Become a Patient
Need Healthcare but don’t have insurance? We can help!
Do You Qualify for Free Care at CVIM?
To be eligible for CVIM services, you must meet the following criteria:
You live or work in Centre County
You do not have health or dental insurance for the service you're seeking
Your household income is at or below 250% of the federal poverty level
Important Note: Full-time students at Penn State University or Lock Haven University are not eligible for CVIM services. We are not a walk-in clinic. All patients must apply and be approved before receiving care.
Centre Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM) provides free medical, dental, behavioral health, case management, and medication assistance to qualifying patients who live or work in Centre County. We're here to serve individuals and families without insurance who otherwise may not receive care.
How to Become a Patient at CVIM
If you want to learn more about becoming a CVIM patient, take the following steps:
Contact Us: Call 814-231-4043 to speak with our team and get information.
Online Submission: Alternatively, you can submit your information online using the form below.
Fill out the form; our team will guide you through the next steps.
CVIM is committed to ensuring that those who meet the criteria have access to quality healthcare services.
Take the first step towards better health – we're here to support you on your journey.
CVIM is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all patients, staff, volunteers, and stakeholders. Services will never be denied based on age, ancestry, color, disability or handicap, marital status, medical conditions, national origin, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any factor prohibited by law. CVIM will use our best efforts to facilitate translation/interpretation as necessary to provide services on a non-discriminatory basis.