The Washtenaw Health Project (WHP) helps people in Washtenaw County get Heathcare Coverage.
WHP can also help you navigate health insurance and public benefits issues, get dental care, help with unpaid bills, transportation and language/cultural barriers.
WHP staff speak English, Spanish and Arabic.
Health Clinics
RAHS School-Based Health Clinics: Provides school-based health care, programs, and clinical services to students, families and the community. The Health Clinic is located at Scarlett Middle School. (Pioneer High School is a Behavioral Health Clinic Site) Virtual appointments are also available. Please see here for detailed information about RAHS Health care centers.
Hope Clinic: Hope Clinic has a Vision Clinic for individuals and families who are uninsured. The Vision Clinic can provide eyeglasses, eye exams and other vision resources. Contact the Hope Clinic for assistance: 734-481-0111 option 5.
Lenscrafters Onesight Program: Individuals with no health insurance (including Medicaid/Medicare) may qualify for a basic exam and free pair of glasses through Lenscrafters (located in Briarwood Mall). Please contact your school social worker or front office staff for a referral.
Vouchers for Free glasses and exams through America's Best: The America's Best Vision Centers at Maple Village and Arborland offer vouchers free eyeglasses and exams for eligible individuals (including children). Each location only offers 5 vouchers per month.
Maple Village: Offers a free exam and free glasses; children under 13 can get free polycarbonite single-vision lenses. Call and ask for Roxanne to schedule an appointment.
Arborland: Offers a voucher program for families in need. Kids 13 and under can get free polycarbonite single-vision lenses. Children under 15 can get 2 pairs of glasses with an exam for $65. A social worker must accompany the family to get a voucher from the Arborland location. Please check in with your school social worker for assistance at this location.
If you or your child have Medicaid, please call 734.544.3079 or email whp@washtenaw.org to learn which dental clinics accept your insurance. See flyer for details. They have staff who speak Arabic, English, French, and Spanish. Phone interpretation is available in most languages.
Washtenaw Health Department My Community Dental Center accepts Medicaid for children and adults. One of their branches is located in Ypsilanti. Please call 877-313-6232 or visit mydental.org if you have any questions.
