The National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC)

organization

Alexandria, VA. (703) 647-7427

Description

This organization provides support to medically underserved people in need of free or low-cost health care. The National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics believes that access to health care is a right, not a privilege. With this in mind, they host an online directory of free and charitable clinics that is searchable by city, state, or zip code.
The online directory provides referrals to clinics for a range of needs: medical, dental, pharmacy, vision, and/or behavioral health.

Features

Searchable database
Contact information for free and low-cost clinics
Volunteer opportunities

Recommended Audience

Congregations or individuals in need of health care

Cost

Free

Practical Applications

Find local providers that can offer congregational members affordable health care.
Develop a list of resources that would be helpful to members of your congregation or community when they are in times of crisis, and include contact information for this organization.

Updated: March 21, 2025

About the Contributor

Miriam V. Quezada Mendez

Bilingual Associate for Resource Consulting

Miriam V. Quezada Mendez serves in the Center’s Northwest office in Crown Point as the Bilingual Associate for Resource Consulting, working to advance the Center’s mission to strengthen Indiana congregations by providing resources to the communities that make up the diverse tapestry of the Northwest region.

Born in Jalisco, Mexico, Miriam immigrated to the United States as a child and grew up on the East Side of Chicago. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Illinois College, graduating with a double major in Communications & Rhetorical Studies and International Studies with a concentration in gender and immigration equity.

Before joining the Center, Miriam served as the Director of Communications at the Parliament of the World’s Religions. In her tenure with the Parliament, Miriam worked closely with faith, community, and nonprofit leaders on outreach, engagement, and interfaith community-building efforts. She is an enthusiastic advocate for youth, Indigenous, and women’s voices in faith and civic spaces.

Miriam is a member of the St. Paul Catholic Church in Valparaiso, where she and her family attend weekly Spanish service.

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