What is Miami Street Medicine?
Miami Street Medicine is a nonprofit organization providing free healthcare services and street medicine outreach for people in Miami-Dade County who face barriers to traditional medical care.
The organization serves people experiencing homelessness, poverty, unstable housing, lack of insurance, documentation barriers, and other challenges that make healthcare difficult to access.
Miami Street Medicine works to meet people where they are and help connect them to care, support, and long-term stability.
How do we get help for someone we’re concerned about on the street?
If you are concerned about someone living on the street or someone who may need free medical support in Miami-Dade, you can submit a Curbside Consult Request through the Miami Street Medicine website.
The curbside consult form helps our team understand the person’s location, medical concern, current needs, and any known barriers to care. You can also use our Community Resource Guide to find additional local support options.
If the situation you or the person you are concerned about is urgent or life-threatening, call 911 immediately.
Does Miami Street Medicine provide care without insurance, ID, or payment?
Yes. Miami Street Medicine provides free, low-barrier healthcare support for people who may not have insurance, government identification, or the ability to pay.
Can undocumented people receive care from Miami Street Medicine?
Yes. Miami Street Medicine provides compassionate support for people regardless of documentation or immigration status.
Who does Miami Street Medicine serve in Miami-Dade County?
Miami Street Medicine serves people across Miami-Dade County who face barriers to healthcare.
This may include people who are:
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Experiencing homelessness
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Living outdoors, in shelters, or in unstable housing
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Uninsured or underinsured
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Without government identification
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Without reliable transportation
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Undocumented or worried about documentation barriers
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Disconnected from primary care
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Managing untreated wounds, infections, chronic illness, mental health needs, or substance use concerns
Every person deserves care that is safe, respectful, and accessible.
How is Miami Street Medicine funded?
Miami Street Medicine is funded largely through philanthropic support, community benefit funding from UHealth, and educational funding from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
Donations and community support help sustain free healthcare outreach, medical supplies, wound care materials, care coordination, street rounds, patient follow-up, and low-barrier services for people across Miami-Dade.
What services does Miami Street Medicine provide during street outreach?
During street outreach, Miami Street Medicine may provide free medical support, essential supplies, counseling, follow-up care, and connection to longer-term resources.
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Basic medical evaluations
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Health screenings
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Blood pressure checks
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Blood sugar checks
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Wound care
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Chronic disease support
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Medication support
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Patient education
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Counseling and trust-building
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Referrals
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Care coordination
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Follow-up during future outreach
The exact support available may depend on the patient’s needs, outreach capacity, supplies, and clinical judgment.
Care Without Insurance, ID, or Judgment
We believe everyone deserves access to care, regardless of income, housing status, insurance status, documentation, or ability to pay.
Support Free Healthcare in Miami-Dade
Miami Street Medicine exists because people in our community believe healthcare should reach the people who need it most.
Whether you need care, want to make a donation, are interested in volunteering, or represent an organization that wants to partner with us, your next step matters.