Mercy Care

• As your medical home, Mercy Care offers comprehensive services that meet the majority of primary physical, mental health and wellness needs. Services are planned and delivered by a team that works together for your health. Everyone receives exceptional care, no matter your insurance or income status. On a daily basis, taking care of yourself is up to you, but we are here to help.

• Call 678-843-8600 to make an appointment.

Good Samaritan Health Center

• • HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, excellent experience with their dental dept. 

• TO BECOME A NEW PATIENT: 

  • check website for dates registration opens

  • when it does, go to this website: https://goodsamatlanta.org/patients/

  • Patients with income 200% and above the federal poverty level are responsible for the full cost of services.

• MEDICAL:

  • All medical fees vary based on income. A medical office visit can range between $40-120 per visit as determined by Federal Poverty Guidelines for FastTrack patients (ZIP codes of 30318/30314) and $60-140 for patients outside the priority ZIP codes of 30318/30314.

• DENTAL:

  • All dental fees vary based on procedures. We *only* accept insurance for pediatric dental procedures. Otherwise, we are a fee-for-service clinic.

• COUNSELING:

  • Individual and family counseling is offered at an affordable price.  Please call 404-523-6571 for more information.

Healing Community Center

• Since 2013, HEALing Community Center has been serving families and individuals who have historically experienced limited access to healthcare.  As a federally qualified health center (FQHC) with several locations in the metro Atlanta area, we provide quality and compassionate healthcare services to many diverse communities.  Our team works to address any economic, language, cultural, and geographic barriers to produce excellent patient outcomes.

  • Adult/Family Medicine

  • Pediatric Medicine

  • Oral Health

  • Women’s Health

  • Behavioral Health

  • Vaccination Headquarters

the urban clinic of atlanta

• free primary care center in adair park

• does Pap smears and free full panel STI screening

• gives out generic meds like inhalers

• can facilitate free access to specialist care at northside hospital

• has referrals for low cost eye and dental exams 

• 24/7 telemedicine for things like: allergies, asthma, cold/flu, UTI, infections, heartburn, joint aches/pains. 

• 24/7 access to mental health services

  • personal counselor assigned to patients for the duration of need

  • no limit on number of sessions

  • 30 minute sessions

  • crisis and preventative

• hours:

  • Tuesday - 9:00am - 12:30pm

  • Wednesday - 9:00am - 12:30pm

  • Thursday - 9:00am - 12:30pm

• contact:

  • info@uhwclinic.org

  • (404) 618-6983

• eligibility:

  • uninsured

  • make less than 200% federal poverty level (around $25,700 a year for 1 person)

  • proof of income

• experience: 

  • new patient appointments take longer to get, but once you’re in the system you can get appointments quickly. they have christian music playing in the lobby but haven’t balked at disclosures around sex or queerness. did treat me like drug-seeking when i talked about my adhd meds, aren’t great with discussing recreational drug use. seen by nurse practitioners. they’re overall pretty nice and seem more invested than yr average doctor visit. they have you use an online healthcare system that allows you to receive test results and message yr practitioner. 

Community Advanced Practice

• 173 Boulevard NE Atlanta, GA 30312

• 404.658.1500

• Disclaimer: I haven’t had personal experience with this place. I can’t find on their website if there are any restrictions on who can use their services. It just says it’s free!

• Pediatric Care

  • Vaccinations

  • Sick Care

  • Physical Exams

  • Developmental Assessments

  • Speech Assessments​

• ​Women's Health

  • Gynecologic Care

  • Reproductive Care

  • Breast Exams

  • Family Planning

  • PAP Tests

• General Physical Health

  • Primary Care

  • Sick Care

  • STI Testing & Treatment

  • HIV Testing

  • Tuberculosis (TB) Skin Tests

• Mental Health Care

  • ​General Mental Health

  • Individual Counseling

  • Group Therapy

• CAPN PATH Program

  • Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH)

  • Mental health outreach to individuals on the street and in shelters

  • Contact CAPN PATH Program: 404.815.1811

• Substance Abuse

  • Assessments

  • Counseling

  • Referrals

grady financial assistance program:

• discount program at hospital (sliding scale)

  • free visits to the walk in clinic

  • free primary care visits

• discounted specialist and ER visits

• can apply before or after visit

• (also someone told me that you can just… not pay hospital bills. idk, might be worth further research.)

• eligibility:

  • resident of fulton or dekalb

  • income less than 400% FPL (around $51,500 a year for 1 person)

  • anyone eligible for medicaid

• steps to apply:

  • print and fill out application

  • send proof of ID (can be most anything w photo id)

  • proof of residency for at least 30 days 

    • lease, rent receipt, bills to that address, etc

  • proof of income

    • paystubs (one to three)

    • social security letter

    • unemployment letter

    • bank statement if living off savings

    • etc (see link for more)

• turn it in

  • Grady Memorial Hospital 80 Jesse Hill Jr. Dr. SE PO Box 26071 Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Attn: Financial Assistance Program c. 

  • Email: fapappdocFNC@gmh.edu 

  • drop it off at the financial counseling department

• for help filling it out:

• Grady and CHOA at Hughes Spalding will provide help to individuals with obtaining, completing, and/or submitting the Financial Assistance Program Application by contacting the address above or by presenting to a Financial Counseling Office. For telephone assistance regarding the Financial Assistance Program, please contact the Grady’s Financial Counseling Department at 404.616.6920 or 404.616.6923, or CHOA’s Financial Counseling Department at 404.785.5589.

• personal experience:

  • applied for this and was approved. had to go to ER, received a $100 bill a couple weeks later and another $100 bill a few months later. haven’t used any other services. you must reapply every 3 months. I let mine lapse, but will get it again if I need it, especially for specialist visits. 

micah bering

• dental hygiene student at fortis college (as of 2023)

• offering dental cleanings for affordable prices

  • adults: $40

  • child: $20

  • deep cleaning: $60

  • perio-maintenance: $40

  • whitening trays: $80

  • sealants: $15

  • college students: $20 (with valid ID)

  • scaling in the presence of gingivitis: $40

• micahbering@my.fortis.edu

• 832-540-4622

Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation

• provides a full continuum of vision care from vision screenings, complete eye examinations and prescription eyeglasses to coordinating sight saving surgery.

• Vision services are provided through our Chamblee Clinic, our mobile clinics and virtually via our new tele-optometry program throughout Georgia.

Vision Outreach Adult Program - Prevent Blindness Georgia

• We take vision screeners, eye doctors, equipment, and even eyeglasses onsite to agencies across the state in order to identify those with eye disease and refer them for further treatment. To learn about partnering with the Vision Outreach program to provide services at your organization, call DeAndria Nichols, VP of Adult Vision Programs at (404) 266-2895.

Georgia Harm Reduction Coalition 

• sti, hiv, hcv testing + treatment

• prep

• pap smears

• depo shots

• plan b

• Suboxone

• least wait time for screenings

• don’t use virtual chart system, call with results

AID Atlanta

• sti screening and treatment

• longest wait time

• do use virtual chart system, can get results online and reference them anytime

A Vision 4 Hope 

• sti testing and treatment

• prep