People's Health & Wellness Clinic
Family Medicine • 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
Family Medicine
Address
51 Church Street, Barre, VT 05641
Phone
802-479-1229
daniel@phwcvt.org
Opening Hours
Medical and dental appointments available Tuesday through Thursday; clinic closed Mondays (except dental extraction appointments); closed on Fridays and weekends.
Website
Emergency Care
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Not specified on page
Languages Spoken
FAQs
Who can receive care at PHWC?
Uninsured or underinsured adults in Central Vermont, including people regardless of background; by appointment only.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: very positive
- BestProsInTown and Charity Navigator: 4-star rating (Charity Navigator, based on financial/organizational health, not patient feedback) (10 reviews on one aggregator site)
Patients praise
- compassionate and respectful care
- helpful and knowledgeable staff
- non-judgmental environment
- valuable support for uninsured and underinsured patients
- effective health care navigation and resource coordination
- high-quality dental and primary care services
Common complaints
- none explicitly documented in available reviews
"I can’t even begin to imagine the depths of despair I would have fallen to had it not been for the People’s Health and Wellness Clinic. My lifeline: my clinic helps me stand up."
— The Bridge (patient testimonial)"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."
— PHWC Testimony/Anonymous Patient"The gender-affirming care clinic is life-changing. It’s the only place where I feel truly seen and supported as a trans person."
— PHWC Testimony/Anonymous PatientSynthesized 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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