Clínica Esperanza /Hope Clinic provides high-quality, linguistically appropriate, and culturally attuned free healthcare to Rhode Island adults.
Spanish medical interpreters are available for all patients.
To become a patient, you must meet the following criteria:
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18 years of age or older
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Uninsured
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Rhode Island resident
What to bring to your appointment:
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Photo identification
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Examples: drivers license, passport, state identification card
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- All medications you are currently taking
- Medical records
- Immunization records
- Pre-employment/school physical paperwork (if applicable)
Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment time to complete any necessary paperwork.
For more information about our clinical services, new patient appointments, and more, visit our Patient FAQ page.
Questions? Call us at (401) 347-9093!
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 and go to the emergency room.
What we offer
We provide a wide range of clinical services that include, but are not limited to:
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Care for non-emergency medical needs​ (CHEER Walk-In Clinic hours)
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Chronic disease management
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Specialty care, including:
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Cardiology
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Dermatology
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Diabetes-specific clinics
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ENT
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Gynecology
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Neurology
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Ophthalmology
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Psychotherapy & mental health supports
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Pharmacist medication management & support
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Substance abuse support
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Follow-up Primary Care visits
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Counseling on nutrition, lifestyle modification, medication adherence, and navigation of healthcare resources
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Pre-employment physicals
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Routine vaccinations, including:
- COVID-19
- Flu (seasonal)
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- HPV
- Meningococcal disease
- Meningitis B
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
- Mpox
- Pneumococcal pneumonia
- TDap, TD
- Varicella
Clinics and vaccine offerings subject to change based on availability. For more information about our services, click here.
we do not offer
There are certain services the clinic DOES NOT offer, which includes, but is not limited to:
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Emergency care - call 911 or go to the emergency room if you are experiencing:
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Chest pain or heart attack symptoms
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Vomiting
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Trauma or severe injury
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Shortness of breath or choking
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Sudden and severe symptoms
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​Medical care and vaccinations for children under 18
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Dental, medication assisted treatment, and other specialized services
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Visit our Community Resources page for more information about additional supports in the community
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Care for pregnant women
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Most pregnant women become eligible for health insurance for the duration of their pregnancy. Click here for more information.​​
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