Bridges to Health, at 119 S. Washington St., in Marion, is the only free health clinic in Grant County, We opened in 2005 and are celebrating our 20th anniversary of serving local residents by providing primary healthcare, medications, and health education services to individuals and families who lack adequate resources.
Bridges to Health is a free clinic. The main requirement for becoming a patient is that you cannot have Medicare, Medicaid or private health insurance. The Affordable Care Act might require to buy health insurance; if you have questions about whether you need to enroll in health insurance, or if you need help enrolling, contact us and request an appointment with our state-certified benefits navigator. Our navigator is a State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) counselor and can provide free and impartial help with questions about Medicare, Medicare supplemental insurance, Medicare Advantage plans, Medicaid, long-term care insurance, prescription coverage and low-income benefits help.
The Centers for Disease Control estimates that nearly 44 million people in the United States (more than 15 percent of the country's population) are uninsured. With the current cost of living, increased layoffs, and the rapidly changing state and federal benefits regulations, the uninsured population increases daily. Local residents need Bridges to Health more than ever.
To contact Bridges about patient enrollment or to speak with our state-certified SHIP counselor, call (765) 662-7289.
Want to know more about Bridges or learn how to get involved?
Our Mission
Bridges to Health's mission is to provide free primary healthcare, medications and support to individuals and families who lack adequate resources. We also provide educational services and collaborate with other groups to empower those individuals and families to lead healthier lives.
Our Needs
As the massive changes in healthcare benefits cause the uninsured population to increase, those changes also mean Bridges is becoming an even more vital piece of the community. We need your help to serve that increasing number of people who need primary healthcare and medications. You can help by being a volunteer, by donating supplies or by making a financial contribution. Call us today to find your place at Bridges to Health.
Our Services
Bridges to Health is a primary care clinic that provides professional free care and medications to area residents. In addition to treating patients at our downtown Marion location, Bridges also works closely with other medical specialists and community organizations to ensure people receive compassionate care for whatever needs they have.
Proven Quality Care
Bridges to Health offers primary healthcare for those in Grant and surrounding counties who have no other options. Our care might be free, but that doesn't mean it isn't as good as paid care. The Nat
ional Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Quality Standards Program determined Bridges qualified for a 2025 Gold Rating, the program's highest rating,. Such outside validation and the testimonials of our patients highlight our organization’s dedication to providing quality, compassionate care.
See how our free services are helping the community by keeping local residents healthy through regular clinic visits and through the free medications the clinic can provide to manage health conditions.
Disability Benefits Guide
Social Security disability benefits can provide for your family when an injury, illness, or disability prevents you from working and earning an income. The application process can be confusing, requiring several steps that must be followed exactly, the completion of complicated paperwork, and even attending in-person/virtual hearings.
This guide will explain how Social Security disability benefits work while helping you determine whether your disability, illness, or chronic condition is enough to qualify.
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