Portsmouth, Virginia
Free Mammograms and Scholarships in Portsmouth
- Free Mammograms
- Free Scholarships
- Youth Leadership
Portsmouth is home to a historic shipyard and families who have worked here for generations. EAESSI helps women find free mammograms in Portsmouth VA through Every Woman's Life and helps local students pay for college.
Based in
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
Phone
(706) 294-9100- MammogramsWomen 39 to 64
- ScholarshipsNever repaid
- FAFSA helpFree
- Cost to you$0
Where we help
The City of Portsmouth, from Olde Towne and Park View to Churchland
Open in Google Maps- 17.3%Residents in poverty
- 8.6%Under 65 uninsured
- 13.1%Under 65 with a disability
- 96,777City residents
2025 population estimate and the figures above from Census QuickFacts.
Our programs
Help for Portsmouth families
How does EAESSI help in Hampton Roads?Our screening grants focus on Northern Virginia and the Fredericksburg region. Here, we help women enroll in Every Woman's Life and connect with local free clinics. Our scholarship and FAFSA help is open to students across Virginia.
Free mammogram help
We help uninsured women 39 to 64 enroll in Every Woman's Life for free mammograms in Portsmouth VA and follow up after results.
About free mammogramsFree screenings
Pap tests and follow up tests through Every Woman's Life for women who qualify.
About free screeningsScholarships
Scholarships in Portsmouth for Portsmouth Public Schools students and other local teens.
About scholarshipsCollege funding and FAFSA
FAFSA help in Portsmouth with free guidance for families.
About college fundingYouth leadership
Public speaking, teamwork and service ideas for Portsmouth teens.
About youth leadershipGive
Gifts fund screenings, scholarships and youth programs. Gifts are tax deductible.
Ways to giveWhy EAESSI
Where every dollar counts
Why call EAESSI from Portsmouth?Almost one in five residents lives in poverty. We help women get free screening and help students find money for college, at no cost.
State screening next door
Chesapeake Care Clinic takes part in Every Woman's Life for Hampton Roads women.
Women's health in Suffolk
Western Tidewater Free Clinic is a free clinic near Portsmouth with women's health care.
Help with disability and caregiving
More than one in eight residents under 65 lives with a disability.
Free for families
Our help costs nothing. Scholarships never need to be paid back.
Portsmouth at a glance
Higher poverty, steady need
About 17.3 percent of Portsmouth residents live in poverty, according to Census QuickFacts. The median household income is $60,491.
Virginia's poverty rate is 9.7 percent. Access to free mammograms in Portsmouth VA and college help matters here.
Portsmouth compared with Virginia
U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts
- Portsmouth in poverty17.3%
- Virginia in poverty9.7%
- Portsmouth under 65 uninsured8.6%
- Portsmouth under 65 with a disability13.1%
- Veterans in Portsmouth9,074
Who we help
Which one sounds like you?
Most calls about free mammograms in Portsmouth VA start with one of these four.
"I left my shipyard job and lost my insurance."
Uninsured women in Portsmouth may qualify for free screening.
Apply for a free mammogram"I care for my father and cannot afford a checkup."
Free screenings may help.
Free screenings"My daughter is the first in our family to apply to college."
First generation students get extra help.
Scholarships you can win"I am 55 and never had a mammogram."
It is not too late. Here is how often to screen.
How often to get a mammogramWhere we help
Portsmouth neighborhoods
Do you serve all of Portsmouth?Yes. We help women find free mammograms in Portsmouth VA in every neighborhood.
- Olde Towne
- Port Norfolk
- Park View
- Cradock
- Churchland
- Westhaven
- Truxtun
- Prentis Park
- Brighton
- Simonsdale
- Highland Biltmore
- Hodges Manor
Local resources
Free and low cost help near Portsmouth
These sites serve uninsured patients, according to the Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics and SeniorNavigator. The statewide Every Woman's Life line is 1-866-395-4968, according to the Virginia Department of Health.
- Chesapeake Care Clinic2145 South Military Highway, Chesapeake, (757) 545-5700Screening
- Western Tidewater Free Clinic2019 Meade Parkway, Suffolk, (757) 923-1060Women's health
- Park Place Health and Dental Clinic606 West 29th Street, NorfolkDental
- 211 VirginiaDial 2-1-1 for rides, food and local aidStatewide
Nearby areas
More near Portsmouth
The same programs reach every city in Hampton Roads.
Before you apply
Worth a read first
What Portsmouth women read before they look for free mammograms in Portsmouth VA.
Get started
Help for Portsmouth families
Tell us what you need and we will point you to free mammograms in Portsmouth VA and check what college help you qualify for.
Call (706) 294-9100 to ask about free mammograms in Portsmouth VA. Our team knows your community. You can also give to support local women and students.
Evelyn Ancrum Education Support Systems, Inc. (EAESSI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Spotsylvania, Virginia. Eligibility rules and income guidelines apply to screening help. Figures on this page link to their sources and may change.
Frequently asked questions
Portsmouth families ask us
How can I get free mammograms in Portsmouth VA?
If you are uninsured, 39 to 64 and meet income guidelines, you may qualify for Every Woman's Life. Chesapeake Care Clinic takes part for Hampton Roads women, according to SeniorNavigator. We help you apply.
Is there a free clinic near Portsmouth?
Yes. Western Tidewater Free Clinic in Suffolk offers women's health care, according to the Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics.
Do I need a Social Security number?
No. Every Woman's Life does not require one, according to Sentara.
Does EAESSI pay for screenings in Portsmouth?
Our screening grants focus on Northern Virginia and the Fredericksburg region. Here we connect you to the state program and free clinics.
Can Portsmouth students apply for EAESSI scholarships?
Yes. Our scholarship and FAFSA help is open to students across Virginia.
How do I reach EAESSI?
Call (706) 294-9100 or email tancrum@eaessi.org.