About Us

The Dream Center Clinic (DCC) is a faith based, free medical clinic.  Its purpose is to provide routine, outpatient health and wellness services to the medically underserved residents of the North Charleston and Hanahan areas of South Carolina.  The primary focus is on uninsured families, whose income is below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). The DCC relies on Medical and Non-medical Volunteers to provide their services at the clinic during hours that are convenient to our patients.

The City of North Charleston was chosen as the clinic location for several reasons. As a vibrant city that attracts more than 2 million visitors annually, Charleston’s workforce is primarily comprised of people in the service industry. In the North Charleston and Hanahan areas, relative low housing costs, and adequate public transportation has resulted in a higher concentration of these residents. A large percentage of these residents are employed in occupations that do not provide health insurance for its employees.  In addition, the City was ranked nationally as one of the top 15 highest crime areas.

mission statement

“To understand and serve the health and wellness needs of the medically underserved in our community by providing quality, compassionate and personalized care. We strive to create a caring environment where friends help friends in need, and provide a worthwhile outlet for volunteers to give of themselves, and show the love of Christ.”

VISION STATEMENT

To glorify God by reaching out to our underserved neighbors with healing hands and open hearts, fulfilling our purpose to serve their health and wellness needs.

A CULTURE OF CARING

The Dream Center Clinic practices a “Culture of Caring” philosophy. The “Culture of Caring” is a two-part philosophy. The first is the belief that healing does not begin with a pill or a therapy. Healing begins when you greet someone at the door, invite him or her in, take an interest in their lives, and give them some of the dignity and respect that they often don’t get anywhere else. The second part of the “Culture of Caring” is the belief that the greatest healing does not go to the people who come to the Clinic to receive care but, rather, to the volunteers who go they’re to give it.