Our Mission and Vision

The mission of the Free Clinic of Powhatan is to provide high quality medical, dental, and mental health care services at no cost to Powhatan County's adult (19-64 years old) uninsured, low-income residents.

The vision of the Free Clinic of Powhatan is to improve the health of our patients. Patients who regain their health and become informed about managing their illnesses will become more productive.

Information about the Uninsured

Do you know that:

1. Approximately 70% of all Free Clinics' patients work full time and 12% work part time.



2. In Powhatan County, an estimated 1,600 people are uninsured (5.8% of the county's total population).

History of the Clinic

In the summer of 2007, Connie Moslow, a community health activist, approached the Powhatan/Chesterfield Health Department, the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors, and a small group of citizens to discuss the idea of establishing a free clinic that would provide medical services to the uninsured, low-income adult residents of the County. The idea was embraced by all. In the fall of 2007, the Bon Secours Care-A-Van began visiting Powhatan County monthly. From her vision and with the assistance of numerous organizations and community residents, the Free Clinic of Powhatan was established in September 2008 at its present location within the Powhatan County Health Department facility.

Board of Directors

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to use the Free Clinic of Powhatan services, you must meet the following criteria:

• Reside in Powhatan County
• Be between 19 and 64 years of age
• For medical services, you cannot have any type of health insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, or VA benefits. For dental services, you can have either Medicare or Medicaid
• Total gross household income must be less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines

How to Register

To access the Clinic's services, you must first register to become a patient of the Clinic. Registration takes place on a first come, first served basis on Mondays evenings (except for Monday holidays). Please come to the Clinic by 5:00 p.m. on Mondays. The Clinic registers patients from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays.

Financial Information Required as a Part of Registration

When you come to register, please bring the following information with you. Please note that all required paperwork needs to be completed and submitted before you can receive any services from the Clinic.

• Proof of residency in Powhatan County
• Driver's license or
• Utility or medical bill
• Proof of all household income for one month such as:
• Pay stubs for the most recent month (if part time - four months of pay stubs)
• Food stamp award letter
• Child support letter
• Any retirement or pension documentation
• Support letter from person providing you food and shelter (the Clinic will supply you with this letter)
• Unemployment letter or checks
• If you have no income, a statement of unemployment is required.
• Social Security letter with the amount you receive or copies of your SSA check

Note: The following are considered members of your household: yourself, your spouse, your minor children, disabled children over the age of 18, and grandchildren for whom you have custody.You must bring corresponding financial information for each member of your household as well.

• Current 1040 Federal Income Tax form and schedules
• If self employed, please bring Schedule C
• If you register before you file your most recent taxes, please bring your W-2 form
• Please bring your new 1040 Federal Income Tax form once you have filed it for the most recent year
• If you have applied for disability, proof of your disability status
• If you have applied for Medicaid, bring a copy of the determination letter

Recertification

Each year, all patients must recertify to remain eligible to receive services and medications from the Clinic. You must continue to meet the Clinic's eligibility and financial criteria. The same financial information required to register is also required to recertify.

Recertification takes place on a first come, first served basis on Mondays evenings (except for Monday holidays). Please come to the Clinic by 5:00 p.m. on Mondays. The Clinic recertifies patients from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays.

Donor Information

The Free Clinic of Powhatan is a 501(c)(3) organization funded by individual, church, and civic contributions; foundations; and corporate donations. In addition, in-kind support is provided by Richmond area health organizations, Powhatan County, and the Powhatan Health Department.

All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law. Please contact the Free Clinic of Powhatan to learn how you can help support the Clinic and its mission.

Ways to Donate

If you'd like to help the Free Clinic of Powhatan provide health care to the County's uninsured, low-income adults, you can do so in several ways:

• Mail a contribution to the Free Clinic of Powhatan (P.O. Box 544, Powhatan, Virginia 23139)


• Participate in the Patient Care Sponsor Program by donating $50 a month to the Free Clinic


• Volunteer at the Free Clinic


• Help sponsor or volunteer at a Clinic fundraising event


• Donate items on the Clinic's wish list:


• White copier paper
• Blue copier paper
• Manila file folders (letter size)
• Pens
• Staplers
• Scotch tape
• White out
• Toner cartridge (call for specific number)
• Bottles of water
• Packs of snack crackers or granola bars

Thank You For Your Donation

We are grateful for our donors and the support they provide in helping the Clinic meet its mission. The Clinic could not exist without the generosity of our donors. Please know that your contribution will be well used - for every $1 donated, the Free Clinic of Powhatan is able to provide $5.40 in medical services.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Free Clinic of Powhatan. The Clinic could not operate without its volunteer physicians, dentists, nurses, lab techs, mental health counselors, and administrative personnel. We greatly appreciate all of our volunteers and their dedicated service to the Clinic. Give the Clinic a call if you would like to volunteer.

The volunteer opportunities include the following:

RNs: take vitals and prepare patient for the visit

•    Monday: 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
•    Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Lab Techs: draw patients' blood and prepare samples for testing

•    Thursday: 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Front Desk: greet and check in patients, schedule appointments, answer phones

•    Monday: 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
•    Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
•    Thursday: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Registrars: register or recertify patients for the Clinic

•    Monday: 5:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

General Office Help: help with various office task (e.g. filing, preparing charts, etc.)

•    Any time the Clinic is open

Specific Needs

The Free Clinic of Powhatan has a need for additional dentists to treat our patients. In addition, the Clinic is currently searching for a psychiatrist who is willing to help our patients. If interested, please contact the Free Clinic.

How to Volunteer

If you are interested in volunteering, we'd love to hear from you. Please call the Clinic at 598-5637 to learn more about volunteer opportunities.

Medical

Medical care is provided on Mondays (4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.) and Thursdays (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) by appointment only.

Please bring all of your medicines to every medical appointment.

Dental

The Free Clinic of Powhatan works with several dentists in the area who volunteer their time to provide dental services to our patients. Patients must meet the same eligibility and financial criteria for seeking dental services as apply to medical services, however, patients can have either Medicare or Medicaid and still be eligible for dental services.

All dental care services are by appointment only.

Mental Health Counseling

The Free Clinic of Powhatan provides mental health counseling for patients dealing with non-emergent mental health issues. The service is provided by the Clinic's mental health counselors on Monday evenings from 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. by appointment only.

Women's Health Program

This program is designed for women who are unable to bear children. Services provided at the Clinic include pelvic exams, PAP tests, and education. Referrals are available for mammograms and bone density testing.

The Women's Program is held on the third Thursday of each month from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. by appointment only. In order to use this program, you must first have registered as a Free Clinic of Powhatan patient.

Specialty Care Referrals

Referrals to a network of specialty physicians through ACCESS NOW are available as deemed medically necessary by the Clinic's medical provider.

Diagnostic Tests and Lab Services

Diagnostic tests are available as deemed medically necessary by the Clinic's medical provider.

Lab appointments occur on Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. by appointment only.

Prescription Drug Assistance

The Free Clinic of Powhatan works with Powhatan Pharmacy, Cross-Over Ministry, and various pharmaceutical companies to provide medication to our patients. Patients are asked to pay a $5.00 co-pay for each generic medication.

Dental

The Free Clinic of Powhatan works with several dentists in the area who volunteer their time to provide dental services to our patients. Patients must meet the same eligibility and financial criteria for seeking dental services as apply to medical services, however, patients can have either Medicare or Medicaid and still be eligible for dental services.

All dental care services are by appointment only.

Mental Health Counseling

The Free Clinic of Powhatan provides mental health counseling for patients dealing with non-emergent mental health issues. The service is provided by the Clinic's mental health counselors on Monday evenings from 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. by appointment only.

Women's Health Program

This program is designed for women who are unable to bear children. Services provided at the Clinic include pelvic exams, PAP tests, and education. Referrals are available for mammograms and bone density testing.

The Women's Program is held on the third Thursday of each month from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. by appointment only. In order to use this program, you must first have registered as a Free Clinic of Powhatan patient.

Specialty Care Referrals

Referrals to a network of specialty physicians through ACCESS NOW are available as deemed medically necessary by the Clinic's medical provider.

Diagnostic Tests and Lab Services

Diagnostic tests are available as deemed medically necessary by the Clinic's medical provider.

Lab appointments occur on Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. by appointment only.

Prescription Drug Assistance

The Free Clinic of Powhatan works with Powhatan Pharmacy, Cross-Over Ministry, and various pharmaceutical companies to provide medication to our patients. Patients are asked to pay a $5.00 co-pay for each generic medication.

Mental Health Counseling

The Free Clinic of Powhatan provides mental health counseling for patients dealing with non-emergent mental health issues. The service is provided by the Clinic's mental health counselors on Monday evenings from 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. by appointment only.

Women's Health Program

This program is designed for women who are unable to bear children. Services provided at the Clinic include pelvic exams, PAP tests, and education. Referrals are available for mammograms and bone density testing.

The Women's Program is held on the third Thursday of each month from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. by appointment only. In order to use this program, you must first have registered as a Free Clinic of Powhatan patient.

Specialty Care Referrals

Referrals to a network of specialty physicians through ACCESS NOW are available as deemed medically necessary by the Clinic's medical provider.

Diagnostic Tests and Lab Services

Diagnostic tests are available as deemed medically necessary by the Clinic's medical provider.

Lab appointments occur on Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. by appointment only.

Prescription Drug Assistance

The Free Clinic of Powhatan works with Powhatan Pharmacy, Cross-Over Ministry, and various pharmaceutical companies to provide medication to our patients. Patients are asked to pay a $5.00 co-pay for each generic medication.

Women's Health Program

This program is designed for women who are unable to bear children. Services provided at the Clinic include pelvic exams, PAP tests, and education. Referrals are available for mammograms and bone density testing.

The Women's Program is held on the third Thursday of each month from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. by appointment only. In order to use this program, you must first have registered as a Free Clinic of Powhatan patient.

Specialty Care Referrals

Referrals to a network of specialty physicians through ACCESS NOW are available as deemed medically necessary by the Clinic's medical provider.

Diagnostic Tests and Lab Services

Diagnostic tests are available as deemed medically necessary by the Clinic's medical provider.

Lab appointments occur on Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. by appointment only.

Prescription Drug Assistance

The Free Clinic of Powhatan works with Powhatan Pharmacy, Cross-Over Ministry, and various pharmaceutical companies to provide medication to our patients. Patients are asked to pay a $5.00 co-pay for each generic medication.

Specialty Care Referrals

Referrals to a network of specialty physicians through ACCESS NOW are available as deemed medically necessary by the Clinic's medical provider.

Diagnostic Tests and Lab Services

Diagnostic tests are available as deemed medically necessary by the Clinic's medical provider.

Lab appointments occur on Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. by appointment only.

Prescription Drug Assistance

The Free Clinic of Powhatan works with Powhatan Pharmacy, Cross-Over Ministry, and various pharmaceutical companies to provide medication to our patients. Patients are asked to pay a $5.00 co-pay for each generic medication.

Diagnostic Tests and Lab Services

Diagnostic tests are available as deemed medically necessary by the Clinic's medical provider.

Lab appointments occur on Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. by appointment only.

Prescription Drug Assistance

The Free Clinic of Powhatan works with Powhatan Pharmacy, Cross-Over Ministry, and various pharmaceutical companies to provide medication to our patients. Patients are asked to pay a $5.00 co-pay for each generic medication.

Prescription Drug Assistance

The Free Clinic of Powhatan works with Powhatan Pharmacy, Cross-Over Ministry, and various pharmaceutical companies to provide medication to our patients. Patients are asked to pay a $5.00 co-pay for each generic medication.