About The Community Free Clinic
The Community Free Clinic is a nonprofit healthcare organization serving uninsured residents in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Since 1994, the clinic has helped residents access consistent medical care when they cannot afford insurance.
Located in Concord, NC, the clinic provides free primary care, chronic disease management, medication support, diagnostic testing, and coordinated specialty referrals through HealthNet Cabarrus.
What We Do
We provide free, coordinated medical care for eligible uninsured adults in Cabarrus County. Our care model is built around ongoing primary care, clear enrollment processes, and coordinated referrals when specialty services are needed.
Care is provided at no charge for eligible patients. Services are based on medical need and clinic capacity.
Who We Serve
The clinic serves uninsured adults who live in Cabarrus County and meet income guidelines up to 300% of the Federal Poverty Level.
Patients may not qualify for Medicare, Medicaid, or VA benefits and rely on the clinic for a consistent point of care and referral coordination.
Our History
The Community Free Clinic was established in 1994 in response to the growing number of uninsured adults without access to medical care in Cabarrus County.
Over time, the clinic expanded services and strengthened partnerships across the county to improve access to both primary care and specialty services through coordinated referrals.
HealthNet Cabarrus
The Community Free Clinic serves as the enrollment hub for HealthNet Cabarrus, a coordinated network that connects eligible patients to participating providers throughout Cabarrus County.
Enrolled patients receive the Pink Card and may access specialty services through a structured referral process when services are not available onsite.
Impact You Can Measure
The clinic focuses on measurable health outcomes. Last year, 74% of individuals with hypertension controlled their blood pressure within the year, and 66% of patients with diabetes maintained controlled A1C levels over an extended period.
During the 2024 to 2025 fiscal year, clinic services saved the hospital system $3.5 million. For every dollar spent, the clinic provided $13.22 in services.
2024 to 2025 Snapshot
Clinic patients: 678
Appointments: 3,937
HealthNet patients: 1,061
Filled prescriptions: 5,734
Volunteer support: 2,367 hours
Governance and Accountability
The Community Free Clinic is governed by a Board of Directors that provides strategic oversight and financial stewardship. The clinic is recognized with the Gold Standard Seal from the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics and is a member of the North Carolina Association of Free and Charitable Clinics.
Financial documents, including Form 990, are available through the Financials and Transparency page.
Sponsors, Partners, and Community Support
The clinic is supported by sponsors, community partners, and volunteers who strengthen access to free healthcare in Cabarrus County.
The clinic also coordinates referrals and support services through a network of nonprofit and healthcare partners when additional care or resources are needed.
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