The Free Clinics - Polk Office
- Free
- Uninsured welcome
- Mental health
- Spanish spoken
- Hours checked October 2026
Free health care in Columbus, North Carolina. Call ahead to confirm hours and what your visit will cost.
Visit & contact
- Address
- 60 Walker St Ste 1, Columbus, NC 28722 — Get directions
- Phone
- 828-722-1200
- Website
- https://www.facebook.com/thefreeclinics/
- Hours
- Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Hours checked October 2026 on the clinic's official website.
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Services offered
- Primary Care
- Medical
- Specialists
- Counseling/Mental Health
- Diabetes - Treatment/Management
- Diabetes - Prevention/Testing
- Health Education/Nutrition
- Vision
- Social Services
- Contact clinic for details
- Application Assistance - Rx
- Pharmacy
- Urgent Care
Eligibility & cost
- Fee structure
- Free/No fee
- Income eligibility
- At or below 200% federal poverty level
How free and low-cost care works
Most clinics here charge on a sliding scale: what you pay depends on your household income and family size, and the lowest-income patients often pay nothing. Bring a photo ID, proof of income and proof of address to get the lowest fee. How sliding-scale fees work
Languages spoken
Spanish, English
Insurance accepted
Uninsured Only
Service area
Henderson or Polk County residents.