Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine

Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine Details

Last-Modified: 2024-02-27 04:24:54

The mission of the Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine is to provide a no-cost primary health care service to medically underserved people residing in the Coachella Valley.







It is the only free clinic in the Valley.







Eligibility Criteria:







You must be a resident of the Coachella Valley. Evidence of residency will be required. You cannot be eligible for any other health care assistance including, but not limited to, Riverside County MISP, Medi-Cal, Veterans Administration, or any employer-funded or private health insurance. Your household income cannot exceed 200% of the current Federal Poverty Guidelines for your family size. Family members are defined as parents or guardians, spouses, children, or domestic partners.







VIM will carefully consider household circumstances when counting and considering family-member status; however working family members who have reached the age of 18 must qualify individually.







Full-time college students up to age 24 will be counted as family members.







Does not treat children.







Services







The clinic provides basic primary acute and preventative medical and dental services to eligible patients.







A referral network of local specialists provide consultation and treatment for conditions that are beyond the scope of the clinic.







They also have a formal referral affiliation with the Riverside County Regional Medical Center for more complex needs, procedures, or hospitalization.







Services include:







Preventive and acute care. Chronic disease management Minor procedures Laboratory, Imaging and other diagnostic testing Gynecologic services/Well women's preventative care Prescription Assistance Basic Dentistry including fillings and extractions. No crowns, root canals, or dentures. Educational programs for disease management. The clinic does not stock or prescribe narcotics or pain medications. Appointment Availability







Initial appointments for routine chronic or non-urgent care services can typically be made within a 2 week time-frame.







There is minimal urgent-care appointment availability on a first-come, first-served basis by appointment within 3 days.







Existing patients are given priority for urgent care appointments.







There is a substantial waiting list for dental services.







The clinic sees adult patients by appointment only.







Initial eligibility screening and appointment scheduling can be done by phone or in person.







Bi-lingual telephone eligibility screening is available from 8:00 to 5:00, Monday through Friday, and Saturdays 8:00-12:00.







Hours:







Tuesday through Friday, and two Saturdays each month9:00 am to 5:00 pm







Appointments are preferred; a limited number of walk-in appointments are usually available

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Eligibility and Income Guidelines To Qualify

To qualify for free dental care at one of these clinics, you will typically need to meet certain income and residency requirements. You may also need to provide proof of your income and residency.

To learn more about the eligibility requirements and services offered by a particular clinic, please contact the clinic directly.

Free dental clinics are an important resource for people who cannot afford to go to a regular dental clinic. They provide access to essential dental care that can help to improve people's overall health and well-being.

If you are in need of dental care and cannot afford to go to a regular dental clinic, please consider visiting one of the free dental clinics in Indio, CA. You deserve to have access to the dental care you need, without the cost.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What types of dental services do free dental clinics offer?
A: Free dental clinics offer a variety of dental services, including preventive care (cleanings, checkups, and X-rays), restorative care (fillings, crowns, and bridges), extractions, and emergency dental care.

Q: How do I qualify for free dental care?
A: The eligibility requirements for free dental care vary from clinic to clinic. Some clinics require patients to meet certain income or residency requirements. Others may require patients to be uninsured or underinsured.

Q: Do I need to have insurance to go to a free dental clinic?
A: No, you do not need to have insurance to go to a free dental clinic. However, some clinics may give priority to patients with Medicaid or other government insurance.

Q: How do I find a free dental clinic in my area?
A: There are a number of ways to find a free dental clinic in your area. You can use an online directory, contact your local health department, ask your dentist or other healthcare provider for a referral, or check with local charities and nonprofits.

Q: What should I bring to my first appointment at a free dental clinic?
A: You should bring your photo ID, proof of income, and proof of residency to your first appointment at a free dental clinic. You should also bring a list of any medications you are taking and any allergies you have.

Q: Are free dental clinics safe?
A: Yes, free dental clinics are safe. Free dental clinics are held to the same standards of care as regular dental clinics.

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Dental Clinic Costs - Crowd Sourced

We have listed the dental costs below which we have compiled for Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine. We cannot guarantee the dental costs to be completely accurate. Costs are displayed for informational purposes for our users. We have compiled prices provided by users to this website. In order to obtain actual costs please contact the dental offices directly.

Date Added	Type of Clinic	Description	Cost
2023-11-09	Completely Free Clinic		$0
2019-03-07	Completely Free Clinic		$0
2017-08-10	Not Free Or Sliding Scale		$50

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