Meadville Area Free Clinic

08/22/2026

Thank you to all who donated to the Meadville Area Free Clinic. We are humbled and thankful for all the donations. We couldn’t do what we do without the wonderful caring community that is ours! Thank you!

08/20/2026

https://www.crawfordgives.org/nonprofits/freeclinic

Here's the link to make your donation to the Meadville Area Free Clinic! Thank you!!!

The Mission of the Meadville Area Free Clinic is to provide free healthcare services to uninsured individuals through the help of dedicated volunteers, donors and community partners. 

08/19/2026

Please take a moment to give a donation to the Meadville Area Free Clinic during CrawfordGives!

08/18/2026

Crawford Gives 2026 - August 19th - 21st.

A Story of Hope - Patient X

"The Free Clinic changed my life. (It) really did."

On June 8, 2026, interns Claire and Dre’on had the opportunity to interview Patient X, an individual who used the services at the Meadville Area Free Clinic (MAFC). Patient X introduced himself as a 54-year-old male working in maintenance. For some time, Patient X constantly consumed large amounts of alcohol, which significantly raised his blood pressure. In May 2025, Patient X worked for a company that provided him with no insurance. Given his health conditions, Patient X’s daughter recommended he visit the MAFC to try to improve his situation. Upon arriving at the clinic, he was told that his BP was astronomically high. He was given two options: either the clinic was to call an ambulance for him, or he needed to drive himself to the ER. Patient X chose the second option and was able to successfully stabilize his BP at the ER.

A while later, Patient X saw Dr. Miles at the MAFC, who began asking him questions about his health. Patient X described his meetings with Dr. Miles as being overwhelmingly positive and that he was nothing but honest with her about his situation. “Dr. Miles took me in as a human, and respected that I was human... (she) didn’t look down on me because of my problem. She treated me as a friend,” stated Patient X. “Working with Dr. Miles, she got me to the point that I can openly discuss alcoholism.”

Prior to coming to the clinic, Patient X felt scared. He ritually “drank beer like it was water,” and noted that his past relationships had been full of people who pushed him around and didn’t want to see him improve. Alcohol, therefore, became his go-to, as he felt much happier after drinking. He noted that he would never have admitted to being dependent on alcohol had he not come to the MAFC.

Wanting to improve, Patient X began working with Dr. Miles to devise a solution to his situation. He soon enrolled in the Stepping Stones Program at the Meadville Medical Center, which provided him with a treatment initiative for his substance use. Through their assistance, Patient X was able to become clean and sober.

Since becoming sober, Patient X has noticed a “night and day difference” in his mind clarity. He feels much happier, has become financially stable, and has seen many physical improvements.

Patient X was overjoyed to share that his life had turned around for the better. He became closer to God (giving him a sense of clarity and peace), got engaged, and was able to land his dream job.

When asked if he would recommend the Free Clinic to others, Patient X said, “Absolutely!” and “I have.”

08/05/2026

"Pass It On", our gently used, recycled, durable medical equipment program of the Meadville Area Free Clinic, is in need of wheelchairs and rollators. If you have a wheelchair or rollator that you aren't using, please consider "passing it on" so that others may benefit. We also take bedside commodes, walkers, canes, shower chairs. If you have questions, please call the Free Clinic at (814) 333-3932.

07/30/2026

The Meadville Area Free Clinic has been providing free healthcare services to uninsured individuals in our community for almost 30 years.

07/16/2026

Crawford Gives! August 19th to 21st! Consider giving to the Meadville Area Free Clinic!

07/07/2026

Thursday! July 9th!

07/07/2026

Two weeks from today! Our annual Community Wellness Expo at the FCCA. Hope to see you there. Free children's activities and giveaways.