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Founded in 2021, Volunteers in Medicine in Schuylkill & Carbon Counties exists to provide free, high-quality healthcare to adults who might otherwise go without care. Our mission is rooted in dignity, respect, and confidentiality, ensuring every patient is treated as a valued member of our community.
Our vision is ...
We are driven by a deep commitment to address the healthcare needs of the working uninsured and underinsured populations in our communities. As a non-profit, community-based organization, our mission is simple yet profound: to provide free primary and preventative healthcare services to those who are employed but ...
Our clinic was born out of a vision for healthcare access for all, regardless of income. In 1994, Dr. Jack McConnell, alongside a group of dedicated medical professionals, established the first Volunteers in Medicine Clinic in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Since then, the Volunteers in Medicine network has grown ...
Who Is Eligible for Care?
Adults may qualify for healthcare services at Volunteers in Medicine if they:
✔ Live or work in Schuylkill or Carbon County
✔ Are uninsured or underinsured
✔ Meet income guidelines for our free clinic services
If you are unsure whether you qualify, please contact our office. Our staff will walk you through a brief and respectful screening process.
Our Free Clinic Locations
Pottsville, PA
Serving central Schuylkill County with primary care, chronic disease support, and community health resources.
Telehealth appointments are offered from our Pottsville clinic on select days. Home visits may be available for qualifying patients when travel to the clinic is difficult.
Address:
1 S. 2nd Street, 3rd Floor
Pottsville, PA 17901
Phone Number:
570-623-1113
Availability:
Monday- Friday: By appointment
Tamaqua, PA
Expanding access to care for residents in Tamaqua and surrounding Carbon County communities, with select clinical services and referral support.
We provide telehealth support when appropriate to maintain continuity of care. Home visits may also be available for eligible patients upon request.
Address:
Valley Primary Care
229 W. Broad St.
Tamaqua, PA 18252
Phone Number:
570-657-1634
Availability:
Monday-Friday: By appointment
Our Donors, Supporters & Affiliates
Community HeARTbeat Initiative
The Community HeARTbeat Initiative: Funding the Volunteers in Medicine Multi-Service Center
The Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) model is founded on the principle of holistic care, treating the whole person—body, mind, and spirit. We are launching a vital capital campaign to establish a first-of-its-kind multi-service center that expands our impact beyond the clinic, creating a true community hub. This new facility will seamlessly blend essential medical and social services with dedicated, accessible arts programming designed to foster healing, connection, and social well-being.
A Vision for Holistic Wellness
While the center will provide core VIM services—free and low-cost primary medical care, dental services, and mental health counseling—its distinguishing feature is the integration of a vibrant community and arts center wing. We recognize that social isolation, stress, and lack of creative outlets are significant barriers to health. By offering a sanctuary for self-expression and community building, the center addresses these challenges directly. This space will act as a preventative and therapeutic tool, ensuring our neighbors have access not just to prescriptions, but to purpose.
The Arts as Essential Medicine
The arts center is designed to be a flexible, welcoming space for all ages and abilities. The facility will feature:
- Community Gallery & Exhibition Space: A rotating gallery dedicated to showcasing the talents of local, emerging, and underserved artists. This promotes cultural enrichment within the community and provides a sense of visibility and worth to creators.
- Creative Workshop Classrooms: Dedicated rooms for scheduled art, pottery, textile, and digital media workshops. These classes will often be run by volunteer artists and used for therapeutic group sessions focused on trauma recovery, stress reduction, and building fine motor skills.
- Multi-Purpose Performance Hall: A flexible black box space equipped for music lessons, theater rehearsals, poetry slams, open mic nights, and community town halls. This area will serve as a powerful engine for social connection and dialogue.
- Healing Arts Studio: A quiet room specifically dedicated to practices like meditation, gentle movement, and specialized art therapy sessions led by certified mental health professionals.
Impact and Call to Action
The Community HeARTbeat Initiative will transform the lives of thousands of underserved individuals annually. By providing a safe space where individuals can receive high-quality medical care in one wing and engage in self-expression and community building in the next, we are setting a new standard for integrated care. Our goal is to reduce hospital readmissions, decrease mental health crises, and, most importantly, create a stronger, more connected, and healthier community.
Your donation is an investment in this revolutionary model. Help us prove that art and community are essential components of comprehensive health care.