Name:

AMERICAN RED CROSS – EAST SHORELINE CHAPTER

Mail Address:

228 Washington Avenue
Bay City, MI 48708

Phone(s):

989.892.1541

PRESCRIPTION & DENTAL EXPENSE ASSISTANCE

Service Description:

Provides financial assistance for emergency dental, medical, and prescription expenses.

Eligibility:

Varies based on funding source.

Hours/Availability:

8 am – 5 pm, Monday – Friday. Based on the availability of funds.

Application:

Call or walk in.

Name:

BAY ARENAC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Mail Address:

201 Mulholland
Bay City, MI 48708

Phone(s):

800.448.5498     (Mental Health or Substance Abuse Services)
989.895.2300     (Emergency Services 24 hours, 7 days)
800.327.4693     (Emergency Services 24 hours, 7 days)

MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES

Service Description:

Accepts requests for mental health and substance abuse services. Intake workers gather information from the caller and determine eligibility for service and make referrals to the most appropriate program(s) based on the persons identified needs.

Eligibility:

Adults and children with Medicaid, low-income persons without insurance or individuals with insurance who need a specialty mental health or substance abuse service.

Hours/Availability:

8:30am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday for Non-Emergency Services. Emergency Services available 24 hours day, 7 days a week.

Application:

Call Access Alliance at 800.448.5498 to request non-emergency mental health or substance abuse services.

Fees:

Most insurance accepted. Offers sliding scale fee based on consumer’s ability to pay.

Name:

BAY CITY DENTAL CLINIC

Mail Address:

1411 Center Ave.
Bay City, MI 48708

Phone(s):

989.892.7062

DENTAL CARE

Service Description:

Provides general dentistry and hygiene to individuals in need of care.

Eligibility:

Adults and children welcome.

Hours/Availability:

8am-12pm & 1pm-5pm, Monday-Friday

Application:

Appointment required.

Fees:

Varies based on services. Accepts all insurances including Medicaid.

Name:

BAY CITY LIONS CLUB

Mail Address:

3399 Sherwood Drive
Bay City, MI 48706

Phone(s):

989.686.6627

GLASSES, VISION & HEARING TESTING

Service Description:

Provides vision and hearing exams, glasses, and hearing aids.

Eligibility:

All ages, must be low income.

Hours/Availability:

Available according to the intake agencies’ hours.

Application:

Apply at the Red Cross 892.1541, Division on Aging 895.4100, or the Salvation Army 893.3041.

Name:

BAY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Mail Address:

1200 Washington Avenue
Bay City, MI 48708

Phone(s):

989.895.4004 (Maternal & Infant Health Program)
989.895.4015 (Family Planning)
989.895.4003 (STD Clinic)

EXPECTANT/NEW PARENT ASSISTANCE
Maternal & Infant Health Program (MIHP)

Service Description:

Provides pregnant women and families with infants with support throughout pregnancy and until the child is three years old. Provides childbirth, parenting, breastfeeding, and health education; home visits by public health nurse, registered dietitian, and social worker; prenatal, postpartum and newborn health care information; psychological and nutritional assessment; assistance with transportation and housing; and coordination with medical care providers and community resources.

Eligibility:

Pregnant women or families with infants who reside in Bay County and are eligible for Medicaid, MOMS, or MI CHILD.

Hours/Availability:

8am-5pm, Monday-Friday.

Application:

Complete a screening form. Referrals accepted.

FAMILY PLANNING/BIRTH CONTROL
STD CLINIC

Service Description:

Provides family planning services to Bay County residents including screenings for sexually transmitted diseases, HIV/AIDS infection, breast and cervical cancer. Offers pregnancy testing, contraceptive services, educational services, a teen clinic, follow-up services and community referrals.

Eligibility:

All Bay County residents.

Hours/Availability:

8am-12noon and 1pm-5pm, Monday-Thursday.
STD Clinic: 8:30am-3pm, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Application:

Call for details and an appointment.

Fees:

Medicaid accepted. Fees based on income.

Name:

BAY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Mail Address:

1200 Washington Avenue
Bay City, MI 48708

Phone(s):

989.895.4008 (Bay Health Plan)
989.895.4009 (Immunization Clinic/EPSTD)
989.895.4235 (Children’s Special Health Care Services)

HEALTH INSURANCE
Bay Health Plan, Part B

Service Description:

Provides an outpatient health program designed for low-income uninsured adults who do not qualify for state or federal programs.

Eligibility:

Bay County residents, ages 19-64 based on income and family size.

Hours/Availability:

9am-5pm, Monday-Friday.

Application:

Appointment required.

IMMUNIZATIONS

Service Description:

Provides immunizations to individuals to prevent widespread vaccine preventable diseases.

Eligibility:

All ages.

Hours/Availability:

Vary, call for information.

Application:

Walk-in.

Fees:

Vary. Medicaid and other insurances accepted.

MEDICAL BILL ASSISTANCE
Children’s Special Health Care Services (CSHCS)

Service Description:

Helps persona with chronic health conditions and their specialty care. Helps pay specialty medical bills, coordinates services, cover co-pays, deductibles, and more.

Eligibility:

Children age 20 or younger with a qualifying medical condition. Persons age 21 or older with Cystic Fibrosis and certain blood clotting disorders may qualify. Must be a resident of Michigan.

Hours/Availability:

8am-5pm, Monday-Friday

Application:

Call for an appointment. Walk-ins accepted when possible.

Name:

BAYSIDE HEALTH CENTER

Mail Address:

3884 Monitor Rd.
Bay City, MI 48706

Phone(s):

989.671.2000

DENTAL CARE

Service Description:

Provides dental care to the underserved and the community.

Eligibility:

All are welcome.

Hours/Availability:

8:30am-5pm, Monday, Wednesday & Friday. 8:30am-8pm, Tuesday & Thursday.

Application:

Call for appointment. Walk in for emergency dental care.

Fees:

Medicaid, Medicare, and most other insurances accepted. Sliding scale fee based on income and family size available.

MEDICAL CARE

Service Description:

Provides primary medical care to the underserved and the community. Pharmacy offers discounted prescriptions for all patients.

Eligibility:

All are welcome.

Hours/Availability:

8:30am-5pm, Monday, Wednesday & Friday. 8:30am-8pm, Tuesday & Thursday.

Name:

HDI OB/GYN & MIDWIFERY SERVICES

Mail Address:

3175 W. Professional Drive
Bay City, MI 48706

Phone(s):

989.667.3377

OB/GYN & MIDWIFERY
FAMILY PLANNING/BIRTH CONTROL
STD TESTING

Service Description:

Provides obstetrics and gynecology and midwifery services to the underserved and the community.

Eligibility:

All are welcome.

Hours/Availability:

8am-5pm, Monday-Friday.

Application:

Call for appointment. Walk-ins welcome.

Fees:

Medicaid, Medicare, and most other insurance accepted. Sliding scale fee based on income and family size is available.

Name:

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

Mail Address:

1399 W. Center Road
Essexville, MI 48732

Phone(s):

989.895.2100

HEALTH INSURANCE
Medicaid, Healthy Kids, Mi-Child

Service Description:

Provides medical assistance to individuals or families who meet the financial and non-financial eligibility factors.

Eligibility:

All ages based on monthly income.

Hours/Availability:

7:30am-12noon & 1pm-5pm, Monday-Friday. Intake hours are 7:45am-10:30am.

Application:

Application required.

Name:

DISABILITY SERVICES RESOURCE CENTER

Mail Address:

1820 North Trumbull Drive
Bay City, MI 48708-5444

Phone(s):

989.895.5444

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES
PRESCRIPTION EXPENSE ASSISTANCE

Service Description:

Provides emergency prescription assistance along with equipment repair, medical equipment, supplies, and other orthotic devices.

Eligibility:

Bay County residents with disabilities who meet income guidelines.

Hours/Availability:

8:30am-4:30, Monday-Friday.

Application:

Call for information.

Name:

HELEN M. NICKLESS VOLUNTEER CLINIC

Mail Address:

1480 W. Center Road, Suite 5
Essexville, MI 48732

Phone(s):

989.895.4831

COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC
Free Volunteer Medical Clinic

Service Description:

Offers free primary care, including limited lab and X-ray to patients of all ages. Assists patients in obtaining medication prescribed through the clinic. The clinic is unable to provide: birth control services, immunizations, dental care, drug testing, TB skin testing, HIV testing, hospital care, hearing aids, controlled drugs/narcotics, mental health or substance abuse services, surgery, orthopedic supplies or casting, pre or postnatal care, and vision exams or eyeglasses.

Eligibility:

People who do not have or qualify for health insurance. Those who are under-insured and cannot afford medical care. Those who have income levels less than 25% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Hours/Availability:

Sign-in is required between 5-6:30pm, Wednesday.

Application:

Walk-in.

Name:

MID MICHIGAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY – BAY COUNTY

Mail Address:

111 Washington Avenue
Bay City, MI 48708

Phone(s):

989.894.9060

DENTAL BILL ASSISTANCE

Service Description:

Provides financial assistance with emergency dental needs.

Eligibility:

Varies based on funding source.

Hours/Availability:

8am-4pm, Monday-Thursday and 8am-4pm, Friday.

Application:

Appointment preferred, no referrals necessary.

Name:

PARDEE CANCER TREATMENT FUND OF BAY COUNTY

Street Address:

1900 Columbus Avenue
Bay City, MI 48708

Mail Address:

P.O. Box 541
Bay City, MI 48707-0541

Phone(s):

989.891.8815

MEDICAL BILL ASSISTANCE

Service Description:

Reimburses medical expenses related to cancer treatment. Reimbursable expenses include: drugs used for cancer treatment; doctor, hospital, and other cancer treatment; limited home health care, including dressing changes, bathing assistance, etc.; supplies, prostheses, wigs, and related items; bills for follow-up exams and treatments for a one year period after initial treatment period ends.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be current legal residents of Bay County for at lease one year. Applicants must also first submit their bills to insurance carrier or apply to Medicaid, Medicare, or Veterans Trust Fund, if applicable.

Hours/Availability:

9am-1pm, Wednesday & Thursday.

Application:

Must complete and sign application.

Name:

PARTNERSHIP FOR PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE

Mail Address:

1100 Fifteenth Street
Washington, DC 20005

Phone(s):

PRESCRIPTION EXPENSE ASSISTANCE

Service Description:

Web and call center have extensive database of discount or free prescription medications available to eligibility requirements. PPA determines which program to refer to based on inquirer responses, trying to get the least costly alternative.

Eligibility:

PPA staff or web site refer inquirers to the programs for which they are eligible.

Hours/Availability:

8am-10pm, Monday-Friday and 8am-8pm, Saturday and Sunday.

Application:

Call or visit website at www.pparx.org

Name:

SALVATION ARMY

Mail Address:

401 Tenth Street
Bay City, MI 48708

Phone(s):

989.893.3041

PRESCRIPTION EXPENSE ASSISTANCE

Service Description:

Provides emergency assistance with prescriptions in special circumstances.

Eligibility:

Eligibility is based on income.

Hours/Availability:

9am-12noon & 12:30-3:30pm, Monday-Friday.

Application:

Appointment required.

Name:

SOCIETY OF SAINT VINCENT DEPAUL – BAY COUNTY COUNCIL

Mail Address:

523 Michigan Avenue
Bay City, MI 48708-7930

Phone(s):

989.893.5772

PRESCRIPTION EXPENSE ASSISTANCE

Service Description:

Provides emergency assistance for families or individuals.

Eligibility:

Families and individuals found to be in need.

Hours/Availability:

10am-5pm, Monday-Friday.

Application:

Call for information.

Name:

UNITED WAY OF BAY COUNTY

Street Address:

909 Washington Avenue
Bay City, MI 48708-5722

Mail Address:

P.O. Box 602
Bay City, MI 48707

Phone(s):

989.893.7508
989.730.9509     Pager

PRESCRIPTION EXPENSE ASSISTANCE
AFL-CIO First Call For Help

Service Description:

Provides direct prescription and utility assistance, case management and information and referral services.

Eligibility:

No restrictions.

Hours/Availability:

Available 24 hours, 7 days by pager.

Application:

Call, walk-in, or page.