Our Mission
Filling the Need of affordable healthcare for north Georgia
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Our Story
In 2006, a group of White County citizens met to discuss the need for a free clinic to serve uninsured residents. CHHC was incorporated in early 2007, and a local businessman donated a 2,500 square foot storefront on the square in downtown Cleveland.
In 2014, the clinic’s leadership initiated a major restructuring to reduce budget needs by increasing reliance on volunteers, and at the same time provide care for more of our neighbors in need.
In the autumn of 2022, we changed our operations to expand the number of patients served. Our Medical Director, Dr. James Murphey, began volunteering at the clinic one full day per week and bringing with him physicians in the Internal Medicine residency program at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. In addition, Dr.
Barbara Camp provides backup consultations as needed.
Our professional staff also includes a Clinic Manager, a Nurse Practitioner, an RN/Assistant Director and a volunteer pharmacist. We also have a pool of part time volunteers who generously give their time as needed for office/clerical assistance.
We are actively recruiting additional patients by distributing cards advertising the clinic and its services to schools and community organizations.
Since the clinic began offering care to eligible residents in February 2009 it has served more than 2,000 White County residents.
Our Partners & Sponsors
- Georgia Charitable Care Network
- Habersham Electric Membership Corp
- Americans Helping Americans
- Hugh M. Inman Foundation
- Mary Allan Lindsey Branan Foundation
- Cleveland United Methodist Church (Women’s Group)
- Faith Lutheran Church
- First Presbyterian Church of Cleveland, (Women’s Group)
- Georgia Mountain Unitarian Universalist Church
- Helen Presbyterian Church
- Nacoochee Presbyterian Church
- Nacoochee United Methodist Church
- St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church
Your Donations Make a HUGE Impact!
Community Helping Hands Clinic, Inc. would like to thank foundations, community organizations, businesses, the State of Georgia (via the Care Network), and the faith community whose generous support allows us to provide health care for uninsured White County residents! They recognize the important role Community Helping Hands Clinic, Inc. plays in our community and we encourage you to support their efforts to make our home a better place!
Your generous, tax-deductible contribution will help us give the gift of health to our community! We not only accept cash donations but also in kind donations (contributions of equipment, supplies, or other property).
Your support is much appreciate!
Board & Financial Disclosure
501(c)(3) Letter & Financial Statement
Community Helping Hands Clinic, Inc. is recognized as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Your gifts to Community Helping Hands Clinic are tax deductible in the United States.
Donors who require a copy of our 501c3 letter may download it by clicking here: 501c3 Letter & Financial Information
Board of Directors & Notables
Community Helping Hands Clinic, Inc. is an independent non-profit organization, governed by a board of directors composed of community members. We are accountable and transparent to our community, our funders, and the people we serve.
- Jim Heirs, Honorary & Chairman Emeritus
- Terry Goodger, Chairman
- Paul Veen, Board Member
- Debi Palmer, Board Member
- Gale Elrod – Secretary
- Jane Miller, Board Member
- Theodore Doll, Board Member
- Henrietta Sutton, Board Member
- Dr. James Murphey, M.D., Board Member
- Gene White, Executive Director
- Beverly Garner, Clinic Manager
- Gary Combs – Technical Director
Come Visit Us
Our location and mailing address is:
Community Helping Hands Clinic, Inc.
34-C Courthouse Square
Cleveland, GA 30528
Tel: 706.865.1223
Applicants must complete an application in person by scheduled appointment.
If you are coming from the south or north of White County, take US-129 to the town square and locate the clinic on the west side next to Lanier Therapy in Motion.
If you are coming from the east or west of White County, take US-115 to the town square and locate the clinic on the west side next to Lanier Therapy in Motion.
There is parking available in front of or behind the building. Handicapped access is located in the front of the building as designated.