EIN: 54-1671883
Mission Statement
Arlington Free Clinic advances health equity by providing comprehensive, whole-person healthcare to our neighbors who would otherwise lack access.
Program Summary
Established in 1994, AFC continues to be Arlington’s only provider of comprehensive healthcare services for adults living with a low income and without health insurance. All AFC patients live in Arlington and have incomes at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Every year, with the help of over 300 volunteers and 45 full/part-time staff, AFC provides access to comprehensive, patient-centered services to approximately 1,500 of our community’s most vulnerable residents.
AFC’s model is one in which physicians, counselors, pharmacists, dentists, and physical therapists work side-by-side, creating a unique and integrated system of care. Collaborative practice is highly regarded as effective and as a model, is core to how we provide care at AFC. We are also one of the only organizations in Arlington providing direct healthcare services while simultaneously advancing systems-level change. With our paired priorities, we better serve our patients by having a clear understanding of the systemic barriers they face in achieving good health and can bring stronger systems-level solutions to the table as members of county task forces.
Impact Statement
In FY24, AFC provided 8,908 visits to 1,577 unduplicated patients, including: 3,810 primary care, 1,488 specialty care (e.g., women’s health, physical therapy, oncology, etc.), and 2,762 dental appointments. We offered 848 behavioral health visits and made 826 referrals to our Community Resource Navigator, who helps patients with needs “beyond the exam room”, including supplemental food, housing assistance, and employment opportunities. We administered 1,173 vaccines (flu, pneumonia, etc.), and filled 24,215 prescriptions (30-day equivalency) through our onsite, licensed pharmacy. We provided access to over 2,000 referrals for free imaging, procedures, screenings, and surgeries (e.g., colonoscopies, biopsies, MRIs, hip/knee replacements, etc.). All of this care was facilitated through 9,685 medical case management encounters by AFC clinical staff.
What ways can the public get involved?
Volunteers provide hundreds of hours of service each year in varied medical and non-medical roles, such as interpreters, physicians, counselors, physical therapists, telehealth facilitators, patient eligibility/discharge specialists, fundraisers, and board members.
Currently, we have a high need for the following roles:
Volunteers must commit to 1-2 shifts a month. Some appointments can be done via telehealth, and training is provided. For more information about volunteering, please contact AFC’s Volunteer Department at volunteer@arlingtonfreeclinic.org or visit our website: https://www.arlingtonfreeclinic.org/get-involved/volunteer/.
We also welcome donations of items from our Amazon wish list, which can be found at this link here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1V9U5D30S9GEB?ref_=wl_share
How are charitable dollars spent? Where does my donation go?
We receive no federal funding, but rely on private donations, foundation grants and the dedication and commitment of hundreds of volunteer doctors, nurses, and other medical/non-medical supporters since we opened our doors in 1994. Donations help us respond nimbly to community needs and continue to serve as a comprehensive healthcare home for those who would otherwise lack access. Specific examples of impact include:
Information provided March 2025