Monterey Free Clinic
Volunteers Are The Heart Of RotaCare Monterey!
Every Wednesday, over 30 volunteers come together as a team to staff the Monterey RotaCare clinic. Here are a few reasons they volunteer:
“Because people are so grateful when they get help. The attitude of gratitude brings me back each week.” –Helen
“I really enjoy working with people, and knowing that I am helping someone is really gratifying for me.“ –Margie
“I like helping others – but prefer doing tasks that keep me ‘out of the spotlight’.” RotaCare is the perfect place for me to volunteer because there are a hundred things that need to be done behind the scenes to enable the clinic to operate efficiently.” –Cheryl
“I volunteer at RotaCare because I can help disadvantaged and truly grateful people of my community, in a collegial environment, without the burden of the business side of medicine, and feel rewarded for my work.” –Greg
RotaCare Monterey
CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19 UPDATE:
The clinic is currently conducting telehealth visits only. We are accepting referrals from Montage, including Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula. Established patients can call the clinic at (831) 333-6495 to arrange an appointment or discuss any medical needs.
Clinic telephone hours are Monday - Friday. Messages left after 5 pm will be returned the next business day.
Wednesdays, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Our volunteer medical staff provides non-invasive, acute care to uninsured residents of the Monterey Peninsula (18 years and older).
1156 Fremont Boulevard
Seaside, CA 93955
(inside the Seaside Family Health Center)
Clinic Operations Manager: Claudia Mendivil, MPH
Medical Director: Gregory A. Thompson MD, MSc
Phone: (831) 333-6495
Email: montereyclinic@rotacarebayarea.org
Our services include:
-
Acute care for minor illness or injury (cold, flu, allergies, skin rash, minor infection, stomach ache, asthma); hypertension, hyperlipidemia, thyroid disorders
-
Type II diabetes management with education and free glucose monitoring supplies
-
Laboratory, diagnostic and mammography testing
-
Specialty referrals as available
-
Spanish-speaking interpreters
-
We DO NOT provide the following but may be able to suggest low-cost community resources:
-
Women’s health services or STD treatment
-
Mental health services
-
Dental services
-
Routine physical exams or examinations to determine disability
-
Chronic pain management
-
Narcotic medications
-
Surgical procedures
