A new pharmacy in Colorado Springs is providing low income residents with free prescription drugs. The Lord Cares (TLC) Pharmacy officially opened its doors on January 4th. TLC is one of less than ten central-fill pharmacies in the county who can qualify needy patients for Institutional Prescription Assistance Programs, and dispense prescriptions on the spot
There is no doctor on-site, so clients need to have prescriptions written by a physician before the come in to the pharmacy. TLC operates entirely on gifts, grants and donations. Currently they are using monetary donations to buy generic medication for clients. Name brand medications are being provided by individual drug companies. The pharmacy is run by the Open Bible Baptist Church
El Paso and Teller County residents who are 18-64 years of age, have no insurance, and are at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines may qualify for assistance. Volunteer Pharmacy Manager Randy McFee, says the actuall income levels depend on different living situations, but a general guideline is an income around $20,000 for an individual, or $29,000 for a married couple. To set up an eligibility check appointment call (719) 569-4449. Currently the pharmacy is completely staffed by volunteers. Hours are Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 9 a.m until 1 p.m. TLC is located at 3204 N. Academy Blvd.
NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Illness) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons living with serious mental illness and their families. Founded in 1979, NAMI has become the nation’s voice on mental illness, a national organization including NAMI organizations in every state and in over 1100 local communities across the country who join together to meet the NAMI mission through advocacy, research, support, and education.
vina Says:
Is there such a program in pueblo county or does one have to be in colorado springs
Posted on January 26th, 2010 at 11:12 am
jay Says:
the number you have is disconnected how do i apply
Posted on February 9th, 2010 at 2:50 pm
Karen Says:
The correct phone number is 596-4449. I spoke with them this morning.
Posted on February 24th, 2010 at 4:45 pm