Patients
Eligibility
The eligibility guidelines for We Care Jacksonville are as follows:
- Income at or below 200% of poverty level as defined by the Federal Government
- Patient carries no applicable insurance
- Resident of Duval County
- Age 18 or over
Service Options
We Care refers patients to medical specialists that will see them for care at no charge.
Primary healthcare clinics refer patients to We Care for specialty services, such as:
- Diagnostic tests
- Procedures
- Specialist consultation
- Surgery
- Cancer evaluation and treatment
- Treatments and rehabilitation services
Preparing for your First Appointment
What do you need to take to your first appointment?
Please bring the following documents with you to your appointment:
- Valid government-issued ID
- Copy of pay stubs for the past four weeks
- Letter of support from a shelter or significant other, if you are unemployed
Sovereign Immunity Notice
The healthcare providers who treat We Care patients are granted Sovereign Immunity through the State of Florida. Prior to receiving any treatment from a We Care volunteer, you will be required to sign a form that acknowledges your understanding of how this affects your rights as a patient. If you have any questions about Sovereign Immunity as it pertains to your care, please consult your Case Manager.
Chronic Disease Awareness
According to the Centers for Disease Control, chronic diseases are among the most common, costly, and preventable of all health problems. Diseases and conditions such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, obesity and arthritis require active monitoring. We Care can help you manage your treatment. Be sure to tell your healthcare provider about any known chronic diseases or conditions that you are currently managing, as well as any conditions for which you have a hereditary risk.
Additional Resources
Beaches Health and Wellness Project
The Beaches Project is a collaboration between Baptist Beaches Hospital, The Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry (BEAM), I.M. Sulzbacher Beaches, Mission House and We Care Jacksonville. The purpose of this collaboration is to have a We Care RN/Case Manager review and manage uninsured, high utilizers of the emergency room and hospital in order to facilitate their care and arrange for their needs upon discharge. The patient will be referred to one of the free area clinics, either Sulzbacher or Mission House so that the patient will have a medical home for primary care. BEAM will be available for the patient to access emergency funds, food, help with transportation, or other emergency needs. The We Care RN/Case Manager will continue to see the patient following discharge in order to manage compliance with medicine and for help in keeping follow-up appointments. If needed, We Care will refer the patient to a medical specialist.
Another aspect of the Beaches Project includes a second We Care RN/Case Manager who will see patients with chronic illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes, among others. The role of this RN/Case Manager is to educate the patient in diet, exercise, and if necessary, wound care as well as other tasks as needed. These patients, too, will be followed by the free clinics. If needed, We Care will refer the patient to a medical specialist.
Clinics
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City Rescue Mission
426 South McDuff Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32254
tel (904) 387-4357
For mission program participants only.
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I.M. Sulzbacher Health Center
611 East Adams Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
tel (904) 394-8069
Call to make an appointment.
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I.M. Sulzbacher Beaches Community Healthcare Clinic
850 6th Avenue South, Suite 500
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
tel (904) 224-3550
www.sulzbachercenter.org/our-programs/beaches-community-healthcare
Call to make an appointment.
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Legacy of Care Health Center, Inc.
7307 North Main Street
Jacksonville, FL 32208
tel (904) 745-9333
(Philipino/English) Second Saturday of every month, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call to make an appointment.
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Mission House Medical Clinic
800 Shetter Avenue
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
tel (904) 241-6767
Call Monday - Friday 1pm to 3pm to make an appointment
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Muslim American Social Services Clinic
2251 St. Johns Bluff Road, South
Jacksonville, FL 32246
tel (904) 419-8006
Call to make an appointment.
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St. Vincent's Mobile Health Outreach Ministry
2591 Oak Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204
tel (904) 308-7809
www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/outreach-ministries/mobile-health-outreach-ministry/
Call to make an appointment.
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Trinity Rescue Mission
622 West Union Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
tel (904) 355-1205
For program participants only.
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Community Health Outreach
5126 Timuquana Road
Jacksonville, FL 32210
tel (904) 573-1333
Pick up New Patient packet from premises.
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Volunteers in Medicine
41 East Duval Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
tel (904) 399-2766
Call to make an appointment.