The Free Clinic
Clinic Services
The Free Clinic’s programs are designed to meet the pressing needs that have arisen in the community throughout the years. Today, seven programs are offered to help meet the acute and chronic health care needs of our patients.
Medical Services
Medical Services are the cornerstone of The Free Clinic. At our facility, we have an: Acute Care Clinic, Adult Primary Care Clinic, Teen Clinic, Women’s Clinic and various specialty clinics.
Services provided include general and acute medical care, gynecological and family planning, STD diagnosis and treatment, diabetes treatment and hypertension treatment. These services are offered on a mixed appointment and walk-in schedule.
In addition, The Free Clinic offers monthly specialty clinics in:
Adolescent; Cardiology, Dermatology, HIV Early Intervention Program, Neurology – general; back pain, Nephrology, Podiatry, Physical Therapy, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, Specialty GYN, and ophthalmology.
As with all The Free Clinic services, all necessary tests and medications are free of charge.
Make an Appointment: Medical Services
HIV/AIDS Services
HIV/AIDS Services encompass both treatment and prevention. The HIV Testing program (the first site in Cleveland to offer such services) includes prevention, education and treatment referrals in addition to testing. The Free Clinic is one of the only places in Greater Cleveland to provide both confidential and anonymous testing. We are also one of the few places to provide an improved HIV test that gives clients their results in 20 minutes.
The Early Intervention Program combines the interdisciplinary services of the Medical Clinic, Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse Treatment and case management.
The Free Clinic also operates the only Syringe Exchange Program in Ohio, which focuses on reducing the incidence of HIV infection in high risk populations.
Make an Appointment: HIV/AIDS Services
Mental Health Services
The Mental Health program provides outpatient counseling and psychiatry services to patients from a wide spectrum of our society. The Free Clinic offers numerous treatment options including individual, family and relationship counseling, and psychiatric services for mild to moderate conditions. More severe conditions are addressed on a case-by-case basis and referrals are offered when we cannot treatment an individual.
All services are accessed through our intake department. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 216.721.4010 and requesting the mental health intake line. Our program services adults and older adolescents, but does not service children.
Note: Access to our pharmacy services are available only to clients seen by our psychiatry team. Access to psychiatry services can take as long as 30 days or longer. Only Free Clinic scripts will be honored by our pharmacy.
Make an Appointment: Mental Health Services
Substance Abuse Treatment (SAT) Services
Intensive Outpatient Treatment: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 6 PM to 9 PM.
Gender Specific (Male) Intensive Outpatient Treatment: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 1 PM to 4 PM. For males ages 18-24.
Non-Intensive Outpatient Treatment: Monday and Thursday: 6 PM to 9 PM
Community Education Group: Monday and Thursdays: 6 PM to 7:30 PM. For persons who believe they have an alcohol or chemical dependency problem. Initial intake not required. This group does not substitute for treatment.
Assessment and individual counseling: by appointment only 2 PM - 9 PM
Case management and crisis intervention: as needed
NOTE: Clients must be seen for an initial intake interview (see below) before treatment can begin. All clients must reside in Cuyahoga County for the treatment groups.
Intake for Substance Abuse Treatment – By Appointment Only. Phone (216) 721-4010 and ask for SAT Intake.
Make an Appointment: Substance Abuse Treatment
Dental Clinic
The Adult Dental Clinic operates five days each week.
Routine services include cleanings, fillings, root canals, assessments, and oral exams. Dental hygiene education is also available.
Services are performed Monday thru Friday 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Dental extractions are performed Monday thru Thursday in the evening hours only; starting at 3:30 PM.
Make an Appointment: Dental Clinic
Case Management
The case management department at The Free Clinic assists people in obtaining needed services in the community. Case managers work with clients to help them identify their needs and goals. Clients are then provided with referrals and information that is aimed at meeting those needs to assist them in achieving their goals. Our services are provided within a short-term framework that encourages the empowerment of clients to ensure them the opportunity to control their own future.
Referrals are commonly in the areas of:
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Make an Appointment: Case Management
Community Education
This program tackles women’s and adolescents’ issues via education and training. Our new Education Resource Center provides an atmosphere for health learning to all patients that come to the Clinic. Brochures, videos and volunteer speakers are available to teach our patients best health practices. Free Clinic staff members are also available upon request to discuss a variety of educational topics at locations within the community.
Advocacy Initiative Program
This is a comprehensive advocacy program established to provide a legislative liaison for The Free Clinic to the Ohio General Assembly, Congress, executive branch agencies, corporate and business community leaders, civic leaders, non-profit organizations and the public.
Learn more about The Free Clinic Advocacy Program
For more information about the Free Clinic, contact info@thefreeclinic.org
