Welcome!
Chaffee People’s Clinic is a non-profit health clinic for uninsured patients in Chaffee County. We have clinic sites in Salida and Buena Vista, Colorado.
Mission
To provide health care services to uninsured persons living or working in Chaffee County and maximize access to quality health care.
We also work to increase communication and coordination with the local healthcare community, and to educate and increase public and patient awareness of preventative care, available healthcare services, and resources.
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We offer care for acute illness and ongoing health problems. |
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Our fees are on a sliding scale based on income and family size. |
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We provide low cost prescriptions and lab work. |
Our healthcare services are listed here.
Vision
Our Ultimate Goal is to significantly improve the overall health status of Chaffee County’s population:![]() |
We strive to provide an important safety net for a targeted priority clientele. |
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We work to reduce barriers to all health care through accessible clinics and hours, and by providing outreach services. |
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We provide referrals through which you can obtain quality specialized or other health care. |
Clinic Hours and Appointments
| Salida Office | Buena Vista Office |
| 448 E. First Street Salida, CO Phone 719.539.4144 Fax 719.539.4881 Click for directions Monday: 1:00 - 5:00 pm Tuesday: 1:00 - 4:00 pm Thursday: 8:00 am - Noon |
114 Linderman Avenue
Buena Vista, CO Phone 719.395.3238 Fax 719.395.9247 Click for directions Monday: 9:00 - 11:00 am Wednesday: 1:00 - 6:00 pm |
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Call today for an appointment. Go here for more detailed patient and appointment information. |
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Support
Chaffee People’s Clinic receives generous support from foundations, local businesses, and a wonderful group of community volunteers. Click here for more information.
We are also proud to be an affiliate of ClinicNet. For more information on ClinicNet and Colorado’s Health Care Safety Net, click here.
For emergencies, please call 911 or go to the hospital emergency room. We are not an emergency care provider.

