Health Brigade

As the first free medical clinic in Virginia Health Brigade has been providing primary care medical services to low-income and uninsured residents in the greater richmond area to improve their Health and wellness for 50 years. The organization remains committed to serving the most marginalized populations in the community - not only the poorest but also those most oppressed and stigmatized. Health Brigade is known as a safe place to seek care for those who need it most. Health Brigade offers medical services including adult general medicine, preventive care, behavioral Health counseling, chronic disease management, coordination of care, gynecology, contraception, pregnancy testing, well-woman care, medication assistance program, nutrition services, pre-exposure prophylaxis, preventive care, referrals to specialists, sexually transmitted disease testing and treatment, social work & integrated behavioral Health coaching, supportive services, and trans Health services. During the fiscal year, the organization provided primary care to 2036 patients over the course of 9,320 encounters, and trans Health care to 54 trans patients. The organization also leveraged $606,885 of in-kind donations of provider, clinical, laboratory, and volunteer services, and medical supplies, and facilitated the delivery of $2,993,993 of prescription medicines to patients.

Health outreach & advocacy services prides itself on being culturally sensitive and welcoming of populations often marginalized and overlooked. During the fiscal year, Health outreach served 3,249 clients over the course of 11,403 encounters. From persons of color to lgbtq individuals, to those who are incarcerated or recently released, Health outreach & advocacy services has programming designed with accessibility in mind. Health Brigade offers hiv/sti testing & linkage to care, hiv testing, education and case management for those incarcerated or recently released, trans Health & referrals, lgbtq support and advocacy, condom distribution, and Health fair participation. The organization also leveraged $61,484 of in-kind donations of volunteer services and program supplies.health outreach & advocacy services are culturally-sensitive and welcoming of populations often marginalized and over-looked. From persons of color to lgbtq individuals to those who were recently incarcerated, ho&a services provides programs designed for accessibility, safety, and flexibility. They include: hiv/sti testing & linkage to care, counseling, education, and case management services for those recently incarcerated, transgender Health & referrals, lgbtq support and advocacy, condom distribution, and community education. We also offer a comprehensive harm reduction (needle exchange) program which is provided on site and through mobile site services.

Mental Health & wellness services are provided to Health Brigade clients to enhance life satisfaction and well-being. We assist clients in identifying, understanding, and resolving challenges. Therapists, doctors, nurses, and other specialists work together as a team to meet each client's needs. Because of our growing number of volunteer mental Health providers, Health Brigade offers specialty mental Health services, psychiatric evaluation and medication, ryan white part b mental Health and substance abuse consulting services, support groups, behavioral Health services, wellness services, and trans Health services.during the fiscal year, the organization provided mental Health services to 228 clients over the course of 2,998 mental Health encounters. The organization also leveraged over $162,475 of in-kind donations of provider and volunteer services.