Open Arms Free Clinic Inc

Dental services - oral health care is provided by volunteer and paid dentists, assistants, and hygienists. In 2024, there were 6,027 dental procedures completed, and 2,820 dental visits (23% increase yoy) for 1,197 unique patients. 66% of the patients have no insurance, and 34% have medicaid insurance. Oafc is the only medicaid general dentist in walworth county. Each patient is given an initial exam, that includes x-ray, basic restorative treatment, extractions when needed, and cleaning. All services were provided free at no cost to patients, except those who had minimal co-pay with their medicaid. Oafc is continuing the partnership with marquette university dental school and hosted 120 dental students in 2024.

Behavioral health services - patients can receive both medication and counseling therapeutic care within the clinic by paid mental health therapists to provide 1,231 counseling visits for 323 individuals, couples, and families. Medications are prescribed by the oafc medical providers, and a volunteer psychiatrist provided medication management and review. Oafc continued offering a state-wide tele-behavioral health network (virtual therapy) to an additional 15 free clinics in wisconsin. Oafc has been able to treat general anxiety, depression, and mood disorders with the available medications in the open arms dispensary. All services are provided at no cost to the patient.