Lynn Community Health Center

Lynn Community Health Center is a non-profit medical clinic in Lynn, MA. It operates as a fully integrated practice in Essex County, offering primary care, dental services, behavioral health, eye care, and access to a discount pharmacy. The center serves the diverse needs of the Lynn community regardless of background, language, or ability to pay. It holds a rating of 2.10 based on 66 reviews.

The organization was established in 1971 as a small storefront mental health clinic and has grown into the largest provider of primary care, behavioral health, eye care, and dental services in one of the most medically underserved communities in Massachusetts. It employs more than 600 staff members across multiple sites in the city and serves over 41,000 individuals annually, which represents 35% of all Lynn residents. The clinic uses a patient-centered medical home model where board-certified providers lead teams of mental health therapists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, dentists, optometrists, pharmacists, and community health workers. This integrative approach is designed to address almost any non-emergency health need or chronic condition. More than half of the staff are bilingual, and many speak more than two languages, ensuring that over 50% of patients who are best served in a language other than English can communicate effectively with their providers. The center also operates a specialized Addiction Treatment Center and offers a Recuperative Care Center for support after hospital stays. An expansion project is underway to add a fourth-floor addition that will expand OB/GYN and pediatric services and improve accessibility.

Lynn Community Health Center has a steady record of repeat and referred customers, reflecting a long history of service in the area. It has been providing care in Lynn for 55 years, building a foundation of health for neighbors through a model that prioritizes comprehensive, accessible, and culturally responsive treatment.