Mary`s Center

Mary’s Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Washington, DC, and Maryland with 37 years of experience providing medical, dental, behavioral health, education, and social services to families throughout the region.

As a community health center, Mary’s Center serves anyone who walks through our doors regardless of their social, economic, and immigration status. We accept all major private insurance plans, Medicaid, and Medicare, and provide the highest quality of care regardless of your ability to pay.

Mary’s Center has five (5) sites, including three (3) medical clinics in DC and two (2) clinics in Maryland.

To learn more, visit our Contact and Locations page.

You can make an appointment by calling the main appointment line at (844) 796-2797. Our phone operators are available Monday to Sunday from 6:30 am to 8:00 pm.

We offer same-day appointments on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage all participants to call before walking into the clinic.

For us to provide you with the best healthcare possible, you need to let us know:

If you have been recently seen at a hospital or a specialist’s office

If you don’t understand or disagree with your plan of care

If you have difficulty managing your medications

If you need help with financial or other life challenges

At Mary’s Center, your health is our priority. Understanding your health insurance options can be tough, and we are here to help. We accept most insurance plans, including Medicaid and Medicare, but are deeply committed to providing you with healthcare regardless of your ability to pay.

Before making an appointment, look into your insurance coverage to avoid paying unnecessary fees. Check the insurance plans we accept.

Mary’s Center uses a sliding fee scale to determine how much an uninsured participant will pay based only on income and family size. We encourage all patients without private insurance to apply for Medicaid, DC Healthcare Alliance (health insurance plan for DC residents who DO NOT qualify for Medicaid), and other local county programs in Maryland. Payments and visit costs are adjusted based on the ability to pay and can be found in Mary’s Center’s sliding fee scale (sistema escalonado de tarifas).

To apply for health insurance, call (844) 796-2797 for an appointment with an insurance representative who will help you with the application form. Mary’s Center’s certified staff will help determine your eligibility for Health Insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). If eligible, we can help you sign up for the most appropriate health plan during the special enrollment periods in Maryland and DC.

To apply for Medicaid, call (844) 796-2797 to make an appointment with one of our Public Benefits Specialists, who will help you fill out the form. You must bring proof of address (e.g., a utility or phone bill), proof of income, and a photo ID.

To learn more about Medicaid Renewal in Maryland

To learn more about Medicaid Renewal in DC

Q&A Medicaid Renewal in Maryland. Spanish version here.

Q&A Medicaid Renewal in DC. Spanish version here.

To apply for DC Healthcare Alliance, a public insurance through the District of Columbia government, please click here for more information.

To apply for the Immigrant Children Program, please click here for more information.

If you are a Mary’s Center participant considering applying for health insurance, such as Medicaid, DC Alliance, Qualified Medicare Beneficiary, Immigrant Children Program, or SNAP or TANF programs, apply through the Bilingual Health Access Program (BHAP) by calling (844) 796-2797 for an appointment. NOTE: You must be a DC resident and a Mary’s Center participant who does not qualify for health insurance under the ACA to qualify.

Thanks to the Healthy Babies Equity Act, effective July 1, 2023, noncitizen pregnant individuals in Maryland of any immigration status will now have access to Medicaid coverage. The benefit will provide coverage during pregnancy and four months after birth. To learn if you are eligible, visit Maryland Health Connection.

There are a few more health programs for non-citizens, depending on the state/district you live in.

We prefer that you visit one of the sites in the state/district in which you live. That will make it easier for us to help you with the resources available to you as a resident of that state/district.

No. You and your children can enroll in our family literacy and/or social services programs even if you are not a patient. Please call 202-797-7337 for educational programs and 202-483-8196 for social services.

If you need to reach your provider, please call to schedule an in-person or virtual visit. If you need to speak with a nurse about a medical concern/advice, or for refill requests, call our nursing line at 202-745-3123. If we are busy with another patient, please leave a message, and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Our nurses also answer non-urgent questions through our Patient Portal.

No. Mary’s Center receives some funding from various federal, state, and DC government entities.

Mary’s Center is a nonprofit organization that receives funding from various government entities, including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In addition, Mary’s Center has Federal Public Health Service (PHS) deemed status concerning certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals. Other sources of funding come from patient revenue, foundation and corporate grants, donations, and fundraising.

Mary’s Center is a local nonprofit organization serving individuals throughout Washington, DC, and Maryland.

Mary’s Center serves over 65,000 participants a year from more than 50 countries.

As of March 2025, Mary’s Center employs nearly 750 staff members from more than 40 countries who speak over 35 languages.

Please see the Department of Healthcare Finance’s webpage on Alliance.