Community Health Centers (FQHC) in Nevada
Nevada at a glance
Nevada is home to about 609,066 foreign-born residents (19.1% of the state’s 3,184,612 people) and 943,569 residents of Hispanic or Latino origin (29.6%), per the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates). The procedures below apply to everyone in Nevada regardless of immigration status unless noted.
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) are the most important low-cost medical care network in US for uninsured or underinsured people. They serve EVERYONE regardless of immigration status.
How FQHCs work — the short version
A Federally Qualified Health Center is a nonprofit clinic funded under Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Three things matter in practice: every site must serve you regardless of immigration status, fees follow a sliding scale based on income (a pay stub is usually enough proof), and most Nevada locations put primary care, pediatrics, dental, mental health, and a low-cost pharmacy under one roof. No insurance is required, and in areas with large Spanish-speaking populations, bilingual staff are the norm.
For the full guide — typical services, what to bring to a first visit, and how the sliding fee scale is calculated — see the national community health centers guide.
Important: Public Charge Rule
Under the 2022 public-charge rule, using an FQHC does not affect your immigration case — that rule does not consider low-cost medical services. ⚠️ It is rescinded effective September 18, 2026 (91 FR 45324); care received before that date is still judged under the 2022 rule, and receiving benefits is never outcome-determinative on its own. See the public charge guide.
FQHC locations in Nevada: the real numbers
Nevada has 78 active federally funded health center sites, per HRSA's Health Center Service Delivery Sites file. Every one of them is required to serve you regardless of immigration status or ability to pay. The cities with the most locations:
| City | FQHC sites |
|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 30 |
| Reno | 15 |
| North Las Vegas | 13 |
| Carson City | 3 |
| Laughlin | 2 |
Coverage by county
| County | Sites |
|---|---|
| Clark | 48 |
| Washoe | 17 |
| Elko | 5 |
| Carson City | 3 |
| Nye | 3 |
| Lander | 1 |
| Storey | 1 |
Major health center sites you can call today
| Health center site | City | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Recuperative Care Center | Las Vegas | (702) 229-5460 |
| Hope Springs | Reno | (775) 786-4673 |
| Wendover Community Health Center | West Wendover | (775) 664-2220 |
| Sparks Health Center | Sparks | (775) 329-6300 |
| Henderson Family Health Center | Henderson | (702) 868-0327 |
| North Las Vegas Family Health Center | North Las Vegas | (702) 214-5948 |
| Canyonlands Healthcare - Mesquite | Mesquite | (702) 602-0556 |
| Sun Valley Health Center (New) | Sun Valley | (775) 329-6300 |
Source: HRSA Health Center Service Delivery and Look-Alike Sites (retrieved 2026-07-07; refreshed quarterly). Hours and walk-in policies change — call before visiting, or search every site at findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov.
Related information
Last verified: 2026-06-15.
General information, not medical advice. For specific care, talk to a medical provider.
Last verified: 2026-06-15.
General procedural information for educational purposes. Not legal, tax, or immigration advice. Laws and fees change — verify with the issuing agency before taking action. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney or other appropriate professional.
Related procedural information
- Federal benefits eligibility by immigration status — who qualifies for what
- Find legal aid in your state — public-benefits appeals
- What an ITIN is and is not — an ITIN is a tax-filing number, not proof of eligibility for any benefit; each program sets its own identity and status rules
- Consulate of your country — many offer financial-assistance referrals
- Know Your Rights — public-benefits enrollment — agency confidentiality limits