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5 | Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program (BHCHP) | 780 Albany Street Boston, MA 02118 (At the intersection of Albany St and Mass Ave, accessible by Bus Line 1) 857-654-1760 info@bhchp.org | Boston Healthcare for the Homeless has 60 locations in MA. Services include: adult primary care (involving treatments for chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension or cancer, as well as anxiety, depression, gastrointestinal disorders, HIV, hepatitis C, and other conditions), mental health (includes substance use disorder services), family services that are based in major shelters, hotels and motels, medical care for serious illnesses and injury, extensive dental care and specialized services such as street outreach, and transgender services. Barbara McInnis House HOURS: Monday – Friday: 24/7 To make an appointment 857-654-1600: Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm | All other locations: https://www.bhchp.org/locations | ||||||||||||||||||||||
6 | Pine Street Inn Women's Clinic | 363 Albany Street Boston, MA 02118 | Phone 857-654-1865 Hours Monday-Friday: 12:30 pm - 7:30 pm Sunday: 6:30 am - 12:30 pm Clinic hours may vary, please call beforehand or walk in to inquire. You can also call our main number at 857.654.1600 for hours and other information. | https://www.bhchp.org/locations/pine-street-inn-womens-clinic/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
7 | CareZONE Mobile Health Van | Mass General Development Office 125 Nashua Street, Suite 540 Boston, MA 02114-1101 617.726.2200 mghdevelopment@partners.org | The Kraft CareZONE is a mobile health service combating the opioid crisis by providing preventative care, addiction services, and harm reduction to individuals not well-connected to health care. Dermatology was recruited to participate in the CareZONE Van given a high rate of skin infection associated with intravenous drug use, and the observation that skin disease could be a unique point of engagement for individuals struggling with addiction. Our staff currently offers teledermatology services to the CareZone Primary Care providers, as well as street consultations on an as-needed basis. | https://giving.massgeneral.org/stories/carezone/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
8 | Fenway Health | If you’d like to be a patient of Fenway Health, call 617-927-6000 to make an appointment Trans Health Program: 857.313.6589 Ansin Building 1340 Boylston St. Boston, MA 02215 (At the intersection of Richard B Ross Way and Boylston St, accessible by Green Line B,C and D line) | Drop-in hours to help the uninsured get Commonwealth Care or MassHealth coverage (Wednesdays from 4-5:30 pm at Boylston St. location). Requires proof of annual household income and proof of citizenship and identity, or proof of immigration status if you are not a citizen (ex: copy of green cards, or other immigration papers). If you don’t have documentation you can still apply. During these hours, you can also discuss financial assistance. Low cost testing for Hepatitis B available. Telehealth: https://fenwayhealth.org/info/telehealth/ Trans Health Program : Wednesday from 4:00-7:00pm , except for the 5th Wednesday of the month. HOURS Ansin Building: Monday – Thursday: 7:30 am – 7:30 pm Friday: 7:30 am – 6:30 pm Saturday: 8:30 am – 1:30 pm | http://fenwayhealth.org/care/ Other locations: http://fenwayhealth.org/info/locations/ To schedule an appointment: https://fenwayhealth.org/mychart/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
9 | Mass General Hospital | 617-726-2000 55 Fruit St. Boston, MA 02114 (At the intersection of N Grove St and Parkman St, accessible by Red Line T) | MassGeneral offers many services, including primary care, medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, trauma, fertility and dentistry. Programs like MassHealth, the Health Connector and the Health Safety Net can help with insurance and costs, and there are discounts for those who have medical bills but no insurance and can’t qualify for state programs. MGH accepts most health insurance plans including medicare and medicad, check your health insurance provider before to see what is covered. MGH also has many community programs such as the Avon Breast Care Program, the Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program (BHCHP), substance abuse programs, HAVEN, & others. HOURS Fruit Street Location Open 24 Hours | http://www.massgeneral.org Other locations: https://www.massgeneral.org/locations Find a list here of other programs: https://www.massgeneral.org/community-health/cchi/programs | ||||||||||||||||||||||
10 | Cambridge Health Alliance | 617-665-1000 Need Affordable Health Insurance: 617-665-1100 1493 Cambridge St. Cambridge, MA 02139 (At the intersection of Cooney St and Line St, accessible by Bus Line 86) | Services include primary care, dentistry, women’s health (including pregnancy and gynecology services), breast cancer screening, and nutrition. Their Community Health Improvement services include the Breast Health Initiative, Healthcare for the Homeless, Sexual and Reproductive Health, & WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Program, among others. Programs target populations at risk for health care disparities. CHA accepts most types of major insurance including Medicare, Medicaid/MassHealth, and Health Safety Net. See link on right for financial assistance options & call for more low-income info. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | http://www.challiance.org/ Finding financial assistance for being a patient of CHA: https://www.challiance.org/patients-visitors/insurance-and-financial-assistance | ||||||||||||||||||||||
11 | Women's Lunch Place | Main Number: 617-267-1722 Email: info@womenslunchplace.org 67 Newbury St Boston, MA 02116 (At the intersection of Berkeley St and Newbury St, accessible by Green lines B or C) | Nurses and doctors offer guests free on-site health care services for urgent and chronic health conditions, Monday-Friday. A psychiatrist and psychologist offer counseling, and community health centers and agencies present informational workshops on relevant topics. They train and partner with LGBTQ groups to educate and offer services to diverse women. WLP advocates and nurses assist women to obtain health care insurance through MassHealth. They also schedule appointments with specialists and arrange for transportation to and from appointments. Women 65 years and over can participate in a program focused on healthy eating. HOURS M-Monday – Saturday 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m (Breakfast and lunch, seasonal gear, toiletries, undergarments, femine hygiene products, and other basic necessities are available at the 63 Newbury Street location). | https://womenslunchplace.org/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
12 | St. Francis House | Administrative Offices 7 Boylston Square Boston, MA 02116 Programs and Services 39 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02116 (At the intersection of Bumstead Ct and Boylston St, accessible by Green lines B and C) 617-542-4211 To make an appointment at the clinic: 857-654-1500 | St. Francis House offers primary care, episodic care, preventive health services, and foot care, a chronic yet often-overlooked need. They assess and treat common foot problems on-site and provide podiatry referrals when necessary. HIV testing and counseling are available once a week, and they make vision and dental care referrals. They also provide psychiatric care. The medical team also participates in the Whole Health Care Clinic, a holistic, integrated system of care for patients dually diagnosed with substance abuse and mental illness. HOURS Monday-Friday from 6:30 am – 3 pm (except Wednesdays, 6:30 am until 2:00 pm) | https://stfrancishouse.org/ Access Programs Brochure: https://stfrancishouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Programs-Services-2.pdf | ||||||||||||||||||||||
13 | South End Community Health Center | MAIN CLINIC: 1601 Washington St Boston, MA 02118 (At the intersection of Boylston and Washington St, accessible by Green lines B or C) 617-425-2000 | A comprehensive healthcare organization for all residents of the South End and surrounding communities, SECHC provides primary medical care (adult and family medicine, pediatrics, and women’s health), walk-in care, behavioral health services, dental and eye care. They also offer a broad array of specialty care services and wellness programming. SECHC serves men, women and children of all ages, races and ethnicities – 62% identify as Hispanic/Latinx. Those living in public or assisted housing, or experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity, receive comprehensive coordinated care at SECHC. 80% of their patients are covered by Medicaid/MassHealth, Medicare or are uninsured. HOURS (main clinic) Monday through Friday: 8:00am– 5:00pm | http://www.sechc.org/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
14 | Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program - Boston Medical Center | South End WIC Program 1601 Washington Street First Floor Boston, MA 02118 (At the intersection of W Concord and Washington St, accessible by Bus Lines 1 or 47) First appointment call: 617-425-2070 New Patients: 617.638.8000 | The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides Federal grants to States for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk. Call to learn more information about the WIC program and schedule your first appointment. Many locations throughout Massachusetts. | https://www.bmc.org/services/wic Check eligibility for WIC: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/check-eligibility-for-wic | ||||||||||||||||||||||
15 | Woods Mullen Shelter | 794 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02118 Phone 857-654-1690 Hours Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tuesday (1st Shift): 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Tuesday (2nd Shift): 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Clinic hours may vary, please call beforehand or walk in to inquire. You can also call our main number at 857.654.1600 for hours and other information. | Our women's shelter, known as Woods-Mullen, is located at 794 Massachusetts Avenue in Boston's South End. The shelter serves female adults ages 18 years or older. The shelter has 200 beds and is open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. Beds are given out on a first-come, first-served basis. In the winter months, additional overflow beds are available. | https://www.bhchp.org/locations/woods-mullen-shelter/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
16 | Dentistry | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
17 | Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program | Main phone: 857-654-1000 Make an Appointment: 857-654-1600 info@bhchp.org 780 Albany Street Boston, MA 02118 (At the intersection of Albany St and Mass Ave, accessible by Bus lines 1 or 8) | Provides two clinics: one full-time, five-chair, clinic at Jean Yawkey Place, and one part-time clinic at the Pine Street Inn. Services include preventative care, oral health education, emergency services, restorative services, periodontal treatment, and dentures HOURS Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. | https://www.bhchp.org/oral-health-services | ||||||||||||||||||||||
18 | Cambridge Health Alliance | Contact Mark McGovern, the Program Director, at (617) 665-3990 Healthcare for the Homeless 1035 Cambridge Street | Suite 26 Cambridge, MA 02141 (At the intersection between Webster Ave and Columbia St, accessible by Bus Line 86) | Has a Healthcare for the Homeless program, which also offers free dental screenings twice a month at the Cambridge Salvation Army with same day treatment appointments at the CHA Windsor Street Care Center Dental Clinic. Please call 617-665-3990 to make an appointment. | https://www.challiance.org/services-programs/specialty-care/dental-services | ||||||||||||||||||||||
19 | Gentle Dental | (617) 676-0155 19 White St., Porter Square Cambridge, MA 02138 (Accessible by Red Line T) There are also locations in Boston (both on Newbury and Tremont St.), Arlington, Somerville, Jamaica Plain, Watertown, Belmont, Waltham and many other parts of Massachusetts. | Services include cleaning, crowns and bridges, fillings, veneers, gum health, teeth whitening, dental surgery, dentures and more. Gentle Dental takes cash, credit/debit, most kinds of insurance ( call to confirm coverage), and also has coupons, discounted fees, and extended payment options. Special offers and coupons can be found here: https://www.gentledental.com/special-offers/ Dental Office HOURS (Cambridge location) Monday-Thursday : 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | https://www.gentledental.com/ Book an appointment: https://www.gentledental.com/request-an-appointment | ||||||||||||||||||||||
20 | Fenway Health Dentistry | 617-927-6127 1340 Boylston Street, 6th floor Boston, MA 02215 (At the intersection of Richard B Ross Way and Boylston St, accessible by Green Line B,C and D line) | Offers comprehensive exams, oral cancer screening/evaluation, digitalized x-rays, cleanings and check-ups, amalgam and composite (tooth-colored) fillings, and other specialized services. FHD takes most insurance. If patient has no insurance, FHD offers sliding scale fee based on income (pay or social security).If patient has no income, they may be eligible for a $10 first-time treatment for cleaning, x-rays, and seeing a doctor. After the first treatment, FHD can come up with a treatment plan based on sliding scale fee. Out-of-pocket, same-day payments get 10% discount. HOURS: Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday: 8:30 am – 1:00 pm | https://fenwayhealth.org/care/dentistry/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
21 | Tufts School of Dental Medicine | Tufts School of Dental Medicine: 617-636-6998 Comprehensive Care Clinic (serves adults): 617-420-7250 1 Kneeland Street Boston, MA 02111 (At the intersection of Kneeland and Washington St, accessible by Green line B,C or D) | Dentistry students provide general care, such as cleanings, fillings, root canals, dentures, etc. as well as more specialized services at a lower cost than private practices, with no need for insurance. For the comprehensive care clinic (serving adults), new patients need two initial visits. The first visit, which is for x-rays and a screening, costs $87 while the second visit, a comprehensive oral exam and making of treatment plan, costs $56. Cleanings are $75, other treaments priced based on need. Appointments may last up to 3 hours. Go to the website link to request an appointment, or call the phone number. Children's dentistry is also available. | To make appointments: https://dental.tufts.edu/patient-care/general-dentistry/request-appointment-comprehensive-care-clinic https://dental.tufts.edu/patient-care | ||||||||||||||||||||||
22 | Harvard School of Dental Medicine | Appointments: Teaching Practices (617) 432-1434, menu option #1; Faculty Group Practice (617) 432-1434, menu option #2 clinical_affairs@hsdm.harvard.edu 88 Longwood Ave Boston, MA 02115 (At the intersection of Huntington and Longwood Ave, accessible by Bus lines 39 or 66) | The Teaching Practices of the Harvard Dental Center provides comprehensive care: oral diagnosis, dental hygiene, radiology, restorative dentistry, endodontics, periodontics, oral surgery & orthodontics. Faculty-supervised student dentists provide treatment. Call to check the charge for the initial examination and diagnostic x-rays. For further treatment, each Teaching Practice has a different fee structure. Prices are lower than those charged by dentists in private practice. Self-payment is an option, and they accept Delta Dental Premier, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, Commonwealth Care Alliance, and MassHealth insurance. HOURS Hours Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm For emergency appointments call : 617-432-1434 | https://hsdm.harvard.edu/teaching-practice Make an appointment: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=9CL6b2hFBUGtQy461HJpV-o_HuxikltHsPYlvx9Xum1UN1IwNDBPRksxMlJUTVQ5VzhBUU42R1NMRS4u | ||||||||||||||||||||||
23 | Exercise | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
24 | Trauma-Sensitive Yoga at the Trauma Center | (617) 232-1303 160 Gould St. Suite 301, Needham, MA 02494 (Accessible by Bus Line 59) | Must be in therapy either at the Trauma Center or elsewhere to access classes, strictly limited to 10 people. Please email Angelica, aemeryfertitta@jri.org, if you are interested in learning more or would like to complete a brief intake and receive login information. Online classes available at https://www.traumasensitiveyoga.com/store | https://www.traumasensitiveyoga.com/ View class schedule/register: https://jri.org/get-involved/tctsy-classes | ||||||||||||||||||||||
25 | Healthworks Community Fitness | 617- 825-2800 450 Washington St. Dorchester, MA 02124 (At the intersection of Washington and Park St, accessible by Bus Line 23) | Dedicated to promoting the health and empowerment of women and children. It is a workout facility for both women and children and contains a teaching kitchen. Membership fee is on a sliding scale from $10-$30 a month depending on income. Some members may receive a free membership if prescribed exercise by a physician. HOURS Monday-Thursday : 6am - 8pm Friday: 6am - 1pm Saturday:8am -1pm | https://healthworkscommunityfitness.org/ Check Membership Fees based on your income: https://healthworkscommunityfitness.org/join | ||||||||||||||||||||||
26 | (For a much more extensive list of free and cheap yoga classes in Boston and Cambridge, go to website listed below) http://www.wickedcheapboston.com/cheap-yoga-classes-boston/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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28 | The Massage School | 617.695.0900 (Use this phone number to make an appointment - leave a message if no one picks up.) 63 Wareham St., Boston, MA 02118 (At the intersection of Malden and Wareham St, accessible by Bus Line 8 or Silver Line 5) | These are $40 student massage clinics that are open to the public in two locations in MA. Click here to download the waiver and consent form: http://themassageschool.org/clinic/ Boston Clinic hours Saturdays 2:00p - 5:30p Wednesdays 5:30p - 9:00p Fridays 5:30p - 9:00p | http://themassageschool.org/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
29 | Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage | 781-960-0126 mgrschool@elizabethgrady.com 222 Boston Ave., Medford, MA (At the intersection of Boston Ave and North St, accessible by Bus Line 94) | Student massage prices range from $30-$45 for different services. They also offer facials, facial add-ons, and waxing. Hours not listed on website. Recommend calling to make an appointment. | http://elizabethgrady.edu/services-prices.html | ||||||||||||||||||||||
30 | Acupuncture Together | 617-499-9993 127 Boston Ave, Medford, MA 02155 (Next to Pikaichi Ramen in a mixed space building, accessible on bus routes 80 and 94) | Acupuncture Together offers a sliding scale, and takes cash, checks, credit, debit, and Commonwealth Care Alliance insurance. Though the first appointment costs $15 more than the others, most appointments fall within a $20-40 range. They also sell Chinese Herbal Medicine with an $8 refill fee. Call or schedule online for appointments. Office Hours Monday 1:00-5:00 Tuesday 10:30-12:00 & 2:00-6:00 Wednesday 8:40-11:00 & 2:00-6:00 Thursday 10:00-12:00 & 1:30-4:00 Friday 8:40-12:30 Saturday 9:00-12:30 Sunday 1:00-5:00 | https://acupuncturetogether.com/ Book an appointment: https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/ATFP6S | ||||||||||||||||||||||
31 | Open Space Community Acupuncture | 617-627-9700 70 Union Sq., Suite 102, Somerville MA, 02143 (At the intersection between Somerville Ave and Prospect St, accessible by Bus Line 86) | This place is on a sliding scale of $30-50 per treatment, plus a one-time $10 intake fee for the first visit. The hardship/senior/unemployed/veteran rate is $25. No proof of income required and you can decide what you can afford. They offer discounts for the unemployed and those in the service industry, and monthly vocational specials for those in other jobs such as cleaners, healthcare workers, co-op and food retail workers, artists, writers, public gardeners and farmers, etc. See website for COVID-19 related precautions. HOURS M 9:30am-12pm, 3pm-5pm; T 11am-1pm; W&F 8:30am-12pm; Th 11am-4pm; Sa 2pm-4pm; Su 9am-1pm | https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/ATFP6S | ||||||||||||||||||||||
32 | Joy Community Acupuncture | 617-510-0559 jojonemsie@gmail.com 335 Boylston St., Suite J3, Newton MA, 02459 (At the intersection of Langley Rd and Union St, accessible by Green line D) | There is also a sliding scale here of $20-40 with a one-time $15 intake fee for the first appointment. You can pay what you can afford, (they accept cash and checks) and they also accept insurance. Call to make an appointment. HOURS Mon -Tue 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wed 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM Thu 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Fri 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sat 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Sun Closed | Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/joycommunityacupuncturegreaterbostonarea/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
33 | Here is a wider list of affordable massage places in the Boston area, starting at $25. Check the websites on the PDF to see any updates on what the prices are. | http://www.bumc.bu.edu/integrativemed/files/2013/09/Affordable-Massage-in-the-Boston-area-2013.pdf | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
34 | Here is a list of more affordable acupuncture clinics in Boston | http://www.bumc.bu.edu/integrativemed/files/2013/09/Acupuncture-Resources-in-Boston.pdf | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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