Mission //
Founded in 1999, the Rhode Island Free Clinic’s mission is to provide free, comprehensive medical care and preventive health services to adults who have no health insurance and cannot afford those services; and to serve as an educational training site for aspiring health care professionals.
The Clinic mobilizes vital health resources for Rhode Island’s uninsured, working poor and low-income adults. The Clinic also provides the most efficient and cost effective alternative to emergency rooms for uninsured residents seeking comprehensive health care.
NAFC 2020 Standards Gold Rating Clinic
The Rhode Island Free Clinic earned a 2020 Gold Rating from the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) Quality Standards Program!
The Clinic is offering free COVID-19 vaccines. In accordance with RI Department of Health guidelines, the vaccines are available to anyone 18+. We are currently administering Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines.
When: Tuesdays 4:30-7PM, Thursdays 1-4PM, & Saturdays 10AM-2PM
How: Call 401-92-COVID (401-922-6843) for an appointment. Walk ins also welcome!
Questions about the vaccine? Call the DOH help line at 888-662-4341
The Clinic is offering free COVID-19 testing to Rhode Island residents over the age of 18 who do not currently have health insurance or a primary care physician. We offer both PCR and rapid testing.
Where: 647 Broad St., parking lot next to RI Free Clinic
When: By appointment only, Mondays & Wednesdays 1-4PM
How: Adult patients should call 401-92-COVID (401-922-6843) for an appointment.
Results: In 2-4 days, check your PCR results here: https://portal.ri.gov/results/s/. You will receive your rapid test results in 15 minutes.
La Clínica ofrece vacunas contra COVID-19 gratis. De acuerdo con las pautas del Departamento de Salud de RI, las vacunas están disponibles para todas las personas mayores de 18 años. Ahora, administramos las vacunas de Moderna y Johnson & Johnson.
Cuando: martes 4:30-7PM, jueves 1-4PM, y sabado 10-2PM
Como: Llama al 401-92-COVID (401-922-6843) para programar una cita. Bienvenidas sin cita.
Tiene preguntas sobre la vacuna? Llame a la linea de ayuda del Departamento de Salud a 888-662-4341
La Clínica ofrece pruebas de COVID-19 gratis para residentes de Rhode Island mayor de 18 anos sin seguro médico y que no tengan médico de cabecera. Ahora tenemos pruebas de PCR y pruebas rapidas.
Donde: 647 Broad St., en el estacionamiento al lado de Clínica Gratis de Rhode Island
Cuando: Solo por cita, lunes y miercoles 1 pm a 4 pm
Como: Pacientes pueden llamar al numero 401-92-COVID (401-922-6843) para programar una cita.
Resultados: En 2-4 dias, puede consultar sus resultados de PCR aqui: https://portal.ri.gov/results/s/. Recibirá sus resultados de pruebas rápidas in quince minutos.
We are looking for:
Patient Navigator/Community Health Worker
Volunteer Spanish Interpreters
- Medical Provider Volunteers
- Dental Provider Volunteers
- COVID-19 Hotline Volunteers
- Meal Partners
- Media Sponsors
Dedicated volunteers and donors who understand how vital the mission of Rhode Island Free Clinic is to our community are the reason we can keep our doors open. We are always looking for volunteer medical professionals, Spanish translators, and anyone willing to join us in providing care to those in need.
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URGENT MESSAGE FROM RI FREE CLINIC
COVID-19 and Its Impact on The Rhode Island Free Clinic
We have been providing health care to uninsured adults for over 20 years and our operations have never been disrupted as much as they are right now.
The care of 2,600 adults is at risk along with the care of their families and everyone’s ability to access medical care. Your support is needed now more than ever.
With the COVID-19 pandemic there is an increase in calls to the Clinic, at the same time that our volunteer pool of providers and students has dramatically decreased. We have suspended non-essential services to focus on the urgent needs of our patients. It is important that our Clinic continue to care for our patients during this crisis. As we continue to operate and care for our patients, we are faced with challenges at a time that is vital to our operational budget – we know we will need additional resources to maintain care for thousands of uninsured adults. Many have chronic conditions and without the Clinic, our uninsured would resort to emergency rooms or not get any care at all.
If you and your family are able to make a gift to our emergency fund at this time, the extra support will make such an important difference at this critical time.
Our dedicated staff, volunteers and Board are committed to our patients. In an emergency like this, we remain focused on our mission to provide free health care to uninsured adults who desperately need our services.
Whether a one-time gift or a monthly donation, the Rhode Island Free Clinic needs you now. It will keep our clinic operating, front line staff employed, and will make sure the Clinic will be ready to continue to see new patients in the future.
If you're able, please help. A gift of any size will make a difference.
Thank you for your continued commitment to helping others get the health care they deserve.
Sincerely,
Marie Ghazal
Chief Executive Officer
RI Free Clinic Awarded Grant from
New England Patriots Foundation
The New England Patriots Foundation honored the RI Free Clinic through their License Plate Grant program.
Mayor Jorge Elorza Visits the Free Clinic
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza recently visited our Clinic and COVID-19 Testing Site. We are providing COVID-19 response, testing, and care to at-risk Rhode Islanders through partnerships including one with the City of Providence.
Providence Business News: "Rhode Island Free Clinic provides a much-needed lifeline for Rhode Island residents"
Read the recent article in the Providence Business News about the Clinic's work throughout the COVID-19 pandemic: Read here
Board Member Dr. Herbert Rakatansky
Featured in Providence Journal
Read RIFC Board Member and long-standing physician volunteer Dr. Herbert Rakatansky's recent article in the Providence Journal on the importance of the new COVID-19 vaccine: Read here
We are proud to partner with over one hundred businesses and organizations in our community.
For More Information about our Partners Click HERE
Videos //
COVID-19 UPDATE 04/24/2020
CEO, Marie Ghazal, discusses the Clinic's COVID response.