OT Equal Access Clinic
Occupational Therapy • Gainesville, FL
About
OT Equal Access Clinic is a free, student-run occupational therapy clinic operated by University of Florida students under faculty and licensed therapist supervision in Gainesville, Florida. The clinic provides on-site and telehealth services every Thursday evening from 5–7 p.m., serving people with conditions including stroke, brain injury, chronic pain, depression, and chronic illness. No referral or insurance is necessary, and the clinic welcomes uninsured and underinsured community members.
Clinic Type
Occupational Therapy
Address
Smart House in Oak Hammock on Williston Road, Gainesville, FL 32608-890
Phone
(352) 273-6044
OTEAC@chfm.ufl.edu
Opening Hours
Every Thursday 5–7 p.m. (except UF academic breaks)
Telehealth
Available on-site and via telehealth every Thursday night 5–7 p.m.
Emergency Care
If you are experiencing a medical emergency or life-threatening circumstances, please call 911.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
Pricing
FAQs
Is an appointment required?
Appointments only. No referral or insurance is necessary.
Do I need a referral or insurance to use the clinic?
Appointments only. No referral or insurance is necessary.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- freeclinics.com: No official rating aggregate found (N/A)
Patients praise
- Valuable resource for uninsured and under-insured residents
- Helpful and caring student providers under faculty supervision
- Accessible evening hours for working individuals and students
- Comprehensive support and relationship-building with clients
Common complaints
- Difficulty finding in-network providers generally in Gainesville area
- Frustration with long wait times and health insurance coverage issues
"They’ve definitely helped me through that process."
— Donna Michele Long, client living with multiple sclerosis"I can attest to how wonderful their therapists are for the Free ..."
— Reddit user"A friend told me about the Equal Access Clinic, which has been more accessible for me because it provides services in the evenings."
— University of Florida student patientSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Why I advocate for patients at the UF Equal Access Clinic and strive to break down barriers in healthcare News | University of Florida — Jul 2, 2026
- Anna-Liisa Dehner — Jun 17, 2026
- Student-run physical therapy clinic offers compassionate care to Gainesville community » College of Public Health & Health Professions » University of Florida — Nov 21, 2025
- For Gainesville’s uninsured population, clinics might ease healthcare burden — Oct 23, 2025
- For Gainesville's uninsured population, clinics might ease health care burden | WUSF — Oct 23, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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