The SAY Detroit Family Health Clinic stands as a vital healthcare lifeline within the Detroit area, especially for those with limited resources, uninsured, or underinsured. Originally founded in 2008 to serve homeless mothers and children, the clinic has grown and adapted to meet broader community needs. Today it offers a full range of services including internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, dermatology, behavioral health, nutrition, and more—regardless of a patient’s ability to pay.

One of the clinic’s strengths is its integrated care model. With an on-site pharmacy and in-house lab services, patients can often receive diagnosis, counseling, treatment, and prescriptions in one place. Beyond treating illness, the clinic emphasizes prevention and wellness, offering programs like “Wellness Wednesdays”—a monthly support and education gathering for women—alongside health coaching, nutrition guidance, screenings, and chronic disease monitoring.
In 2025, the clinic made headlines again when it unveiled an expanded facility off Oakman Boulevard to better accommodate growing demand and broaden its services. This expansion includes enhanced access to pediatrics, dental care, and other specialties. Clinic leadership emphasized that the mission remains the same: offering care “no questions asked” to those with no insurance or means.
For those interested in helping—whether through volunteering, donating, or spreading the word—the SAY Detroit Clinic is a compelling example of how health equity and compassionate care can change lives. Its story is ongoing: one of commitment, community, and the belief that access to healthcare should be available to all.