our services
Good Shepherd Clinic of Dawson County is a non-profit center offering FREE non-emergent healthcare, dental, vision, mental health counseling, charity referrals, and women’s wellness services for uninsured adults in Dawson County meeting the 200% Federal Poverty Level.
eligibility
Qualification to determine if a person is eligible to become a patient of Good Shepherd Clinic is required for an appointment to be made.
eligibility requirements:
APPLICANTS:
Must be adults over the age of 18
Must live, work, or attend school in Dawson County
Must be without insurance, and income 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) or less. (For 2024, a qualified family of four would have annual income of $60,000 or less).
Qualification/Eligibility: Thursdays 1-4 PM
Required items to bring:
Photo ID or Driver’s License
Proof of household income with current address
All medications currently taking
(Patient information regarding eligibility is private and confidential. This information is not shared with any government agencies.)
free services offered
At Good Shepherd Clinic, we are pleased to offer a range of free services designed to meet the diverse needs of our community members. These services are aimed at enhancing overall well-being and ensuring that individuals have access to essential health resources without financial burden. Whether you are seeking preventative care, health screenings, or guidance on maintaining a healthy lifestyle, our team is here to support you.
The clinic does not provide emergency care or treat chronic pain requiring narcotics.
Qualification of eligibility is required for an appointment to be made.
medical care
HOURS: THURSDAYS 8-5:30; FRIDAYS 2-5 | CALL FOR APPOINTMENTS, LAB RESULTS, OR MEDICATION REFILLS
GENERAL MEDICAL, NON-EMERGENT CARE
CARDIOLOGY SERVICES
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING
WOMEN’S WELLNESS SCREENING (INCLUDING PAP EXAM)
LABORATORY DIAGNOSTICS
INFORMATION, REFERRAL, AND ADVOCACY FOR HEALTH AND SUPPORT SERVICES
AUDIOLOGY SERVICES
PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR MEDICATION PRESCRIBED BY CLINIC PHYSICIANS
HOURS: VARIABLE DAYS BY APPOINTMENT
DENTAL CARE
DENTAL HYGIENE
RESTORATIONS
EXTRACTIONS
HOURS: ONE DAY PER MONTH
VISION
EYE EXAMINATIONS
GLASSES
TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO & FROM CLINIC IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DAWSON COUNTY TRANSIT
Medications will be available to be picked up on Thursday afternoon or at Dawson Pharmacy depending on the Medication. Call for appointments, lab results or medication refills; some things may be more easily handled over the phone 706-429-9914
MEET OUR PROVIDERS
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David K. Moore, MD
Dr. Moore is the Clinic's Medical Director and volunteers as Family Practitioner at the clinic. He graduated from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. Having over 43 years of diverse experience, he practiced in Helen, Cleveland and, for 21 years in Cumming as part of the Northeast Georgia Medical Center physician group. He is board certified in family practice and a fellow of the American Academy of Family Practice.
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Dr. Paul J Behrmann, MD
Dr. Paul J Behrmann is an Internal Medicine Specialist and volunteers at Good Shepherd in Dawsonville, Georgia. He graduated with honors from University of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 1975. Having more than 50 years of diverse experiences, especially in INTERNAL MEDICINE, Dr. Behrmann is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Chronic Cough, High Cholesterol, and Vertigo. Dr. Paul J Behrmann was a member the Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Inc. until his retirement in 2019.
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Vicky McMillan, Family Nurse Practitioner
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Dara Spector, Family Nurse Practitioner
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DR. C.B. Lokesh, MDr, Psychiatrist
Grace-in-a-Box is a food ministry of Grace Presbyterian Church. Food is distributed on days the clinic is serving patients.
Funding assistance is provided by Big Canoe Chapel Women’s Fellowship and through partnership with GA Mountain Food Bank. Through this program, over 20,000 meals have been given to those in need.
Grace-In-A-Box
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