The Rescue Mission celebrated the accomplishments of key volunteers and dedicated the Dr. G. Wayne Fralin Free Clinic for the Homeless last Sunday. The new 7,300 sq. ft. clinic, located on-site at the Rescue Mission, combines and expands three free clinics for the Homeless (medical, psychiatric, and dental) into one facility. This allows them to share resources such as support staff, utilities, insurance, and other operational costs, making the combined clinics more efficient.
This doubling of space will allow for 4 permanent dental operatories, 2 psychiatric counseling offices, and 6 exam rooms. The combined clinics will increase capacity, provide easy access to the homeless population, be more visible, and increase parking for volunteers. Most importantly, the G. Wayne Fralin Free Clinic will serve the homeless by providing medical, dental and psychiatric clinic at no charge.
Volunteers provided 76,743 hours in 2009 or the equivalent of 37 full time employees to make this possible at the Rescue Mission. Sixteen volunteers and volunteer groups who provided exceptional service were recognized at Sunday’s event. Brandon Oaks catered the dedication reception and has made a gift to outfit the clinic’s community room with appliances.
