Healthcare Resources for People Without Insurance in Metro Detroit

(Oakland County Times, Aug 31, 2026)

Oakland County, MI – Lacking health insurance can be a difficult challenge, but there are resources available to help uninsured individuals care for their health. Oakland County Times has compiled a list of organizations that offer free or low-cost services. If you know of more resources, please reach out to editor@oc115.com. Always check the resource website for the most up-to-date information, including potential wait listing, changes in services, and eligibility requirements.

Affirmations is an LGBTQ+ community center in Ferndale that offers no-cost, judgment-free health services including testing and prevention services, vaccines, tobacco cessation, recovery and harm reduction, support groups and more. They also offer affordable mental health services by accepting a variety of health insurance plans as well as offering sliding-scale fees for the uninsured. http://www.goaffirmations.org

AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services (Area Agency on Aging 1-B) offers a variety of services for older adults, including assistive devices, adult day centers, veteran services, transportation, Meals on Wheels, classes and workshops, caregiver support, Medicare assistance and more. https://www.ageways.org/senior-services/all-services/

Cabrini Clinic in Detroit is the oldest free clinic in the U.S. (founded 1950), providing free primary care, prescription assistance, mental health services, and chronic disease management for uninsured adults. Located in Corktown, it offers holistic care, including limited dermatology/gynecology, social work, and wellness programs to low-income, uninsured residents https://www.cabriniclinic.com/

The Community Health and Social Services (CHASS) Center is a non-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Detroit that has provided affordable primary healthcare and social support services since 1970. https://chasscenter.org/

CNS Healthcare provides emergency mental health services, with three locations in the Metro Detroit area. https://www.cnshealthcare.org

Corktown Health Center is a nonprofit clinic providing affirming, stigma-free primary care, behavioral health, and specialized services to the LGBTQ+ community. Located in Detroit and Hazel Park, it focuses on reducing health disparities, offering HIV care, gender-affirming care, and comprehensive services, regardless of insurance status. https://corktownhealth.org/

Covenant Community Care is a faith-based, non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Metro Detroit that provides comprehensive, affordable medical, dental, and behavioral health services. They specialize in serving uninsured, under-insured, and low-income populations, offering services regardless of a patient’s ability to pay. https://www.covenantcommunitycare.org/services

FernCare Free Clinic is a non-profit, volunteer-driven free clinic in Ferndale, Michigan, that provides no-cost, non-emergency medical care to uninsured adults 19+. It offers primary care, lab tests, pharmacy services, Durable Medical Equipment (DME) reclamation, and health insurance enrollment assistance, by appointment only. http://www.ferncare.org

Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic services include medical, dental, optometry, and pharmacy. Located at 45580 Woodward in Pontiac Gary Burnstein Clinic website https://garyburnsteinclinic.org/

Healthcare.gov is the official federal website for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace, allowing Americans to compare, shop for, and enroll in private health insurance plans. It helps users determine eligibility for subsidies, premium tax credits, and Medicaid/CHIP. http://www.healthcare.gov

Honor Community Health, a nonprofit community health center providing comprehensive and integrated primary, behavioral health and dental care throughout Oakland County. 248-897-0722 Honor Community Health Website

HUDA Free Medical and Dental Care is a free, non-profit community health center in Detroit, Michigan, serving uninsured and under-insured residents. Located at 13240 Woodrow Wilson St in Detroit, it provides comprehensive primary medical, dental, mental health, and podiatry services. https://www.hudaclinic.org/

Matrix Human Services provides testing, counseling, and support services for individuals with communicable disease. Located in Ferndale. https://www.matrixhumanservices.org/community-health/

Michigan Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (MAPI) Clinic Provide treatment for common medical problems such as high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, and arthritis. The MAPI Clinic serves recently discharged patients from the hospital in need of primary care physicians; referrals from places of worship i.e. temple, mosque, church, or gurudwara; parents, relatives, and friends of foreign-born residents, and new arrivals to the United States from abroad. Located in Lathrup Village. https://mapiusa.org/clinic

Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN) offers public mental health services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, mental health concerns, and substance use disorders. https://oaklandchn.org

Oakland County Health Division offers public health services, including walk-in immunizations for all ages, sexual health services (HIV/STI testing, PrEP), and TB testing. There are hearing and vision screenings available for children within age parameters. There are locations in Pontiac and Southfield. https://www.oakgov.com/community/health

Oakland County Nurse on Call, now called Oakland Connects The ‘Oakland County Nurse on Call Hotline’ has expanded and been renamed to the ‘Oakland Connects Helpline’ to better respond to all medical and non-medical health concerns including housing, shelter, and other social determinants of health. Their goal is to improve referrals to community organizations specializing in housing and shelter access, and help the community better understand and navigate resources available to them. Speak to a Public Health Nurse or Community Health Worker for services and resources Monday – Friday 8:30am to 5pm 1-800-848-5533 NOC@oakgov.com https://www.oakgov.com/community/oakland-connects

Planned Parenthood provides birth control, STI testing, vaccines, PAP testing, pregnancy testing and services, emergency contraception, and more with a sliding-fee scale. http://www.ppmsm.org

Quest Diagnostics offers a variety of blood and urine tests are available for purchase online 24/7, without the need for a doctor’s visit to purchase the tests. An independent (third party) medical professional will review and approve the purchase order, and is available to discuss lab test results at no extra cost and who may, for some conditions, prescribe treatment. Multiple locations around Metro Detroit. https://www.questhealth.com/shop-tests

The Robert R. Frank Student-Run Free Clinic (SRFC) is a fully functional, not-for-profit primary care clinic that provides completely free care to the uninsured people of Metro Detroit, and is entirely run by students from the Wayne State University School of Medicine. Located in Detroit. https://www.frankclinic.org/about.html

SAY Detroit A community health clinic with an on-site pharmacy, we provide high-quality examinations, maintenance and preventive healthcare for adults, regardless of their ability to pay. Open weekdays, it utilizes a staff of physicians and nurse practitioners, many of whom volunteer their time, in the core areas of: obstetrics / gynecology, internal medicine, behavioral health, physical therapy, dermatology, health coaching, and nutrition. https://saydetroit.org/clinic/

TrumpRx.gov is a federal website launched by the Trump Administration in February 2026 to help patients find deeply discounted prices for brand-name drugs. It acts as a portal, not a direct pharmacy, listing over 40 medications which users can buy directly from manufacturers via cash payments. http://www.TrumpRx.gov

Virtual Healthcare (Various Providers) Uninsured individuals can access affordable online health services through various telehealth platforms often covering urgent care, prescriptions, and mental health. Popular options include GoodRx Care, Teladoc Health, and Amazon One Medical. Additionally, CVS MinuteClinic Virtual Care offers 24/7 care for common illnesses.

Wayne State University Audiology Clinic is equipped to provide complete audiological evaluations to both adults and children at no cost. Located in Detroit. https://audiologyclinic.wayne.edu/

WIC Offices, Oakland County Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) is a health and nutrition program that provides assistance to eligible individuals. WIC Oakland County website

If you know of more resources, please reach out to editor@oc115.com. Always check the organization’s website for the most up-to-date information.

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