Thanks to Richard Brucker (TU med. school), we now have a complete list of healthcare resources for the homeless... read it below!! Feel free to print it out and distribute it to anyone who you think may benefit from this information. THANKS RICHARD!!!
... it seems that I am having trouble with formatting this table to my blog... so if you want the whole table, just e-mail me (dot.contiguglia@gmail.com), and I can forward you the whole document.... if anyone knows how to upload documents like this to a blog, PLEASE let me know.MEDICATION AID:
Wal-Mart offers over 360 prescription drugs at only $4 per 30-day supply. Please ask your doctor if the prescription is available through the
Wal-Mart $4 Prescription Program. If your prescription is for a name-brand medication, ask your doctor to recommend a generic alternative.
Target has a similar $4 Prescription Program too!
If you are homeless, the Ozanam Inn (843 Camp) will give you a voucher for most prescriptions so that you do not have to pay.
| NAME | ADDRESS | HOURS | PHONE | DESCRIPTION |
| Healthcare for the Homeless Program: Edna Pilsbury Health Clinic | | Monday-Friday | 504-658-2825 | Need to come with a letter from a homeless service provider * Physical exams, medical diagnosis, and treatment * Flu vaccines * Limited medications * referrals for x-rays * lab tests * Dental care * Mental health (appointment only) * Provides referrals for substance abuse treatment * For the homeless * FREE. |
| | 1803 Gravier St. ( | Mon, Wed, Fri: 10 am -1 pm | 504-273-5547 (extention 1) | General medical care * Prescriptions written * When available medicine dispensed * Psychiatry on Monday and Wednesday * Free * A homeless outreach center. |
| Fleur de Vie Clinic | (Covenant House) | 2nd and 4th Saturday each month 9am – 2pm (last patient seen at 1pm) | 504-988-3000 | This is a free clinic run by Tulane Medical Students. Every patient is seen by medical students and then by the doctor. Walk-in Medical Care * Mental Health Visits * Social Workers Available * Health Education * Prescriptions * Servicios en Español |
| | | Mon & Thurs: 8am – 7pm. Arrive at 7:45 AM Tues, Wed & Fri: 8 am – 5 pm | 504-988-3000 | Walk-in ok * $10 for walk in, $5 for appointment, FREE if unable to pay * each patient can be assigned a primary physician to lead their medical home team * on-site mental health counseling * behavioral health services * geriatrics care * reproductive health services. |
| Common Ground Health Clinic | (corner Socrates), Algers | Mon: 2-5 pm Tue: 9 am - 12 noon Wed: 10 am -3 pm Sat: 12-3 pm | 504-361-9800 | Walk-in health care * prescriptions * prescription assistance * counseling * herbal medicine * massage & body work * servicios en español * health education * HIV testing * physical therapy * vaccinations * free |
Odyssey House Health Clinic | | Mon, Wed, Friday 1 pm – 5 pm | 504-821-9211 | Offers free primary health care * vaccinations |
| Kingsley House (Medical Bus) | | Tues 9 am – 4 pm | 504-523-6221 | Basic Health Care * Vaccinations * New prescriptions only * Free * Walk-in OK * For Children Only |
| | | Mon – Fri: 8am – 5pm | 504-529-5558 | Comprehensive Primary Care * Eye Clinic * Cardiology (Heart) * ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) * Cancer Screening NOTE: They accept Medicaid and Medicare. Cancer screening programs, optometry (eye), and ENT programs are FREE to eligible patients. For primary care there is a $20 minimum for each visit. Eligible for up to 90% discount for services provided, based on income and family size. |
| St. Anna’s Medical Mission | | Wed: 4 – 6 pm | 504-947-2121 | HIV testing * blood pressure screenings * glucose screenings * basic office visit * FREE |
| LSU | (St. Anna’s) | Thurs: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm | 504-903-7307 | FREE DENTAL CLINIC * by appointment only * For those without access to dental care * Need referral from HIV Service Agencies or St. Anna’s Medical Mission. |
| NO AIDS | | Mon: 1:00 – 3:00 pm Tues: 4:30 – 7:30 pm Wed: 5:00 – 7:00 pm Thurs: 4:30 – 7:30 pm Fri: 1:00 – 3:00 pm Sat: 1:00 – 3:00 pm | 504-821-2601 | Free HIV testing and counseling * anonymous * get your results in less than an hour. For more locations call the statewide HIV/AIDS hotline toll free at (800)-99AIDS9 or (800)-992-4379. |
| Ozanam Inn | | Mon – Fri: Evenings Sat. 12 pm – 4 pm | 504-523-1184 | Weekdays - Free TB testing during the week for the homeless staying at Ozanam Inn. Must put in a bed request by 4:00 PM. Saturday – Basic office visit * for the homeless * run by LSU medical students * prescriptions given * free * TB tests given * Do not need to spend the night to see the doctor. |
| Luke's House | | Tues: 5:30 pm – 8 pm | 504-899-3431 x 14 | basic primary care for adults and children * pastoral counseling * mental health counseling * referrals * FREE * Childhood immunizations for low-income families |
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