Katahdin Valley Health Center
Federally Qualified Health Centers • Houlton, ME • 8 clinics (network) with note of 9 locations mentioned locations
About
Katahdin Valley Health Center (KVHC) is a nonprofit primary healthcare provider based in Houlton, Maine, serving the Katahdin Region since 1974. It operates three US offices (Houlton, Ashland, Patten) and offers a broad range of services including primary care, dental, pediatric care, optometry, podiatry, behavioral health, physical and speech therapy, massage and chiropractic care, occupational medicine, and a pharmacy. KVHC also assists patients with health insurance, marketplace enrollment, and prescription aid. Key facts: - Revenue: about $14.2 million; employees: 52 - Leadership includes CEO Claudette Humphrey and CFOs Charity Rudge and Raye Porter - Notable reach: high web traffic (roughly 23k monthly visits) with strong US presence - Review signal: employer rating around 2.1/5 (indicative of mixed experiences) - Website: kvhc.org; main contact: 207-538-3700 or 1-866-366-5842 If you’re seeking services, KVHC positions itself as a community-oriented, multispecialty clinic with integrated patient assistance and access to health coverage resources.
Clinic Type
Federally Qualified Health Centers
Address
KVHC Clinic locations vary by site; main site not listed with single street address on homepage.
Phone
207-538-3700
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sun 7:00am–7:00pm (Walk-in Care open 365 days a year until 7pm)
Website
Telehealth
Not specified on homepage; visit patient resources for details
Emergency Care
Emergency guidance provided to call 911 in emergencies
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
Not specified on page
Sliding Fee Discount Program, Low-Cost Pharmacy, Medicaid & Medicare accepted, Cash, Credit/Debit, Sliding Fee discounts, Possible pharmacy payments at KVHC Pharmacy
Savings plan: Sliding Fee Discount Program available
Languages Spoken
FAQs
I don’t have insurance. Can I still get care?
Yes — KVHC offers a Sliding Fee Discount Program to help with costs.
Do I need an appointment for walk-in care?
No—Walk-In Care is available and does not require an appointment.
Where are KVHC clinics located?
Locations include Ashland, Brownville, Dover-Foxcroft, Houlton, Lincoln, Millinocket, Patten, Patten South, and Corinth (new clinic opening in 2026). For specifics, see the KVHC locations page.
What services does KVHC offer?
Primary care, walk-in care, behavioral health, chiropractic care, pharmacy, and more across clinics.
How can I contact KVHC or pay my bill?
Visit the Contact KVHC page or the Pay My Bill page for details.
Is KVHC a PCMH-certified organization?
Yes—KVHC is a National Committee for Quality Assurance Patient-Centered Medical Home and AAHP or equivalent accreditation (AAAHC) holder.
Do KVHC clinics accept Medicaid/Medicare?
Yes — Medicaid and Medicare are accepted.
What is KVHC’s pharmacy policy?
KVHC Pharmacy has convenient locations and can fill prescriptions even if you are not a KVHC patient.
Commitments
Awards & Accreditations
Social Media
Photos
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades: Only a negative highlighted review snippet is visible; no star rating count shown in provided excerpt (Not provided in the search result snippet)
- eHealthScores: No ratings or reviews available for this provider (in provided snippet) (0 / not available (per snippet))
Patients praise
- No specific positive patient-review themes are clearly quoted in the provided snippets.
- One third-party listing claims patients report a clean environment and friendly staff, but the review text/ratings are not provided in detail.
Common complaints
- A Healthgrades snippet includes strongly negative language about care quality (e.g., “treatment was horrible,” doctors/nurses “aren’t very good people,” and “can’t remember what they tell their patients”).
"“The treatment was horrible. The doctors and nurses aren't very good people and they're not very bright. They can't remember what they tell their patients.”"
— Healthgrades – Katahdin Valley Health Center, Houlton, ME"“Katahdin Valley Health Center is a primary healthcare facility located in Houlton, Maine, known for its clean environment and friendly staff. Patients often …”"
— wheree.com – Katahdin Valley Health Center - Reviews, Photos ...Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Primary Care - Katahdin Valley Health Center — Mar 12, 2026
- KVHC News – Katahdin Valley Health Center — Mar 12, 2026
- Patten South Clinic - Katahdin Valley Health Center — Mar 12, 2026
- Health Insurance Marketplace - Katahdin Valley Health Center — Mar 12, 2026
- Community Resources - Katahdin Valley Health Center — Mar 12, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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