Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. You received without payment; give without payment.

Matthew 10:8

Medical Services at Mercy

Mercy provides a number of clinical services for our underserved neighbors such as primary care, dental, gynecology, gastroenterology, physical therapy, neurology, vision care, orthopedics, rheumatology, nephrology, pulmonology, urology, and more. Medical care at Mercy is provided by staff and volunteer doctors, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses.

Mercy also offers wellness resources, behavioral health services, and Mercy’s Medication Assistance Program (MMAP).

Mercy believes in comprehensive care coordination. Along with the in-house services that our staff and volunteer providers offer, we also maintain community partnerships that allow our patients access to off-site services and testing, diagnostic imaging, and specialty medicine. Patients who come to Mercy will get the care they need either on-site or through an outside referral.

Medical services at Mercy are offered free of charge, though all patients are given the opportunity to contribute by volunteering their time or by donating.

How to become a patient

Beginning October 30, 2023, Mercy can accept three new patients each week. 

Please call us at 706-425-9445 to request to be put on our new patient list.

Other healthcare providers in our community that you may contact include:

  • Athens Nurses Clinic

    Free medical and dental care to low-income, uninsured residents.

    706-613-6976

  • Shifa Clinic Athens

    Free medical care to uninsured or underinsured

    706-850-4588

  • Piedmont Athens Regional Community Care Clinic

    Free for patients approved for low-income assistance at the hospital

    706-475-7055

  • St. Mary’s Community Internal Medicine of Athens

    Free for patients approved for low-income assistance at the hospital

    706-389-3875

  • Athens Neighborhood Health Center

    Fees are on a sliding scale

    706-546-5526

We do not offer emergency services and no walk-ins are accepted.

Mercy hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm and Friday from 8:30 am - 3:00 pm. Clinic hours are extended until 8 pm on some Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Am I eligible?

In order to become a Mercy Patient, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Age 18 or older

  • Completely uninsured

  • At or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level

  • A resident of one of the following counties:

    • Clarke

    • Barrow

    • Jackson

    • Madison

    • Oglethorpe

    • Oconee

Required Documentation

For your first appointment, please bring the following documentation:

  • Picture Identification

  • Proof of Income, such as a pay stub or a notarized letter

  • Proof of residency, such as a letter with a recent date, name, and address, or a lease agreement

Donate Medical Supplies

We accept donations of unused, unexpired medical supplies, including the following:

  • Medical grade compression socks and stockings (Med, Lg, XL, XXL), 20-30mmHg and 30-40mmHg

  • Wrist braces (for carpal tunnel)

  • Canes and walking sticks

  • OTC meds: IcyHot, BioFreeze, Lidocaine patches, Salonpas patches

  • Supportive shoes/Diabetic shoes – New Balance, Amazon, Athens Orthotics and Prosthetics gift cards

  • Plantar Fasciitis socks

  • Test strips for AgaMatrix Presto brand glucose monitors

  • Blood Pressure cuffs for at-home use  (wrist or arm cuff machines)

  • Gift cards: Walmart, Publix, CVS, Walgreens, Racetrac/Shell/BP gas cards

Volunteers

We are in need of a few medical volunteers:

  • Podiatry

  • Gynecology

  • Neurology (MD, NP, or PA)

For more volunteering opportunities, check out our Get Involved page.