Low-Cost Health Care
31 places-
Capuchin Soup Kitchen – Conner Community Center
313-822-8606 ext. 4217 Open to anyone- Hours
- Breakfast 8:30-9:30am & Lunch 11am-1pm Mon-Sat; Dinner 4-5pm Mon-Fri
- Where
- 4390 Conner, Detroit, MI 48215
- Web
- cskdetroit.org
- cskinfo@cskdetroit.org
Free meals three times a day on weekdays; also hosts free eyeglass clinic and Wayne Health mobile screenings. Walk in.
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Central City Integrated Health – Housing & Behavioral Health
(313) 831-3160 Open to anyone- Hours
- PBV housing applications Mon & Wed 9am-3pm
- Where
- 10 Peterboro St., Detroit, MI 48201
- Web
- centralcityhealth.com
Integrated mental health, MAT, primary care and supportive housing for people with serious mental illness. Homeless? Call CAM 313-305-0311; PBV apps Mon/Wed.
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CHASS at Pope Francis Center
(313) 524-2739 Open to anyone- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
- Where
- 2915 W Hancock St, Detroit, MI 48208
- Web
- chasscenter.org
- info@chasscenter.org
CHASS primary-care clinic inside the Pope Francis Center serving people who are homeless or uninsured. Walk in or call.
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CHASS Center - Southwest
(313) 849-3920 Open to anyone- Hours
- Mon, Wed-Fri 8am-5pm; Tue 8am-8pm; Sat 8am-12pm
- Where
- 5635 W Fort St, Detroit, MI 48209
- Web
- chasscenter.org
- info@chasscenter.org
Affordable pediatric, adolescent, family care and pharmacy. Second site: Pope Francis Center, 2915 W Hancock (Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm). Call for an appointment.
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Covenant Community Care – Joy Road
(313) 446-8800 Open to anyone- Hours
- Medical Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm (Tue to 6pm); Dental/Counseling Fri to 1pm
- Where
- 17625 Joy Rd, Detroit, MI 48228
- Web
- covenantcommunitycare.org
- info@covenantcommunitycare.org
West-side FQHC with medical, dental and counseling for all, insured or not; sliding fee by income. Call to schedule.
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Covenant Community Care – Michigan Avenue
(313) 554-1095 Open to anyone- Hours
- Mon-Tue 8am-8pm; Wed-Fri 8am-5pm (dental Mon-Fri 8am-4pm)
- Where
- 5716 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48210
- Web
- covenantcommunitycare.org
- info@covenantcommunitycare.org
FQHC medical, dental, OB/GYN, counseling, substance use and pharmacy, regardless of insurance; sliding fee by income. Call to schedule.
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Covenant Community Care – Moross
313-626-2600 (medical); 313-62 Open to anyone- Hours
- Mon/Wed/Fri 8am-4pm; Tue/Thu 8am-8pm
- Where
- 20901 Moross Rd, Detroit, MI 48236
- Web
- covenantcommunitycare.org
- info@covenantcommunitycare.org
East-side FQHC: medical, women's health, dental, counseling, substance use treatment; sliding fee if uninsured. Call to schedule.
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Detroit Community Health Connection – East Riverside Health Center
(313) 822-0900 Open to anyone- Hours
- Mon/Wed/Thu/Fri 8:30am-5pm; Tue 9:30am-6pm
- Where
- 13901 East Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, MI 48215
- Web
- dchcquality.org
FQHC primary care with sliding fee based on ability to pay; 6 Detroit sites incl. Woodward Corridor and Nolan. Call to register.
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Detroit Recovery Project – 24-Hour Crisis Line, treatment & street outreach
(833) 377-4325 Open to anyone- Hours
- Crisis line 24/7; street outreach Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
- Where
- Eastside/Street Outreach: 1121 E. McNichols Rd., Detroit, MI 48203 (313-365-3100); Westside: 1145 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48208 (313-324-8900)
- Web
- recovery4detroit.com
- admin@recovery4detroit.com
Substance use treatment, recovery support, peer coaching and harm-reduction street outreach. Call (833) DRP-HEAL or 313-824-8900 for an appointment.
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Michigan 211
211 (or 844-875-9211) Open to anyone- Hours
- 24/7
- Where
- Statewide; or call 844-875-9211, text your ZIP to 898211
- Web
- mi211.org
Free 24/7 helpline for shelter, food, utilities, health, rides and more, 180+ languages. Dial 2-1-1 or text your ZIP code to 898211.
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My Community Dental Centers – Detroit (Samaritan Center)
(313) 571-2648 Open to anyone- Hours
- Mon-Thu 8am-4pm; Fri-Sun closed
- Where
- 5405 Conner Avenue, Detroit, MI 48213
- Web
- mydental.org
Dental clinic taking Medicaid/Healthy Michigan; uninsured first visit from $39; free care program for low/moderate-income Detroit residents with proof.
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Neighborhood Service Organization (NSO) – Homeless Recovery Services
(313) 961-4890 Open to anyoneLow-barrier emergency shelter (women), medical respite, street outreach/street medicine, permanent supportive housing. Shelter placement goes through CAM 313-30
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Planned Parenthood – Detroit Health Center
313-831-7776 (800-230-7526 ins Open to anyone- Hours
- Mon-Thu 9am-5pm; Fri 8am-4pm; Sat-Sun closed
- Where
- 4229 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
- Web
- plannedparenthood.org
Birth control, STI testing/treatment, pregnancy and prenatal care, vaccines; insurance not required, Medicaid accepted again. Appointments required.
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Team Wellness Center – 24/7 Crisis Hotline & Detroit clinics
(888) 813-8326 Open to anyone- Hours
- Crisis hotline 24/7; clinics Mon-Fri (see address)
- Where
- Team East, 3646 Mt. Elliott St., Detroit, MI 48207 (313-331-3435, Mon-Fri 9am-7pm); Eastern Market Clinic, 2925 Russell St., Detroit, MI 48207 (313-396-5300, Mo
- Web
- teamwellnesscenter.com
Integrated mental health, substance use and primary care with crisis stabilization; serves many homeless adults. Call the hotline or go to a clinic; DWIHN 800-2
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Wayne Health Mobile Health Unit
(313) 448-9850 Open to anyone- Hours
- See online event calendar for dates/times
- Where
- Mobile; stops at churches, schools and community centers across Detroit and Wayne County
- Web
- waynehealthcares.org
Free blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, kidney, HIV and hepatitis C screenings plus referrals. Check the calendar and walk up.
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Western Wayne Family Health Centers – Inkster
(313) 561-5100 Open to anyone- Hours
- Medical Mon 8am-5pm, Tue/Thu 8am-7pm, Wed 8am-6pm, Fri 8am-5pm; dental MonThu to
- Where
- 2700 Hamlin Boulevard, Inkster, MI 48141 (also Taylor, Lincoln Park, Dearborn)
- Web
- wwfhc.org
FQHC medical, dental and pharmacy for out-Wayne residents; one number books all four sites. Call to become a patient.
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Cabrini Clinic (St. Frances Cabrini Free Clinic)
(313) 961-7863- Hours
- Tue 12-7pm; Wed 1-6pm; Thu 12-7pm
- For
- Uninsured
- Where
- 1234 Porter St, Detroit, MI 48226
- Web
- cabrini-clinic.org
- martineze@ccsem.org
America's oldest free clinic: primary care, prescriptions and counseling at no charge for uninsured adults, any immigration status. Call first.
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Covenant House Michigan
(313) 463-2000- Hours
- Office Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; emergency services 24/7
- For
- Youth
- Where
- 2959 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Detroit, MI 48208
- Web
- covenanthousemi.org
- chmdet@covenanthouse.org
Free shelter, meals, clothing, clinic and job help for ages 18-24. Walk-ins welcome; after hours/weekends call 313-463-2500. LGBTQ+ safe space.
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Detroit Area Agency on Aging – Meals on Wheels & Info Line
(313) 446-4444- Hours
- Hot meal delivered Mon-Fri or 5 frozen meals weekly; call for intake
- For
- Seniors
- Where
- 1333 Brewery Park Blvd, Ste 200, Detroit, MI 48207
- Web
- detroitseniorsolution.org
Home-delivered meals for homebound Detroiters 60+ who cannot cook; the same line answers any senior-resource question. Call to start.
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Detroit Medical Center (DMC) – Uncompensated Care / Financial Assistance
(888) 730-3989- Hours
- Hotline; hours not published
- For
- Low income
- Where
- Ask for a registration representative at any DMC hospital
- Web
- dmc.org
100% free hospital care for uninsured under 200% of poverty level; 40-80% discounts up to 500%. Hotline also helps you apply for Medicaid.
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Healthy Kids / MIChild – Children's Health Coverage
(888) 988-6300- Hours
- Online 24/7
- For
- Kids
- Where
- Apply at newmibridges.michigan.gov
- Web
- michigan.gov
Health coverage for children under 19 (and pregnant women of any age). Call to check if you qualify, then apply on MI Bridges.
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Henry Ford Health – Patient Financial Assistance
313-874-7800 (313-916-4510 for- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
- For
- Low income
- Where
- Apply via MyChart, mail, or any Henry Ford facility
- Web
- henryford.com
- financialassistanceapp@HFHS.org
Free or discounted Henry Ford care for households under 400% of poverty level or with bills over 30% of income. Apply within 240 days of first bill.
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Malta Dental and Medical Clinic
(313) 894-2240- Hours
- Dental Wed-Fri 8:30am-2pm; Medical Wed 12:30-3:30pm; vision varies; appointment
- For
- Uninsured, low income
- Where
- 10301 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202
- Web
- maltaclinic.org
Free dental, medical and vision for uninsured people earning $24,000/yr or less. Call for an appointment; staff first check if you can get insurance.
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Medicaid / Healthy Michigan Plan Enrollment (MDHHS)
800-642-3195 (Beneficiary Help- Hours
- Online 24/7
- For
- Low income
- Where
- Apply at newmibridges.michigan.gov or your local MDHHS office
- Web
- michigan.gov
Free/low-cost health coverage for low-income adults, kids, pregnant women, disabled and 65+. Apply on MI Bridges; new work rules apply for some adults.
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Modivcare - Michigan Medicaid non-emergency medical rides
(866) 569-1902- Hours
- Book 2 business days ahead; urgent trips 24/7
- For
- Medicaid members with no other way to get a ride
- Where
- Statewide, including Wayne County
- Web
- mymodivcare.com
Free rides to Medicaid-covered medical, dental, mental health and substance-use appointments. Have your Medicaid ID ready; some health plans have their own line
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Ruth Ellis Center
(313) 252-1950- For
- Youth
- Where
- 95 Victor St, Highland Park, MI 48203
- Web
- ruthelliscenter.org
- info@ruthelliscenter.org
Low-barrier basic needs, drop-in center, health clinic, housing and job pathways for LGBTQ+ young people ages 13-30. Call or walk in.
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Ruth Ellis Center – Drop-In Center & Health/Wellness (LGBTQ+ youth)
(313) 252-1950- Hours
- Drop-in Mon & Wed 3-8:30pm; Thu 11am-2pm (food/basic needs); closed Tue, Fri, Sa
- For
- LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-30
- Where
- 95 Victor Street, Highland Park, MI 48203
- Web
- ruthelliscenter.org
- info@ruthelliscenter.org
Walk-in drop-in center with meals, basic needs, therapy and housing help for LGBTQ+ young people. Just show up on drop-in days or call.
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VA National Call Center for Homeless Veterans / Detroit VA (HUD-VASH)
(877) 424-3838- Hours
- Call center 24/7
- For
- Veterans
- Where
- John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, 4646 John R Street, Detroit, MI 48201 (CAM veterans access point: Blue Tower 7th Fl, Rm A7175, Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm)
- Web
- department.va.gov
Call 877-424-3838 to be linked to Detroit VA homeless programs (HUD-VASH, shelter, treatment), or walk in to the VA CAM access point. Detroit VA main: 313-576-1
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WIC – Women, Infants & Children (Michigan)
211- Hours
- By appointment at local WIC agency
- For
- Women/infants/children
- Where
- Local WIC clinics include CHASS Center, 5635 W. Fort St, Detroit, MI 48209
- Web
- michigan.gov
Free healthy food, formula and nutrition help for pregnant/postpartum women and kids under 5. Call 211 to find your WIC agency, or apply on MI Bridges.
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YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit - Boll Family YMCA
(313) 309-9622- For
- Low income
- Where
- 1401 Broadway, Detroit, MI 48226
- Web
- ymcadetroit.org
Scholarships and $43/month 'Y for All' family membership (household income $49,000 or less). Bring tax form + pay stub and meet the branch rep.
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SNAP Food Assistance (Bridge Card) – MI Bridges / MDHHS
- Hours
- Online 24/7
- For
- Low income
- Where
- Apply online at newmibridges.michigan.gov or at your local MDHHS office
- Web
- michigan.gov
Monthly grocery benefit on a Bridge Card. Apply at MI Bridges (also covers Medicaid, WIC, cash and emergency relief); SNAP work rules changed Mar 2026.
Other kinds of help
- Free Food Help33 places
- Housing and Shelter Help51 places
- Rent and Eviction Help16 places
- Job Training and Job Help37 places
- Free Mental Health Support39 places
- Addiction and Recovery Help18 places
- Domestic Violence Help6 places
- Free Clothing and Baby Items23 places
- Kids and School Programs44 places
- Child Care and Preschool7 places
- Utility and Bill Help31 places
- Free Legal Help and IDs30 places
- Expungement and Record Help10 places
- Immigration Help4 places
- Veterans Services9 places
- Transportation Help18 places
Every listing was checked by a Love, Peace & Unity volunteer (last check September 2026). Hours and programs change, so call before you go. Something wrong or missing? Email us. See every resource.