Richmond, Virginia
Free Mammograms and Scholarships in Richmond
- Free Mammograms
- Free Scholarships
- Youth Leadership
In Virginia's capital, about one in ten residents under 65 has no health insurance. EAESSI helps women find free mammograms in Richmond VA through the state program and helps Richmond 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
- 237,257City residents
- 10.2%Under 65 uninsured
- 18.2%Residents in poverty
- 4.7%Growth since 2020
2025 population estimate and the figures above from Census QuickFacts.
Our programs
Help for Richmond families
How does EAESSI help outside Northern Virginia?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 Richmond 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 Richmond for Richmond Public Schools students and other city teens.
About scholarshipsCollege funding and FAFSA
FAFSA help in Richmond with free guidance for families.
About college fundingYouth leadership
Public speaking, teamwork and service ideas for Richmond teens.
About youth leadershipGive
Gifts fund screenings, scholarships and youth programs. Gifts are tax deductible.
Ways to giveWhy EAESSI
Free care exists. We help you reach it.
Why call EAESSI from Richmond?Richmond has strong free clinics, but screening has its own path. We help women enroll in Every Woman's Life and stay with them through results.
Women's care on Cowardin Avenue
CrossOver Health Care Ministry runs a free clinic in Richmond with gynecology and women's care.
Care on North Thompson Street
Health Brigade offers medical care and case management.
State screening in Midlothian
Bon Secours runs Every Woman's Life and accepts women from any location.
Free for families
Our help costs nothing. Scholarships never need to be paid back.
Richmond at a glance
A growing city with a coverage gap
Richmond grew 4.7 percent between 2020 and 2025, according to Census QuickFacts. Yet 10.2 percent of residents under 65 have no insurance and 18.2 percent live in poverty.
Both rates are above the state average. Finding free mammograms in Richmond VA should not depend on knowing the system.
Richmond compared with Virginia
U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts
- Richmond under 65 uninsured10.2%
- Virginia under 65 uninsured8.3%
- Richmond in poverty18.2%
- Virginia in poverty9.7%
- Richmond homes owned43.5%
Who we help
Which one sounds like you?
Most calls about free mammograms in Richmond VA start with one of these four.
"I work two jobs in the Fan and neither has insurance."
Uninsured women in Richmond may qualify for free screening.
Apply for a free mammogram"I found a lump."
Diagnostic tests may be covered. Call today.
Free diagnostic testing"My daughter wants to go to VCU."
Scholarships and FAFSA help can close the gap.
Apply for a scholarship"I am 50 and never had a mammogram."
It is not too late. Here is how often to screen.
How often to get a mammogramWhere we help
Richmond neighborhoods
Do you serve every part of Richmond?Yes. We help women find free mammograms in Richmond VA in every neighborhood, from Northside to Southside.
- The Fan
- Museum District
- Church Hill
- Jackson Ward
- Shockoe Bottom
- Carytown
- Northside
- Southside
- Manchester
- Randolph
- Highland Park
- East End
Local resources
Free and low cost help in Richmond
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.
- CrossOver Health Care Ministry, Richmond108 Cowardin Avenue, (804) 655-2794Free clinic
- Health Brigade1010 North Thompson Street, (804) 358-6343Free clinic
- Bon Secours Every Woman's Life14051 St. Francis Boulevard, Midlothian, (804) 359-9355Screening
- 211 VirginiaDial 2-1-1 for rides, food and local aidStatewide
Nearby areas
More near Richmond
The same programs reach every part of the Richmond and Petersburg region.
Before you apply
Worth a read first
What Richmond women read before they look for free mammograms in Richmond VA.
Get started
Help for Richmond families
Tell us what you need and we will point you to free mammograms in Richmond VA and check what college help you qualify for.
Call (706) 294-9100 to ask about free mammograms in Richmond 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
Richmond families ask us
How can I get free mammograms in Richmond VA?
If you are uninsured, 39 to 64 and meet income guidelines, you may qualify for Every Woman's Life. Bon Secours in Midlothian runs it for the area, according to SeniorNavigator. We help you apply.
Is there a free clinic in Richmond?
Yes. CrossOver Health Care Ministry at 108 Cowardin Avenue offers women's care, according to the Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics.
Does EAESSI pay for screenings in Richmond?
Our screening grants focus on Northern Virginia and the Fredericksburg region. Here we connect you to the state program and free clinics.
Can Richmond students apply for EAESSI scholarships?
Yes. Our scholarship and FAFSA help is open to students across Virginia.
Do I need a Social Security number?
No. Every Woman's Life does not require one, according to Sentara.
How do I reach EAESSI?
Call (706) 294-9100 or email tancrum@eaessi.org.