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Caring Clinic At Brother Francis Shelter

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1021 E 3rd Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
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At-a-Glance Facts

CostNot confirmed - call to ask
Provider typeFree Clinic
HoursNot listed - call to confirm
Phone(907) 277-1731
PaymentFree
Last updatedAugust 31, 2024

Cost and Eligibility

Cost Model: Not confirmed

Payment method: Free

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Services

Medical

Services described in the directory record: Preventative and Acute Care

Hours and Appointments

Hours not listed — call to confirm current hours and appointment procedures before visiting.

Languages and Accessibility

Language access, transportation, and accessibility details are not confirmed in structured fields. Contact the clinic directly before visiting.

About this clinic

The BFS Caring Clinic, staffed and supported by Southcentral Foundation, helps to meet the medical needs of guests at Brother Francis Shelter and the Anchorage Community at large. The BFS Caring Clinic is open Monday through Friday, staffed with a Physician’s Assistant and multiple support staff. Clinic staff meet chronic and acute medical needs such as wound care, infections, bump & bruises, and illness. Staff can also fill prescriptions on site or have medication delivered directly to BFS. While most of these healthcare issues can be treated in-house, clinic staff can also connect patients with follow-up care, specialists, or emergency services when necessary. By providing preventative and acute care, the BFS Caring Clinic reduces calls for emergency services, emergency room visits, and brings healthcare directly to a group of people who have many barriers to accessing the healthcare system.

Directory remarks: Urban Area, Permanent Clinic, Year-Round

Verification and Listing History

Verification status: Verification needed
Last verified: Not recently verified
Listing last updated: August 31, 2024
Clinic management status: Managed or updated through an account

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Common Questions About Free and Low-Cost Clinics

General guidance for visitors. It is not medical advice and it does not describe Caring Clinic at Brother Francis Shelter's current policy — call the clinic to confirm anything below.

Is this clinic actually free?
Often not entirely. "Free clinic" usually means one of three things: a volunteer clinic with no charge, a community health center with a sliding fee scale based on household size and income, or a clinic that charges a small flat visit fee. A sliding scale can still leave a bill. Ask what the lowest tier costs before you book.
What if I have no income at all?
Most sliding-scale programs have a lowest tier for people with no income, and many accept a signed self-declaration when you have no pay stubs to show. Ask for the clinic's discount program by name and ask what proof they take. Being told "bring proof of income" does not mean you are turned away for having none.
What should I bring to a first visit?
Usually a photo ID, something showing your address, proof of income or a self-declaration, your insurance or Medicaid card if you have one, and a written list of your current medications and doses. Call ahead — requirements vary, and arriving without the right paperwork is the most common reason a first visit gets rescheduled.
Do I need insurance, or immigration documents?
Federally funded health centers serve patients regardless of insurance status and do not require proof of citizenship to provide care. Volunteer and charitable clinics set their own rules. If it matters to you, ask before your visit what they require and what they record.
Is dental care included?
Usually not, and this is the single most common disappointment. Dental is frequently a separate program with its own eligibility, its own waiting list, and a narrower service list — extractions and urgent pain may be covered while fillings, crowns, root canals, and dentures are not. Confirm that dental is offered at this specific location before travelling.
Can I get a prescription refilled here?
Most clinics require an appointment before they will refill anything, and a first appointment can be weeks out. If you are close to running out of a medication you cannot safely stop, say so when you call — say the medication name and how many days you have left. Ask your pharmacy at the same time; pharmacists can sometimes authorise a short emergency supply.
What if I need care today?
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