How many free and low-cost clinics are in Lake Charles, LA?

freeclinics.us lists 8 free and low-cost health clinics in Lake Charles, LA. Of these, 1 is listed as free and 6 charge on a sliding scale based on income.

Are there free clinics in Lake Charles, LA?

Yes. 1 of the 8 clinics listed in Lake Charles is listed as free: Calcasieu Community Clinic. Call ahead to confirm, because fees and eligibility can change.

Can I get care in Lake Charles without insurance?

Yes. 7 of the 8 clinics listed in Lake Charles accept uninsured patients, and 6 accept Medicaid.

Where can I get low-cost dental care in Lake Charles, LA?

2 clinics listed in Lake Charles offer dental care: Calcasieu Community Clinic and SWLA Center for Health Services - Lake Charles.

Free & Low-Cost Clinics in Lake Charles, LA

This page lists 8 free and low-cost health clinics in Lake Charles, LA — with verified addresses, hours, accepted insurance, and links to dedicated pages for the most-searched services in town.

Lake Charles at a glance

Clinics listed	8
Listed as free	1
Sliding-scale fees (by income)	6
Accept uninsured patients	7
Accept Medicaid	6
Offer dental care	2
Offer mental health care	3
Hours checked on the clinic's own website	1 (October 2026)

Counts come from the clinic listings on this page, as each clinic describes itself. How we build and check listings.

All clinics in Lake Charles

Calcasieu Community Clinic

550 Sale Rd Ste 129, Lake Charles, LA 70609
- Free
- Dental
Douglas Fournet Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic

3601 Gerstner Memorial Dr Hwy 14, Lake Charles, LA 70607
ImCal Human Services Authority - Developmental Disabilities Division

One Lakeshore Dr Suite 2000, Lake Charles, LA 70629
- Sliding scale
ImCal Human Services Authority - Lake Charles Mental Health Clinic

4105 Kirkman St, Lake Charles, LA 70607
- Sliding scale
- Mental health
Louisiana Department of Health - Calcasieu Parish Health Unit - Lake Charles

3236 Kirkman St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
- Sliding scale
SWLA Center for Health Services - JD Clifton Site

100 N Prater St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
- Sliding scale
SWLA Center for Health Services - Lake Charles

2000 Opelousas St PO Box 19010, Lake Charles, LA 70616
- Sliding scale
- Dental
- Mental health
SWLA Center for Health Services - Michael DeBakey Site

Imperial Health Bldg 501 Dr Michael DeBakey Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601
- Sliding scale
- Mental health

Frequently asked questions

How many free and low-cost clinics are in Lake Charles, LA?: freeclinics.us lists 8 free and low-cost health clinics in Lake Charles, LA. Of these, 1 is listed as free and 6 charge on a sliding scale based on income.
Are there free clinics in Lake Charles, LA?: Yes. 1 of the 8 clinics listed in Lake Charles is listed as free: Calcasieu Community Clinic. Call ahead to confirm, because fees and eligibility can change.
Can I get care in Lake Charles without insurance?: Yes. 7 of the 8 clinics listed in Lake Charles accept uninsured patients, and 6 accept Medicaid.
Where can I get low-cost dental care in Lake Charles, LA?: 2 clinics listed in Lake Charles offer dental care: Calcasieu Community Clinic and SWLA Center for Health Services - Lake Charles.

Other ways to find care

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

If none of the clinics above fit your situation, two other places to try are 211 (dial 2-1-1 from any phone in the US for a referral to local social services, including health clinics) and your county health department, which often runs its own low-cost or sliding-scale clinics in addition to the ones listed here.