Health and Medical Resources
The staff at the Basic Needs Hub are here to help you get connected to the resources you need to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. If you feel that you are in need of information or a connection to a healthcare-related resource, please take a look through this page or send us an email to see if we can help!
On Campus Support
Farmingdale State College Health and Wellness Center
The Farmingdale Health and Wellness Center is committed to supporting the physical and emotional well-being of all FSC students. Our team provides a wide range of health services in a caring, confidential environment.
Students who present a valid Farmingdale ID and have submitted the required immunization and health records are eligible to receive services.
Services Offered:
- Entrance Physical Exams
- Women’s Health Services – including gynecological exams
- Immunizations (MMR, Tetanus, Meningitis, Influenza)
- Athletic Physical Exams and EKGs
- Medical Clinics – for general illness, injury and care
- *Laboratory Services* – including STD/STI testing
- Prescription & Over-the-Counter Medications
- Counseling for Alcohol and Substance Use
- Smoking Cessation Support
* Please note that the Health and Wellness Center uses LabCorp, an external laboratory, for all lab services. It is the patient's responsibility to confirm whether LabCorp is in network with their personal health insurance provider and verify what lab services are considered a covered benefit under their plan. Any fees not covered by your insurance are the student's responsibility.*
View more information about the Health and Wellness Center.
Farmingdale State College Dental Hygiene Center
Located in Gleeson Hall, the Dental Hygiene Care Center is an on-campus dental facility designed to educate future dental hygenists.
The Center is open to both students and the general public at a nominal fee. Please see the Dental Hygiene Center website for further payment information and services offered.
Community Health Resources
NYS Medicaid Program
Medicaid provides health coverage to low-income adults, children, pregnant individuals, eldery adults, and people with disabilities. Services include in-and-outpatient hospital care, physician services, skilled nursing care, labratory and X-ray services, early and periodic screening of children, home health care services, and transportation services.
Medicaid is administed by states but adheres to federal requirements. The program is funded jointly by states and the federal government. Please note that services and eligibility criteria vary by state.
To apply for Medicaid coverage in New York State, you can visit the NY State of Health webpage and click Apply Today.
You can also apply for coverage by visiting your local DSS/HRA Center and completing an application in person.
You are categorically eligible for Medicaid if you:
- Are a legal U.S. resident: While citizenship is not required, a person must be a legal U.S. resident of the state and county where the application for Medicaid is made to receive benefits.
- Fall into a certain category of non-immigrant (e.g., certain international students, visitors, and tourists)
- Certain temporary non-immigrants (e.g., certain international students, visitors, and tourists) may be eligible to receive Medicaid coverage for the treatment of an emergency medical condition. Undocumented immigrants, regardless of age, are eligible for the treatment of an emergency medical condition as well. Other temporary non-immigrants may be eligible for the Essential Plan or Medicaid.
- Meet certain income eligibility limits based on your household size.
You should receive a decision regarding your Medicaid application within 45 days of your application. If you have not heard anything by that time, please contact your case worker.
You and any approved family members will receive a Common Benefits Identification Card (CBIC) which will include your Medicaid ID number (Example: AB12345C). You must present this card to any doctor, clinic, hospital, or other health care provider in order to receive medical services.
If you are enrolled in a Medicaid Managed Care plan (for example, Healthfirst, Aetna, etc.), you must also present your member ID Card along with your CBIC to your health care provider for services.
- Child Health Plus (CHIP)
- This a free or low-cost comprehensive public health insurance plan for children up to age 19.
- Essential Plan
- A comprehensive health insurance plan for low and moderate income New York State residents
- Qualified Health Plans (QHP)
- QHPs are private helath plans that you can purchase on the private market regardless of your age or health status. Depending on your income, you may be eligible for financial assistance to reduce your monthly premium and out of pocket costs.
Below are some useful documents to learn more about the NYS Medicaid Program. Please contact Case Management if you have any questions.
If you need further assistance, please feel free to contact the Basic Needs Team and/or the Case Manager.
You can also learn more about NYS Medicaid Benefits from the NYS Department of Health, or contact the FSC Basic Needs Team.
Health and Welfare Council of Long Island (HWCLI)
The Health and Welfare Council of Long Island (HWCLI) is a regional non-profit umbrella organization serving the Long Island-area. Their mission is to improve the lives of Long Island's most vulnerable residents by developing programming designed to address nutritional insecurity, access to quality healthcare, and maintain economic stability.
For more information, you can review the HWCLI webpage.
HWCLI's Certified Navigators can help clients navigate the NYS Marketplace and find insurance plans that best fit your medical and financial needs.
HWCLI Healthcare Access Referral Form.
2026 HWCLI Health Coverage Flyer (multiple languages)
As Community Health Advocates, HWCLI provides free, post-health insurance enrollment guidance, helping Long Islanders navigate through our complex health care system. The goal is to provide health care advocacy, educational resources on health insurance, and help clients use their health coverage.
Qualified Health Centers
A Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) is a federally funded, community-based nonprofit health center which provides primary care services regardless of your ability to pay. Services are provided on a sliding scale fee based on your ability to pay.
Suffolk County is affiliated with nine community health centers located in neighborhoods located throughout the county:
- Amityville -
- Sun River Health Maxine S. Postal Health Center 1080 Sunrise Highway, Amityville, NY 11701
- (631) 716-9026
- Brentwood -
- Sun River Health Brentwood Health Center 1869 Brentwood Road, Brentwood, NY 11717
- (631) 416-5480
- Coram -
- Sun River Health Elsie Owens Health Center 82 Middle Country Road, Coram, NY 11727
- (631) 320-2220
- Greenlawn -
- The Northwell Dolan Family Health Center 1572 New York Avenue, Huntington, NY 11746, NY 11740
- (631) 425-5250
- Patchogue -
- Sun River Health Patchogue Health Center 501 North Ocean Avenue, Patchogue, NY 11772
- (631) 866-2030
- Riverhead –
- Sun River Health Riverhead Health Center County Center, 300 Center Drive, Riverhead, NY 11901
- (631) 574-2580
- Shirley -
- Sun River Health Marilyn Shellabarger Health Center 550 Montauk Highway & Dorsett Place, Shirley, NY 11967
- (631) 490-3040
- Southampton -
- Sun River Health Kraus Family Health Center 330 Meeting House Lane, Southampton, NY 11968
- (631) 268-1008
- Wyandanch -
- Sun River Health Martin Luther King, Jr. Health Center 1556 Straight Path, Wyandanch, NY 11798
- (516) 214-8020
- Harmony HealthCare Long Island (HHLI)
- Elmont -
- 161 Hempstead Turnpike
Elmont, New York 11003 - (516) 571-8200
- 161 Hempstead Turnpike
- Freeport -
- 101 South Bergen Place
Freeport, New York 11520 - (516) 623-3600
- 101 South Bergen Place
- Hempstead -
- 619 Fulton Avenue
Hempstead, New York 11550 - (516) 572-1300
- 619 Fulton Avenue
- Oceanside -
- 3227 Long Beach Road Suite 2
Oceanside, New York 11572 - (516) 431-1600
- 3227 Long Beach Road Suite 2
- Roosevelt -
- 380 Nassau Road
Roosevelt, New York 11575 - (516) 571-8600
- 380 Nassau Road
- Westbury -
- 682 Union Avenue
Westbury, New York 11590 - (516) 571-9500
- 682 Union Avenue
- Elmont -
- CEC Health Care
- 857 S Oyster Bay Rd, Bethpage, NY 11714
- (516) 622-8888
Do you Have More Questions, or Are You Interested in Applying for Medicaid?
We're here to help! Contact the Basic Needs Team or the Case Manager to learn more about your health and Medicaid options.
This page contains links to websites outside of Farmingdale State College. The list of contacts on this site regarding various resources and services is provided for the convenience of our site users. This list does not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by Farmingdale State College's Basic Needs Team. Please also note that this list is in no way exhaustive and does not contain all possible resources that may benefit our site users.
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