Free or Low Cost Health Care for Immigrants- Davidson County

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1 Free or Low Cost Health Care for Immigrants- Davidson County Bridges to Care Call to Register Phone: (615) Hours to call: Mon - Fri 8 am to 4:30 pm 311, 23 rd Ave. N., Nashville, TN Bridges to Care links uninsured residents of Davidson County to a network of lowcost community clinics that charge for service s based on the patient s ability to pay. Through Bridges to Care, you can find a clinic that is best for you based on location, hours, language, and charges. The Bridges to Care network includes an array of primary care providers and dental care providers, as well as referrals to specialty care, access to prescription medications, and transportation to medical appointments. Clínica Hispana La Paz 4053 Nolensville Road ( ) Medical services for the whole family, serving the Hispanic Community in Nashville. Bilingual nursing staff. Pediatrics, gynecology, lab tests, work and school physicals, general medicine, allergy shots, work injuries, minor surgeries, minor emergencies. They charge fixed rates for services (not on a sliding scale) but their fees are lower than most private practice fees. Walk-ins welcome Hours: Mon-Sat 8:30am 7pm; Sunday 11:30am 6pm Faith Family Medical Clinic Phone: Address: st Ave N Nashville, TN Appointment required Services are available to individuals who are either working at least 20 hours a week or are receiving unemployment or are full-time students, as well as their families. Individuals must not have any form of health insurance. Fees are between $15 and $40, based on patient s income. Proof income, or proof of being a full-time student, is required. Family medicine; diagnostic lab testing; Physical therapy; Individual and/or family counseling; Basic X-rays, CAT scans, and MRIs can be done for a reduced fee. No Walk-ins. Hours: Mon, Tu, Thu 7:30am 5:00pm; Wed and Fri 7:30am 4pm Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center Phone: Address: th Avenue North Nashville, TN The Center focuses on primary and preventive medical and dental services to the underserved and uninsured. Transportation is provided. Services are provided to uninsured patients in north, northwest, and south Davidson County. Fees are based on a sliding fee scale. Documentation of income is required (check stubs, monthly statements from SSI or DHS, or letter from head of household stating dependency are examples). Call for current fee schedule. In emergency situations the fee may be waived.

2 Medical Clinic Hours: Mon Thu 8am 8:30pm; Fri 8 am 5 pm; Sat. 9am 1pm Dental Clinic Hours: Mon Wed 8am 5pm; Thu 8am 8pm; Fri 8am 5pm; Sat 9am 1pm Walk-ins only for established patients. Bilingual staff United Neighborhood Health Services (UNHS) Siloam Family Health Center Phone: , ext. 102 (appointment) Address: 820 Gale Lane Nashville, TN Siloam provides high-quality, affordable health care to the uninsured and those who slip through the cracks in the health care system because of language barriers and limited resources. The cost of the visit is $40 but patients who cannot afford this can be charged on a sliding scale based on household income, but no one is turned away if unable to pay. Hours: M, Tu, Th 9am-8pm; W 9am-4pm; F 9am-12pm; Sat 9am-12pm St. Thomas Family Health Center South Phone: Address: 4928 Edmonson Pike, Suite 205 Nashville, TN West Phone: Address: 5201 Charlotte Pike Nashville, TN South Hours: Mon and Wed 8:30am-5pm; Tu and Th 9:30am-6pm; Fri 8am 5pm West Hours: Mon 10:30am 7pm; Tu Fri 8am 4:30pmm New patients are by appointment only. Sliding scale clinic, must bring pay stub. UNHS has several locations throughout Nashville. All offer services on a sliding scale based on income but no one is turned away if unable to pay. Documentation of income is required (check stubs, monthly statements from SSI or DHS, or letter from head of household stating dependency are examples) or else you will be charged the full cost of service. UNHS Cayce Clinic Phone: Address: 617 South 8th St. Nashville, TN This is a general medical clinic offering primary care, mental health services, OB/GYN, and legal services. It also offers dental care, cleaning, extractions, and some help with medications. Dental starts at $50. Bilingual staff. Hours: Mon Fri 8am 7pm UNHS Dickerson Road Family Clinic Phone: Address: 1223 Dickerson Pike Nashville, TN Offers physicals for children and adults; TB tests; STD screening, pregnancy tests, and family planning; medication and Depo shots. Hours: Mon- Fri 8am 5pm

3 UNHS Edgehill Family Clinic Phone: Address: 1101 Edgehill Ave Nashville, TN health/addiction, OB/GYN Mon Fri 8am 5pm UNHS Madison Family Clinic Phone: Address: 601 Due West Ave Madison, TN health/addiction, OB/GYN. Bilingual staff. Hours: Mon Fri 8am 10pm; Sat 8am 4pm UNHS Northeast Family Clinic Phone: Address: 222 Grace Street Nashville, TN health/addiction, OB/GYN Hours: Mon Fri 8am 5pm UNHS Southside Family Clinic Phone: Address: 107 Charles E Davis Blvd Nashville, TN health/addiction, OB/GYN. Also offers dental care. Dental starts at $50. Hours: 8am 5pm Vine Hill Clinic Phone: Address: 820 Gale Ln, 2 nd floor Nashville, TN Offers primary health care and dental care, well women exams and pap smears, mental health services. There is a $20 minimum fee due at time of services. All other fees are on a sliding scale based on income and family size. Documentation of income is required

4 Free or Low Cost Healthcare for Immigrants - Williamson County Graceworks Health Clinic Phone: Address: 100 Covey Drive, Suite 104B Franklin, TN Serves patients 18 years and older. Sliding scale based on income and family size. Call for more information or to make an appointment. Offers primary care for uninsured working adults, full-time students, or uninsured adults between jobs. ProHealth Rural Health Services Inc. Phone: Address: 1325 West Main Street, Suite A Franklin, TN Hours: M 1:30-7pm; Tu-F 8am-5pm ProHealth Rural Health Services is a nonprofit organization which operates a network of Federally Qualified Health Centers. They provide healthcare services to the underserved and uninsured population. Call re: dental program. They are working on having dental, but not in place as of 11/2007. Eligibility is based on proof of household size and income. Fees are $25 per visit. Patients have two weeks to verify proof of income for initial visit. After that, patient is charged 100% of medical services rendered for entire medical visit.

5 Free or Low Cost Dental Care for Immigrants - Davidson County Interfaith Dental Clinic Phone: Address: 1721 Patterson St Nashville, TN Offers comprehensive dental services to working adults and their children and to the elderly. The minimum fee is $25 and additional fees are on a sliding scale based on income. Adults under 65 must be employed. Adults over 65 are not required to be employed. Appointment required, No walk-ins. TSU Dental Hygiene Clinic Phone: Address: Dental Hygiene Building 3500 John A. Merritt Blvd Nashville, TN Summer Hours: T/Th 1-3:15pm; School year: MW 9-11:30 am, 1 4 pm; T/Th 9-11 am, 1-3:15 pm; F 1-3:30 pm This clinic offers cleanings and basic exams and X-rays. Cleanings are $10 and X-rays are $15. Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center Phone: Address: th Avenue North Nashville, TN UNHS Cayce Clinic Phone: Address: 617 South 8th St. Nashville, TN UNHS Southside Family Clinic Phone: Address: 107 Charles E Davis Blvd Nashville, TN 37210

6 Other Legal and TennCare Help Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services o Can direct you to your local legal aid office o or o or Tennessee Justice Center o Non-profit, public interest law and advocacy firm serving TennCare families o or info@tnjustice.org o or Tennessee Community Services Agency o Helps TennCare enrollees o o TennCare Advocacy Program: o Call TennCare s Family Assistance Center o Call the Family Assistance Service Center for general TennCare questions and to make changes with DHS and TennCare o o Crisis Management Team o Arranges for mental health services to prevent child from entering custody o or Quick Guide to TennCare Services o o Connects callers to available resources, and refers them directly to an agency or organization that can help o Just Dial: 2-1-1

7 Other Resources for Spanish Speakers Conexión Américas o Connects Latino families with information, resources and assistance to address immediate needs o o Spanish Help Line: (615) Tennessee Disability Pathfinder / Camino Seguro o Helps families and agencies find useful disability services and resources in Tennessee o Search the Pathfinder services database: =1 o tnpathfinder@vanderbilt.edu o o Multi-cultural Disability Coalition Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition o 446 Metroplex Dr., Suite 224, Nashville, TN o o