About SHAMS Clinic

This is a free primary care and social services medical Clinic.

Social Health and Medical Service Clinic (SHAMS Clinic) is a nonprofit organization that endeavors to improve the health and social well-being of underserved communities in Philadelphia as rooted in the charitable principles of the Islamic faith.

Services:

Licensed professionals to provide to following:
    Regular check-ups (i.e. sugar, diet, blood pressure, etc.)
    Referrals (in case of serious medical cases)
    Counseling (i.e. mental health, family, etc.)

Hours:

11:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturdays.

Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) Insurance Coverage For Mental Health

Obamacare purchased from the Health Care Marketplaces covers Mental Health Care and Substance Use Disorder Treatment. Under the Health Care Law there are 10 categories of benefits. Mental Health Care and Substance Abuse Treatment are two of the 10.

If you have Affordable Care Act Coverage you will have mental health care coverage.