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Crystal River Health Center welcomes you whether or not you can pay today, and whatever your papers look like. If we cannot do something in this building, we help you find it — we do not send you away empty-handed.

You are welcome here — whether or not you can pay today, and whatever your papers look like. We aim to see you quickly.

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  1. 1 of 4 · Will you see me if I cannot pay?

    Yes. Sliding fee is how we do that.

    We do not turn you away because of money, citizenship, or other limits that close doors elsewhere. If your household income is limited, a sliding-fee discount may lower what you owe. If your income is at or below the federal poverty level, you pay only a small set fee. If you cannot pay it, you will still be seen. No one is denied care because they cannot pay. Ask at the desk even if you have insurance.

    You will be asked to update your financial information about once a year. That is how the discount stays fair. For an appointment, call 352-565-7342.

  2. 2 of 4 · How soon can I be seen?

    We aim for a visit within a day or two.

    Our goal is that you see a clinician as soon as we can.

    Hours have been weekdays. We are working toward longer days and weekend time so you are less likely to need the emergency room for something we can handle here.

  3. 3 of 4 · What if you do not offer what I need?

    We help you get it — we do not shrug.

    Some services live in other buildings: a specialist, a hospital stay, certain labs, or dental that we do not yet do in-house. Your team helps with a referral or a partner clinic.

    Tell us if getting here is hard. We can help you set up a ride. Most rides must be booked 2–3 business days ahead. Tell us if you need language help. That is part of getting you in — not extra paperwork you have to invent.

  4. 4 of 4 · Who do I call?

    The clinic — and 988 if it cannot wait.

    Crystal River Health Center, 927 N Citrus Ave, Crystal River, FL 34428. Phone 352-565-7342. Website www.ccrhealth.org.

    Call 911 if you or someone else is in danger now. 988 if someone needs a person now.

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Comprehensive CareOne home for your doctor visit, counseling, and help with medicine costs.Patient SatisfactionShorter waits, a next visit that is not weeks away, and privacy you can count on. We will ask if the week worked for you.

Crystal River Health Center, operated by Citrus County Rural Health, Inc., an FQHC Look-Alike. These pages explain how we care for you and your family. Your official medical chart stays at the clinic. For an appointment, call 352-565-7342 (TTY 711). Call 911 if you or someone else is in danger now. 988 if someone needs a person now.

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