Roanoke, Virginia
Free Mammograms and Scholarships in Roanoke
- Free Mammograms
- Free Scholarships
- Youth Leadership
Roanoke is the hub of Southwest Virginia, and nearly one in five residents lives in poverty. EAESSI helps women find free mammograms in Roanoke VA through Carilion's Every Woman's Life program and helps 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 Roanoke, from Downtown and Old Southwest to Grandin Village
Open in Google Maps- 18.3%Residents in poverty
- 8.52%Under 65 uninsured
- $55,378Median household income
- 10.2%Under 65 with a disability
Poverty and income from StateDemographics (Census ACS 2020 to 2024). Uninsured from Data USA, 2025. Disability from Census QuickFacts.
Our programs
Help for Roanoke families
How does EAESSI help in this part of 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 Roanoke 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 Roanoke for Roanoke City Public Schools students and other local teens.
About scholarshipsCollege funding and FAFSA
FAFSA help in Roanoke with free guidance for families.
About college fundingYouth leadership
Public speaking, teamwork and service ideas for Roanoke teens.
About youth leadershipGive
Gifts fund screenings, scholarships and youth programs. Gifts are tax deductible.
Ways to giveWhy EAESSI
Strong free clinics in the Star City
Why call EAESSI from Roanoke?Roanoke has two strong free clinics and a hospital system that runs Every Woman's Life. We help you choose the right one and stay with you through results.
State screening through Carilion
Carilion Clinic runs Every Woman's Life for women who qualify.
Care on Third Street SW
Bradley runs a free clinic in Roanoke with primary, dental and specialty care.
Care on Tazewell Avenue
G. Wayne Fralin Free Clinic offers primary, mental health and dental care.
Free for families
Our help costs nothing. Scholarships never need to be paid back.
Roanoke at a glance
Nearly twice the state poverty rate
About 18.3 percent of Roanoke residents live in poverty, according to StateDemographics. The median household income is $55,378.
About 8.52 percent of residents under 65 have no insurance, according to Data USA. Help finding free mammograms in Roanoke VA matters here.
Roanoke compared with Virginia
Census ACS and QuickFacts
- Roanoke in poverty18.3%
- Virginia in poverty9.7%
- Roanoke under 65 uninsured8.52%
- Virginia under 65 uninsured8.3%
- Roanoke under 65 with a disability10.2%
Who we help
Which one sounds like you?
Most calls about free mammograms in Roanoke VA start with one of these four.
"I work two part time jobs downtown and neither has insurance."
Uninsured women in Roanoke may qualify for free screening.
Apply for a free mammogram"I am 64. Am I too old?"
Carilion says some women over 64 without insurance may also qualify.
Who qualifies"My son wants to go to Virginia Western."
Scholarships and FAFSA help can close the gap.
Apply for a scholarship"I found a lump."
Diagnostic tests may be covered. Call today.
Free diagnostic testingWhere we help
Roanoke neighborhoods
Do you serve all of Roanoke?Yes. We help women find free mammograms in Roanoke VA in every neighborhood and nearby Salem and Vinton.
- Downtown
- Old Southwest
- Grandin Village
- Wasena
- Raleigh Court
- South Roanoke
- Gainsboro
- Melrose
- Williamson Road
- Hollins
- Salem
- Vinton
Local resources
Free and low cost help in Roanoke
These sites serve uninsured patients, according to the Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics and Virginia Navigator. The statewide Every Woman's Life line is 1-866-395-4968, according to the Virginia Department of Health.
- Carilion Every Woman's Life(540) 985-8196Screening
- Bradley Free Clinic1240 Third Street SW, (540) 344-5156Free clinic
- G. Wayne Fralin Free Clinic321 Tazewell Avenue SE, (540) 777-7671Free clinic
- 211 VirginiaDial 2-1-1 for rides, food and local aidStatewide
Nearby areas
More beyond Roanoke
Our programs reach families in five regions of Virginia.
Before you apply
Worth a read first
What Roanoke women read before they look for free mammograms in Roanoke VA.
Get started
Help for Roanoke families
Tell us what you need and we will point you to free mammograms in Roanoke VA and check what college help you qualify for.
Call (706) 294-9100 to ask about free mammograms in Roanoke 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
Roanoke families ask us
How can I get free mammograms in Roanoke VA?
If you are uninsured, 40 to 64 and at or below 250 percent of the federal poverty level, you may qualify for Every Woman's Life through Carilion. Call (540) 985-8196, according to Carilion Clinic.
Is there a free clinic in Roanoke?
Yes. Bradley Free Clinic at 1240 Third Street SW and G. Wayne Fralin Free Clinic at 321 Tazewell Avenue SE both serve uninsured patients, according to the Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics.
Does EAESSI pay for screenings in Roanoke?
Our screening grants focus on Northern Virginia and the Fredericksburg region. Here we connect you to the state program and free clinics.
Can Roanoke 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.