Community Health Center of Meriden
Acupuncture • Meriden, CT • Since 1972
About
Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC) is a nonprofit primary care provider based in Middletown, CT, serving over 145,000 active patients across Connecticut, with a focus on medical, dental, and behavioral health services. CHC operates under the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model and supports practice transformation through the Weitzman Institute and related national programs. It has a Meriden location (among others) and offers bilingual opportunities (e.g., for roles in Meriden) as part of its mission to care for the uninsured and underinsured. Key facts: - Founded: 1972; Headquarters: Middletown, CT - Services: Medical, dental, behavioral health; primary care with innovative care delivery - Scale: 727 employees; 145,000+ active patients - Structure: Nonprofit organization; national affiliations via Weitzman Institute and allied training programs - Contact/locations: US offices including Meriden and other Connecticut sites; main address listed in Middletown If you’re specifically looking for opportunities or services in Meriden, CHC posts Meriden-based roles and patient services positions (e.g., Medical Assistant, Patient Services Associate) and is part of their Connecticut network offering primary care to local communities.
Clinic Type
Acupuncture
Address
134 State Street, Meriden, CT 06450
Phone
203-237-2229
WhereverYouAre@chc1.com
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM; Sun 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (hours may vary)
Telehealth
Available (telehealth link listed on site)
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What services are offered?
Comprehensive primary medical care, behavioral health, dentistry, on-site pharmacy, public insurance assistance, nutrition counseling, prenatal/obstetrical care, chiropractic, podiatry, HIV treatment and support, same-day care, acupuncture.
Is there parking available?
There are two parking lots; handicap and stroller parking on the right side of the building; main patient lot on State St to the left.
Is the clinic reachable by public transit?
Yes, it is easily accessible from the Meriden Transit Center and the Meriden Train Station (less than a minute walk from the center).
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: negative
- LocalityBiz: Mixed, with multiple 1-star reviews mentioned (Not explicitly aggregated; platform-specific counts vary)
- Yelp: Predominantly negative sentiment observed in recent entries
Patients praise
- some patients found specific doctors knowledgeable
- some experiences with checking in or dental staff were positive
- convenient location for local residents
Common complaints
- long wait times and appointment scheduling issues
- poor communication and lack of responsiveness from staff/providers
- perceived unprofessionalism or rudeness of staff and medical providers
- concerns regarding quality of care and diagnostic accuracy
- issues with pharmacy services and medication management
"They kept me off of a maintenance medication... for 14 days with no explanations, I wound up in the emergency room from the symptoms of withdrawal."
— LocalityBiz review"This has to be the worst doctors office. They’re always late, they never keep your appointment time, they don’t care for their patients, they don’t listen to their patients at all."
— LocalityBiz review"I've seen some bad reviews here but it's not all bad. Dr. Patel is as knowledgeable as anyone I've seen... In the last 2 years, the wait times have gotten better."
— A Better Place reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Community Health Center, Inc. Celebrates Major Policy Wins during National Breastfeeding Month & Black Breastfeeding Week — Aug 28, 2025
- Theresa Wiblishauser, CSW - Clinical Social Worker in Meriden, CT — May 14, 2026
- Lila M. Purvis, CSW - Clinical Social Worker in Meriden, CT — May 14, 2026
- Community Health Center to stop accepting United Healthcare insurance – NBC Connecticut — Aug 6, 2025
- Community Health Center, Inc. Launches First of its Kind Rural Maternal Mobile Health Unit — Jul 30, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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