People's Health & Wellness Clinic
Dental • Barre, VT • Since 1994
About
People’s Health & Wellness Clinic is a nonprofit primary care and wellness education provider serving uninsured and underinsured Central Vermont residents. Based in Barre, Vermont (HQ at 553 N Main St), the clinic has operated since 1994 and employs 8 people. It focuses on delivering primary health care and wellness education to the underserved, with additional presence in Indonesia. Financials show annual revenue around $4.2 million. Key leadership includes Executive Director Daniel Barlow and Medical Director Allan Ramsay. The organization runs three Barre offices and maintains web traffic with steady local reach (top country: United States). If you’re seeking Barre-based access to affordable primary care or volunteering/employment info, visit phwcvt.org or contact the clinic via the listed numbers.
Clinic Type
Dental
Address
51 Church Street, Barre, VT 05641
Phone
802-479-1229
daniel@phwcvt.org
Opening Hours
Medical and dental appointments available Tuesday through Thursday; closed Mondays (except for dental extraction appointments). Clinic closed on Fridays and weekends.
Website
Emergency Care
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Clinic provides services to uninsured and underinsured; assists with insurance enrollment
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What are the clinic's hours and appointment policy?
The People’s Health & Wellness Clinic sees patients by appointment only. Medical and dental appointments are available Tuesday through Thursday; the clinic is closed on Mondays except for dental extraction appointments. The Clinic is closed on Fridays and weekends.
How can I schedule an appointment?
To schedule an appointment, please call 802-479-1229. If no one is available to take your call, please leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
What is the physical address of the clinic?
Physical Address: 51 Church Street, Barre, VT 05641
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: very positive
- BestProsInTown: High (positive consensus reported) (10 reviews mentioned on one platform)
Patients praise
- Compassionate, non-judgmental, and respectful staff
- High quality dental and medical care for uninsured/underinsured individuals
- Effective assistance with navigating insurance and healthcare systems
- Supportive and welcoming atmosphere
- Gender-affirming care services
Common complaints
- Some limitations in availability of services compared to traditional medical facilities
"PHWC saved me from a dental infection that could have sent me to the ER. I couldn’t afford to see a dentist anywhere else."
— Anonymous patient testimonial provided to Vermont legislature"The gender-affirming care clinic is life-changing. It’s the only place where I feel truly seen and supported as a trans person."
— Anonymous patient testimonial provided to Vermont legislature"I can’t speak more highly of them. They talk with people at their level, explaining things with them and taking their time."
— Erica Reil, operations director at Another Way, as reported by The BridgeSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- People's Health Clinic anticipates patient increases after ACA cuts — Jan 13, 2026
- People’s Health Clinic expands pediatric and mental healthcare amid rising demand - Park Record — May 1, 2026
- People's Health Clinic expects ‘surge of patients’ amid health care subsidy uncertainty — Nov 11, 2025
- The People’s Health Clinic seeks funds, staff amid expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies - Park Record — Nov 14, 2025
- People’s Health Clinic expects ‘surge of patients’ amid health care subsidy uncertainty — Nov 13, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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