Free Walk-In Clinic in Birmingham, AL for Uninsured Adults
Real doctors. Real follow-up.
No bill.
The M-POWER Ministries Walk-In Clinic is a free health clinic for uninsured adults ages 19 to 64 located in Birmingham, Alabama. Clinic registration is on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Patients are seen on a first-come, first-served basis with no appointment necessary. Our office is located at 4022 4th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35222.
M-POWER Ministries is a Christian-based nonprofit, and we’ve spent years serving our Birmingham neighbors who fall through the cracks of the healthcare system. The free Walk-In clinic is one of the most practical ways we do that: with real doctors, real follow-up, and no bill at the end of your appointment.
Not Insured? You Can Still See a Doctor
When you need medical care but you don’t have insurance or a regular doctor, it’s hard to know what to do next. This is a situation that a lot of people in Birmingham find themselves in.
When you have to choose between seeing the doctor… or buying groceries… or filling your gas tank, most people wait to get the medical care they need. So a cough lingers for a month. The ache in your back becomes unbearable. Conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure are the worst to wait to address because they can silently wreak havoc on your body.
Even for those aware of a condition, prescription costs can add up fast, making people skip doses or stop filling prescriptions altogether.
We’re here to tell you that you don’t have to keep putting off the care you need. Our free Walk-In Clinic provides medical care to uninsured individuals through a compassionate team of volunteer doctors and nurses.
How the Free Walk-In Clinic Works
All of our new patients start out at the Walk-In Clinic, with no need for a referral or a waitlist to join. Here’s what you need to know before coming to see us:
Who Can Be Seen at the Walk-In Clinic?
The Walk-In Clinic serves adults ages 19–64 who live in the Birmingham area and have no health insurance. Proof of household income is required at your first visit.
When Is the Walk-In Clinic Open?
The Walk-In Clinic is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with registration from 3:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. There is no appointment necessary, and patients are seen on a first-come, first-served basis.
What Should I Bring to My First Visit?
Here’s everything you’ll need to bring to your first visit at the free Walk-In Clinic:
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Your completed New Patient Intake Form (fill it out at home to save time or complete it when you arrive)
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A copy of your photo ID if you have one
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Proof of household income (this includes the income of everyone who lives in your home). This can be in the form of pay stubs, tax returns, W-2s, 1099s, Social Security letters, disability letters, and food stamp letters. If you also need to qualify for free medicine, bring every form of household income you have.
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A list of your current medications
If you’re unemployed, you’ll need to provide the income information for whoever supports you. And if you’re staying in a shelter, we’ll need a letter or email from the shelter confirming that’s your current residence.
What Happens After My First Visit?
After completing your first visit, follow-up visits are by appointment at the Free Chronic Clinic, which is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. The Free Chronic Clinic provides multiple medical services to meet the needs of Birmingham’s uninsured community. Depending on your needs, your care team can refer you for lab testing, an eye exam, or physical therapy, and ensure you’re able to fill your prescriptions cost-free.
To be eligible for the free medicine service, recipients must be uninsured and have a household income at or below 300% of the federal poverty level.
Care Available Through M-POWER
Here’s an overview of the services the M-POWER Ministries Chronic Clinic provides:
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Primary care and routine physicals
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Chronic illness care, including diabetes and high blood pressure
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Free medicine for patients who qualify
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Lab testing for established patients
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Eye exams
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Physical therapy
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Counseling
Visit our Health Center page for more information on these services.
Why Birmingham Adults Choose M-POWER
Cost-Free Care & Treatment with Dignity
Being uninsured doesn’t make you any less deserving of the medical care you need. We treat our patients with the dignity they deserve, respect their privacy, and care about their health goals, regardless of their financial situation.
Physicians, Nurses, and Medical Students
Our staff includes a compassionate team of physicians, nurses, medical students, and nursing students who care about the people of Birmingham. They will review your medications, talk through what you’re experiencing, and build a plan that works with your life.
Connected Care, Visit After Visit
Managing conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure requires more than a visit to the doctor every once in a while. It takes regular attention week after week; most free clinics don’t have the capacity to offer that kind of care. Here, your visits, labs, and medicine are all connected, so nothing gets lost between appointments, and you have access to a team that knows you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get Care at the Free Walk-In Clinic
If you’re an adult between the ages 19–64 living in Birmingham without insurance, you don’t have to wait until there’s an emergency to seek medical care. Come to the M-POWER Ministries free Walk-In Clinic on any Tuesday or Thursday from 3:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m., and you’ll be seen at no cost, in the order you arrive—and by a compassionate team of medical professionals who care about you.
Bring your intake form, photo ID, proof of household income, and your medication list, and we’ll take it from there.
Contact Us Today
Address: 4022 4th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35222
Phone: 205-582-1484