Free or low-cost medical and dental clinics in Denver County
Medical and dental clinics in Denver County provide low-cost or free health care services to income-qualified residents and people without health insurance or that have limited policies. The clinics and community health-centers listed below focus on primary care, preventive services, dental treatment, mental health care, and related support. While terms, conditions and applications criteria vary, many locations operate on a sliding fee scale or offer no-cost services based on income, household size, and available funding.
Services offered by city as well as county of Denver clinics vary by location and resources. Examples may include routine checkups, diabetes management, immunizations for adults and children, women’s health care, behavioral health services, and help with accessing low-cost or discounted medications. Dental care may also be available at select clinics, including exams, cleanings, and basic procedures.
The clinics listed below serve medically underserved and low-income residents of Denver County and often provide a continuum of care ranging from preventive services to treatment for acute conditions. Most clinics prioritize patients who are uninsured, underinsured, or enrolled in Medicaid (Health First Colorado). While clinics generally aim to serve anyone who qualifies, availability of care, fees, and appointment scheduling depend on the patients income, medical staffing, and program guidelines.
Centers that offer free or low-cost medical or dental care in Denver
The free and low-cost clinics listed below vary widely it what is offered and how. The centers, many of which are non-profits, are organized by location and offer different services, eligibility requirements, and hours of operation.
STRIDE Community Health Center (formerly MCPN) has several locations as listed below. The services vary by center, but they can be an option for affordable dental. Examples of services can be extractions, fluoride treatment, dental exams and other affordable (or free) care.
- West Arvada: 11005 Ralston Rd, Arvada CO 80004. Call 303-431-0844.
- Parker: 17866 Cottonwood Dr, Parker CO 80134. Call 303-761-1977
- Wheat Ridge: 7495 W 29th Ave, Wheat Ridge CO 80033. Call 303-239-9964
- Peoria Health Center: 3292 Peoria St, Aurora CO 80010. Call 303-360-6276
Every Child Pediatrics
355 Union Blvd, Suite 105, Lakewood CO 80228. Call 720-508-8400
No one is turned away, regardless of the patients ability to pay their dental costs. They also accept Medicaid, Medicare (from seniors or the disabled) and CHIP insurance for teenagers.
Denver Health Dental Clinic
660 N Bannock St, Pavilion L, 7th Floor, Denver CO 80204. Call 303-602-8200
Oral exams can lead to cleanings, fluoride, and more. Volunteers and professional staff, including hygienists and dentists, can help the uninsured and low income. Various other medical resources are offered for the poor and low income.
Inner City Health Center
3800 York St, Denver CO 80205. Call 303-296-1767
People faced with poverty or who lack health insurance may be eligible for reduced fees, or maybe even free medical care services. All care is tried to given at the highest quality, and doctors and other volunteers may be available on location too. A sliding fee scale is in place for families across Denver County.
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
(West End Health Center) 5050 W Colfax Ave, Denver CO 80204. Call 303-312-9750
This location and the center below offer basic health care including physicals, immunizations, check ups, family planning, and diagnosis. Low income people in Denver and those that are homeless may receive free care, if they meet a number of conditions.
Denver Rescue Mission (Lawrence St. Shelter)
2222 Lawrence St, Denver CO 80205. Call 303-294-0157
Very basis medical and dental is for homeless people in Denver. For people who are currently in the missions' programs, they can get free free medical, dental, optical, chiropractic, and even referrals to government programs. Or learn about other health care clinics and providers.
Public Health Care
This is offered in partnership with Denver Health (see below) but also combines other resources. Everything from help with vaccinations to STI testing, infectious disease programs and more is arranged. The website (https://www.phidenverhealth.org/) lists a variety of programs and locations.
Kids In Need of Dentistry (KIND)
2465 S Downing St, Suite 210, Denver CO 80210. Call 303-733-3710
This non-profit organizations focuses on children. Kids In Need of Dentistry (KIND) provides high-quality yet affordable comprehensive dental care to children in need throughout The Denver metro area of Colorado. Thousands turn to it each year for help.
Sewall Child Development Center
940 Fillmore St, Denver CO 80206. Call 303-399-1800
Dental Lifeline Network (formerly CFDH)
1800 15th St, Suite 100, Denver CO 80202. Call 303-534-5360
They direct low income, uninsured, families on Medicaid and others to low income, free dental community clinics.
Denver Health Dental Clinic
660 Bannock St Suite 7600, Denver, CO 80204. Call 303-602-8200
The non-profit network has information on local and regional dentists, clinics, and other health care providers.
Every Child Pediatrics
Call the facility at (303) 360-8111 for information on their services and medical assistance programs. Nurse and other professionals volunteer their time and services, including in Denver, with a goal of helping as many as possible. Some information on medical bill advocates or negotiation may be offered as well.
Open Door Health Center
1600 Downing St, Suite 400, Denver, CO 80218. Main phone: (303) 830-2201
This is a clinic for struggling people. Volunteers and other medical professionals can offer basic health and/or medical care, including shots, checkups, physicals, and referrals. Many of the services are provided from volunteer doctors or pharmacists.
Tepeyac Community Health Center
Location is 4801 Vine Street, Denver, CO 80216. Phone: (303) 458-5302
Call for information or referrals on diagnostic laboratory and radiological services among other programs. A wide variety of emergency medical services are offered by full time staff and maybe volunteer doctors. Volunteers dentists also give cleanings and dental sealants, root canals, teeth replacement surgery and more.
Westwood Family Health Center
Address is 4320 W Alaska Pl, Denver, CO 80219. Dial (303) 602-4660
This local, Denver based nonprofit organizations serves low-income children as well as others who are homeless, hungry or in need of medical care or who need help with medical bills. Call or an appointment or details on any charity medical care they provide the low income.
Stout Street Health Center
Address: 2130 Stout St, Denver, CO 80205. Community clinic phone number - (303) 293-2220
Call the clinic for hours or to make an appointment. Qualified people may get free or low cost medical and dental care. Some of the aid is offered on a sliding fee scale, and no one is turned away from getting help. Root canals, extractions, basic surgery, and other care is offered.
Denver Health
They have multiple programs and health centers in the area. They give care (dental, medical, behavioral health, etc.) to people regardless of their ability to pay. The locations range from school based clinics to suburban centers and so much more, with the link to their website here: https://www.denverhealth.org/.
Denver Indian Health and Family Services
2880 W Holden Pl, Denver, CO 80204. Main phone: (303) 953-6600
This clinic provides a variety of medical services and health care to Native Americans living within the Metropolitan Denver area. Referrals are available for other facilities for people who do not live in the metro area.
Denver Youth Dental and Vision
As the name implies, both dental and vision testing and services are at 1400 Grove St, Denver CO 80204. Call 303-825-2295
They accept Medicaid (Health First Colorado) and have a strong focus on serving children regardless of their ability to pay. No child is ever turned away due to inability to pay for vision or dental. Get free preventative dental care for infants up to college age kids. There may be teeth fillings, cleanings, X-Rays, crowns, partials, bridges and wisdom or baby tooth extractions. A sliding fee scale is in place
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