Healthcare

Comprehensive Medical Clinic

Since 1974, Bread for the City’s medical clinic has helped to bridge the health care gap for uninsured and low-income adults and children in Washington, DC.

Today, over 3,000 patients call Bread for the City their medical home. We provide primary care for all ages. Our dental, vision, and behavioral health practices only see patients who come to Bread for the City for their primary health care. This allows our providers and social workers to offer high-quality, coordinated, comprehensive services to every patient.

The clinic also provides examinations, medications, lab tests, harm reduction services, and referrals to patients, regardless of their ability to pay.

Call 202-386-7020 to make a new patient appointment

We take new patient appointment calls at the following times:

Monday: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

As an Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), Bread for the City receives HHS funding and has Federal Public Health Service (PHS) deemed status with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals.

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If you are currently a patient and experiencing an urgent medical problem after clinic hours, call 202.386.7020. Follow the voicemail instructions for help.

Harm Reduction Program

Our harm reduction work provides essential resources at our medical clinic to reduce the risks associated with substance use. We offer free fentanyl test strips, Narcan to reverse opioid overdoses, clean needles, and a safe disposal site for old needles. These services are part of our holistic approach to health care, ensuring that everyone has access to lifesaving tools and support in a safe, nonjudgmental environment.

Behavioral Health Services

Our Behavioral Health Specialists work with the healthcare providers in the medical clinic to help patients with their behavioral health needs. Among other interventions, our specialists teach patients healthy coping skills, exercises that calm the body’s nervous system, and practice cognitive restructuring to challenge negative thinking that could lead to depression and anxiety.

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