It is important that you receive treatment while pursuing Social Security Disability Benefits. In Delaware there are many low costs health clinics that are available to help individuals without insurance. If you need treatment, but do not have insurance, contact one of the clinics listed to determine if you qualify for their services.
New Castle County Low Cost Medical Care
Claymont Family Health Services
3301 Green Street
Claymont, DE
(302) 798-9755
Provides primary health care for individuals and families with little or no health insurance. They provide general exams, blood pressure screenings, minor illness treatment, women’s health services, dermatology, adult/child immunizations and referrals to specialists or clinics..
Henrietta Johnson Medical Center
601 New Castle Avenue
Wilmington, DE
(302) 655-6187
Provides care to senior citizens, minor surgery, adult medicine, vision and hearing screening, sexually transmitted disease testing and treatment, adolescent health education program, teen pregnancy program, immunizations, reproductive care and pediatric care.
Saint Francis Family Practice
7th and Clayton Streets
Wilmington, DE
(302) 421-4100 (Central Outpatient)
Provides a hospital-based comprehensive family health office, including obstetric and newborn care through Tiny Steps, a program for low-income pregnant women, staffed by resident doctors providing health screening, diagnosis, and treatment to patients of all ages. The Center of Hope, a family health center in Newark, offers health care to migrant workers. The Tiny Steps program is also offered at the Newark location. For more information, call the St. Francis Family Practice Center (302) 575-8040, St. Clare Van Office (302) 575-8218, or Center of Hope (302)369-9370.
Westside Health
| Wilmington 1802 West 4th Street Wilmington, DE (302) 655-5822 |
Newark 27 Marrows Road Newark, DE 19713 (302) 455-0900 |
Provides acute and chronic illness care, case management and social services, family planning and reproductive care, health education and counseling, HIV counseling, testing and treatment; immunizations, laboratory services, low cost medications, physical examinations, foot care, prenatal and maternity care, preventive care, and 24-hour physician on-call emergency services.
Wilmington Hospital Adult Medicine Center
501 West 14th Street
Wilmington, DE
(302) 428-4411
Provides physician diagnostic and treatment services, pediatrics, reproductive, surgery, eye, foot and dental care.
Mental Health Treatment
Community Mental Health Services
Wilmington Branch
Canby Park Shopping Center
1906 Maryland Aveneue
Wilmington, DE
(302) 778-6900 Walk-in assessment and treatment
Hours of operation: 8AM TO 5PM, MON – FRI
Fees: sliding scale. Intake Procedure: Walk in or call. Accepts low-income and no income individuals who need mental health care. Walk-in assessment available, as well as treatment or referral for treatment.
Newark Community Mental Health
University Plaza
261 Chapman Road, Suite 101 & 102
Newark, DE
(302) 283-7530
Hours of operation: 8AM – 5PM
All persons including deaf and hearing impaired in need of psychiatric and drug and alcohol abuse services
Delaware Guidance for Children and Youth
1213 Delaware Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 652-3948 Wilmington office; (302) 455-9333 Newark office
(302) 678-3020 Dover office; (302) 645-5338 Georgetown office
Fees: sliding. Eligibility requirements: Children and youth with adjustment problems or emotional disorders statewide. Full service multidisciplinary mental health service provider including psychiatric, psychological and educational evaluations and assessments; individual therapy, family counseling, group therapy, sexual abuse counseling & family developmental disabilities counseling.
Kent County Day Treatment program for children 6-12 years who are at risk of being hospitalized or otherwise placed out of their homes (884 Walker Rd, Suite B, Dover, DE 19901- 678-3020)
Kent/Sussex County Health Care for Uninsured Individuals
Physical Health
Hope Medical Clinic �Modern Maturity Center
Dover, DEÂ (302) 735-7551
For Appointments Call 735-7551 Â Monday – Friday 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Free non-emergency health care to uninsured individuals between ages of 18-64. Patients seen from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm – Every Tuesday
Kent Community Health Center
1095 S. Bradford Street
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 678-2000
Provides a wide range of primary and preventive health and social services. Health care services include sick and well care, exams, immunizations, family planning, breast and cervical cancer screening, and health insurance and prescription assistance referrals. Staff are bilingual in English and Spanish. Medicare, Medicaid and sliding fees are available for the insured or underinsured. Day or evening appointments are available. Delmarva Rural Ministries
La Red Health Center
505 W. Market Street
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 855 -1233
Provides access to primary healthcare for all individuals. Services include pediatric, adolescent and adult medicine preventive programs, diabetes education, immunizations for children, routine school and sports physicals, HIV testing and counseling, prenatal services and mental health and substance abuse counseling. Application assistance is available for Medicaid, Community Healthcare Access Program (CHAP) and other programs. Services are based on sliding scale fees. Staff is fully bilingual in English and Spanish.
Mental Health Care
Dover Mental Health Center at Williams State Service Center
805 River Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 857-5060
Hours of operation: 8AM – 5PM
Community Mental Health Services for Kent County residents. Offers call-in and Walk-in assessment and treatment referrals. Costs are on sliding scale.
Georgetown Mental Health Center at Georgetown State Service Center
546 S. Bradford Street
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-5490
Hours of operation: 8AM – 5PM
Community Mental Health Services for Sussex County residents. Offers call-in and Walk-in assessment and treatment referrals. Costs are on sliding scale.
If you have know of additional clinics serving Delaware residents, please notify our office. Email Steve Butler at steve@ssdib.com. If you find that any of the information listed above is inaccurate, please also notify Mr. Butler.