At-a-Glance Facts
CostNot confirmed - call to ask
Provider typeFree Clinic
HoursMon: 9:30am-12:30pm, 6:00pm-9:00pm; Tues: 8:30am-12:30pm, 6:...
Phone(407) 876-6699
PaymentFree
ContactThomas Higgins
Last updatedMay 21, 2024
Cost and Eligibility
Cost Model: Not confirmed
Payment method: Free
Contact the clinic directly to confirm current pricing, accepted insurance, eligibility rules, and any documents needed for your visit — payment policies can change and vary by service.
Services
Medical
Services described in the directory record: Non-emergency medical care
Hours and Appointments
Mon: 9:30am-12:30pm, 6:00pm-9:00pm; Tues: 8:30am-12:30pm, 6:00pm-9:00pm; Wed: 6:00pm-9:00pm; Thurs: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Call ahead to confirm same-day availability and appointment requirements.
Languages and Accessibility
Language access, transportation, and accessibility details are not confirmed in structured fields. Contact the clinic directly before visiting.
About this clinic
Shepherd’s Hope relies on strong partnerships within the local community to ensure its services reach those most in need. Each Shepherd’s Hope Health Center is the result of a partnership between a faith community, school or facility partner, and hospital. The houses of faith are the primary resource for volunteer doctors, nurses and other lay volunteers who, through their faith commitment, regularly staff a health center, which typically are open several evenings each week. Currently a local school, church, mosque or community agency houses the health center by donating clinic space in existing facilities that are available during certain hours. Area hospitals accept referrals without compensation for routine laboratory and radiology services. In many cases, county health agencies provide follow-up and specialty services for patients who need more advanced care, such as neurological or orthopedic consultation and even surgery. Patients who are eligible for services through Shepherd’s Hope have income at or below 200% of the poverty level, are uninsured and not eligible for government assisted health care programs. Utilizing these criteria, Shepherd’s Hope has provided over 237,000 free medical visits and patient services since first opening in 1997. While health care access for the uninsured is a much discussed national priority for many Americans, Shepherd’s Hope is offering a faith-based model that can be replicated in local communities across the United States, bringing hope and healing to many in need.
Directory remarks: Urban Area, Permanent Clinic, Year-Round, Part-Time (open 19 hours per week)
Verification and Listing History
Verification status: Verification needed
Last verified: Not recently verified
Listing last updated: May 21, 2024
Clinic management status: Unclaimed or not account-managed
Managed by clinic staff and independently verified are separate statuses. Staff reviewed does not necessarily mean every field was independently verified.
Corrections and Management
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Patient Feedback for Longwood Shepherd's Hope Health Center
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I went here for the first time and the staff were totally amazing! They were very knowledgeable and quick to attend to my needs. If it wasn't for Sheppards Hope l hate to think what kind of shape I'd be in. They literally put me on the path to saving my life.
What a GREAT organization!
Thanks Again!
— Cliff
Common Questions About Free and Low-Cost Clinics
General guidance for visitors. It is not medical advice and it does not describe Longwood Shepherd's Hope Health Center'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?
This directory cannot arrange care or pass a message to a clinic. For a medical emergency call 911. For a mental health or suicidal crisis call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). For something urgent but not an emergency, an urgent care clinic or a hospital emergency department must evaluate you regardless of ability to pay.
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