Virginia Health Care Foundation

Looking for help getting medical care if you’re uninsured and can’t afford care?
Depending on where you live, there may be help nearby.

Here at the Virginia Health Care Foundation, we don’t provide care — we support the Commonwealth’s health safety net providers, the free clinics and community health centers that DO provide care.

If you need help, see below and contact an organization near you.

Who provides care?

There are more than 60 free and charitable clinics in Virginia and more than 200 community health center locations. These sites help Virginia’s low income and uninsured residents get the care they need to get well and stay well. They also can also help people get free prescription medications, depending on the medicines needed and the patient’s income level.

While it may be difficult to get an appointment right away, free clinics and community health centers are a resource for uninsured Virginians get needed care. Read more about free clinics and community health centers.

Are there any other places to go?

Some local health departments provide medical care, as do some community organizations. All Virginia hospitals have financial assistance programs to help people who need care at a hospital (click here to learn about financial assistance at a hospital near you).  Read more about medical care provided through hospitals and health departments.

Where can I go for free STD testing?

The Virginia Department of Health (1-800-533-4148) provides free STD testing for anyone in Virginia, whether they have health insurance or not. To find the STD test sites near you, visit the Virginia Department of Health STD website and enter your zip code.

What about care for my children?

If your children are uninsured and under age 19, they may qualify for free health insurance through the FAMIS programs. The FAMIS programs are comprehensive health insurance, not welfare.

The FAMIS programs cover doctor visits, hospital care, mental health care, dental care, prescription medications and even eyeglasses. Eligibility is based on a family’s current monthly income (a family of four earning up to $5,330/month may qualify). Check out the FAMIS and Medicaid section of this website or visit the Cover Virginia website.

How do I find out more about care for adults and children in Virginia?

VHCF has collected all the information you need about finding medical care in Virginia — and it’s all right here on this website. Look in the column to the left (in green) and check out the locations and eligibility requirements of Virginia’s free and charitable clinics, community health centers, health department offices and other community resources.

Last Updated on October 16, 2024