The organizations and programs in this section provide information related to general and more specific medical matters. Some offer help navigating medical assistance programs, others a place to start when you have no idea where else to turn. Related categories include AIDS, Breast Cancer, Eating Disorders, Mental Health, Poison, Prostate Cancer, Alcohol Problems, and Drug Problems.
ADVANCEMENT IN RECOVERY PROGRAM
(Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute)
Offers a comprehensive medication assisted treatment program for individuals struggling with opioid use disorder. Clinic hours are 5:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday; 5:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday and Friday; and 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday.
717-782-6844
2501 N. Third St., Harrisburg
www.ppimhs.org/programs/advancement-in-recovery-air-program
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY HOPE LODGE OF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
A free home away from home for cancer patients and their caregivers.
717-533-5111
125 Lucy Ave., Hummelstown
www.cancer.org/hopelodgehershey
BEACON CLINIC
A free, faith-based healthcare clinic providing preventative care and counseling to underserved and uninsured adults in Harrisburg community.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3 to 7 p.m.; and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
717-775-1111
248 Seneca St., rear, Harrisburg
(St. Paul’s Episcopal Church)
www.beaconclinicpa.org
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION
CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (CHIP)
Provides health insurance to uninsured children and teens who are not eligible for or enrolled in Medical Assistance.
800-986-KIDS (5437)
www.chipcoverspakids.com
COMMUNITY CHECK UP-CENTER
Provides comprehensive healthcare to women and children in South Harrisburg as well as the Tri-County area. No one is ever denied services due to lack of insurance or an inability to pay.
Pediatrics, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Women, 9 a.m. to 4:30 pm. Tuesdays and Fridays
717-233-1700
38C Hall Manor, Harrisburg
www.communitycheckupcenter.org
COMPASS
An online application for Pennsylvanians to apply for many health and human service programs.
www.compass.state.pa.us
GEISINGER HOLY SPIRIT MISSION OF MEDICAL OUTREACH
Nurse-run clinic based at Christ Lutheran Church, 124 S. 13th St., Harrisburg. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
717-260-9320
HAMILTON HEALTH CENTER
717-232-9971
Offers medical and dental care at 110 S. 17th St., Harrisburg. (main campus)
7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays
7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays
7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays
8 a.m. to 12 p.m., second and fourth Saturday of the month.
Has satellite offices at Downey School, 1313 Monroe St., Harrisburg Foose School, 1301 Sycamore St., Harrisburg; Jackson-Lick Tower, 1301 N. Sixth St., Harrisburg; Union Deposit Family Practice, 891 S. Arlington Ave., Harrisburg (717-232-0500); and Hamilton Health Center of Perry County, 46 Red Hill Court, Newport (717-204-7865).
www.hamiltonhealthcenter.com
HEALTHCARE MARKETPLACES
As part of Affordable Care Act, people can apply for coverage and compare available plans.
www.healthcare.gov
HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICE ADMINISTRATION.
Mission is to improve health and achieve health equity through access to quality services, a skilled health workforce, and innovative programs.
www.hrsa.gov
HOPE WITHIN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
Offers free primary healthcare services for medically uninsured low-income residents of Lancaster, Lebanon and Dauphin counties.
717-367-9797
www.hopewithin.org
HOSPICE OF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
Provides the highest quality of emotional, physical and spiritual support with compassion and respect.
717-732-1000
1320 Linglestown Road., Harrisburg (main office)
www.hospiceofcentralpa.org
LEBANON FREE CLINIC
(Lebanon Rescue Mission)
Call to confirm times and eligibility.
717-273-2715
135 S. Ninth St., Lebanon
www.lebanonrescuemission.org/what-we-do/lebanon-free-clinic/
LION CARE
(Penn State College of Medicine)
A student-run, non-profit, free clinic dedicated to serving the medical, psychological, and health needs of the underserved in Harrisburg area. Call for schedule and to make an appointment.
717-257-4440, x312
611 Reily St., Harrisburg
www.lioncare.org
MEDICAID
Provides health coverage to low-income people and is one of the largest payers for health care in the United States.
www.medicaid.gov
MISSION OF MERCY
Medical services available, 1st and 3rd Thursdays of month, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Harrisburg clinic is at Harrisburg Brethren in Christ Church, 2217 Derry St., Harrisburg.
717-315-9813 (clinic days only)
www.amissionofmercy.org
PACE AND PACENET
State prescription assistance program for older adults.
800-225-7223
www.aging.pa.gov/aging-services/prescriptions/Pages/default.aspx
PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
PENNSYLVANIA HEALTH LAW PROJECT
Consultant on access to health care for low income consumers, elderly and persons with disabilities.
800-274-3258
www.phlp.org
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
One of the nation’s leading providers of high-quality, affordable health care, and the nation’s largest provider of sex education.
Harrisburg Medical Center
1514 North Second St., Harrisburg
717-234-2468
Lancaster Medical Center
31 S. Lime St., Lancaster
717-299-2891
York Medical Center
728 Beaver St., York
717-845-9681
www.plannedparenthood.org
PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
Keeps children and families together by providing temporary housing, at no charge, to out-of-town families of seriously ill children who are being treated at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital.
717-533-4001
745 W. Governor Road, Hershey
www.rmhc-centralpa.org
SADLER HEALTH CENTER CORP.
Provides accessible primary care, behavioral health and dental services to insured, uninsured and underinsured individuals at two locations: Carlisle and Perry County.
717-218-6670
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Friday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday
8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday
100 N. Hanover St., Carlisle;
Also, offers dental only services at 1104 Montour Road, Loysville, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. other weekdays.
717-960-4380
www.sadlerhealth.org
UPMC PINNACLEHEALTH CHILDREN AND TEEN CENTER
717-782-4650
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
2645 N. Third St., second floor, Harrisburg
www.pinnaclehealth.org/locations/office/6478-pinnaclehealth-children-and-teen-center