FRIENDS IN NEED Health Center Inc. opened its doors in 1995 when community leaders identified the need for healthcare services for the medically underserved people living and working in the greater Kingsport area. The community agencies involved included Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, Junior League of Kingsport and several local churches. From those humble beginnings, the organization has grown from 500 patient visits in 1995 to over 4,000 in 2004
FRIENDS IN NEED serves the working uninsured in Sullivan and Hawkins counties in Tennessee and Scott County, Virginia. Twenty-five percent of our community falls into this segment of society and the numbers are rapidly growing. Some of those who fall into this 25 percent are working single-parent families; people who are working but do not have the income to purchase insurance, people who have jobs that don't provide insurance, people with part-time jobs, people with low-paying jobs, and people who are attempting to become self-sufficient while getting off government-assistance programs.
The mission of FRIENDS IN NEED Health Center Inc. is to provide regionally supported medical, dental and counseling care for the employed uninsured residents and members of their immediate families, of Sullivan, Hawkins and Scott counties. Our vision is to be a comprehensive integrated health center providing quality affordable services.
Medical and counseling services provided at
1105 West Stone Drive
Kingsport, TN. 37660
Appointments can be made
by calling 423-246-0010
Dental services provided at
102 East Ravine Road
Suite 202
Kingsport, TN. 37660
Dental appointments can be made by calling 423-224-5628
Hours of Operation
8:30 am-5:00 pm
Monday-Friday
FRIENDS IN NEED provides on-site primary care and dental care as well as referrals to other volunteer physicians and professionals who provide specialized care in their offices.
Services provided at FRIENDS IN NEED are by appointment only and are provided for a discount off the normal fees for these services, based on the sliding fee scale percentage for the patient”
Primary Care
Gynecological Care
Referrals to Specialists
Medications (most for small flat fee)
Lab Work
Surgery and Hospital Visits
Dental Care
Referrals to Oral Surgeons
Counseling
Coaching for Lifestyle Issues