Frequently-Asked Questions

1. What is CHAS?
   CHAS is a non-profit system of federally qualified community clinics providing quality medical and dental healthcare to families and individuals of all ages, regardless of ability to pay.
2. Can I bring in an outside prescription and have it filled at CHAS?
   No. We only fill scripts written by our providers.
3. Is CHAS an urgent care facility?
   No. CHAS services are by appointment only.
4. Is CHAS a free clinic?
   CHAS operates on a sliding scale that is dependent upon household income and family size.
5. Do you offer counseling services?
   Yes. CHAS offers short-term therapy and counseling for current patients only.
6. What do I do if I have no job and no source of income?
   Provide a letter of circumstance indicating how you are currently financially supported (where do you live, how do you pay for rent and food).
7. Can anyone come to CHAS and get immunized?
   Immunizations are given only to established CHAS patients.
8. What dental services does CHAS offer adults?
   Comprehensive dental care for established adult medical patients including exams, cleanings, x-rays, root canals, crowns and fillings.
9. What dental services does CHAS offer children?
   Comprehensive dental care for children through age 18 including exams, cleanings, x-rays, and fillings.
10. What are the clinic hours?
    Individual location times vary, please reference clinics listed below.
11. What health services are provided to underinsured and uninsured people living with HIV/AIDS?
    Medical evaluations & testing, oral health care, nutritional counseling, outpatient behavioral health counseling, and referrals to specialty care and other community resources as needed.
12. Which clinics have a full pharmacy?
    Maple, Valley, North County and Denny Murphy Clinics.

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