Clínica Amistad
Clinica Amistad is a community resource serving Tucsonans in need.
About Clínica Amistad
Clínica Amistad is a free health clinic serving Tucson's low-income and uninsured community. The clinic opened in March 2003 as a project of Amistad y Salud, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Its work is centered on people who may otherwise be unable to see a doctor, including unemployed and uninsured residents, low-income families below the poverty level, and people who are unable to obtain services through AHCCCS. Clínica Amistad also serves people living with chronic medical conditions, including diabetes and high blood pressure, particularly when those conditions have gone undiagnosed or when patients cannot afford the medications they need.
The clinic's mission is to provide free primary health care, preventive services, and education to people in need who lack access to health care throughout the greater Tucson area. Its vision describes an innovative health center focused on improving and maintaining the health and well-being of the community's most vulnerable members. To support that goal, Clínica Amistad provides a continuum of care that combines on-site services with selective referrals. The clinic's website identifies primary care, prevention, health education, and referrals as central parts of its approach.
Clínica Amistad's patients include people whose financial or insurance circumstances create barriers to routine medical care. Some live with chronic conditions for years without a diagnosis, while others cannot purchase prescribed medications or do not qualify for available public health coverage. By offering care at no cost, the clinic addresses a gap for Tucson residents who might otherwise go without medical attention. The organization's stated focus is not limited to treating an immediate concern. Its mission also includes preventive services and education, reflecting an effort to help patients maintain their health as well as respond to existing needs.
The clinic is supported by grants, private donations, patient donations, and contributions from community partners. Amistad y Salud is a qualified charitable organization, and the clinic's website notes that eligible Arizona donors may be able to claim a state tax credit for gifts. Donations help support Clínica Amistad's ongoing work, while volunteers also have a role in the organization's operations. The website includes volunteer information and volunteer stories, along with patient stories that reflect the experiences of people who have received services. One patient, speaking at the organization's 15th Anniversary Celebration in 2018, expressed gratitude for the people working at the clinic and hope that community support would allow it to grow.
Clínica Amistad operates in Tucson at its location on West Irvington Road and serves the greater Tucson area. The clinic welcomes Spanish-speaking community members, with "Se habla español" noted on its website and Spanish-language sections available for services, volunteering, donations, and organizational information. Its regular operations take place Tuesday through Thursday evenings and on the first Saturday of each month, with holiday closures noted by the clinic. People interested in receiving care, volunteering, or supporting the organization can begin through Clínica Amistad's website and its service, volunteer, or donation information.