Community Resources
Information on local and state resources to help individuals, families and veterans in need of housing, food, medical, legal or mental health assistance.
Medical Care
This is a selected list of medical services for low income / uninsured individuals. Please visit the free clinics in Springfield website for a more comprehensive listing of free and income based health clinics in Springfield.
- Caring Health Center
1049 Main Street Springfield, MA 01103
532 Sumner Ave. Springfield, MA
860 Boston Rd. Springfield, MA
Provides primary, preventive care, dental. WIC, pharmacy, refugee services and more for children and adults on a sliding fee scale or for free if you qualify. Urgent care is provided at the Main Street clinic. For locations and hours call 413-739-1100.
- Clearway Clinic
1259 E. Columbus Avenue, Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 351-0070
Appointments: Mon - Thur: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Pro-life clinic that provides free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, nurse consultation and STD testing for women. Parental consent or insurance not required. Clearway Clinic does not provide any abortions but rather counsels its patients on their abortion options. All services are free of charge.
- Friends of the Homeless Health Care
769 Worthington Street
(413) 337-9100
Mon – Fri: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Health services available to individuals experiencing homelessness. Call to make an appointment or request additional information.
- Mercy Health Care for the Homeless
Mercy Medical Center, 271 Carew St., Springfield MA 01104
413-748-9064
Services are provided throughout the year on a daily basis with back-up arrangements for 24-hour, emergency coverage. Primary care services are provided on-site at 46 shelters, soup kitchens, job placement sites and transitional programs throughout Hampden, Franklin and Hampshire counties. Call for more information.
- New North Citizen's Council Health & Prevention Drop In Center
34-38 Catherine Street, Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 747-5755
Contact: Richard Johnson:rjohnson@newnorthcc.org
Free Rapid HIV Antibody Screening: Mon – Thur: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Substance Use Recovery Support Meetings: Mon & Fri: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
New North Citizen’s Council Drop-In Center provides prevention and education around sexually transmitted infections, HIV and hepatitis. Opioid Overdose Prevention Training, Education and Naloxone / Narcan Distribution. Also provides prevention navigation services for youth ages 13 to 24 years of age.
- Planned Parenthood
3550 Main Street, Suite 201, Springfield, MA 01107
Call for information or an appointment: (800) 258-4448 (Appointments can also be booked online). Telehealth appoints available.
Provides routine gynecological exams and services, birth control, emergency contraception, STD testing and treatment and vaccines, HIV testing, LGBT services, men's health care, pregnancy testing and services, miscarriage management, and abortions up to 20 weeks, 6 days.
- Springfield Dept. of Health and Human Services
1145 Main Street, Suite 208, Springfield, MA 01103, 413-787-6741
Community nursing services are offered on a rotating basis at a variety of sites, generally community centers and housing projects. Services consist of blood pressure readings, health screening, and referrals. To obtain a complete list of sites with days and times of nurses’ visits, call 413-787-6740.
- Tapestry Community Health Care
1985 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103, 413-586-2016
Sexual and reproductive health care, LGBTQ health services, HIV health / prevention and overdose prevention at the Main Street location. WIC family nutrition services at 11 Wilbraham Road, Springfield (413-734-3133). Compassionate, non-judgmental and confidential. Serves everyone regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, or income.
- Transhealth Northampton
Adult and pediatric primary care, mental health, gender-affirming hormonal care and community support for trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse individuals. Call 413-341-9400 to schedule an intake appointment. Email info@transhealth.org for more information.
Dental Care
- Caring Health Center Dental Services1049 Main Street, Springfield, MA (413-304-4606)
532 Sumner Avenue, Springfield, MA (413-693-1045)
Call for an appointment for exams, cleanings, extractions, children's dental care, oral and maxillofacial surgery and other dental services.
- Friends of the Homeless Dental Clinic769 Worthington Street
(413) 787-2455
Mon – Fri: 8:45 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Dental services available to individuals experiencing homelessness. Call to make an appointment or request additional information.
- STCC Dental Clinic
Bldg. 20, Room 238, Springfield, MA 01105, Appointments: (413) 755-4900
**Cleanings are FREE for STCC students, faculty and staff**
Teeth cleaning and exam for $35. X-rays are an additional $30. Other services offered include sealants, tooth whitening, fluoride treatment, and much more. Services are low cost. Dental insurance is also accepted. Hours vary.
