Our Services
Since 1992, The Family Van has improved health care by partnering with underserved Boston communities. On the van, our team of community health workers provides free health screenings, education, and community referrals. Accompanied by students and volunteers, we foster client-centered, empathetic, compassionate care. With no required insurance and at no cost, we provide a variety of services that help to keep our clients healthy and prevent serious diseases and illnesses
Preventive Health Services
Unchecked and untreated chronic illnesses lead to significant health consequences and unnecessary healthcare spending. The Family Van prioritizes prevention, increasing access to affordable healthcare, promoting healthy behaviors, expanding screening, and offering strategies for managing existing disease.
We provide screenings for:
Obesity
Vision
Pregnancy testing
HIV counseling
Health & Wellness Counseling
Our services encourage health from head to toe. We promote mental wellness through one-one-one personalized support in our Healthy Roads program and educate about healthy lifestyles through workshops, individual guidance, and community events.
Referrals & Assistance
We work with our partners to connect clients to a range of resources such as housing, employment, health insurance, food service assistance, and low-cost dental and mental health services. With help addressing the social determinants of health, clients can improve their wellbeing.
