Mission:

Arlington Free Clinic advances health equity by providing comprehensive, whole-person healthcare to our neighbors who would otherwise lack access.

About AFC:

Since 1994, Arlington Free Clinic has been committed to providing exemplary health care for Arlingtonians in need, serving about 1,600 patients each year. Access to health care makes such a critical difference in the lives of individuals and families — giving them peace of mind and economic security — and we continue to work every day toward a healthier Arlington. AFC patients earn below 200% of the federal poverty level and are disproportionately impacted by systemic inequities including unemployment, food insecurity, inadequate housing, and poor health. At AFC, we address this by providing a wide range of health care options (medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy and social supports) while concurrently working upstream to effect lasting, systems-level change. Through these paired priorities, AFC serves the community by having a clear understanding of the systemic barriers patients face in achieving good health and working to amplify patient voices to drive meaningful change towards a healthier, more equitable community for all.