Best Healthcare in Georgia — 13 resources

About Healthcare for Women

Healthcare for uninsured women is accessible through Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Title X family planning clinics, Planned Parenthood, free clinics, and Medicaid. FQHCs charge on a sliding scale and provide primary care, prenatal care, dental, and behavioral health — locate via the HRSA health center finder. Title X clinics offer free or low-cost contraception, STI testing, and cervical/breast screenings regardless of insurance. The National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) provides free screenings to low-income, uninsured women. Medicaid covers pregnancy in all 50 states up to at least 138% FPL. This directory includes FQHCs, Title X clinics, free clinics, and state Medicaid offices.

Healthcare in Georgia

Georgia superior courts hear divorce and custody in each of its 159 counties. The Division of Child Support Services under DHS handles enforcement. Atlanta anchors the state; Savannah, Augusta, Columbus, and Athens round out major metros. Atlanta Legal Aid, Georgia Legal Services Program, and the Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence offer women legal help and safety planning.

13 Resources

1. Planned Parenthood Southeast — Georgia

Planned Parenthood Southeast operates health centers in Atlanta, Marietta, Savannah, and Augusta providing birth control, STI testing, cancer screening, and other reproductive care. Call (800) 230-7526 or book online; sliding-scale fees subsidize many uninsured patients.

(800) 230-7526 · Multiple GA locations · Varies by location · Visit Website

2. Community Health Centers — Georgia

Georgia's network of 38 federally qualified health centers operates 200+ sites statewide providing primary care, OB-GYN, dental, and behavioral health on sliding-scale fees. Use the HRSA locator at findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov to find your nearest FQHC.

Multiple locations statewide · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

3. Georgia Department of Public Health — Free

DPH at 2 Peachtree St NW in Atlanta runs free or low-cost women's health programs at county health departments statewide including breast and cervical cancer screening (BCCP), family planning, prenatal care, and STD testing. Call (404) 657-2700.

(404) 657-2700 · 2 Peachtree St NW 15th Floor, Atlanta, GA 30303 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

4. HealthCare.gov — Free

HealthCare.gov is the federal Marketplace where Georgia residents shop subsidized ACA plans during open enrollment or after qualifying life events. Georgia did not expand Medicaid, so HealthCare.gov is often the primary path to coverage for low-income mothers.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

5. Medicaid.gov — Free

Medicaid.gov explains national rules and links to Georgia's Medicaid program (administered by DCH). Georgia didn't expand Medicaid — coverage is limited to pregnant women up to 220% of poverty, children, parents below 30% of poverty, and people with disabilities.

Nationwide · Online

6. HRSA — Find a Health Center — Free

The HRSA locator at findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov maps every federally qualified health center in Georgia — sliding-scale, accepting Medicaid and uninsured patients. FQHCs are often the only affordable care option for Georgia adults in the Medicaid coverage gap.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

7. Planned Parenthood — Free

Planned Parenthood's national site lets Georgia mothers find the nearest health center and book online for birth control, STI testing, breast and cervical cancer screening, and gender-affirming care.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

8. Office on Women's Health (OWH) — Free

OWH at HHS publishes evidence-based information on every major women's-health topic from contraception to menopause, plus runs the helpline 1-800-994-9662 for navigating insurance and finding gender-specific care.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

9. CDC Women's Health — Free

CDC is headquartered in Atlanta. The women's health portal compiles current screening guidelines for breast and cervical cancer, vaccine schedules, and maternal-health data. Useful for Georgia mothers confirming whether a recommended test is still standard of care.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

10. Susan G. Komen — Free

Komen at 1-877-GO-KOMEN connects breast cancer patients to local screening grants, treatment financial-assistance funds, and survivor support. Georgia-region grants flow through Emory, Grady, and other systems for uninsured screening mammograms.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

11. American Cancer Society — Free

ACS is headquartered in Atlanta and operates 1-800-227-2345 as a 24/7 information line plus Hope Lodge free lodging for patients traveling for treatment. The Atlanta Hope Lodge serves patients seeking care at Emory and Northside.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

12. March of Dimes — Free

March of Dimes funds research on preterm birth, birth defects, and maternal mortality, and operates NICU Family Support programs at hospitals nationwide. The HealthyMomBaby app tracks pregnancy week-by-week for free.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

13. National Black Women's Health Imperative — Free

BWHI advances research and policy on Black women's health, including disparities in maternal mortality and chronic disease. Highly relevant for Georgia, where Black maternal mortality is more than triple the white mortality rate.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

Frequently Asked

How many healthcare resources are in Georgia?
Women's Corner tracks 13 healthcare resources for women in Georgia.
Are healthcare resources in Georgia free?
11 of the 13 listed healthcare resources in Georgia are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in Georgia have healthcare resources?
Listings span cities including Atlanta.
What are some examples of healthcare resources in Georgia?
Featured entries include Planned Parenthood Southeast — Georgia, Community Health Centers — Georgia, Georgia Department of Public Health, HealthCare.gov, Medicaid.gov.
Do these listings include phone numbers?
2 of 13 Georgia healthcare listings include phone numbers.
What if I don't have insurance?
Apply for Medicaid at Healthcare.gov or your state Medicaid office — pregnant women, parents, and low-income adults qualify in expansion states. While waiting, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) charge sliding-scale based on income for full primary, dental, mental health, and women's health care. Find one at FindAHealthCenter.hrsa.gov.
Where do I get free women's health care?
Planned Parenthood and FQHCs provide free or sliding-scale Pap smears, mammogram referrals, birth control, STI testing, and prenatal care. The CDC's National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program funds free screenings in every state — call 1-800-CDC-INFO. Title X clinics offer confidential family planning regardless of income or insurance.
What if I'm pregnant and uninsured?
Apply for pregnancy Medicaid immediately at your state Medicaid office or Healthcare.gov — pregnant women have higher income limits than regular Medicaid (up to 200% FPL in most states) and coverage starts retroactively. WIC enrollment also opens additional referrals. Most states have extended postpartum Medicaid coverage to 12 months after birth.
Can I get free birth control?
Yes. Most insurance (including Medicaid) covers all FDA-approved birth control at $0 under the ACA. Without insurance, Title X clinics and Planned Parenthood provide free or sliding-scale contraception including IUDs, implants, pills, and emergency contraception. Bedsider.org's clinic finder shows free/low-cost options near you.