30 Free Clinics Near Me (2026)

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Named Clinics · All Regions · No Insurance Required · Verified Locations · Free or Sliding Scale

Real clinic names, real addresses, real phone numbers. This is not a list of clinic types — it’s 30 specific organizations you can call today. Organized by region, with what each one charges, what it covers, and what you need to bring.

⚠️ Read this before calling any clinic on this list

Clinic hours, services, eligibility, and availability change without notice. Always call before going. Ask: “Are you currently accepting new patients? What services do you offer? What do I need to bring?” Some clinics are appointment-only; others are walk-in. Some serve only residents of a specific county or ZIP code. None of this changes the fact that these are real, operating clinics — but confirming the current situation before making the trip saves frustration. If your area isn’t represented in the 30 below, use findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov (ZIP code search for federally funded centers) or dial 2-1-1 from any phone for local referrals.

✅ What to bring to your first visit at any free clinic

Any government-issued photo ID — state ID, driver’s license, passport, or consular ID card. You cannot be turned away for not having one at federally funded clinics, but it speeds up the process.
Proof of income: recent pay stubs, a benefit award letter (SSI, SNAP, Medicaid), your most recent tax return, or a written self-attestation if you’re paid in cash. Sliding-scale fee tiers depend on this.
A written list of every medication you take, including dosages. This is for your safety — not for eligibility.
If you have any: insurance cards (Medicaid, Medicare), relevant medical records, or a referral from another provider.

📋 Quick answers — tap any to read more

The questions people have standing in a parking lot before walking in for the first time.

1Do I have to be extremely poor to use a free clinic?▼

No — income thresholds are more generous than most people assume · Federally funded health centers serve everyone; they just charge less to lower-income patients · Frankie’s Friends-type charitable clinics typically serve those at or below 200–300% of the federal poverty level — roughly $31,000–$47,000/year for a single person · Some clinics like CommunityHealth Chicago have no income requirement at all, only an uninsured requirement · Volunteer-run charitable clinics in this list charge nothing regardless of income

The “I make too much” assumption keeps many people out of clinics that would readily see them. At most Federally Qualified Health Centers, a single person earning up to roughly $31,920/year (200% of the 2026 federal poverty level) pays very little per visit — often $20–$50 instead of the $150–$300 a private doctor charges. For people earning more than that, the same clinic will see them at a standard self-pay rate that’s still typically lower than private practice. And at the purely volunteer-run charitable clinics — like Alliance Medical Ministry in Raleigh or the Virginia G. Piper Clinic in Phoenix — the only question is whether you’re uninsured, not how much money you make. Call the clinic, tell them your situation, and let them determine your eligibility. Don’t disqualify yourself before you’ve even picked up the phone.

2Will asking about a sliding scale or free care be embarrassing?▼

Not at these clinics — they exist specifically for this · The staff at every clinic on this list hears this question dozens of times a day · The phrase to use: “I’m uninsured and interested in your sliding fee discount program” · At charitable free clinics, there’s no scale — care is simply free · No clinic on this list will treat you differently for asking

Free clinics exist because the people who built them understood that cost embarrassment keeps people from getting care they need until a small problem becomes a serious one. The staff at these organizations are specifically motivated by wanting to remove that barrier. The financial counselors and front desk staff at FQHCs deal with sliding-scale conversations all day, every day — it’s a routine administrative process, not a judgment call about your worth. At purely charitable clinics like CommunityHealth Chicago or the HAVEN Free Clinic in New Haven, the question doesn’t even come up. You show up, check in, and get care. The paperwork about income exists to help the clinic appropriately allocate resources, not to make anyone feel bad about their situation.

3Can a free clinic really handle my chronic conditions — diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid — ongoing?▼

Yes — chronic disease management is the core work of most FQHCs and many charitable free clinics · They track labs, adjust medications, coordinate referrals, and follow up over time just as a private practice would · One North Carolina free clinic reported that 74% of hypertensive patients reached controlled blood pressure within a year and 66% of diabetic patients saw significant A1C improvement · The key is establishing ongoing care, not just single visits · Many clinics have dedicated chronic disease management programs with nurse educators and care coordinators

The “free clinic for acute problems only” assumption is outdated for most of the organizations on this list. The major free clinics and FQHCs listed here are functioning medical homes — they have patient records, care continuity, lab access, and follow-up scheduling. Venice Family Clinic in Los Angeles, for example, operates 17 locations with integrated care teams that include pharmacists, social workers, and chronic disease educators. Alliance Medical Ministry in Raleigh builds long-term care relationships with patients managing multiple conditions. The practical advice: establish care at your first visit rather than treating it as a one-time stop. Tell the provider all your conditions at the first appointment. Ask about their chronic disease management program specifically. The outcomes for patients who use these clinics consistently are genuinely good.

4Will a free clinic help me get prescriptions, or do I leave with nothing and have to pay retail?▼

Many have on-site pharmacies or dispensing programs — check each clinic’s listing below · FQHCs participate in the 340B drug pricing program, meaning prescriptions are dispensed at dramatically reduced cost · Some charitable free clinics dispense medications on-site for free · When filling elsewhere: GoodRx (free to use) cuts most generic drug costs to $4–$15 at retail pharmacies · For expensive brand-name drugs: ask about manufacturer patient assistance programs · CommunityHealth Chicago has an in-house pharmacy; HAVEN Free Clinic in New Haven also has on-site dispensing

The prescription question is one of the most important to ask each clinic specifically. An on-site 340B pharmacy at an FQHC is a major benefit — it means the prescription you get at the visit can be filled on the same day at a dramatically reduced price, often a few dollars for generics. When a clinic doesn’t have an on-site pharmacy, they write a prescription you fill at a retail pharmacy. At that point, GoodRx (goodrx.com — free to use on your phone) is the most immediate tool to reduce the cost. For ongoing medications you’ll need monthly, Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drugs (costplusdrugs.com) often has generics for $3–$10 per month via mail. The free clinic visit has already solved the diagnosis and prescription piece — these tools solve the filling piece.

5How do I find a free clinic in my area that’s NOT on this list of 30?▼

Three search tools cover most of the country: (1) findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov — official federal database of all Federally Qualified Health Centers, searchable by ZIP code; (2) nafcclinics.org/find-clinic — National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics directory; (3) needymeds.org/free-clinics — includes smaller volunteer clinics not in the other databases · Also: dial 2-1-1 from any phone for local referrals from a live operator who knows your area

These four tools combined cover virtually every free or low-cost clinic operating in the United States. The HRSA tool is the most comprehensive for federally funded centers — it covers all 14,000+ FQHC service delivery sites. The NAFC directory is more specific to volunteer-run charitable clinics. NeedyMeds catches many smaller local clinics that don’t appear in either of the above. And 2-1-1 reaches hyperlocal programs — faith-based clinics open two evenings a week, county-funded programs, temporary pop-up events — that have no web presence and never appear in national databases. For rural areas especially, the 2-1-1 call is often the most productive starting point because the operators maintain local knowledge that doesn’t make it onto any website.

6I don’t have a car. Can I still get to a free clinic?▼

Ask the clinic first — many provide transportation assistance or referrals to transportation programs · Many FQHCs enable services include transportation coordination · Telehealth: most FQHCs on this list now offer phone or video appointments for established patients — eliminates the transportation barrier entirely for follow-up and chronic disease management · Some clinics operate mobile units that come to neighborhoods · 2-1-1 can help locate transportation assistance programs in your county

Transportation is one of the most documented barriers to healthcare access, and the clinics on this list are generally aware of it. When you call to make an appointment, specifically ask: “Do you have any transportation assistance or resources for patients without a car?” The enabling services requirement at FQHCs includes case management that often encompasses transportation coordination. Some areas have medical transportation programs run by the county or Medicaid — the clinic’s social worker typically knows what’s available locally. For follow-up appointments after your initial visit, telehealth eliminates the transportation problem entirely for many services: prescription refills, lab result discussions, mental health counseling, and chronic disease check-ins can all happen by phone or video with an established provider relationship.

7I have Medicare. Can I still use a free clinic?▼

Yes — FQHCs accept Medicare, and if you also have limited income you may pay the sliding-scale copay rather than standard Medicare cost-sharing · For services Medicare doesn’t cover (dental, vision, hearing), free clinics fill exactly that gap · Many seniors use free clinics specifically because Medicare leaves major gaps: dental care, eyeglasses, hearing aids · The Virginia G. Piper Clinic in Phoenix and Alliance Medical Ministry in Raleigh both serve seniors · Ask when you call: “Do you take Medicare, and what would my cost be?”

Medicare covers a great deal but leaves three significant gaps that affect almost every senior: dental care, routine vision care, and hearing aids. Free clinics are one of the most practical ways to fill those gaps. An FQHC that accepts Medicare will bill Medicare for primary care services; a senior with both Medicare and limited income may qualify for Medicaid to cover cost-sharing (this combination is called a “dual eligible” enrollment and eliminates most out-of-pocket costs). For the dental and vision gaps specifically, the charitable free clinics on this list that offer dental — like the Virginia G. Piper clinic or Remote Area Medical events — are accessible to Medicare beneficiaries with no additional insurance requirement.

🏥 30 Specific Free Clinics — Named, Located, and Described

Organized by region. Always call before visiting — hours, eligibility, and services are subject to change. This list covers major cities and some smaller communities, but your nearest clinic may not be listed here. Use the map buttons at the bottom to find additional clinics near your specific address.

🌽 Midwest — Illinois, Ohio, Minnesota, Missouri

Chicago · Columbus · Minneapolis · Kansas City area

#1–6

CommunityHealth — Largest Volunteer-Based Free Clinic in the U.S. 📍 2611 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60622 · communityhealth.org · (773) 395-9900

Founded in 1993, CommunityHealth is the largest volunteer-based free health clinic in the country, serving nearly 10,000 uninsured adults in Chicago. It operates out of the West Town neighborhood with a second microsite in Belmont Cragin. Over 1,000 volunteers — including physicians across more than 30 specialties — staff the clinic. What they provide: primary care, specialty care (cardiology, neurology, gynecology, psychiatry, dermatology, physical therapy, and more), diagnostic lab testing, an in-house pharmacy, behavioral health counseling, nutrition and smoking cessation programs, and social services. Patients must be uninsured — there is no income requirement. Spanish and Polish interpretation services are available. The weekly Monday evening clinic at this location runs 5–9 PM in partnership with Loyola University’s Stritch School of Medicine.

🆓 Completely free · uninsured requirement only 💊 On-site pharmacy 🔬 In-house laboratory 🏥 30+ specialty departments 📞 (773) 395-9900

Erie Family Health Centers — Chicago’s Largest FQHC Network 📍 Multiple Chicago locations · eriefamilyhealth.org · (312) 666-3494

Erie Family Health Centers is a Federally Qualified Health Center network with multiple sites across Chicago and suburban Cook County. Unlike the purely volunteer-run CommunityHealth, Erie is a full-service, professionally staffed FQHC that uses a sliding fee scale based on income — which means it’s accessible to a wider range of patients including those who have Medicaid or Medicare. Services: full primary medical care, dental care, behavioral health, HIV/AIDS care, podiatry, and more. Erie serves patients regardless of insurance status, immigration documents, or ability to pay, and is one of Chicago’s most established community health organizations with over 30 years of operation. Suburban locations serve patients in the northwest Chicago suburbs at (847) 666-3494.

💵 Sliding scale based on income 🦷 Dental care available 🧠 Behavioral health integrated 🌐 eriefamilyhealth.org 📞 (312) 666-3494

Neighborhood Health Center — Columbus, OH 📍 Multiple Columbus locations · nechc.com · (614) 252-5554

Neighborhood Health Center (NHC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center operating across Columbus, Ohio, serving uninsured and underinsured patients on a sliding fee scale. Columbus has a significant population of uninsured adults, and NHC has been one of the primary safety-net providers in the city for decades. Services include: adult and pediatric primary care, dental care, behavioral health services, women’s health, chronic disease management, and pharmacy services. NHC accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most commercial insurance, and those without insurance pay on the sliding scale based on income and family size.

💵 Sliding scale · accepts Medicaid/Medicare 🦷 Dental care on-site 👶 Adult + pediatric care 🌐 nechc.com 📞 (614) 252-5554

Open Cities Health Center — St. Paul, MN 📍 Multiple Twin Cities locations · opencitieshealth.org · (651) 290-9200

Open Cities Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center serving the Twin Cities metro area, with a particular focus on St. Paul’s East Side and communities of color who face systemic barriers to care. Open Cities is specifically committed to serving patients regardless of immigration status, income, or insurance. Services: comprehensive primary care, women’s health, chronic disease management, behavioral health, dental care, and social services navigation. Open Cities has a long history of culturally responsive care and multilingual services for the many immigrant communities in the Twin Cities. Sliding fee scale applies for uninsured patients.

💵 Sliding scale · all immigration statuses 🌍 Culturally responsive · multilingual 🦷 Dental included 🌐 opencitieshealth.org 📞 (651) 290-9200

Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center — Kansas City, MO 📍 Multiple Kansas City area locations · rodgershealth.org · (816) 471-6666

Samuel U. Rodgers Community Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center serving the greater Kansas City, Missouri area. It’s one of the oldest and most established community health centers in the region, providing care to uninsured and underinsured patients on a sliding scale since the 1960s. Services: primary care for adults and children, dental care, behavioral health, pharmacy, vision screenings, and case management. Rodgers has a particular commitment to serving patients in poverty, immigrants, and people experiencing homelessness. The sliding fee scale starts at $0 for patients at or below the federal poverty level.

💵 Sliding scale starting at $0 🦷 Dental care available 👁️ Vision screenings 🌐 rodgershealth.org 📞 (816) 471-6666

Covenant Community Care — Detroit, MI 📍 Multiple Detroit metro locations · covenantcommunitycare.org · (313) 579-9300

Covenant Community Care operates as a Christian-mission FQHC across multiple sites in Detroit and suburban Wayne County, providing comprehensive healthcare to uninsured and underinsured patients regardless of their own faith or background. Detroit has one of the highest uninsured rates of any major American city, and Covenant is among the city’s most comprehensive free and sliding-scale care providers. Services: adult and pediatric primary care, dental care, behavioral health and counseling, chronic disease management, pharmacy, and social services. All services are offered on a sliding fee scale; no one is turned away for inability to pay.

💵 Sliding scale · no one refused 🦷 Dental included 🧠 Behavioral health on-site 🌐 covenantcommunitycare.org 📞 (313) 579-9300

🌴 South — Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Virginia, Georgia

Dallas · Miami · Raleigh · Phoenix · Atlanta · Harris County

#7–14

Agape Clinic — Dallas, TX 📍 4104 Junius St., Dallas, TX 75246 · (972) 707-7782 · Mon–Fri 8 AM–3 PM

The Agape Clinic has been operating in Dallas since 1983, originally started in the basement of Grace Church to serve the immigrant community surrounding it. Today it’s a 2,500-square-foot five-exam-room clinic with a small on-site pharmacy, serving more than 3,500 patients per year. What sets Agape apart: it is 100% philanthropically funded with no income requirements and no insurance filed — everyone is seen free of charge. Services in English and Spanish include adult and pediatric primary care, diabetes and hypertension management, immunizations, laboratory testing, psychiatry, dermatology, asthma care, women’s health, neurology, and pediatrics. Physical therapy, social work, dietary counseling, and pharmacy services are also available. UT Southwestern medical students rotate through Agape as part of their clinical training.

🆓 Completely free · no income requirement 💊 On-site pharmacy 🔬 Lab testing included 🏥 30+ specialties through UT Southwestern 📞 (972) 707-7782

Legacy Community Health — Houston, TX 📍 Multiple Houston locations · legacycommunityhealth.org · (832) 548-5000

Legacy Community Health is one of Houston’s largest and most comprehensive FQHCs, operating across more than 20 locations in the greater Houston metro area. It was founded in 1981 and has grown into a major healthcare organization serving over 200,000 patients per year, with a particular strength in LGBTQ+ inclusive care and HIV services alongside its general primary care mission. Services: primary care for all ages, dental, behavioral health, HIV/AIDS care, women’s health, pharmacy, laboratory, and more. Legacy uses a sliding fee scale for uninsured patients. The Bissonnet location and Northside Irvington location are among the most accessible by Houston Metro bus routes.

💵 Sliding scale · 20+ Houston locations 🌈 LGBTQ+ inclusive care 🎗️ HIV care + services 🌐 legacycommunityhealth.org 📞 (832) 548-5000

Camillus Health Concern — Miami, FL 📍 336 NW 5th St., Miami, FL 33128 · camillushealth.org · Walk-in weekdays from 8:15 AM

Camillus Health Concern began in 1984 when volunteer doctors brought basic medical care to clients eating dinner at the Camillus House soup kitchen. It has grown into a federally qualified health center operating at its main downtown Miami site plus satellite clinics at Camillus House, Better Way of Miami, Mother Teresa’s Sisters of Charity, and the Salvation Army. Services: adult and pediatric primary care, women’s preventive health, behavioral health, dental care, podiatry (critical for diabetic patients), dermatology, respite care, case management, HIV/AIDS screening and treatment, and street outreach to people experiencing homelessness. Walk-in hours are available weekday mornings. The sliding fee scale applies; many patients pay nothing. Camillus specifically serves the homeless and poor in Miami-Dade County.

🚶 Walk-in weekday mornings 🏠 Specializes in homeless and unhoused patients 🦷 Dental + podiatry included 🌐 camillushealth.org 📞 (305) 573-5443

Alliance Medical Ministry — Raleigh, NC 📍 101 Donald Ross Dr., Raleigh, NC 27610 · alliancemedicalministry.org · (919) 828-2929

Alliance Medical Ministry is a nonprofit primary care clinic in Southeast Raleigh serving working, uninsured adults in Wake County. Its patients are largely the working poor — people employed but without employer-sponsored insurance. Alliance takes a holistic approach that integrates primary care with wellness programs, mental health counseling, and even a community garden. Services: comprehensive primary care, chronic disease management (hypertension, diabetes, thyroid), lab work, specialty care referrals, medication support, pastoral care, and counseling. Weekday hours with Saturday morning appointments. The clinic is specific about its patient population: working uninsured adults in Wake County — it is not an emergency clinic and does not provide urgent care.

🆓 Free care for working uninsured adults 💊 Medication support program 🧠 Mental health counseling included 🌐 alliancemedicalministry.org 📞 (919) 828-2929

Blue Ridge Free Clinic — Harrisonburg, VA 📍 831 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 · blueridgefreeclinic.org · (540) 705-0337

Blue Ridge Free Clinic serves the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County area of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, an area with a large agricultural and immigrant worker population. Hours: Monday 9 AM–12 PM, Tuesday 5–8 PM, Thursday 9 AM–12 PM. Services: primary care, chronic care management, mental health services, prescription assistance, dental extraction referrals, health navigation services, a food bank, and flu vaccination. All services are free. Blue Ridge is a member of the Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (the oldest free clinic association in the nation). The Harrisonburg area has a significant Latinx population, and Spanish-language services are available.

🆓 All services free 🥫 On-site food bank 💊 Prescription assistance 🌐 blueridgefreeclinic.org 📞 (540) 705-0337

Urban Ministries Open Door Clinic — Raleigh, NC 📍 Raleigh, NC · umoc.org · Serves established patients with prior medical history on file

Urban Ministries Open Door Clinic is a free charitable clinic in Raleigh’s Wake County that provides free medical care to uninsured adults. Unlike Alliance Medical Ministry, Open Door Clinic serves established patients — people who have already been accepted into the clinic and have an existing medical record there. New patients go through an intake process. Services include: primary medical care, chronic disease management, and referrals. The clinic operates through a network of volunteer physicians and medical professionals. Because it works with established patients, continuity of care is a particular strength — the providers know your history and track your progress over time rather than treating you as a new case at each visit.

🆓 Free for established uninsured patients 📋 Established patient model — intake process required 🤝 Volunteer physician network 🌐 umoc.org

Mercy Clinic — Atlanta, GA 📍 Multiple Atlanta metro locations · mercycare.org · (404) 527-9700

Mercy Care is a Federally Qualified Health Center operating across metro Atlanta, with particular emphasis on serving people experiencing homelessness and those transitioning out of homelessness. Founded in 1985, Mercy Care has grown to serve tens of thousands of patients annually across multiple sites including school-based health centers. Services: primary care, dental care, behavioral health, substance use treatment, HIV care, and pharmacy services. Mercy Care operates on a sliding fee scale. The organization runs one of Atlanta’s most comprehensive street medicine programs, bringing care directly to homeless encampments.

💵 Sliding scale · all incomes served 🏠 Street medicine for homeless patients 🦷 Dental included 🌐 mercycare.org 📞 (404) 527-9700

Charlottesville Free Clinic — Charlottesville, VA 📍 901 Preston Ave., Suite 301, Charlottesville, VA 22903 · charlottesvillefreeclinic.org · (434) 296-5525

Charlottesville Free Clinic serves uninsured adults in Charlottesville and Albemarle County, Virginia, providing genuinely free care through a mix of volunteer physicians and professional staff. The clinic has a strong partnership with the University of Virginia Health System, which provides many of its volunteer providers and specialty referral capacity. Services: primary care, chronic disease management, mental health, specialty care through UVA partnerships, and pharmacy assistance. The clinic serves adults who are uninsured and ineligible for Medicaid — including the large number of adults in Virginia’s coverage gap, where income is too high for traditional Medicaid but too low for marketplace subsidies.

🆓 Free · serves coverage-gap adults 🎓 UVA Health System partnership 💊 Pharmacy assistance available 🌐 charlottesvillefreeclinic.org 📞 (434) 296-5525

🌊 West Coast — California, Washington, Oregon, Utah

Los Angeles · Seattle · Portland · Salt Lake City

#15–21

Venice Family Clinic — Los Angeles, CA 📍 Main: 2509 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA · venicefamilyclinic.org · (310) 392-8636 · 17 locations across LA

Venice Family Clinic began in 1970 as a small volunteer clinic serving underserved Westside LA communities and has grown into one of the largest and most comprehensive free clinic networks in California, now operating 17 locations in Venice, Santa Monica, Mar Vista, Inglewood, Culver City, Redondo Beach, Carson, Gardena, and Hawthorne — plus two mobile clinics and a street medicine program for people experiencing homelessness. Services: comprehensive primary care, specialty care, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, HIV care, substance use services, and a robust program specifically for patients experiencing homelessness. Venice Family Clinic uses a sliding fee scale; care is free at the lowest income levels. The breadth of locations makes it one of the most geographically accessible clinic networks in Southern California.

💵 Sliding scale · 17 LA-area locations 🚐 Two mobile clinics + street medicine 🦷 Dental included 🌐 venicefamilyclinic.org 📞 (310) 392-8636

Clinica Romero — Los Angeles, CA 📍 Multiple East LA and South LA locations · clinicaromero.com · (323) 269-2263

Clinica Romero has served East Los Angeles since 1984, named for Archbishop Oscar Romero and rooted in the Salvadoran immigrant community that formed the patient base in its early years. Today it operates as a full FQHC with multiple sites across East LA, serving a predominantly Latinx patient population and providing care in Spanish and English. The NAFC once featured Clinica Romero with signs reading “All Are Welcome” — that’s the operating philosophy. Services: comprehensive primary care, dental care, behavioral health, HIV care, maternal and child health, and pharmacy services. Sliding fee scale applies; no one is turned away for inability to pay or for immigration status.

💵 Sliding scale · East + South LA 🌍 Spanish-language services 🦷 Dental included 🌐 clinicaromero.com 📞 (323) 269-2263

Country Doctor Community Clinic — Seattle, WA 📍 500 19th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112 · countrydoctor.org · (206) 461-3235

Country Doctor Community Clinic has operated in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood since 1971, making it one of the oldest continuously operating free clinics in the country. It grew out of the 1960s free clinic movement and has maintained its community-based identity through decades of change. Country Doctor operates as an FQHC with sliding fee scale services. What they cover: primary care, women’s health, behavioral health, pharmacy services, HIV care, LGBTQ+ affirming care (Capitol Hill has a large LGBTQ+ community), and chronic disease management. Country Doctor has a particular commitment to cultural competency and serves patients regardless of immigration status. Multiple language services are available.

💵 Sliding scale FQHC · founded 1971 🌈 LGBTQ+ affirming care 🌍 Multilingual · all immigration statuses 🌐 countrydoctor.org 📞 (206) 461-3235

Maliheh Free Clinic — Salt Lake City, UT 📍 Salt Lake City, UT · malihehfreeclinic.org · Same-day access for qualified patients

The Maliheh Free Clinic is built around a specific promise: free, same-day access to high-quality urgent medical care for all qualified patients. Founded with the sole purpose of serving community members in critical need, Maliheh provides genuinely free care with no billing, no insurance filing, no sliding scale — just care. Utah has a significant uninsured population, particularly among immigrant communities, and Maliheh fills a critical gap in Salt Lake City’s healthcare landscape. Services: urgent primary medical care, health screenings, and referrals. The clinic is known for its same-day access model, which addresses the problem of patients delaying care because they can’t get a timely appointment.

🆓 Completely free · same-day access ⚡ Urgent care model 🏙️ Serves Salt Lake City’s uninsured 🌐 malihehfreeclinic.org

Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center — Hillsboro and Cornelius, OR 📍 Multiple Washington County, OR locations · virginiagarcia.org · (503) 648-8737

Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center was founded in 1975 in memory of a young farmworker girl who died of tetanus because her family couldn’t access healthcare. It operates as an FQHC primarily serving agricultural workers, their families, and underserved communities in Washington County, Oregon — including communities where access to care has historically been almost nonexistent. Services: comprehensive primary care, dental care, behavioral health, pharmacy, women’s health, pediatrics, and enabling services including transportation coordination and interpretation. The sliding fee scale starts at $0 for the lowest incomes. The organization specifically developed expertise in care for migrant and seasonal farmworkers, which remains a core part of its mission.

💵 Sliding scale starting at $0 🌾 Farmworker-focused care 🦷 Dental included 🌐 virginiagarcia.org 📞 (503) 648-8737

Asian Health Services — Oakland, CA 📍 Multiple Oakland locations · asianhealthservices.org · (510) 986-6800

Asian Health Services has operated in Oakland since 1974, founded to address the dramatic underrepresentation of Asian communities in Bay Area healthcare. Today it serves patients from over 40 countries of origin and provides care in more than 15 languages including Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Korean, Cambodian, and many others. Services: comprehensive primary care, dental care, behavioral health, nutrition, health education, pharmacy, and social services. Asian Health Services uses a sliding fee scale and accepts Medi-Cal (California Medicaid). The organization is notable for providing culturally and linguistically appropriate care to communities that are often invisible in the mainstream healthcare system.

💵 Sliding scale · accepts Medi-Cal 🌍 15+ languages spoken 🦷 Dental included 🌐 asianhealthservices.org 📞 (510) 986-6800

Neighborcare Health — Seattle, WA 📍 Multiple Seattle locations · neighborcare.org · (206) 461-6900

Neighborcare Health is one of Seattle’s largest FQHC networks, operating more than 20 locations across Seattle and King County including school-based health centers, adult day health programs, and traditional clinics. Founded in 1967, Neighborcare has deep roots in Seattle’s underserved communities and serves patients regardless of insurance status, immigration documents, or ability to pay. Services: comprehensive primary care, dental care, mental health and substance use services, pharmacy, vision care, women’s health, and school-based care. The sliding fee scale starts at $0 for the lowest incomes. Neighborcare has particular strength in integrated care — physical health, behavioral health, and social services under one roof.

💵 Sliding scale · 20+ Seattle locations 🦷 Dental + vision included 🏫 School-based health centers 🌐 neighborcare.org 📞 (206) 461-6900

🏜️ Southwest and Mountain — Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada

Phoenix · Denver · Albuquerque · Las Vegas

#22–25

St. Vincent de Paul Virginia G. Piper Medical & Dental Clinic — Phoenix, AZ 📍 420 W. Watkins Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85003 · stvincentdepaul.net · (602) 261-6825

The Virginia G. Piper Clinic at St. Vincent de Paul is the winner of the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics’ Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Award for Health Equity — the highest recognition in the free clinic world. It is 100% staffed by volunteers (physicians, nurses, specialists) and provides care completely free of charge to uninsured patients who are not already receiving sliding-scale care at a local FQHC. What makes it extraordinary: 30+ medical specialties available under one roof — cardiology, psychiatry, physical therapy, wound care, nutrition, women’s health, and more — all at no cost. The clinic also provides ancillary services like physical therapy and has a partnership with Creighton University’s medical school. Hours: Mon–Wed 8 AM–4 PM, Thu 8 AM–8 PM, Fri 8 AM–12 PM, Sat variable.

🆓 Completely free · 30+ specialties 🏆 NAFC Award for Health Equity winner 🎓 Creighton University medical partnership 🦷 Dental care included 📞 (602) 261-6825

Denver Health Community Health Services — Denver, CO 📍 Multiple Denver locations · denverhealth.org · (303) 602-6000

Denver Health is one of the country’s most recognized safety-net health systems, operating as both a hospital and a comprehensive FQHC network across Denver. Its community health centers serve patients on a sliding fee scale throughout the city, and Denver Health is widely acknowledged as one of the most efficient and high-quality safety-net systems in the nation. Services: comprehensive primary care, dental care, behavioral health, pharmacy, women’s health, pediatrics, specialty care, and a Level I trauma center. Denver Health has been studied nationally as a model for how a safety-net system can deliver high-quality care efficiently at low cost. The sliding fee scale serves patients from $0 up through the market rate depending on income.

💵 Sliding scale · nationally recognized safety-net 🏥 Full hospital system + community clinics 🦷 Dental included 🌐 denverhealth.org 📞 (303) 602-6000

First Choice Community Healthcare — Albuquerque, NM 📍 Multiple Albuquerque area locations · fcch.us · (505) 244-2273

First Choice Community Healthcare is one of New Mexico’s largest FQHCs, serving patients across Bernalillo County and surrounding rural communities. New Mexico has one of the highest uninsured rates in the country and First Choice has been a critical primary care safety net for the region for over 30 years. Services: comprehensive primary care for adults and children, dental care, behavioral health, pharmacy, women’s health, and enabling services including transportation coordination. First Choice operates on a sliding fee scale and accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most commercial insurance. It has particular experience serving Native American patients and serving Spanish-speaking communities in New Mexico’s diverse population.

💵 Sliding scale · New Mexico’s largest FQHC 🌍 Native American and Spanish-language services 🦷 Dental included 🌐 fcch.us 📞 (505) 244-2273

Nevada Health Centers — Las Vegas and Reno, NV 📍 Multiple Nevada locations · nevadahealthcenters.org · (702) 382-9666 (Las Vegas)

Nevada Health Centers is the statewide FQHC network for Nevada, operating clinics across Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, and Reno. Nevada consistently ranks among the states with the lowest numbers of primary care physicians per capita, making Nevada Health Centers an especially critical resource. Services: primary care for adults and children, dental care, behavioral health, women’s health, pharmacy, and enabling services. Nevada Health Centers uses a sliding fee scale and serves patients regardless of insurance status or immigration documents. For uninsured patients at or below 100% of the federal poverty level, care is provided at minimal or no cost.

💵 Sliding scale · statewide Nevada FQHC 🦷 Dental included 🌍 All immigration statuses welcome 🌐 nevadahealthcenters.org 📞 (702) 382-9666

🗽 Northeast — New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania

New York City · New Haven · Boston · Philadelphia

#26–30

HAVEN Free Clinic — New Haven, CT 📍 New Haven, CT · havenfreeclinic.com · Student-run with Yale University · Saturdays

HAVEN Free Clinic is a student-run primary care clinic operated in partnership with Yale University, providing comprehensive and high-quality healthcare completely free of charge to uninsured adult residents of New Haven aged 18–65. Yale medical and nursing students provide all direct care under the supervision of licensed Yale physician faculty. What they provide: annual physical exams, vaccinations, management of a limited number of chronic conditions, women’s health services, urgent primary care, health screenings (cholesterol, diabetes, hepatitis, hypertension, all STDs including HIV, and tuberculosis), an on-site pharmacy that dispenses prescription medications, and assistance applying to pharmaceutical assistance programs. Patients are also screened for Medicaid and insurance program eligibility. The clinic also provides limited referrals to Yale’s specialty care services.

🆓 Completely free · Yale supervision 💊 On-site pharmacy dispensing 🎓 Yale medical student providers 📋 Ages 18–65 · New Haven residents 🌐 havenfreeclinic.com

East Harlem Health Outreach Partnership (EHHOP) — New York City 📍 17 East 102nd St., 7th Floor, New York, NY 10029 · (877) 372-4161 · [email protected]

EHHOP is the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai’s free student-run clinic, providing primary care to uninsured adults in East Harlem at no cost. Medical students from Mount Sinai run the clinic under the supervision of attending physicians. East Harlem has historically been one of New York City’s most medically underserved neighborhoods, and EHHOP has been a consistent resource there for years. Services: primary care, chronic disease management, women’s health, preventive screenings, and referrals to Mount Sinai’s extensive specialty network. The clinic accepts uninsured patients without insurance requirements. This is one of the most accessible no-cost options for uninsured adults on Manhattan’s east side.

🆓 Free · Mount Sinai medical students 🎓 Attending physician supervision 🏥 Referrals to Mount Sinai specialists 📞 (877) 372-4161 ✉️ [email protected]

Institute for Family Health Free Clinics — New York City (Manhattan & Bronx) 📍 230 W. 17th St., NY, NY 10011 (Manhattan) · 1894 Walton Ave., Bronx, NY 10453 · institute.org · (212) 206-5200 · Saturdays 9 AM–12 PM

The Institute for Family Health partners with New York University and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine to operate two free clinics — one in Chelsea, Manhattan and one in the Bronx — that are open Saturday mornings for uninsured patients. Both clinics are staffed by NYU and Einstein medical students supervised by faculty physicians, and both are completely free and available regardless of immigration status. Services: primary care, health screenings, chronic disease management, and health insurance enrollment assistance. The Saturday-only model is specific — note the hours and call ahead to confirm the current schedule. These clinics fill a specific gap for patients who cannot take time off work for weekday appointments.

🆓 Free · two NYC locations 📅 Saturdays 9 AM–12 PM 🎓 NYU + Einstein medical students 📞 (212) 206-5200 🌐 institute.org

Weill Cornell Community Clinic — New York City 📍 505 E. 70th St., New York, NY 10065 · wccc.weillcornell.org · Mondays 6–8 PM

The Weill Cornell Community Clinic provides free medical consultations and specialty referrals to uninsured patients in New York City. Run by Weill Cornell Medical College students under physician supervision, the clinic operates Monday evenings and accepts new patients through an online scheduling form available in both English and Spanish. Services: free medical consultations, facilitation of specialist referrals when needed, and health education. The evening hours make this accessible to working patients who cannot take time off for daytime appointments. This clinic focuses on connecting patients to the broader Weill Cornell network for any specialty needs identified during the consultation.

🆓 Free · Monday evenings 6–8 PM 🎓 Weill Cornell medical students 🏥 Specialist referral facilitation 📋 Online scheduling in English + Spanish 🌐 wccc.weillcornell.org

Esperanza Health Centers — Philadelphia, PA 📍 Multiple North Philadelphia locations · esperanzahealthcenters.org · (215) 831-1100

Esperanza Health Centers operates as a faith-based FQHC in North Philadelphia, one of the city’s most underserved neighborhoods, serving a predominantly Hispanic and Latino patient population alongside other uninsured residents. Esperanza (Spanish for “hope”) has been a cornerstone of North Philadelphia community health since the 1990s. Services: comprehensive primary care in Spanish and English, dental care, behavioral health, women’s health, pharmacy, and social services. Esperanza uses a sliding fee scale and accepts Medicaid and Medicare. The organization specifically focuses on treating the “whole person” — physical, mental, spiritual, and social health together. Esperanza also runs community health programs and health education that extend beyond the clinic walls.

💵 Sliding scale · North Philadelphia FQHC 🌍 Spanish + English · Latino-focused care 🦷 Dental included 🌐 esperanzahealthcenters.org 📞 (215) 831-1100

❓ Which clinic on this list fits your specific situation

I need free care and I have truly no income at all

ZERO INCOME

The purely charitable clinics — those that charge nothing regardless of income — are your first call. Best options from this list: CommunityHealth in Chicago (uninsured requirement only, no income test), Agape Clinic in Dallas (100% philanthropically funded, no requirements at all), the Virginia G. Piper Clinic in Phoenix (free for uninsured who aren’t already at an FQHC), HAVEN Free Clinic in New Haven, the student-run clinics in New York City (EHHOP at Mount Sinai, Institute for Family Health free clinics, Weill Cornell Community Clinic), Alliance Medical Ministry in Raleigh, Blue Ridge Free Clinic in Harrisonburg, and Charlottesville Free Clinic in Virginia. All of these are genuinely free with no income verification required or at zero cost for patients with no income. Call your nearest option to confirm current new-patient availability.

🆓 CommunityHealth Chicago · Agape Dallas · Piper Phoenix 🆓 HAVEN New Haven · EHHOP NYC · Alliance Raleigh 📞 Call first to confirm new-patient availability

I work and have some income but no insurance and can’t afford a private doctor

WORKING UNINSURED

This is the most common situation and the one most FQHCs are designed for. The sliding fee scale exists precisely because the working uninsured — people who earn too much to feel desperate but not enough to afford insurance — are the largest underserved population. Alliance Medical Ministry in Raleigh explicitly names “working, uninsured adults” as its patient population. The FQHCs on this list — Venice Family Clinic, Legacy Community Health Houston, Erie Family Health Chicago, Mercy Care Atlanta, Denver Health, Esperanza Philadelphia, Neighborcare Seattle — all use sliding scales that typically charge $20–$50 per visit at moderate working incomes rather than the $150–$300 a private office charges. Call the nearest FQHC, tell them your household size and approximate income, and ask what your tier would be. You may be pleasantly surprised.

💵 Sliding scale: $20–$50 typical for working-income patients 🏥 All FQHCs on this list serve this population 📞 Call ahead: “What would my fee be at [your income]?”

I need dental care specifically — which clinics on this list have it?

DENTAL CARE

Several clinics on this list include dental: CommunityHealth Chicago, Erie Family Health Chicago, Virginia G. Piper Clinic Phoenix (dental is a separate department — call to confirm current dental availability), Venice Family Clinic LA, Clinica Romero LA, Mercy Care Atlanta, Camillus Health Miami, Asian Health Services Oakland, Legacy Community Health Houston, Denver Health, First Choice Community Healthcare Albuquerque, Nevada Health Centers, Esperanza Philadelphia, Open Cities Minneapolis, Covenant Community Care Detroit, Samuel U. Rodgers Kansas City, Country Doctor Seattle, and Neighborcare Seattle. Call first for dental specifically — dental chairs are the most oversubscribed resource at all clinics and wait times for dental appointments can be significantly longer than for primary care. Ask about emergency dental extractions specifically if you’re in pain — most clinics with dental see emergency extractions sooner than scheduled cleaning appointments.

🦷 Dental available at: CommunityHealth · Erie · Venice Family · Piper 🦷 Also: Mercy Care · Camillus · Esperanza · Asian Health · Denver Health ⚠️ Always call first — dental has the longest waits 🚨 Pain emergency: ask about emergency extraction specifically

My city isn’t represented in this list of 30

NOT LISTED

These 30 clinics are a starting point across major regions, not an exhaustive list. There are over 14,000 FQHC service delivery sites and approximately 1,400 free charitable clinics operating across all 50 states. Three searches will find the options nearest you: (1) Go to findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov and enter your ZIP code — this returns every federally funded FQHC in your area with contact information, hours, and services listed. (2) Go to nafcclinics.org/find-clinic and search by your ZIP code for charitable free clinics. (3) Dial 2-1-1 from any phone and ask specifically: “I need free or low-cost medical care. What’s available in [your city]?” The 2-1-1 operator will search a local database that includes clinics not listed anywhere nationally. Use all three for the most complete picture.

🌐 findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov — all FQHCs by ZIP 🤝 nafcclinics.org/find-clinic — charitable free clinics 📞 Dial 2-1-1 — local operator with local knowledge

I’m undocumented — which clinics will see me?

IMMIGRATION CONCERNS

Every federally funded FQHC on this list is required by federal law to serve patients regardless of immigration status. This includes: Venice Family Clinic, Clinica Romero, Country Doctor Seattle, Neighborcare, Open Cities Minneapolis, Erie Family Health, Virginia Garcia Oregon, Asian Health Services, First Choice NM, Esperanza Philadelphia, Legacy Community Health, Camillus Health, Samuel U. Rodgers, Covenant Community Care, Mercy Care Atlanta, Blue Ridge Free Clinic, Neighborcare, Denver Health, and Nevada Health Centers. Clinica Romero in East LA was specifically founded to serve immigrant communities and has deep roots in that mission. Open Cities Health Center in Minneapolis explicitly states it serves patients regardless of country of origin or immigration status. If you’re concerned about a specific clinic, call ahead and ask: “Do you serve patients regardless of immigration status?” Any FQHC that follows federal law will say yes.

🛡️ All FQHCs on this list: federally required to serve all immigration statuses 🌍 Clinica Romero + Open Cities: particularly immigrant-focused missions 🔒 HIPAA protects health records — not shared with immigration enforcement 📞 Call ahead if uncertain: “Do you serve regardless of immigration status?”

I’m a senior on Medicare with dental and vision gaps

MEDICARE SENIOR

Traditional Medicare covers almost no dental care and no routine vision care. Free clinics and FQHCs fill that gap directly. From this list: the Virginia G. Piper Clinic in Phoenix has dental on-site and is completely free for uninsured patients — Medicare doesn’t cover dental so your Medicare status doesn’t affect eligibility. CommunityHealth Chicago has dental. Venice Family Clinic has dental across many locations. Erie Family Health in Chicago, Neighborcare in Seattle, and Denver Health all have dental. For those with limited income on Medicare: many FQHCs have programs for dual-eligible patients (Medicare + Medicaid) that essentially eliminate cost-sharing. Call and ask: “I’m on Medicare with limited income. What would my cost be, and do you accept patients with Medicare only?” At most FQHCs, seniors on Medicare with income below 200% of the federal poverty level will pay very little or nothing per visit.

🦷 Dental gap: Piper Phoenix · CommunityHealth · Erie · Venice · Denver Health 💵 Medicare + limited income: ask about dual-eligible programs 📞 Ask: “I’m on Medicare — what would my cost be?”

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