Welcome to
First Point Community Chicago
where care begins.
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About Us
For over 40 years, we’ve been the first place many Chicagoans experience care without judgment.
You deserve care that sees all of you. At First Point Community, we’re here for your health, your mental wellbeing, and the everyday needs that don’t always fit neatly into a doctor’s visit. We offer comprehensive and compassionate care, without judgment.
Health Services
- Primary Medical Care - Acute and chronic disease management, preventive screenings, and HIV/AIDS prevention and care
- Dental Care - Preventive care, restorative treatment, and emergency relief
- Behavioral Health - Trauma-informed therapy, mental health support groups
- Substance Use Treatment - Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and recovery support
- Psychiatry - Acute and chronic serious mental illness, psychological disease management, and psychiatric medicine management
Support Services
- Personal Care Center - Showers, laundry services, and hygiene kits
- Housing Assistance - Assistance applying for Chicago's housing waitlist Coordinated Entry System (CES), and referrals to other housing resources
- Transportation Services - Rideshare and transit assistance for appointments
- Benefits Enrollment - Assistance with Medicaid and applying for benefits and entitlements
- Language Services - Culturally competent care in 90+ languages
Nutrition Services
- Community Market - Access to nutrient dense food options to promote a more healthful diet
- Nutrition Services - Dietitian-led guidance on meal and food selection from current grocery centers. Referral for Medical Nutrition Therapy (in-depth nutrition assessment with personalized diet plans and counseling). Group nutrition education and food demonstrations
- Food Assistance Enrollment - Assistance with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) applications
HIV/AIDS Care
First Point Community provides specialized care and support for patients living with HIV/AIDS, including:
- Testing
- Prevention
- PrEP
- Grocery Centers
- Guidance for medically tailored meals
- Ongoing care
Refugee Services
If you are a refugee looking for mental health support, we may be able to help.
To get started, you’ll need to meet the following three requirements:
1 – You are Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) eligible as a Refugee, Asylee, SIV, VOT, or Humanitarian Parolee
2 – You feel you need support for mental health symptoms
3 – You currently have, or qualify for Medicaid
How we can help
Therapy
Counseling that works for you — individual, couples, family, or group sessions.
Community
Social outings and group activities to help you feel connected and supported.
Education
Workshops to help you build coping skills and manage everyday stress.
Support
Home visits and personalized help finding additional resources in your community.
Medical
Health checkups, medication support, and coordination with an experienced care team.
Clinics
First Point Community (North Clinic)
Hours
Monday: 8am – 5pm
Tuesday: 8am – 8pm
Wednesday:
10am-5pm (every 1st and 3rd Wednesday)
8am – 5pm (every 2nd and 4th Wednesday)
Thursday: 8am – 5pm
Friday: 8am – 5pm
First Point Community (South Clinic)
Hours
Monday: 8:30am – 5pm
Tuesday: 8:30am – 5pm
Wednesday:
10am-5pm (every 1st and 3rd Wednesday)
8am – 5pm (every 2nd and 4th Wednesday)
Thursday: 8:30am – 5pm
Friday: 8:30am – 5pm
Careers
Where Your Skills Meet Purpose
First Point Community is more than a healthcare organization – it’s a place where you become the first point of care for individuals who have too often been turned away. You’ll work alongside a mission-driven team delivering integrated medical, behavioral, and social care that meets people where they are – with dignity and respect.
If you’re looking to apply your skills in an environment where impact is immediate, meaningful, and visible – we offer the chance to be part of something both professionally challenging and deeply purpose-driven.
