mi |
| Heading Home | Same network · Lawrence | 0.5 mi |
| GLFHC at Lawrence General Hospital | Same network · Lawrence | 1.3 mi |
| GLFHC, CSS Prevention and Education | Same network · Lawrence | 1.4 mi |
| GREATER LAWRENCE FAMILY HEALTH | Same network · Lawrence | 1.5 mi |
| LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH CTR | Community Care Access · Lowell | 9 mi |
| Kraft Care in Reach Mobile Van | Community Care Access · Lowell | 9.1 mi |
| Lowell CHC - 101 Jackson Street | Community Care Access · Lowell | 9.1 mi |
| LCHC Consolidated Site | Community Care Access · Lowell | 9.1 mi |
| Health on Wheels | Community Care Access · Lowell | 9.1 mi |
| Kathyrn P. Stoklosa Middle School | Community Care Access · Lowell | 9.7 mi |
| STEPHANIE HANSEN NP | Telehealth · Lynnfield | 12 mi |
| Peabody Veteran Memorial High School SBHC | Community Care Access · Peabody | 13.4 mi |
| Peabody Learning Academy | Community Care Access · Peabody | 14.6 mi |
| Peabody FAMILY HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Peabody | 15.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about DAYBREAK SHELTER
Does DAYBREAK SHELTER accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for DAYBREAK SHELTER, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 978-975-4547 to confirm.
What kind of site is DAYBREAK SHELTER?
HRSA records DAYBREAK SHELTER as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2000. GREATER LAWRENCE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC operates it alongside 25 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at DAYBREAK SHELTER?
HRSA reports 4 operating hours a week at DAYBREAK SHELTER. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as part-time. Call 978-975-4547 for open days.
Where is DAYBREAK SHELTER?
DAYBREAK SHELTER is at 75 N Parish Rd, Lawrence, MA, 01843-2930, Essex County. The area measures 11,580 people per square mile. Essex County holds 74 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at DAYBREAK SHELTER?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what DAYBREAK SHELTER charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 978-975-4547 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other GREATER LAWRENCE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC locations near DAYBREAK SHELTER?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest GREATER LAWRENCE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC sites to DAYBREAK SHELTER 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 Massachusetts?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Serving Health Insurance Needs of Everyone (SHINE) reads Massachusetts formularies free at 1-800-243-4636.