Houston County Volunteer Medical Clinic
Houston County Volunteer Medical Clinic is a non-profit facility providing free medical care to working, uninsured citizens of Houston County. The doctors, nurses, technicians and administrative personnel all volunteer their time to provide primary care services two evenings per week. The clinic depends on donated funds to provide free, quality, compassionate medical care to those
who have no other resources for health care. The Volunteer
Medical Clinic offers primary, non-emergency, medical care on
an appointment-only basis.
The Houston County Volunteer Medical Clinic is a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation with the mission to provide the medically under-served in Houston County with excellent health care in an atmosphere of caring and compassion. The clinic opened in January, 2005 with funding from Houston Healthcare Houston Medical Center Auxiliary, Healthcare of Central Georgia, as well as many individuals and businesses. The Volunteer Clinic is also a United Way of Central Georgia Inc. Agency.
Our vision is that we use the gifts that God has given us to open our minds, hands and hearts to our brothers and sisters in need.
Although the Houston County Volunteer Medical Clinic is not affiliated with any specific faith or religion, the motivation of many of our volunteers is faith-based.
If you would like to make a donation to the Clinic, please call
478-923-9730.
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Income Guidelines
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Household size
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Income Limit
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1
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$20,240
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2
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$27,380
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3
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$34,340
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4
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$41,300
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5
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$48,260
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6
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$55,220
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7
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$62,180
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8
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$69,140
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Who Qualifies for Services?
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You must live in Houston County.
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You must be between ages 18-64.
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You or your spouse must be employed.
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You must be uninsured.
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Your family’s gross income must be 200% of poverty level or less.
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You must provide proof of your family income.
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You must provide identification.
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You must provide your social security number. (There are exceptions to this policy).
Are Prescription Medications Free?
Many medications can be obtained for patients through the Community Health Works Patient Assistance Program. A representative of Community Health Works is available for patient consultation at the patient’s appointment time and will help the patient in applying for prescription medication assistance. There is a $5 per month per prescription co-pay for some medications through Community Health Works Patient Assistance Program.