Essex - Community Health Centers of Burlington
Urgent Care • Essex, VT • Since 1971
About
Summary: Community Health Centers of Burlington (CHC Burlington) is a nonprofit health care organization based in Burlington, VT, offering primary care, dental, behavioral health, and preventive services to patients of all ages. Founded in 1971, CHC is a Federally Qualified Health Center serving about 34,000 patients across 12 offices in Vermont, including locations in Essex Junction and Burlington. The center emphasizes accessible, compassionate care with extended hours and support services, employing around 124 staff and reporting annual revenue of roughly $35.3M. Contact: info@chcb.org | 802.864.6309. Address in Essex Junction: 87 Main St, Essex Junction, VT 05452.
Clinic Type
Urgent Care
Address
87 Main Street, Essex Junction, Vermont 05452
Phone
(802) 404-1350
info@chcb.org
Opening Hours
Hours: Monday – Friday 7:30am – 5:00pm; Patient Support Services: Monday and Thursday 8:00am – 4:30pm; Saturday hours available at CHC – South End only; Essex location opens 7:30am and calls begin at 8:00am
Services Offered
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FAQs
What are the Essex location hours?
Essex location opens at 7:30am; appointments and calls begin at 8:00am. Hours listed: Monday – Friday 7:30am – 5:00pm; Patient Support Services Monday/Thursday 8:00am – 4:30pm; Saturday hours at CHC – South End only.
What are the hours for Patient Support Services?
Hours: Monday and Thursday 8:00am – 4:30pm. Patient Support Services will be closed for walk-ins and appointments on Wednesdays.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- TrustReviewers.com: 3.2 / 5 (based on 77 reviews) (77 reviews)
- Google Maps (via Top-Rated.online): 3.30 / 5 (Multiple (cited as 9719, likely an error/aggregate))
Patients praise
- Compassionate and professional medical staff
- Clean and informative facility
- Attentive, collaborative approach by specific providers
Common complaints
- Poor level of care
- Issues with staff demeanor/rudeness
- Difficulties with communication regarding referrals/appointments
"Community Health Centers - Essex is highly recommended for its compassionate and professional doctors... The staff is friendly and the facility is clean and informative."
— BestProsInTown"Staff are all doing their best but the level of care here is horrible."
— Yelp"One of the dental receptionists is incredibly rude. She has cut me off and used a rude tone with me when asking to reschedule an appointment."
— YelpSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Howard Center’s mental health urgent care marks first anniversary — Oct 30, 2025
- Important Information for Patients on Medicaid - Community Health Centers — Jun 11, 2026
- Community Justice Centers to close; Chittenden consolidates | Local News | miltonindependent.com — Jul 1, 2026
- Chittenden Clinic - Howard Center — Sep 23, 2025
- Turning Point Recovery Center opens new space in Essex Junction — Apr 21, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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