Assistance Ministries
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St. Mary Legacy Clinic
The St. Mary's Legacy Clinic (SMLC) is a medical clinic that travels to partner sites in underserved areas of East Tennessee to offer people without medical insurance holistic, primary care services. As a “family doctor’s office on wheels," SMLC provides care for both urgent health needs (i.e. acute illnesses, minor injuries, etc.) and chronic conditions (i.e. high blood pressure, diabetes, etc.). SMLC offers telehealth visits between in-person appointments, and it connects patients to more services through its partners. Most importantly, SMLC treats each person with dignity and respect and aims to provide a compassionate environment for everyone. As a Catholic ministry, SMLC follows the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services, which promote the dignity of each person. SMLC schedules appointments for patients, and it accommodates walk-in visits when possible. There is no cost for SMLC services, as the clinic is funded solely by grants and donations. Laboratory testing and assistance with obtaining medications are provided on site. Patient education and disease prevention are a strong focus.
Saint Mary Catholic Church hosts the SMLC once per month. Usually, the SMLC is at Saint Mary Catholic Church on the second Thursday of each month between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
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Ladies of Charity
The Ladies of Charity provide food for parishioners in need. Watch the bulletin for requested food donations. A bin is located in the narthex of the church for food donations.
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Good Samaritans
Funds from the Good Samaritan collections support the following organizations:
Full Circle: Full Circle provides prenatal and parenting education on pregnancy, baby care, health, birth, parenting, budgeting, and more. Participants in the parenting programs can receive free baby supplies including diapers, clothes, and other larger items like cribs and car seats. Full Circle supports moms and families by helping provide essentials for the first few years.
Coordinated Charities: Coordinated Charities is a Christian organization that helps people through emergencies and times of distress. They host a community food bank, a thrift store, and an assistance agency. Coordinated Charities is located at 109 Rocky Mount Road in Athens, Tennessee.
Good Faith Clinic: The Good Faith Clinic is free primary health care clinic for residents of McMinn and Meigs counties, ages of 18-64, who do not have any form of medical insurance, including Tenn Care. The clinic meets on the campus of Christ Community Church at 18 S Congress Parkway in Athens.
The Hope Center: The Hope Center offers a 24/7 crisis hotline, shelter, transportation, advocacy, counseling, support group and outreach for victims and survivors of domestic violence in Athens, Tennessee.
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