Free, Low Cost Healthcare, and Insurance

Our team at Recovery Epicenter Foundation understands that certain events and circumstances in the past, may have have put the need to take care of our physical health on the back seat. We have compiled a directory of  local  medical and dental providers that provide a multitude of healthcare services for free and  on a sliding scale. 

This directory is composed of 2 sections. The top of the page contains a list of Medical and Dental providers, and the bottom of the page contains links to Insurance providers for the indigent.

Clearwater Free Clinic

1218 Court St
Clearwater, FL – 33756
(727) 447-3041

To be eligible, you must:

  • Be a resident of mid or upper Pinellas County (parents must provide documentation of address)
  • Be a US citizen or lawful permanent resident
  • Meet low-income financial guidelines
  • Not have any insurance, including Medicaid, County Social Services, KidCare

Overview of services:

Patients have access to a full range of medical services that are provided on-site within our primary care setting. Other services, including diagnostic procedures, are provided by community partners.

Comprehensive care includes:

  • Primary Care and Specialty Care Office Visits: EKGs, labs, and x-rays, Hospital procedures (as warranted)
  • Women’s Care: Pap smears and mammograms
  • Diabetic Program: Care, nutrition and education
  • Medication Service (NO NARCOTICS): Acute and chronic medications, Patient Assistance Program, enrollment
  • Ophthalmology: Diagnostic eye exams (when available), Diabetic eye exams
  • Nutritional Counseling: One-on-one counseling and group classes
  • Pediatrics: Sick visits, Back to school physicals
  • Behavioral Health: Referral only from Clinic practitioner

In addition: Physical Therapy, Ear, Nose and Throat Program, Patient Education Program & Coumadin Clinic.

Homeless Empowerment Program

1120 N Betty Ln
Clearwater, FL – 33755
(727) 442-9041

Upon arrival, the following process takes place:

  • IMMEDIATE NEEDS MET: Shelter, food and clothing provided.
  • 12-24 HOURS – REFERRED TO DENTAL & WELLNESS: Upon intake: Clients are referred to HEP Dental & Wellness Clinic for a checkup and/or to receive treatment.
  • 24-72 HOURS – ASSESSED MENTALLY & PHYSICALLY: An on-site medical and mental health assessment is performed through partnerships with Morton Plant Mease Outreach and Baycare Health Systems through the HEP Dental & Wellness Clinic.
  • WITHIN 3 DAYS – TREATMENT PLAN ESTABLISHED: 1-on-1 meeting with Case Manager to determine a customized treatment plan.
  • WITHIN 30 DAYS – ACCESS TO SUPPORT SERVICES: Client gains access to all supportive services including: child care, food stamps, Medicaid, transportation, benefits assistance, and more.
  • PROGRESSION TOWARDS INDEPENDENCE: Client continues to access supportive services for duration of stay. Weekly 1-on-1 meetings with Case Manager ensure progress toward set goals.
  • EMPOWERMENT – INDEPENDENT HOUSING ACQUIRED: Upon exit, client is self-sufficient enough to acquire independent housing, or may be referred to another agency better suited for their unique individual needs.

Clearwater Dental Center - Community Health Centers Of Pinellas

702 Jasmine Way
Clearwater, FL – 33756
727-824-8181

Community Health Centers of Pinellas offers quality, affordable healthcare. They accept most major insurances and offer discounts based on household income. Community Health Centers of Pinellas, Inc., a not-for-profit health care organization, has been providing affordable, quality primary health care services to the residents of Pinellas County for more than 25 years. 

Services include:

  • Behavioral Health
  • Chiropractic
  • Community Services Specialists
  • Dental
  • Family Practice
  • Medical-Legal Partnership
  • Neuromusculoskeletal and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
  • Nutrition
  • Pediatrics
  • Pharmacy
  • Podiatry
  • Women’s Health

Community Health Centers of Pinellas, Inc. operates nine (9) primary care centers throughout Pinellas County and offers affordable healthcare to a wide range of individuals and families that would not otherwise have access to medical care. Community Health Centers of Pinellas offers quality, affordable healthcare. They accept most major insurances and offer discounts based on household income.

Community Health Centers Of Pinellas At Clearwater

707 Druid Road East
Clearwater, FL – 33756
727-461-1439
Sliding Scale

This clinic operates under a SLIDING SCALE model. This means that it MAY NOT be free depending on an individual’s income. Individuals will be required to prove financial need in order to receive free services or services at a reduced cost. This is a health care center funded by the federal government. This means even if an individual has no insurance, he/she can be covered. The center is also income based for those making an income. This health center can cover services such as checkups, treatment, pregnancy care (where applicable), immunizations and childcare (where applicable), prescription medicine and mental and substance abuse where applicable. Contact the number provided above for full details. Community Health Centers of Pinellas at Clearwater is a Community Health Center.

A non-profit health care organization has been providing affordable, quality primary health care services to the residents of Pinellas County for more than 25 years.

Services include: 

  • Family Practice
  • Pediatrics
  • Women’s Health
  • Registered Dietician
  • Much More…

Clearwater Public Health Department Clinic

310 North Myrtle Avenue
Clearwater, FL – 33755
727-469-5800

Eligibility:

  • Pinellas County resident between ages of 18 and 64
  • Uninsured and not eligible for other medical public assistance
  • S. citizen, non-sponsored legal permanent resident, or refugee/asylum seeker
  • Meet federal income guidelines.

Dental Services available for eligible uninsured low-income adults.

Clinical and Nutrition Services include:

  • Primary Care
  • Dental
  • Pediatrics
  • Laboratory
  • MedNet
  • Immunizations
  • Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection
  • Healthy Start
  • Healthy Families
  • WIC
  • Family Planning
  • Sterilization Programs
  • Maternity
  • Volunteer Services

Wellness Services Include:

  • Directions Mental Health

Infectious Disease Services Include:

  • STDs
  • Tuberculosis

Community Health Centers Of Pinellas At Suncoast

2960 Roosevelt Blvd
Clearwater, FL – 33760
727-824-8181

Community Health Centers of Pinellas, Inc., a not-for-profit health care organization, has been providing affordable, quality primary health care services to the residents of Pinellas County for more than 25 years. Community Health Centers of Pinellas, Inc. operates nine (9) primary care centers throughout Pinellas County and offers affordable healthcare to a wide range of individuals and families that would not otherwise have access to medical care. Community Health Centers of Pinellas offers quality, affordable healthcare. They accept most major insurances and offer discounts based on household income.

Services include:

  • Family Practice
  • Pediatrics
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Dental Care

Homeless Emergency Project Dental Clinic Clearwater

1120 North Betty Lane
Clearwater, FL 33755
727-442-9041

The Homeless Dental Clinic provides multiple layers of care. Those layers range from medical care to housing. Their purpose is to break the cycle of homelessness and to be the last homeless shelter an individual or family ever has to access. They monitor their programs to measure progress against stated goals and make necessary refinements throughout the process. Since 1986, their mission has been to provide homeless and low-income individuals and families, including veterans, with housing, food, clothing and support services necessary to obtain self-sufficiency and improved quality of life.

Community Dental Clinic Clearwater

1008 Woodlawn Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
727-216-6155

The Community Dental Clinic provides basic dental services (hygiene, composites, extractions) to the uninsured adult community in upper Pinellas County. Patients are qualified based on their income and their location of residence.

To meet eligibility requirements of the Community Dental Clinic, patients must fill out intake paperwork. Appointments are offered every Wednesday from 10AM – 1pm to fill out new patient intake paperwork. Prospective patients must bring all of the following documents to intake appointments:

  • US. issued birth certificate, or U.S. passport, or Voters ID card AND:
  • Proof of current address (bill, rent receipt with your name on it)
  • Florida driver’s license or state ID card
  • Social security card

Once a patient completes paperwork they are placed on a wait list. When a dentist is available, patients are called in the order of intake on a first come, first serve basis.

Insurance Providers For The Indigent

Florida Medicaid

Medicaid is a medical assistance program that helps provide access to healthcare for families with low-income and individuals.

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Florida Medicare

Medicare is a health insurance program for people age 65 or older. People younger than 65 can qualify for Medicare, too, including those with disabilities.

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(HRSA) Ryan White

The program assists those that do not have sufficient health care coverage and/or financial resources for managing HIV disease or AIDS.

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