AFC Urgent Care

Southcoast Health, a nonprofit community-based health system based in New Bedford, MA, operates four locations in the southeastern Massachusetts area. It offers an integrated continuum of services, including urgent care, across its hospitals and affiliated facilities. The system employs thousands of staff (reporting over 7,500 employees system-wide as of 2021) and provides non-emergency and urgent care services through its network. For urgent care needs in New Bedford, contact Southcoast Health at the main facilities in New Bedford (HQ at 101 Page St, New Bedford, MA 02740) or reach their general information line at 1-508-679-3131 or 844-744-5544. Website: southcoast.org.

New Bedford Community Health Center (NBCH) is a nonprofit, patient-centered medical home in New Bedford, MA, offering urgent care along with primary medical, behavioral health, dental, nutrition, and wellness services. Founded in 1979, NBCH emphasizes equitable, culturally competent care for all, regardless of ability to pay. The center operates four offices in southeastern Massachusetts, with the headquarters at 874 Purchase St, New Bedford. NBCH is a full-service community health organization focused on medical, behavioral health, dental services, and addiction counseling, including office-based addiction treatment and insurance enrollment support. Revenue: ~$24.1M; staff: ~44 employees; notable presence in the region since 1979. Contact: 508-992-6553.