Who We Are

The Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC) funds nearly 1,400 health centers. They provide affordable, accessible, and high-quality primary health care to underserved communities at over 15,500 sites. 

Health centers:

  • Are community-based and serves over 31 million people
  • Provide access to medical, dental, behavioral, vision, and other health care services.
  • Provide care for all, with dedicated programs for people experiencing homelessness, agricultural workers, and people who live in or around public housing.

Featured

  • HRSA announced $240 million in awards to launch and expand mental health and substance use disorder services.

  • Congratulations to health centers that earned badges by making notable achievements in access, quality, health equity, and health information technology.

  • Learn about the six-decade history of the Health Center Program and the people who made it happen.

  • Applications to establish New Access Points are now open to expand access to affordable, high-quality primary health care, including mental health and substance use disorder services, for underserved communities and populations.

Explore

  • Uniform Data System (UDS), research, and quality recognition

  • Find out how we invest in health centers and partners.

  • Resource clearinghouse, partnerships, and event calendar

  • Overview of Health Center Program-related initiatives including resources and tools.

  • Overview of Health Center Program compliance resources and tools.  

  • Overview of health centers, the impact of the Health Center Program, application and eligibility instructions, and the strategic partnerships that support the Bureau efforts.