Ashe County
Free Medical Clinic, Inc.
About ACFMC
ACFMC, Inc. is a non-profit, IRS registered 501(c)3 charitable organization.
P.O. Box 1506
105 East Main St.
Jefferson, NC 28640
Phone:336-846-4649
Fax: 336-846-8340
Email:
clinic@acfmc.org
MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to understand and serve the health and wellness needs of the medically uninsured who live or work in Ashe County, North Carolina.
CORE VALUES
1. We believe that all patients deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of race, religion, or ability to pay.
2. We believe that part of our mission is to promote health and wellness.
3. We believe that all primary health care is local and that community based planning, collaboration and support are critical.
4. We believe in maintaining high standards of operation for the clinic, and professionalism for our staff and volunteers.
5. We believe in good stewardship of all resources and services.
Background
Ashe County Free Medical Clinic, Inc. had its beginning in 2005. A Duke Divinity School Grant was awarded to Ashe Outreach Ministries & Clifton United Methodist Church. With this grant, a faith-based, interdenominational, all volunteer community outpatient medical clinic was formed in Ashe County.
The Clinic is independent and self supporting. ACFMC joins 73 other free clinics scattered in 47 North Carolina counties.
The clinic and its providers enjoy full accreditation.
Patient Eligibility
Over 25% of adult Ashe County residents and workers have no form of medical insurance. To be eligible for ACFMC services, three criteria must be met:
- Ashe County adult resident or worker ages 19 to 64.
- Without employer or private health insurance, VA benefits, Medicaid, Medicare or other known health benefits.
- A limited total family income.
To determine your eligibility: (336) 846-4649clinic@acfmc.org
Current Status
Ashe County Free Medical Clinic is incorporated as a tax-exempt 501(c)3 charitable organization with its own Board of Directors, Executive Director, Medical Director, and clinic staff.
The clinic is located at 105 East Main St., (corner of Highways 88 and old 16) in Jefferson, NC.
Volunteers
ACFMC can not exist without volunteers, from clerical to custodial, from doctors to interpreters, from nurses to fund raisers.
Contact the Clinic Coordinator at (336) 846-4649 or here to volunteer.
Community Involvement
Please spread the word to employees, church members, neighbors and friends. ACFMC has a speaker's bureau and will come to speak to your employees, church or organization.
Call or e-mail to schedule a speaker for your event.
(336) 846-4649 clinic@acfmc.org.
Funding Support
- Tax deductible donations: individual, church, corporate, foundations, civic
- Pro-bono medical services by medical practitioners, nurses
- Clerical staff
- Laboratory services
- Pharmacy support
- Diagnostic services
- Grants
- Laura Wasserman Memorial Fund
Coordination
ACFMC establishes and maintains coordination with the governmental, private and charitable organizations that have compatible missions and may be a source of patient referral, support services, and adjunct resources, e.g., Farm Worker Health Program, Health Department, Ashe Memorial Hospital, Ashe Services for Aging, Department of Social Services, etc.
ACFMC is not in competition for patient care but seeks identification of those needing but not receiving care.
It also seeks partners in mission who can provide networking, services, resources, funding and volunteers.