St Ben’s offers a primary care clinic and outreach programs, and is affiliated with Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital and Health Care for the Homeless Milwaukee. St. Ben's nurse-managed services aim to provide respectful and holistic health care to all our clients.

St Ben's Clinic is staffed by nurse practitioners, social workers, registered nurses, volunteer doctors and volunteer receptionists. The clinic is also a site for sexually transmitted disease testing and counseling, and drug and alcohol counseling. Our outreach programs are conducted by registered nurses and social work staff.

The clinic sees walk-in patients, but those with appointments are given first priority. You MUST have an appointment to see the doctor.

SERVICES PROVIDED

• Providing health care to homeless adults and adults who have a history or risk of homelessness and who are not currently being seen at another site for their health care.

• Caring for most basic health concerns including urgent and continuing health problems. Social Services are available, including assistance with benefits, housing and treatment for chemical dependence. The staff is also able to arrange appointments and referrals for those services we do not provide, such as specialists' exams, or dental and eye appointments.

• Serving homeless clients regardless of ability to pay. If you have Medicare or Medicaid Health insurance and do not have a current health care provider; we will be happy to see you. If you are currently uninsured, you may be eligible for Badger Care insurance. Our social worker may be able to help you apply.

• Screening, immunizations and education are also provided by our Outreach department at outlying screening sites such as meal programs and shelters. A calendar of sites is prepared quarterly.