Local Free Clinics
This page lists commonly asked questions and answers about public benefits available to immigrants. It has been compiled by the RightsforHealth team.
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Where can individuals find local free clinics in NYC?
The Institute for Family Health partners with New York University and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine to operate free clinics in the Bronx and in Manhattan. Both clinics are free and available to people who are uninsured.
- Opening hours: Saturdays 9:00am-12:00pm (except holidays)
- Contact information to schedule an appointment: (212) 206-5200
- Locations:
- 230 W 17th St., New York, NY 10011 (Manhattan location)
- 1894 Walton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453 (Bronx location)
- More information: https://institute.org/health-care/services/free-clinics-for-the-uninsured/
The Weill Cornell Community Clinic provides access to healthcare to people without insurance. They provide free medical consultations and can facilitate referrals when needed.
- Opening hours: Mondays 6:00pm-8:00pm (except holidays)
- Contact information to schedule an appointment:
- Fill out this form (available in Spanish as well)
- Location: 505 E. 70th St, New York, NY 10065
- More information: https://wccc.weillcornell.org/request-appointment
The East Harlem Health Outreach Partnership is the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai’s free clinic. They provide primary care to uninsured adults at no cost. The clinic is run by medical students under the supervision of Mount Sinai physicians.
- Contact information to schedule an appointment:
- (877) 372-4161
- ehhop.clinic@mssm.edu
- Location: 17 East 102nd Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10029
- More information: https://icahn.mssm.edu/education/medical/clinical/ehhop
Where can individuals find local free clinics in Syracuse, New York?
The Rhama Health Clinic in Syracuse provides free healthcare to adults without insurance or without the ability to pay. It is run by a team of nurses, doctors, and social workers who aim to provide high-quality care for the community.
- Opening hours: Saturdays 10:00am-2:00pm
- Contact information to schedule an appointment: (315) 565-5667
- Location: 3100 S Salina St, Syracuse, NY 13205, USA
- More information: https://www.rahmafreeclinic.com/
Where can individuals find local free clinics in Rochester, New York?
The University of Rochester Medical Center’s Human Rights Initiative provides a clinic for people seeking asylum at no cost. They serve asylum seekers who would benefit from a medical affidavit.
- Contact information: clinic@rochesterhumanrightsinitiative.org
- Location: 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642, New York, USA
- More information: https://rochesterhumanrightsinitiative.org/
What other support resources are available?
The website https://www.freeclinics.com/ provides a database for searching free or low-cost medical clinics.
This site does not contain medical or legal advice. The information is provided for general purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice.