City of Alexandria, Virginia
Free Mammograms and Scholarships in Alexandria
- Free Mammograms
- Free Scholarships
- Youth Leadership
From Old Town to the West End, Alexandria has one of the highest uninsured rates in Northern Virginia. EAESSI offers free mammograms in Alexandria VA for uninsured women and college help for city students.
Based in
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
Phone
(706) 294-9100- MammogramsWomen 39 to 64
- ScholarshipsNever repaid
- FAFSA helpFree
- Cost to you$0
- 9.6%Under 65 uninsured
- 160,662City residents
- 24.9%Residents born abroad
- 31.1%Speak another language at home
2025 population estimate and the figures above from Census QuickFacts.
Our programs
Help for Alexandria families
What does EAESSI offer in Alexandria?We help uninsured women get screened, award scholarships, help with the FAFSA and run a teen leadership program. All of it is free.
Free mammograms
Get free mammograms in Alexandria VA through EAESSI if you are 39 to 64, uninsured and meet income guidelines.
About free mammogramsFree screenings
Pap tests and follow up tests through Every Woman's Life for women who qualify.
About free screeningsScholarships
Scholarships in Alexandria for Alexandria City High School students and other teens.
About scholarshipsCollege funding and FAFSA
FAFSA help in Alexandria with free workshops and one on one help.
About college fundingYouth leadership
Leadership skills and service projects for city teens.
About youth leadershipGive locally
Your gift reaches women and students in Alexandria. Gifts are tax deductible.
Ways to giveWhy EAESSI
A historic city with a modern gap
Why does Alexandria need extra help?Nearly one in ten residents under 65 has no health insurance, higher than the state rate. We help those women get screened and follow up.
A state screening partner on Route 1
Neighborhood Health Alexandria sites offer Every Woman's Life screening.
Help in your language
About three in ten residents speak a language other than English at home.
No Social Security number needed
The state screening program does not require one.
Free for families
Our help costs nothing. Scholarships never need to be paid back.
Alexandria at a glance
Above the state uninsured rate
About 9.6 percent of Alexandria residents under 65 have no health insurance, according to Census QuickFacts. That is higher than the Virginia rate of 8.3 percent.
Nearly a quarter of residents were born outside the U.S. A free mammograms in Alexandria VA program with help in many languages fits this city.
Alexandria compared with Virginia
U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts
- Alexandria under 65 uninsured9.6%
- Virginia under 65 uninsured8.3%
- Alexandria born abroad24.9%
- Virginia born abroad13.1%
- Alexandria population, 2025160,662
Who we help
Which one sounds like you?
Most calls about free mammograms in Alexandria VA start with one of these four.
"I live in Arlandria and work without insurance."
Uninsured women in Alexandria may qualify for a free screening.
Apply for a free mammogram"No tengo número de Seguro Social."
The state program does not require one. Call us to talk it through.
Mammogram without insurance"My daughter is a senior at Alexandria City High."
Scholarships and FAFSA help can start now.
Apply for a scholarship"I am 42 and never had a mammogram."
Here is how often to screen.
How often to get a mammogramWhere we help
Alexandria neighborhoods we serve
Do you serve every part of the city?Yes. We help women find free mammograms in Alexandria VA in every neighborhood, from the waterfront to the West End.
- Old Town
- Del Ray
- Arlandria
- Potomac Yard
- Carlyle
- Eisenhower
- West End
- Landmark
- Seminary Hill
- Rosemont
- Parkfairfax
- Braddock Road
Local resources
Local help in Alexandria
These sites offer screening or free care, according to Disability Navigator and the Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics. The statewide Every Woman's Life line is 1-866-395-4968, according to the Virginia Department of Health.
- Neighborhood Health6677 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, (703) 535-5568Screening
- Arlington Free Clinic2921 11th Street South, ArlingtonFree clinic nearby
- Every Woman's Life line1-866-395-4968Find a site
- 211 VirginiaDial 2-1-1 for rides, food and local aidStatewide
Nearby areas
More of Northern Virginia
The same programs reach every county and city nearby.
Before you apply
Worth a read first
What Alexandria women read before they look for free mammograms in Alexandria VA.
- Mammogram without insuranceYour options, step by step
- How often to get a mammogramA clear screening schedule
- How long does a mammogram take?What to expect on the day
- Who qualifiesCheck if you qualify
- First generation studentsExtra help for new college families
- Apply for a scholarshipStart your application
Get started
Help for every Alexandria neighborhood
Tell us what you need and we will check if you qualify for free mammograms in Alexandria VA or college help, in the language you prefer.
Call (706) 294-9100 to ask about free mammograms in Alexandria 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
Alexandria families ask us
Can I get free mammograms in Alexandria VA?
Yes, if you are an uninsured woman 39 to 64 who meets income guidelines. We help you apply and book.
Where can Alexandria women get state screening?
Neighborhood Health at 6677 Richmond Highway offers Every Woman's Life screening. Call (703) 535-5568, according to Disability Navigator.
Do I need a Social Security number?
No. Every Woman's Life does not require one, according to Sentara.
Can I apply in Spanish?
Yes. Patients can choose a preferred language when they apply.
Do you give scholarships to Alexandria students?
Yes. We award scholarships based on need, grades and service.
How do I reach EAESSI?
Call (706) 294-9100 or email tancrum@eaessi.org.