Union Gospel Mission (UGM) is a faith-based organization that provides shelter, education, medical care and other transitional support for homeless individuals throughout DFW. Their two main shelter locations are Center of Hope (serving women and children) and Calvert Place (serving men 18+).

Union Gospel Mission Shelter Clinics 

Started as a student organization in fall 2013, the Union Gospel Mission Clinics provide a range of free healthcare services to the men, women, and children of UGM shelters. Homeless populations often face a multitude of barriers to accessing healthcare including cost and lack of continual care, and these clinics aim to bridge this gap when advocating for patients and evaluating their concerns with compassion. Medical students, residents, Physician Assistant students, and other volunteers work together to accomplish this goal.

• Hours, Center of Hope (serving women and children): Thursdays 1:00 - 5:00 p.m., every other Tuesday 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
• Hours, Calvert Place (serving men): Wednesdays, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., every other Tuesday 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
• Patients served: Average 9 each week
  • Center of Hope: 3 patients
  • Calvert Place: 6 patients
• The patient population: predominantly Black and English-speaking homeless individuals
  • Center for Hope also serves women and children victims of trauma
• The insurance status of patients varies from not having insurance to having employer-sponsored insurance, VA insurance, the Parkland Plan, Medicaid/Medicare, or being seen at the Parkland H.O.M.E.S. clinics
• Service Provided:
  • Lab testing - HbA1c and CMP
  • HIV Testing
  • Medication depending on availability
• Common Diagnoses:
  
  • Allergic Rhinitis
  • COPD
  • URIs
  • Headaches
  • GERD
  • HTN
  • MASK injuries / pain
  • Minor Wounds
  • Pediatric care / vaccines (Center of Hope)
  • Gynecologic issues (Center of Hope)

For more information: Celine Nguyen (clinic manager / president) Email