Franciscan Northside Ministries encompasses a wide range of services, legal counseling and community building efforts.
Poverello Health Clinic
Poverello Health Clinic provides free health services to those in need who have no other alternatives or financial resources for medical care.
Covid-19 Information for our Patients:
- Only patients (& translators) are allowed in Clinic.
Before you sign in, put on a mask and use Hand Sanitizer. - The Triage Nurse will take your temperature.
- Please follow the seating guides and stay 6 feet apart from others.
- You might be asked to wait outside or in your car.
- Everyone will be seen in order.
- If you are ill with fever or breathing issues, we cannot see you. The Nurse will help you make a plan.
- As you leave, please use Hand Sanitizer again.
What services are offered?
- Free medical care to people without medical insurance
- Physical examinations for pre-employment and college/vocational schools are available by appointment only.
- Prescription Assistance
- Diabetic Teaching
- Dietary Counseling
- Social Service Counseling
- Hypertension Monitoring
- Diabetic and Hypertension Workshops and a Health Management Fair providing health assessment screening are held each year too.
If you are interested in donating medical supplies, please contact Sr. James Peter (JP) Ridgeo at email or phone below
Sr. James Peter (JP) Ridgeo
Director
jp@assumptionsyr.org
315-423-9961
Poverello Health Clinic Hours:
Monday and Wednesday: 5:00-7:00pm (Or 5:30-7:30 depending on availability of medical staff volunteers)
Address:
808 N. Salina Street
Syracuse, NY 13208
Phone Number: 315-423-9961
Fax: 315-423-0001
Legal Clinic
Tuesday: 2:00-4:00pm; Call 315-423-9961 to make an appointment.
Our Legal Clinic offers free legal assistance, advice, and referrals to those in need.
Walk-ins are welcome, priority given for appointments
For more information contact:
Sr. Dolly Bush
Director
dabosf@assumptionsyr.org
315-423-9961
or
Julie Hannan
315-423-9961
Legal Clinic Hours:
Tuesday: 2-4pm
Address:
808 N. Salina Street
Syracuse, NY 13208
Phone Number: 315-423-9961
Coffee and Donuts
This is a social gathering held every Tuesday morning, open to all people of the Northside. Free coffee and donuts are served, creating an opportunity to meet and socialize with our neighbors.
For more information contact:
Sr. Dolly Bush
Director
dabosf@assumptionsyr.org
315-423-9961
or
Julie Hannan
315-423-9961
Hours: Tuesdays: 9-11am
Address:
812 N. Salina Street
Syracuse, NY 13208
Phone Number: 315-423-9961
Women’s Group
Meetings consist of such activities as scrapbooking, sharing recipes, and preparing favorite dishes for the group to sample. Also included are guest speakers, day trips, and to nourish the sprit, days of recollection and overnight retreats.
For more information contact:
Sr. Dolly Bush
Director
dabosf@assumptionsyr.org
315-423-9961
or
Julie Hannan
315-423-9961
Days: Thursdays (Contact Sr. Dolly or Julie for specific dates)
Address:
812 N. Salina Street
Syracuse, NY 13208
Phone Number: 315-423-9961
