Community Information: This information connects neighbors with local health resources for information purposes only. Because clinic programs, costs, and hours change over time, we recommend checking with the clinic before your visit. This is not a commercial promotion or a solicitation for paid services.
Bay Area / San Francisco
Highlights & Cost: $0 (100% Free) medical care for uninsured individuals. Operating as a volunteer-driven non-profit network across the Greater Bay Area, RotaCare provides free primary care, basic urgent care, and essential health screenings without billing insurance or requiring government coverage.
HealthAreas Treated: : Non-emergency primary care, minor acute illnesses and injuries, diabetes and hypertension screening and management, lab/imaging referrals, prescriptions, and community resource navigation. (Note: Individual services vary slightly by location—e.g., the Concord clinic provides limited gynecological/STI testing, while others focus strictly on general medical care).
Patient Requirements: Open strictly to uninsured families and individuals with limited financial capacity. Most operations are tailored to adult care, and bilingual translation support (primarily Spanish and English) is widely available across clinics through on-site translators.
Pre-Visit Info: Appointments are required or highly recommended. Because clinics run on specific volunteer shifts (often specialized evening hours or selected days of the week), you must call your nearest location's message line in advance to be triaged or scheduled.
City & State: Multiple network sites across the Bay Area (including San Jose, San Rafael, Pittsburg, Daly City, Half Moon Bay, Concord, and Richmond).
Contact Info: Main Administrative Phone: +1 408-379-8000 | San Jose Office: 100 Oak St, San Jose, CA 95110 | Phone: +1 408-715-3088 | Pittsburg Office: 2210 Gladstone Dr, Pittsburg, CA 94565 | Phone: +1 925-439-2009 | West Contra Costa: 2023 Vale Rd, San Pablo, CA 94806 | Phone: +1 510-213-6678
Highlights & Cost: $0 (100% Free) comprehensive health services. It is a volunteer-powered safety-net clinic that does not accept government funding or insurance, relying entirely on private donations to serve working individuals without out-of-pocket fees.
Health Areas Treated: Non-emergency primary medical care, acute illness treatment, chronic condition care, dental cleanings/treatment, preventative healthcare, and mental health counseling.
Patient Requirements: Open exclusively to uninsured working adults who live or work in San Francisco or San Mateo counties, with household incomes below 300% of the federal poverty level.
Pre-Visit Info: Appointments are strictly required. New patients must complete an eligibility screening process over the phone or via registration forms to verify employment and lack of insurance before booking a medical slot.
City & State: San Francisco, CA
Contact Info: 35 Onondaga Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112 | Phone: +1 415-405-0222 |
Order of Malta Clinic of Northern California
Highlights & Cost: $0 (100% Free) on-site preventative and specialized healthcare services. This nonprofit medical facility delivers free care with an atmosphere of trust, never billing patients or insurance providers.
Health Areas Treated: General preventative medicine, chronic disease management, specialized clinical treatments, diagnostic screenings, and physical therapy referrals.
Patient Requirements: Specifically serves uninsured and low-income community members. Federal safety-net rules do not limit their scope, and they aim to provide care "no questions asked" to protect vulnerable populations.
Pre-Visit Info: Appointments are highly recommended to minimize wait times, though limited drop-in openings may be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
City & State: Oakland, CA
Contact Info: 121 Harrison St, Oakland, CA 94612 (Adjacent to the Cathedral of Christ the Light) | Phone: +1 510-587-3000
Bay Area Community Health - Liberty Clinic
Highlights & Cost: Government-Supported (FQHC). Fully accepts Medi-Cal, Medicare, commercial insurance, and uninsured patients. Eligible uninsured patients utilize an adjustable sliding fee scale based on family income to ensure care remains affordable.
Health Areas Treated: Primary family care, pediatrics, comprehensive dentistry, optometry and eye health exams, behavioral health counseling, chiropractic services, and podiatry.
Patient Requirements: Mandated by federal regulations to treat all individuals regardless of their insurance status or immediate ability to pay. Services are tailored culturally for diverse local populations.
Pre-Visit Info: Appointments are recommended. Walk-ins are accommodated on a limited basis for acute needs, but booking in advance ensures you are matched with the proper clinical provider.
City & State: Fremont, CA
Contact Info: 39500 Liberty St, Fremont, CA 94538 | Phone: +1 510-770-8040 |
Highlights & Cost: : $0 (100% Free) medical and dental care. Operating as a radical volunteer-run collective since 1969, it refuses to bill any insurance or government health coverage, ensuring absolute zero cost for all clinical services.
Health Areas Treated: : Acute medical infections, anonymous STI testing and treatment, comprehensive dental exams/cleanings/fillings, TB skin testing, peer counseling, harm-reduction supplies, and Certified Enrollment Counseling for health insurance.
Patient Requirements: Open to anyone regardless of residency status, income, or documentation. No ID is required, and services can be rendered completely anonymously or under a pseudonym.
Pre-Visit Info: : Appointments are required for dental care (managed via a regular public lottery system) and Friday STI screening. Limited walk-in availability is offered specifically on Wednesday evenings for STI triage and Thursday evenings for TB skin tests.
City & State: Berkeley, CA
Contact Info: 830 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710 | Phone: +1 510-548-2570 |
Highlights & Cost: $0 (100% Free) medical care for uninsured individuals. This nonprofit community clinic is funded entirely by private donations and does not bill any insurance or government programs, guaranteeing zero out-of-pocket costs for primary care.
Health Areas Treated: : Primary care, preventative health care, chronic disease management (diabetes, high blood pressure), clinical screenings, routine immunizations, health education, and nutritional counseling.
Patient Requirements: Patients must be completely uninsured. There are no strict geographical boundaries within the local region, but you must lack active public or private healthcare coverage to qualify.
Pre-Visit Info: Appointments are required. Since they function as a primary care home rather than a walk-in urgent care facility, you must call to schedule an intake appointment.
City & State: San Francisco, CA
Contact Info: 4900 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94118 | Phone: +1 415-750-9894 |