Community health centers in Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles has 4 community health center clinics run by 2 organizations. Fees are on a sliding scale by income and insurance, so what you pay depends on your household, and every patient is seen regardless of ability to pay.
- Clinics here are open 40 hours a week at the median, against 40 for Louisiana.
- Longest weekly hours: Comprehensive Care Center of Southwest Louisiana - Health Center at 46.5 hours.
- Largest operator: Swla Center for Health Services, serving 22,695 patients.
Clinics in Lake Charles
Comprehensive Care Center of Southwest Louisiana - Health Center
1715 Common St 70601
46.5 hours a week · (337) 439-5861 · Run by Southwest Louisiana AIDS Council
SWLA Center for Health Services - Lake Charles
2000 Opelousas St 70601
40 hours a week · (337) 439-9983 · Run by Swla Center for Health Services
Comprehensive Care Center of Southwest Louisiana Admin & Health Center
425 Kingsley St 70601
40 hours a week · (337) 439-5861 · Run by Southwest Louisiana AIDS Council
SWLA Center for Health Services--DeBakey Drive Temporary Location
501 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr 70601
40 hours a week · (337) 439-9983 · Run by Swla Center for Health Services
Compare the organizations running these clinics
| Health center | Patients | Uninsured | Medicaid / CHIP | Blood pressure controlled | Care offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swla Center for Health Services | 22,695 | 21% | 54% | 68% | Dental, Mental health, Substance use |
| Southwest Louisiana AIDS Council | 830 | 12% | 40% | 71% | Mental health, Substance use |
| Louisiana median | 9,270 | 12% | 48% | 67% | |
| U.S. median | 13,670 | 14% | 42% | 68% |
How sliding-fee pricing works
Health centers set your fee by household income and size. Lower incomes pay less, and insured patients are billed through their plan. Read the sliding-fee guide for the 2026 income levels and what to bring.
Health centers near Lake Charles
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