St. Tammany

Community Health Center - Slidell

The St. Tammany Community Health Center in Slidell services one of the fastest growing parishes in the state of Louisiana – St. Tammany Parish.  This Northshore location is conveniently located on Robert Boulevard off Gause Boulevard in the heart of Slidell.  With convenient hours of operation and same day appointments available, it’s no wonder why so many patients choose this clinic as their patient-centered medical home.

Our highly trained staff of Physicians, Pediatricians, Nurse Practitioners and LCSWs will offer your family the care that they deserve.  Our services include:  Adult and Pediatric Primary Care, Behavioral Health and WIC.  As a patient, you’ll have access to our online patient portal which allows you to view your lab results, communicate with doctors and staff and even pay your bill. You can even pay less for your medications through our discount pharmacy program.

While most commercial insurances, Medicaid and Medicare are accepted, patients are never turned away for care due to their inability to pay. A discount sliding fee scale is offered based on a patient’s household size and income.

The St. Tammany Community Health Center is a part of the Access Health Louisiana Network, the largest network of Federally Qualified Health Centers in Louisiana.

High standards of care, affordability and convenience are just some of the reasons why the St. Tammany Community Health Center was recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance as a Patient-Centered Medical Home.  Our physicians and staff, many of whom are also bilingual, continually exceed national standards by offering higher quality of care at lower costs.  This means a better overall healthcare experience for you our patient.

Access Health Louisiana also offers Behavioral Health Services located at the same location.  The behavioral health center opened its doors in 2003 under the Acadian Care name with the goal of providing the highest quality service to the community.  In 2020, Acadian Care joined the Access Health Louisiana Network to expand services for its patients.

Psychiatrist Richard Kutner and his team help patients with private, individual therapy sessions.   At the St. Tammany Community Health Center, we serve infant, children and adults.  We also provide comprehensive psychological testing.  St. Tammany Community Health Center Behavioral Health is also one of the only facilities in the region that specializes in using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to treat depression and anxiety.  TMS is focused magnetic energy directed to the left side of the brain’s front cortex.

Our skilled providers also specialize in treating:

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Attention Deficit Disorder
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Autism
• Bipolar Disorder
• Depression
• Anxiety

• A variety of other psychological disorders including psychological testing
• Infant Mental Health Services

For added convenience, we also offer telemedicine for our patients.  Patients can speak to their provider from the convenience of their desktop or mobile device during their scheduled appointment time.  Telemedicine is the perfect complement to on-going patient care.  St. Tammany Community Health Center Behavioral Health offers almost all of its services via telemedicine.  Patients can use it to speak to their psychiatrist to about a prescription or refill, therapeutic options or assist in scheduling child or senior care appointments.

Certain services must be provided in one of the Access Health Louisiana offices. Any initial assessments or psychological testing must be done on-site. In the early stages of evaluating and diagnosing your condition, your provider needs to see you in person.  This allows your provider to observe your overall health and behaviors. It’s also a good way for you to begin to develop your relationship.

While most commercial insurances, Medicaid and Medicare are accepted, patients are never turned away for care due to their inability to pay.  A discount sliding fee scale is offered based on a patient’s household size and income.

Patients can also receive primary care, podiatry, health coaching and WIC services next door at our St. Tammany Community Health Center at 501 Robert Blvd.

Another benefit of being an Access Health Louisiana patient is that we can assist you in applying for Medicaid benefits right on site (click here to see if you qualify for Medicaid). Patients can also purchase prescription medications at a reduced rate through our discount pharmacy program. Most prescriptions can be filled at convenient local pharmacies right where you live.

The St. Tammany Community Health Center is a member of the Access Health Louisiana (AHL) Network, the largest network of Federally Qualified Health Centers in Louisiana.

Make your appointment today.  Call the St. Tammany Community Health Center’s Behavioral Health Slidell location at (985) 218-8323.  For medical assistance after hours, please call the clinic and your call will be routed to staff that can assist you.  In case of a medical emergency, please dial 9-1-1.

Make your appointment today.  Call (985) 607-0400.  For medical assistance after hours, please call the clinic and your call will be routed to staff that can assist you.  In case of a medical emergency, please dial 9-1-1.

To contact the Slidell W.I.C. office call (985) 847-0720.