Local Resources:

Free Clinic:

• Day and time: Every 3rd Sunday, 1-4 PM
• Location: FoCo Cafe, 255 Maple Street
• Come for: free, accessible medical care. No insurance needed. All services are free. No registration required. No appointment needed. Services are offered on a a first-come, first-served basis.
• **Things to know about showing up/accessibility: **
  • There is a bathroom inside of FoCo Cafe that is available if the cafe is open.
  • The ground is uneven with a mix of pavement and small gravel.

Services may vary, but typically include: general wound care, basic medical assessment, foot care, and assistance with Medicaid enrollment and connecting patients to local resources. The clinic also provides education on diabetic management and prevention, as well as HIV and hepatitis prevention. A unique “brown bag” medication reconciliation service allows patients to bring in all of their medications for a pharmacist to review for potential drug interactions, duplicate therapies, expired prescriptions, and other safety concerns. In addition, patients can receive guidance on over-the-counter medications and smoking cessation support.

Other Resources:

Poudre Libraries' Gadgets and Things Collection

Poudre Libraries have a Library of Things which allows for borrowing items. Borrowing requires a full library card (full library cards require a permanent address). There are some health and wellness items available.

Find a complete list of items in the collection here: https://poudrelibraries.org/things/

Organizations and how to connect:

Fort Collins Street Medics

• About: Fort Collins Steet Medics "exists to provide free, accessible, and community-centered medical mutual aid in Fort Collins and beyond. We train and equip community members with essential first aid, emergency response, and street medicine skills so people can care for one another in moments of crisis and in meeting everyday medical needs. We provide free medical training, supplies, and direct medical support to individuals, mutual aid distributions, grassroots organizations, and community-led efforts. We offer street medic support for social justice actions and movements we see bettering our community, as we prioritizing harm reduction, collective safety, and community autonomy. Through education, preparedness, and solidarity, we work to build resilient, well-cared-for communities capable of responding to emergencies independently, protecting one another, and sustaining movements for justice and liberation. " (Source: Fort Collins Street Medics Website, https://www.fortcollinsstreetmedics.com/#about)

• Contact: Show up to meals every third Sunday or use the contact form on their website: https://www.fortcollinsstreetmedics.com/#contact

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