Free Clinics and Health Care Centers in Hampden County MA - Medical & Dental Help
If someone is struggling to pay for a doctor or dentist in Hampden County Massachusetts, there are several clinics and health centers that can help. Many of these locations accept patients with no insurance and offer services on a sliding fee scale. This means the amount charged depends on income, and in some cases care may be free.
This is a plain-English guide to the income-based medical and dental centers. Most community clinics will ask for basic information when applying for discounts. This can include a photo ID, proof of income such as a recent pay stub or tax return, and information about household size. It is always best to call ahead to confirm hours, availability, and what documents to bring.
Hampden County is a large area, so clinics are listed by location to make them easier to find. Whether you are in Springfield, Holyoke, or out in the more rural areas like Huntington, there is likely a center nearby. Just make sure to call ahead.
Springfield
Baystate
There have a few income based clinics in the county, including city of Springfield MA. Financial assistance programs are available as well as charity care for patients who qualify. The primary locations include:
Caring Health Center
The Hampden County locations are listed below. The main website is https://caringhealth.org/ and phone for all locations is (413) 739-1100.
- Main Site is at 1040 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103. This is a Federally Qualified Health Center that provides primary medical care, dental services, behavioral health support, and access to medications. Sliding fee discounts are available for qualified patients.
- Caring Health Center - Sumner Avenue is 532 Sumner Avenue, Springfield, MA 01108. A secondary location for Caring Health Center offering primary care and wellness services to the Forest Park neighborhood.
- Wellness Center location is 425 Stafford Street, Springfield, MA 01104. This is an additional site for the network providing primary care and pharmacy services.
Open Pantry Community Services - Healthcare for the Homeless
287 State Street, Springfield, Massachusetts 01105. Phone: (413) 737-7062. Website: https://www.openpantry.org/
While Open Pantry is a social service agency, they host the "Healthcare for the Homeless" program which provides medical outreach and clinics for those without stable housing. The non-profit helps connect individuals experiencing homelessness with healthcare services and hosts outreach program.
Mercy Medical Center (Sisters of Providence Health System)
271 Carew Street, Springfield, Massachusetts 01104. Phone: (413) 748-9000.
Mercy Medical Center provides financial assistance programs and charity care for low-income patients through their Financial Assistance Policy. Website: https://www.trinityhealthma.org/location/mercy-medical-center
Springfield Department of Health and Human Services
95 State Street, Springfield, MA 01103. Phone: (413) 787-6744.
This is a government office that provides health screenings and immunizations. They also act as a referral hub for Medicaid (MassHealth) and other state-funded insurance programs. Website: https://www.springfield-ma.gov/hhs/
Tapestry Health has locations in Springfield and nearby areas.
The main phone number is (413) 586-2016.
This organization offers primary care, reproductive health services, testing, and preventive care on a sliding fee scale. More information including the multiple locations is available at https://www.tapestryhealth.org/
Holyoke
Holyoke Health Center - Main Site
230 Maple Street, Holyoke, MA 01040. Phone: (413) 420-2222. Website: https://www.hhcinc.org/
This is the primary FQHC for the city of Holyoke. They provide comprehensive medical care, a full-service dental clinic, and an onsite pharmacy with discount programs.
Holyoke High School, Teen Clinic
500 Beech Street, Holyoke, MA 01040. Phone: (413) 534-2000.
This school-based health center provides medical and behavioral health services specifically for students.
Chicopee
Holyoke Health Center - Chicopee Site
203 Exchange Street, Chicopee, Massachusetts 01013. Phone: (413) 420-2222.
This branch of the Holyoke Health Center provides dental and medical care. They employ several bilingual medical professionals and offer sliding fee scales.
Eastern Hampden County (Ludlow, Monson, Palmer)
Baystate
The locations for this part of the county include below.
- Wing Hospital - Ludlow Primary Care is at 34 Hubbard Street, Ludlow, MA 01056. Phone: (413) 589-0583. Part of the Baystate Wing network, this clinic provides primary care and works with patients on financial assistance.
- Monson Primary Care address is 2 Main Street, Monson, Massachusetts 01057. Phone: (413) 267-9101. This location provides routine medical care and chronic disease management. Patients can ask about available financial assistance options.
Western Hampden County (Huntington)
Hilltown Community Health Center
73 Russell Road, Huntington, MA 01050. Phone: (413) 667-3009. Website: https://hchcweb.org/
This clinic serves the rural western part of the county. They provide medical and dental care on a sliding fee scale for the uninsured. Fees are based on income for those who qualify.
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