Southlake Community Mental Health Center, Inc.
Southlake Community Mental Health Center, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Indiana and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Merrillville, East Chicago, and Hammond. In 2025 it served 6,150 patients, up 23.7% from 4,973 in 2024. 21.3% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 13.8% across Indiana health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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6,150Patients served, 2025
21.3%of patients uninsured
43.2%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$2,129Total accrued cost per patient
$604Cost per visit
Southlake Community Mental Health Center, Inc. compared with Indiana and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Southlake Community Mental Health Center, Inc. | Indiana health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 11.9% | 35.9% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 11.6% | 9.6% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 93.6% | 84.9% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 21.3% | 13.8% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 43.2% | 48.5% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 18.1% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 16.8% | 27.9% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $2,129 | $1,116 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $604 | $314 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 30.9% | 54.6% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 20.2% | 41.5% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 44.2% | 51.7% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 55.2% | 68.6% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 36.8% | 26.8% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 71.8% | 73.1% | 75.3% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 63.1% | 84.7% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 68.7% | 80.2% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 3,860 |
| Dental | 1,316 |
| Mental health | 2,048 |
| Total clinic visits | 21,666 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6,150 | $2,129 | 21.3% | 43.2% |
| 2024 | 4,973 | $2,385 | 22.1% | 45.6% |
| 2023 | 4,778 | $2,070 | 23.2% | 50.9% |
| 2022 | 4,940 | $1,885 | 29.8% | 48.7% |
| 2021 | 5,770 | $1,597 | 28.5% | 49.7% |
| 2020 | 5,518 | – | 31.6% | 47.7% |
| 2019 | 5,485 | – | 37.9% | 44.9% |
| 2018 | 4,918 | – | 36.6% | 47.3% |
| 2017 | 4,790 | – | 37.0% | 44.2% |
| 2016 | 3,680 | – | 20.0% | 53.0% |
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